Anurag Kashyap lands in legal trouble, Surat court issues notice

Anurag Kashyap found himself in hot water after he made a controversial `Brahmin` remark. While amid heavy trolling he put out an apology, it looks like the trouble for him is not going to die anytime soon. Reportedly, a Surat court has issued a notice requiring Kashyap to appear before the court on May 7. Failure to comply, the court has warned, will result in further legal actions.

Anurag Kashyap in legal trouble

Additionally, the court has directed that a copy of the notice be sent to Anurag Kashyap`s residence, heightening the legal consequences of his controversial statements. The complainant, Kamlesh Rawal, a lawyer, said that Kashyap will not be forgiven for his comments this time, setting the stage for a legal confrontation. The complainant claims that this is not the first time the filmmaker has made controversial statements, particularly regarding religious communities.

The complaint alleges that Kashyap has repeatedly attempted to stir religious tensions, with prior remarks in 2020 about Hindu society and a reported altercation with actor Anil Kapoor in 2024 also forming part of the case against him.

In the current case, Kashyap`s social media posts regarding the censorship of the film Phule, a biopic on social reformer Jyotirao Phule, have triggered further backlash. The post led to accusations of insulting the Brahmin community and inflaming religious sentiments.

Anurag Kashyap`s apology

He apologised for using inappropriate language against the Brahmin community, a group he acknowledged had many people he respected and who had contributed positively to his life. “I spoke badly about the entire Brahmin community — that community whose many people have been in my life, are still there, and contribute a lot. Today, all of them are hurt by me. My family is hurt by me. Many intellectuals, whom I respect, are hurt by my anger and my way of speaking,” Kashyap wrote, offering a heartfelt apology to his family, colleagues, and the Brahmin community.

Kashyap further vowed to work on his anger and ensure that such an incident would not occur again. He pledged to choose his words carefully in the future and urged the Brahmin community to direct their anger towards him, not his family, who he claimed had been unfairly targeted by some of his critics.

(With inputs from ANI)