Anurag Basu has landed in hot water after a scathing comment against the Brahmin community resulted in a backlash against him and his family. The remark, which quickly gained traction across social media platforms, surfaced during the ongoing debates surrounding the film Phule—a biographical drama focused on the influential social reformers Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule.
On Friday, Kashyap addressed the situation through an extensive Instagram post, aiming to explain the context of his words and requesting that the backlash be directed solely at him, not those close to him. “No opinion or statement of mine is worth putting my daughter or family at risk,” he expressed, referencing the threats that his loved ones have allegedly received since the controversy erupted.
“This is my apology, not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred," Kashyap added. “No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends, and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar. So, what has been said cannot be taken back — and I won’t take it back. But if you want to abuse someone, direct it at me. My family has neither said anything nor do they ever speak out (sic)."
He added, “So, if it’s an apology you’re looking for, then this is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the women — even the scriptures teach this much decency, not just Manusmriti. Decide for yourselves what kind of Brahmins you truly are. As for me, I offer my apology (sic)."
The issue began when Kashyap replied to a social media user who posted a provocative comment saying, “Brahmins are your forefathers.” Kashyap responded with an inflammatory line: “I’ll urinate on Brahmins… is that a problem?” This comment quickly sparked outrage, with many Brahmin organizations condemning his words as hateful and derogatory.
The filmmaker’s statement led to intense criticism from public figures, including Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey, who openly lashed out at Kashyap. He labeled the director as a “disgusting lowlife” and insisted that unless Kashyap publicly apologizes, the matter will not be allowed to rest. “Does he really think he can insult the entire Brahmin community and walk away unscathed? I promise to hold him accountable if he doesn’t apologize immediately,” said the minister, who serves in the Coal Ministry.
In addition to online condemnation, legal action has followed. A formal complaint was lodged in Mumbai by a practicing lawyer from the Bombay High Court, intensifying the situation further.
This uproar unfolds parallel to the turbulence surrounding Phule, the upcoming film starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa. Initially slated for release on April 11, the film’s premiere was delayed to April 25 after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recommended certain edits. Various groups, such as the Akhil Bhartiya Brahmin Samaj, raised concerns over how the Brahmin community is portrayed in the film, arguing that it casts them in an unfavorable light.
In response, the filmmakers clarified that there was no intention to provoke or offend any group. They emphasized that all of the CBFC’s recommended changes were respectfully incorporated. According to the makers, the purpose of Phule is to encourage meaningful conversation—not incite hostility.
On Friday, Kashyap addressed the situation through an extensive Instagram post, aiming to explain the context of his words and requesting that the backlash be directed solely at him, not those close to him. “No opinion or statement of mine is worth putting my daughter or family at risk,” he expressed, referencing the threats that his loved ones have allegedly received since the controversy erupted.
“This is my apology, not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred," Kashyap added. “No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends, and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar. So, what has been said cannot be taken back — and I won’t take it back. But if you want to abuse someone, direct it at me. My family has neither said anything nor do they ever speak out (sic)."
He added, “So, if it’s an apology you’re looking for, then this is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the women — even the scriptures teach this much decency, not just Manusmriti. Decide for yourselves what kind of Brahmins you truly are. As for me, I offer my apology (sic)."
The issue began when Kashyap replied to a social media user who posted a provocative comment saying, “Brahmins are your forefathers.” Kashyap responded with an inflammatory line: “I’ll urinate on Brahmins… is that a problem?” This comment quickly sparked outrage, with many Brahmin organizations condemning his words as hateful and derogatory.
The filmmaker’s statement led to intense criticism from public figures, including Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey, who openly lashed out at Kashyap. He labeled the director as a “disgusting lowlife” and insisted that unless Kashyap publicly apologizes, the matter will not be allowed to rest. “Does he really think he can insult the entire Brahmin community and walk away unscathed? I promise to hold him accountable if he doesn’t apologize immediately,” said the minister, who serves in the Coal Ministry.
In addition to online condemnation, legal action has followed. A formal complaint was lodged in Mumbai by a practicing lawyer from the Bombay High Court, intensifying the situation further.
This uproar unfolds parallel to the turbulence surrounding Phule, the upcoming film starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa. Initially slated for release on April 11, the film’s premiere was delayed to April 25 after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recommended certain edits. Various groups, such as the Akhil Bhartiya Brahmin Samaj, raised concerns over how the Brahmin community is portrayed in the film, arguing that it casts them in an unfavorable light.
In response, the filmmakers clarified that there was no intention to provoke or offend any group. They emphasized that all of the CBFC’s recommended changes were respectfully incorporated. According to the makers, the purpose of Phule is to encourage meaningful conversation—not incite hostility.
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