Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Anurag Kashyap's 'Monkey in a Cage' Explores #MeToo and Justice
Anurag Kashyap's new film, "Monkey in a Cage," stars Bobby Deol and looks at what happens when someone is accused of sexual assault in today's world.
It's about a TV star who faces accusations from a woman he used to date.
The film explores how the justice system works, especially the loopholes in place.
Kashyap says the film came about from what he sees happening on social media.
He hopes to show how the system can be exploited and wants to challenge the audience.
Anurag Kashyap's film, "Monkey in a Cage," was showcased at TIFF.
The film stars Bobby Deol and focuses on the ripple effects of #MeToo in digital-age India.
The story revolves around a TV star, accused of sexual assault.
Kashyap says the film highlights how the judicial system is broken.
Kashyap anticipates potential censorship issues with the film's release.
- Who
- Anurag Kashyap, director; Bobby Deol, actor
- What
- A new film titled "Monkey in a Cage" about a television star accused of sexual assault.
- When
- Showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
- Where
- Set in digital-age India and the Indian judicial system.
- Why
- To highlight how broken the justice system is and to make the audience uncomfortable.
- Film Title
- Monkey in a Cage
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Starring
- Bobby Deol
- Theme
- Ripple effects of #MeToo in digital-age India