Kashyap is a man of limited films, with only 18 in his filmography. However, when it comes to range and genres, he can stand on either side of the north or south pole
September 10 marks the birthday anniversary of Anurag Kashyap, one of the most versatile directors and writers to have graced the Indian film industry. To celebrate his special day, we have carefully curated a list of movies that cater to a diverse audience. Are you a sports fan? Kashyap has a thing for you. What about thrillers? He got you. And a movie inspired by real-life events? No worries, Anurag Kashyap has a film for every audience.
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A heavily underrated sports movie, the film revolves around a young boxer from Bareilly who falls in love with the sister of a local goon, who also happens to be a boxing promoter. While it sounds like another Bollywood love story, the storyline isn’t as simple, as it addresses the struggles of aspiring athletes from tier-II and lower cities, especially those who aren’t cricketers. Not to forget, it also highlights caste discrimination, politics in sports, and other hypocrisies of society.
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Back in 2004, Anurag Kashyap made his own attempt at blending Hindi cinema and realism by putting the 1993 Bombay attacks on the big screen. The movie was based on the famous crime journalist and writer, S Hussain Zaidi. From gritty interrogation scenes to the use of red tint and warm-hued colour palettes, Kashyap also introduced the audience to his distinctive visual lens.
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A psychological thriller that did not receive enough credit when it was released, but today, several Indian film enthusiasts and even critics speak highly of the movie. This is one of those films that allows the audience to interpret the plot according to their own intellect. In case you haven’t watched the movie, it will be hard for you to tell the difference between what is happening in K (the lead character, played by John Abraham) and what is happening inside his head. The film will also provide a lesson on quitting bad habits, in case you have any.
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Like several Kashyap films, Manmarziyaan is also a heavily underrated film that addresses the complexities of modern-day love stories. There’s confusion, whimsical thought processes, commitment issues, multiple misunderstandings, ugly arguments, and slip-ups among three people in a love triangle. This sounds a lot like most relationships in 2025, doesn't it? The best part of the film is how it ends, quite different from how most people would assume.
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You think Kashyap is only for adults? In 2007, Anurag Kashyap directed "Return of Hanuman", an animated film for children that aired on Pogo TV and Cartoon Network. Surprisingly, while critics back then had given the film decent points, Kashyap in 2019 called it “a terrible film” and stated that he was “incapable of doing animation.” Nonetheless, kids loved the film.
As Kashyap turns 53, we certainly hope he will open the Indian film industry to more new genres of films.
