Anurag Kashyap is one of the most commendable directors that Bollywood industry has right now! As he turns 48 today, we would like to acknowledge his underrated movies and how he never fails to highlight social and political issues with a dash of humour! Here’s 5 of Anurag Kashyap Best Movies that you need to watch if you’re a lover of raw Indian cinema:
#1 Black Friday (2007)
Based on the Bombay Bomb Blasts in 1983, Black Friday was a movie of it’s kind. It showcased real people and events in an extremely authentic manner. Kashyap even shot in a guerrilla style with hidden cameras to keep the movie in the investigative spirit.
#2 DevD (2009)
Kashyap recreated the classic Devdas with a modern touch to keep it real with the changing times in the 21st century. Keeping the original theme of the original movie intact, however the heroines in DevD were totally in touch with their sexuality.
#3 Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012)
Taking inspiration from The Godfather films, Gangs of Wasseypur is based on the blood feud between three warring gangster families spanning over generations.
#4 Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
Anurag Kashyap levelled up his directoria work with the movie Raman Raghav. The movie was based on the real life case of Raman Raghav, a serial killer who had terrorised the homeless living in Mumbai during the ’60s. The director added new twists to the film to keep the plot intriguing & gripping for the audiences.
#5 Manmarziyaan (2018)
With the movie Manmarziyaan, Kashyap beautifully potrayed the complications of a modern day love story. Being in love can make a person totally unpredictable, with the smallest things affecting our mood in the humongous ways. The movie received a mixed response from the audiences but is definitely an accurate interpretation of lovers in the 21st century.
Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!