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Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has sparked fresh controversy with his comments about the Brahmin community, made in the context of an ongoing debate around his upcoming film Phule. A reply to a social media user in which he said, “I would urinate on Brahmins, any problem?” triggered a wave of outrage, police complaints, and even threats against his family.
In response to the backlash, Kashyap posted a lengthy note on social media addressing the situation. While he refused to retract his words, he offered what he called an “apology“—not for the original post, but for the consequences his comments have had on his loved ones.
“This is my apology, not for my post but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends, and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar,” he wrote.
Kashyap, best known for films like Gangs of Wasseypur, stood by his original statement but implored critics to spare his family. “Abuse me all you want. My family didn’t say anything. If you want an apology, here it is. Brahmins, spare the women. These values are imbibed in our scriptures, too—except for Manuwaad. Decide which Brahmin you are,” he added.
The controversy began after an X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Brahmins are your fathers. The more you mess with them, the more they will burn you.” To this, Kashyap replied with the now-viral comment, which he later also shared on Instagram.
Union Minister of State for Coal, Satish Chandra Dubey, condemned Kashyap’s remarks, calling him a “vile scumbag” and demanding a public apology. “If he doesn’t issue a public apology immediately, I swear I’ll make sure he finds no peace anywhere,” the minister said.
Meanwhile, a police complaint has been filed in Mumbai by a Bombay High Court advocate, adding legal pressure to the growing public furor.
The row comes amid growing tension around Phule, an upcoming film starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha. Based on the lives of 19th-century social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule—who championed the fight against caste discrimination and gender inequality—the movie has already faced censorship issues. Certain Brahmin groups have objected to the film’s content, accusing it of promoting casteism.
As a result, the release of Phule has been delayed by two weeks and is now scheduled to hit theatres on April 25.
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