Stay The F*** Away

Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 17:19 [IST]

Anurag
Kashyap
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Filmmaker
Anurag
Kashyap
has
consistently
pushed
the
envelope
of
storytelling
with
his
distinctive
directorial
flair
and
commitment
to
authenticity.
From

Gangs
Of
Wasseypur
to

Sacred
Games,
the
filmmaker
has
frequently
been
at
the
center
of
attention,
particularly
due
to
his
controversial
viewpoints.

Staying
true
to
form,
he
recently
caused
a
stir
on
the
internet
by
announcing
his
decision
to
charge
‘mediocre’
newcomers
seeking
to
engage
in
discussions
and
exchange
ideas
with
him.
Yes,
you
read
that
right!

ANURAG
KASHYAP
ASKS
‘MEDIOCRE’
PEOPPLE
TO
STAY
AWAY

Renowned
filmmaker
and
mentor

Anurag
Kashyap
recently
voiced
his
frustration
with
assisting
newcomers
in
the
industry.
Taking
a
bold
stance,
he
shared
a
rate
card
for
his
time,
indicating
that
those
who
can
afford
his
services
should
reach
out
while
suggesting
that
those
who
cannot
should
refrain
from
seeking
his
assistance.

The
filmmaker
posted
a
note
on
Instagram
which
reads,
“I
wasted
a
lot
of
time
trying
to
help
newcomers
and
mostly
ended
up
up
with
mediocre
s**t.
So
now
onwards
I
don’t
want
to
waste
my
time
with
meeting
random
people
who
think
they’re
creative
geniuses.
So
I
will
now
have
rates.”

Pankit
Thakker
Slams
Anurag
Kashyap’s
‘Stay
Away’
Post
For
Newcomers;
Calls
It
Derogatory,
Disappointing

He
further
said,
“If
someone
wants
to
meet
me
for
10-15
minutes
I
will
charge
1
lac,
for
half
hour
2
lacs
and
for
1
hour
5
lacs.
That’s
the
rate.
I
am
tired
of
wasting
time
meeting
people.
If
you
really
think
you
can
afford
it,
call
me
or
stay
the
f**k
away.
And
all
paid
in
advance
(folded
hands
emoji).”

This
statement
reflects
Kashyap’s
apparent
fatigue
with
dedicating
his
time
and
expertise
to
aspiring
talents
who
may
not
fully
value
or
utilize
his
guidance.
It
also
underscores
the
economic
aspect
of
mentorship
in
the
film
industry,
where
established
figures
like
Kashyap
may
feel
undervalued
for
their
contributions
to
newcomers’ careers.

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Despite
his
stance,
Kashyap
is
known
for
giving
breaks
to
many
newcomers
in
his
work.
Films
like

Gangs
of
Wasseypur,

Black
Friday,

Aamir,
and

Masaan
prominently
feature
new
actors.
Notable
talents
like
Vicky
Kaushal
and
Rajeev
Khandelwal
received
their
first
breaks
in
Bollywood
from
Kashyap.
He
has
previously
stated
that
he
prefers
working
with
newcomers
because
they
allow
filmmakers
to
execute
their
vision
without
interference.