Kashyap's 'Dimagi Nakal' Tee Sparks Laughter

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently captured attention by sharing photos from a dinner with friends and family, which included Imtiaz Ali. While the gathering was notable, Kashyap's T-shirt quickly became the highlight of his social media post. The garment featured the phrase 'dimagi nakal', accompanied by the line 'been into this since my school days'.

This unusual wording is a deliberate play on the phrase 'dimagi naxal', which recently entered political discourse. By replacing 'naxal' with 'nakal' (meaning copy or imitation), Kashyap crafted a sarcastic statement. The T-shirt's design also carries a secondary linguistic nuance, as 'nakal' can have a different meaning in Tamil depending on pronunciation.

Kashyap's followers enthusiastically responded to the humor, with many commending his return to his characteristic sarcastic style. The T-shirt's wit and the opportunity to see filmmakers like Kashyap and Imtiaz Ali socializing off-screen generated significant online discussion beyond their professional endeavors. Kashyap remains active in filmmaking, with directorial and producing credits including 'Nishaanchi' Parts 1 and 2, 'Bad Girl', and 'Bandar' released in 2025 and more recently. He has also continued acting, with roles in 'Dacoit: A Love Story' and an upcoming Tamil film, and is producing a Kannada project.