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Vicky Kaushal Nearly Beaten Filming Gangs of Wasseypur
20 Nov
Summary
- Vicky Kaushal recalled facing aggressive locals during Gangs of Wasseypur filming.
- The team captured footage of illegal sand mining, leading to confrontation.
- Goons threatened the crew and attempted to break the camera.
Actor Vicky Kaushal has shared a harrowing account of nearly being assaulted by local thugs while serving as an assistant director for Anurag Kashyap's acclaimed film, Gangs of Wasseypur. The incident occurred during the filming of scenes depicting illegal sand mining, a practice that shocked Kaushal with its open and business-like execution.
During the shoot, the film crew was discreetly capturing visuals of the illicit operation when they were discovered by a large group of people, estimated to be around 500. The situation quickly turned hostile, with the crew's camera attendant being physically assaulted and the camera snatched. Threats of damaging the equipment were made, and Kaushal himself feared for his safety.
Kaushal managed to escape the dangerous situation along with the camera attendant, narrowly avoiding severe harm. This experience offered a stark glimpse into the real-world dangers that informed the gritty narrative of Gangs of Wasseypur, a film renowned for its intense portrayal of coal mafia and inter-family feuds.
