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Anurag Kashyap Fears Censorship Threat to Cinema
1 Feb
Summary
- Filmmaker fears his kind of cinema won't be made today.
- He believes OTT platforms have destroyed cinema's experience.
- Social media amplified reaction to 'Toxic' trailer unfairly.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap voiced his primary concern regarding the current film climate, fearing he may be unable to produce the authentic cinema he champions. He posited that critically acclaimed works like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Mukkabaaz' might not be feasible today, or would face significant censorship if released.
Kashyap also reflected on the impact of streaming services, asserting that the theatrical experience of cinema has been irrevocably altered. He stressed that films like 'Mera Naam Joker' and 'Sholay' are inherently designed for the grandeur of the big screen and that viewing them on smaller devices is a disservice.
Addressing the controversy surrounding the 'Toxic' trailer, Kashyap suggested that the backlash was exaggerated due to social media's narrative control. He observed that depictions of female sexuality are scrutinized more harshly than similar portrayals by male actors.
