Freedom is the essence of art, asserts Anurag Kashyap with his bold perspective which has sparked much controversy.
In a theatrical performance, well-known director Anurag Kashyap daringly spoke lightly and frankly revealing his neutral view of the film-making industry. The director said openly in a Kolkata event that he has an ambitious target to jar the minds of non-feminist filmmakers and to destabilize the wider landscape of independent cinema.
According to a report from Outlook India, the filmmaker Kashyap had no hesitation to state that the (homebred) feminist filmmakers, as well as social reformists and revolutionaries, are just “frauds”. The usual trait of the film ninety percenters is that they are “frauds”.They’re all posturing.”
The critique of Kashyap was not just limited to the postured self-importance; he also tried to taint the filmmaking community by unnecessarily dividing it. Many years I spent bringing together independent filmmakers; I thought it was the most exciting feeling ever. Only in a sudden moment, I feel that the real independent filmmakers are all about pulling each other apart and scolding each other.
Comparing these styles, only a couple of leaders characterize high art. “The filmmakers, the ones powering commercial films like KGF & Salaar, are twofold. So, some are opportunists, and the ones who are honest about their sole desire to make hits & carry out their business.”
The statement of Kashyap about the dominance of women has evoked a strong debate from the film community and many have commended his courage while others have questioned the accuracy of such an extensive stereotyping. Whether one is for or against this, Kashyap’s openness to express his views once again reaches the headlines, as discussions about artists’ freedom, and commercial merge the topic of Indian cinema and the world of changing face.
