Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Anurag Kashyap on Changing Censorship Landscape
Anurag Kashyap, a famous filmmaker, recently talked about how it's become harder to make certain types of films in India.
He said that movies like 'Ugly' and 'Dev.D,' which he made in the past, would not be allowed by the censors today.
He believes the political and censorship environment has changed a lot, making it difficult for filmmakers to express their creative visions freely.
He also mentioned that the film industry is now more influenced by corporations, which affects the kind of content that gets approved.
Anurag Kashyap says films like 'Ugly' and 'Dev.D' would not pass current censorship standards.
He attributes the change to a shift in the political and censorship landscape.
Kashyap mentions that corporate influence is also affecting film censorship.
He has been a vocal advocate for creative freedom in Indian cinema.
The filmmaker reflects on the collective battles for creative freedom a decade ago, contrasting it with today's challenges.
- Who
- Anurag Kashyap, a prominent Indian filmmaker
- What
- The changing landscape of film censorship in India
- When
- The current political and censorship scenario
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to increased censorship and corporate influence
- Person
- Anurag Kashyap
- Profession
- Filmmaker
- Films Mentioned
- Ugly, Dev.D, Gangs of Wasseypur, Udta Punjab
- Organization
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Issue
- Increased Censorship