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NDTV
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
What Happened When Anurag Kashyap Told Vijay Sethupathi, "Can't Afford My Daughter's Wedding"
New Delhi: Anurag Kashyap has been working more in the South films since last year. His perfect tuning with Vijay Sethupathi in the film Maharaja won him praises from the audience and critics alike. In a recent interview, Anurag Kashyap shared how Maharaja helped him to arrange his daughter's wedding fund. He credited co-star Vijay Sethupathi for helping him to get the film. Recalling his meeting with Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap told The Huddle by The Hindu, "After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's place. He told me there's this amazing script they've been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a 'Thank You' card in the film." Anurag also shared he confessed to Vijay Sethupathi that he was unable to arrange money for his daughter Aaliyah's wedding. "I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," Anurag Kashyap revealed how he came on board for the film. Anurag's daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap married longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire, in December 2024 in Mumbai. The couple's wedding reception was attended by Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Abhishek Bachchan, his nephew Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bobby Deol. Speaking of Maharaja, it became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of last year, minting Rs 190 crore worldwide.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anurag Kashyap says Vijay Sethupathi helped him bag Maharaja, afford daughter's wedding
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently opened up about the financial challenges he faced while planning his daughter Aaliyah's wedding. He revealed that he could not afford the expenses until actor Vijay Sethupathi helped him secure a role in the Tamil film 'Maharaja'.During a session with The Huddle by The Hindu, Kashyap expressed his gratitude towards Sethupathi, crediting him for the opportunity that eased his financial burden. He recalled bumping into him during the post-production of his film 'Kennedy'. He said, "After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's place."advertisementHe continued, "He told me there's this amazing script they've been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a 'Thank You' card in the film." Kashyap then mentioned discussing Aaliyah's wedding expenses with him and how the actor helped him bag a role in 'Maharaja'. "I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' And Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," he by Nithilan Swaminathan, 'Maharaja' also stars Mamta Mohandas and Natty Subramaniam. The story follows Maharaja, a barber in Chennai, who visits a police station to retrieve his stolen dustbin, leading to unexpected developments. The film set the highest opening weekend of Tamil cinema in 2024 and emerged as the third highest-grossing Tamil film of Aaliyah Kashyap married her longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire in Mumbai on December 11, Watch
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Anurag Kashyap says he 'couldn't afford' daughter Aaliyah's wedding until Vijay Sethupathi helped him bag Maharaja role
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is in the middle of a prolific spree as an actor. The filmmaker has played an antagonist or supporting role in several films over the last 3-4 years, most prominently the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Tamil hit Maharaja. The filmmaker has now revealed that working in the film was crucial for him as he wanted to fund daughter Aaliyah's wedding. During a session at The Huddle by The Hindu, Anurag Kashyap spoke on stage about working in the South films as an actor. Anurag revealed he bumped into Vijay Sethupathi when he was working on the post-production of his Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone-starrer, Kennedy. 'After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's place. He told me there's this amazing script they've been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a 'Thank You' card in the film," the filmmaker said. Anurag added that he spoke about the expenses of daughter Aaliyah's wedding to Vijay Sethupathi and the actor helped him get a role. 'I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' And Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," revealed Anurag. Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Saminathan, was released in June 2024. Apart from Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag, the film also starred Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam, Abhirami, and Divyabharathi in key roles. A sleeper hit, Maharaja grossed ₹190 crore worldwide, becoming one of 2024's highest-grossing Tamil films. Anurag's daughter, Aaliyah Kashyap, tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire, in December 2024 in Mumbai. The couple's wedding reception was attended by Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Abhishek Bachchan, his nephew Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Bobby Deol.
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vijay Sethupathi Helped Anurag Kashyap Bag Maharaja Role; Aly Goni Reacts To Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan
At a recent event hosted by The Hindu, Kashyap shared, 'After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's place," said Kashyap, referencing his upcoming action thriller starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. What started as casual chats turned into a full-circle moment. 'He told me there's this amazing script they've been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a 'Thank You' card in the film. I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' And Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," he said.
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anurag Kashyap Says Vijay Sethupathi Helped Him Bag Maharaja Role To Fund Daughter's Wedding
Last Updated: Anurag Kashyap reveals how Vijay Sethupathi helped him land Maharaja when he needed funds for his daughter's wedding. While he's long been hailed as one of Indian cinema's most fearless filmmakers, Anurag Kashyap is now riding a fresh wave of popularity—this time as an actor, particularly in the South Indian film industry. From playing a chilling antagonist in Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018) to his recent scene-stealing performance in the blockbuster Maharaja, Kashyap's acting chops are turning heads. At a recent event hosted by The Hindu, Kashyap shared how his foray back into South Indian cinema was less of a strategic career move and more a result of an unexpected nudge—from none other than Vijay Sethupathi. 'After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's place," said Kashyap, referencing his upcoming action thriller starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. What started as casual chats turned into a full-circle moment. 'He told me there's this amazing script they've been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a 'Thank You' card in the film," Kashyap shared with a smile. Then came the kicker. 'I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' And Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," he quipped. Kashyap's daughter, YouTuber Aaliyah Kashyap, recently tied the knot with Shane Gregoire. Following the success of Maharaja, Kashyap hasn't looked back. He's since taken on meaty roles in Vetrimaaran's upcoming Viduthalai Part 2, Aashiq Abu's Malayalam action comedy Rifle Club, and Aditya Datt's Hindi web thriller Bad Cop. He's also gearing up for his next big role in the Hindi-Telugu film Dacoit: A Love Story alongside Adivi Sesh. Surprisingly, acting wasn't something Kashyap initially felt confident about. Despite his background in theatre, he once believed he was 'the worst actor on screen." He admitted, 'I learned more about directing actors from my bad acting. It taught me what not to do." He also revealed that his unexpected acting journey began at one of the lowest points in his directing career—after the critical and commercial failure of Bombay Velvet (2015). 'That film lost a lot of money. I owed the studio (Fox Star Studios) a large sum. Around that time, they were producing Akira with Murugadoss. They said, 'Act in this film and we'll write off your debt.' That was the easiest deal I've made. So technically, I became the highest-paid unpaid debut actor," he said with his signature dry humour. First Published:
