Published 13:26 IST, September 14th 2019

Gangs of Wasseypur only India film in 'top films' list, Kashyap reacts

Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' became the only Indian film to feature on The Guardian's list of 100 Best Films of the 21st century. The director reacts

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Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has got yet ar reason to rejoice as his much-celebrated 2012 action drama Gangs of Wasseypur has become only Indian film to feature in  Guardian's list of 100 Best Films of 21st century. In fact, it is only Indian film that made up to list. Anurag Kashyap took to social media and revealed that film has been ranked 59th in list, however, he contradicted with choice of films and said: "Proud to be here but this wouldn’t be my list." Elaborating his point, Anurag Kashyap furr stated, "So many films which are my favourites can’t be below my film.. and ' Dark Knight' deserves to be way up." 

Neverless, Anurag Kashyap agreed to number 1 film, which is Paul Thomas Anderson’s strange masterpiece re Will Be Blood (2007). Referring to film, Kashyap said, "That’s my absolute favorite of 21st century."

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Anurag Kashyap says 'Gangs of Wasseypur' ruined his career

In post, Anurag Kashyap furr continued to talk about how 'Gangs of Wasseypur' ruined his filmmaking life. actor said that film has set expectations it sets from him as a filmmaker and he has been continuously trying to break away from it. actor concluded his post saying, "Hopefully, someday that will happen."

Here's post:

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Kalki Koechlin cheers for ex-husband Anurag Kashyap

Meanwhile, as Kashyap shared post, filmmaker's former wife actress Kalki Koechlin came forward to cheer for her ex-husband. She commented on Kashyap's post saying, "Yes boss😎"

Take a look:

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Kalki Koechlin was previously married to rewned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap who directed her critically acclaimed film That Girl in Yellow Boots. pair tied kt in April 2011 after almost two years of dating and divorced in 2015. However, unlike most separated couples,  Kalki Koechlin and Anurag Kashyap are kwn to be good friends. Recently, y collaborated for Netflix's Sacred Games 2 and was seen bonding on sets.

Gangs of Wasseypur

Featuring an ensemble cast with Maj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Richa Chadda and Tigmanshu Dhulia, first installment of Gangs of Wasseypur was released on June 22, 2012. critically acclaimed venture is considered one of Anurag Kashyap's bests. Based on a real-life story, Gangs of Wasseypur revolves around a gangster, who clashes with a coal mining mafia starring Maj Bajpayee as protagonist. second installment of Gangs of Wasseypur continues on same line starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead. 

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Watch Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 trailer here:

Besides se, some of best works of Anurag Kashyap include films like 'Black Friday', 'Dev D', 'Gulaal', 'Ugly', 'Mukkabaaz' and 'Manmarziyaan'.

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12:28 IST, September 14th 2019