Read, Digital Desk : His movies, which are bold, raw and utterly original, Anurag Kashyap has redefined Indian cinema on more than one occasion. While every single venture he undertook had its share of daring boundaries being pushed and distinct storytelling, he also not only created a whole cinematic universe for himself but also gave career-changing movies to some of the finest actors in the industry. Recently releasedBobby Deol starrer, Bandar, is a film that has been trending amongst audiences. Here are some of Anurag Kashyap’s notable films:
Monkey
A unique and arresting film by Anurag Kashyap, Monkey is another movie where the acclaimed filmmaker has lived up to his RAW and BOLD cinematic universe. He has created a thrilling crime drama which has audiences glued to their screens from beginning to end. It is the first directorial film in the category that was entirely shot in the state of Bihar.
The film, Bandar, has presented a completely fresh dimension to actor Bobby Deol as he gets to play a different sort of role after delivering a phenomenal career comeback with Animal and being a part of the acclaimed success, The Baddies of Bollywood.
Gangs of Wasseypur
One of the most loved and nowcult films of Indian cinema, Gangs of Wasseypur Parts 1 and 2 is considered among the most critically and commercially successful movies. Anurag Kashyap has truly built a cinematic universe with his Gangs of Wasseypur, which still stands as one of the most successful films with a huge following of fans. It was this film that launched actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s career on a whole new level, and his role in the movie is regarded as one of his finest till today.
Dev D
Dev. D is widely considered among the finest films directed by Anurag Kashyap released in the year 2009. An adaptation of the 1917 Bengali novel Devdas, the film has presented a completely modern narrative which redefined romance and drama. The film, Dev. D has managed to make itself famous and is considered among the most popular cult classic and an influential film of independent Indian cinema. The Abhay Deol starrer has also been praised by critics worldwide.
Raman Raghav 2.0
Written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, Raman Raghav 2.0 is another exceptional film in his filmography. The film highlights his raw, bold and gritty style of storytelling. Along with its unique blend of psychological depth and realism, it has also featured brilliant performances from Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal, who both added new dimensions to their acting careers.
No Smoking
John Abraham starrer, No Smoking, is a highly thought provoking film by Anurag Kashyap, and is among the filmmaker’s critically acclaimed ventures. The darkly comic thriller is well known for its RAW, BOLD, and utterly distinctive approach to storytelling. The film dives deep into the subjects of freedom, privacy, censorship and surveillance.
Although considered one of the most unique films made in the country, the movie is loved by audiences worldwide and has over time amassed a massive following. Here once again, Anurag Kashyap managed to bring something never seen before to the audience and extract a remarkable performance out of John Abraham.
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