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Mint
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Not me': Siddhant Chaturvedi refuses to take credit for Ananya Panday's success, calls her ‘very talented'
Siddhant Chaturvedi has reacted to being praised for Ananya Panday's growth as an actress. Director Anurag Kashyap earlier said her improvement was linked to Siddhant's viral comment on the struggle. However, Siddhant disagrees, 'I don't think it's my contribution.' The Dhadak 2 actor believes success comes from personal effort, not from others. According to him, Ananya always had the talent. "Independently, she is a very strong girl, very, very talented and a nice person to be with. I have done two films with her and I look forward to doing more. I don't think your growth happens because of anyone,' Siddhant Chaturvedi told ETimes. 'Either you are an actor, or you are not. She was always an actress. It's just that she got those opportunities and she excelled. Whenever we have collaborated, it has worked. I think we are each other's lucky charm." In 2019, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday appeared together in a roundtable interview. They spoke about nepotism in Bollywood. Ananya, a star kid, said she too faced struggles. She shared that her father was never invited to Koffee with Karan. Siddhant replied, 'Their struggle begins where our dreams come true.' This one line went viral. Many praised Siddhant for his honesty. Others felt he was rude. Ananya was trolled for not understanding the benefits of her privilege. Despite the viral moment, they stayed friendly. Later, Siddhant said he meant no harm. Ananya said she never meant to ignore others' pain. Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday acted together in Gehraiyaan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Anurag Kashyap has often praised Ananya Panday as an actress. He calls her his 'favourite nepo kid' along with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Ayan Mukerji. Recently, Kashyap said Ananya had changed after the 2019 interview with Siddhant Chaturvedi. 'I think she took it very personally. I think something happened, altered inside her, because something about her changed after that,' the maverick filmmaker told The Juggernaut.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap he carried a Hindi dictionary during CBFC screening of 'Satya' when the word 'chu***a' was objected: 'They don't know Hindi, it means murkh or stupid'
Anurag Kashyap 's history with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is almost as old as his filmmaking journey. His debut feature Paanch (2003) was met with resistance from the board, which flagged issues with its violent content, portrayal of drug use, and coarse language. Though the film eventually cleared the censor hurdle, it never made it to theatres, reportedly due to financial troubles. Over the years, the filmmaker continued to clash with the CBFC — notable instances include Black Friday (2004) and Bombay Velvet (2015). In a recent interaction with The Juggernaut, Anurag subtly weighed in on the controversy surrounding Janaki v/s State of Kerala, where the board objected to the film's title and the name of its lead character, claiming both referenced Goddess Sita. He questioned the increasing creative restrictions, saying, 'If, in your writing, your characters can't be named after any of the characters that have been part of mythology… It's very strange. You have to look for it. They can't be named after living characters, too. What is left there? You should call your characters XYZ? 1234? ABC? You can't have surnames, nor characters with greyness or negative shades and blackness in them. They will have to be white. Lots of films are not coming out when they address these issues.' Kashyap expressed concern over how such constraints stunt intellectual growth. 'This handholding does not let you grow. This handholding happens only when you don't want your audience to grow. What is the definition of an adult? An adult is a person who can think for themselves. Yet, you don't want people to think for themselves and make the choice of whether something's good or bad for them. You are making the choice. The [OTT] platforms are making the choice. Everybody's making the choice except the individual concerned,' he remarked, warning that this approach only pushes viewers toward piracy, not away from content. The filmmaker also criticized the notion that cinema must preach moral values to make an impact. He believes its true power lies elsewhere — in honest reflection. 'So that they can look at their own horrific ugliness, prejudices, biases, narrow-mindedness, et al. But you can't hold a mirror like that anymore because people don't want to look at it. Cinema and culture have to purify all things. There are viral clips showing big politicians abusing. But they are in denial about these don't exist anymore,' he said. He further alleged that people taking these decisions don't known Hindi. He pointed out that 'chu***a' basically means a stupid person ad nothing more. Hence, he carried a dictionary with him when he wrote his first film 'Satya'. He said, 'The problem is that the censor board is in Maharashtra. People have made a meaning out of it. The meaning of chu***a is 'murkh or stupid'. So, for my first film, I literally had to carry a Hindi shabdkosh (dictionary) with me. Now, they don't even allow you to take your phone inside. They object to muhaavras and don't understand any part of the language and they object to it. I'm a boy from benaras. We speak in Hindi, we write in Hindi.' he said.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap claims Bhushan Kumar's music label T-Series did not pay him for 'Dev D': ‘They don't pay for the quality of music'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has opened up about being significantly underpaid for the music in some of his most acclaimed films, including Dev D (2009) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). He blamed music giant T-Series and its head, Bhushan Kumar , for not offering fair compensation. Anurag Kashyap says T-Series never buy good music In an interview with The Juggernaut, Kashyap spoke about the commercial priorities of music labels, alleging that they invest in projects based solely on star power, rather than the artistic merit of the soundtrack. He remarked, 'The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price (sic).' Anurag Kashyap's daughter Re‑Marries Shane Gregoire in Christian Wedding | See Stunning Pics Anurag Kashyap did not receive a single rupee for the music of Dev D Kashyap went on to highlight how little compensation was given for the music of some of his films, even when they were critically acclaimed. 'They paid very little for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur or Gulaal. They only pay based on who the star is. They don't pay for the quality of music,' he said. He expressed his frustration and added that the label did not pay anything for the music of 'Dev D'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP125 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More Undo He also claimed that T-Series has never understood what good music is and only focuses on certain commercial styles within the industry. Kashyap shared that the only time T-Series paid a significant amount for music was for his 2015 film Bombay Velvet, which featured a jazz-heavy soundtrack. 'As music, it was very good, but it worked the least for them—because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that,' he stated. T-Series and Bhushan Kumar have yet to respond to these statements. Anurag Kashyap's upcoming movies Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap is gearing up for his next project, Nishaanchi, which will mark the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film is set to hit theatres on September 19, 2025.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anurag Kashyap on T-Series underpaying his films' music: They don't get good music
Director Anurag Kashyap recently recalled being underpaid for the music of his films-'Dev D' (2009) and 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012). He blamed Bhushan Kumar's T-Series for undervaluing in an interview with The Juggernaut, stated that music labels often pay for films considering star value. He said, "The idea is not to cater to the market. If T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, is not buying it, then it is good music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price (sic)."advertisementThe director further said, "They paid very less for 'Dev D', 'Gangs of Wasseypur' or 'Gulaal'. They only pay for who is the star in it. They don't pay for the quality of music (sic)." "They paid nothing for 'Dev D' music. Ask the producers, UTV studios... they don't understand what's good music. They will only pay for a certain kind of music and only push for that," Kashyap went on."The highest amount of money they paid for any of my movies is 'Bombay Velvet' (2015). As music it was very good but it worked the least for them. Because nobody wanted to listen to jazz. They paid the highest price for that and not 'Dev D' or 'Gangs of Wasseypur'," he Kumar or T-Series has not yet responded to the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director's statement.'Bombay Velvet' featured Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in key roles. Even though the film underperformed at the box office, Amit Trivedi's music score received appreciation. The film was produced by Phantom recently announced his upcoming crime drama 'Nishaanchi', which marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film is scheduled to release on September 19, 2025.'Nishaanchi' is produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under Jar Pictures, in association with Flip Films, and will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios.- EndsMust Watch
Pink Villa
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anurag Kashyap lashes out at T-Series for paying little money for the music of Dev.D, Gangs Of Wasseypur and Gulaal, 'If Bhushan Kumar is not buying it...'
It's yet another chaotic day in the world of Bollywood. This time, the spotlight is on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and producer Bhushan Kumar. Anurag Kashyap has openly criticized India's largest music label, T-Series, for its approach to music rights and payments. In a recent conversation that Anurag Kashyap had with The Juggernaut, he claimed that T-Series paid him less for the music of his iconic films, and elaborated on why he feels Bhushan Kumar lacks an understanding of good music. Anurag Kashyap Expresses Displeasure Over T-Series Not Paying Him Enough For Music Of His Iconic Films Gangs Of Wasseypur, Dev.D and Gulaal Anurag revealed that T-Series paid him very little for the music of his cult classics Dev.D, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Gulaal. These films, celebrated for their groundbreaking soundtracks, continue to resonate with the listeners. In the interview, he made a very bold remark. 'If Bhushan Kumar is not buying it, then it is good music. If T-Series is not buying it, it is great music. T-Series doesn't buy good music at a good price', he told to the interviewer. T-Series, who continue to profit massively from these soundtracks, have allegedly compensated him inadequately. He claims that the label prioritizes commercial appeal over quality, often paying high amounts only when big stars are involved. Anurag Kashyap Claims Bhushan Kumar's T-Series Acquired The Music Rights Of Bombay Velvet, Despite Not Liking It The filmmaker also highlighted a specific case with his 2015 film Bombay Velvet. According to Kashyap, T-Series paid a substantial amount for its music despite not liking the soundtrack. He said, 'They only pay for the star in it,' implying that T-Series bases its financial decisions on the star power and not the musical merit. Both Bhushan Kumar And Anurag Kashyap Are Correct In Their Own Right; Here's How T-Series, led by Bhushan Kumar, has not publicly responded to these accusations yet. However, the label's dominance in Bollywood's music scene is undeniable. T-Series' commercial focus is not impractical as they are here to make money and not to do public service. Anurag Kashyap, on the other hand, is not wrong to be inclined towards the art, more than the other commercial aspects that labels like T-Series focus on. Share your view on the matter, and whether or not you feel Anurag Kashyap is justified to be speaking like this about the music label that has acquired the music rights of his films.
