“Anurag Kashyap Announces Exit from Bollywood, Calls Industry ‘Too Toxic’”

The 52 year old actor filmmaker recently said that he has quit Bollywood and he has relocated to the South, he has officially confirmed that he has left Bollywood which is solely driven by box office numbers and keeps the room for creative freedom in his recent interaction. The actor-director had talked about his frustration with the ‘toxic’ industry last year, in a conversation with the source.

Anurag Kashyap said ” I want to stay away from film people. The industry has become too toxic. Everyone is chasing unrealistic targets, trying to make the next Rs500 or Rs800 crore film. The creative atmosphere is gone”. Anurag Kashyap has likely said to be relocated to Bengaluru and he’s keen on working in South Films for a more fulfilling creative experience. Anurag Kashyap complained that he was “disgusted” and “disappointed” by his own industry. He furtherly added, I envy them . Because now, its difficult for me to go out and experiment. Because now, it comes at a cost, which makes my producers think about profit. They’re like, ” Where are my margins? I’m losing money.” I’m like,” You dont want to make this movie? Dont make this movie.’ But i just cannot. Because right from the beginning, before the film starts, it becomes about ” how do we sell it? So the joy of filmmaking is sucked out. Thats why i want to move out. Literally, next year, I’m moving out of Mumbai” said the director.

Anurag Kashyap will be seen in Dacoit, where he plays a cop.