Mumbai: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, on Tuesday, issued a heartfelt public apology to the Brahmin community after facing intense backlash for a controversial remark made during a heated online exchange.
His comment – “I will urinate on Brahmins” – in response to an online post had sparked nationwide outrage, with many accusing the director of deeply offending a religious community. Protests were held across parts of north India, while several organizations condemned the statement as hateful and derogatory.
In an emotional note posted on Instagram, Kashyap admitted to having lost his sense of dignity in the heat of the moment. “I forgot my maryada (dignity) in anger while responding to someone and ended up insulting an entire community – the same community whose members have been part of my life and work for decades,” he wrote.
He acknowledged that his remarks had deeply hurt many people, including intellectuals he respects and members of the Brahmin community who have supported his journey. “I hurt those who I hold in high regard. I hurt my friends, colleagues, and family. I got carried away while reacting to a disgusting comment,” the filmmaker added.
Kashyap emphasized that the line in question was taken out of context but clarified that this does not excuse the hurt it caused. He explained that his post was meant to criticize regressive mindsets but regretted the language used.
In an earlier post, the filmmaker had stated: “This is my apology – not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred.” He had then urged critics to target him and not his family.
He had then revealed that his family and close friends had received rape and death threats following the controversy. “No post or opinion is worth putting your family in danger. Abuse me, but don’t threaten those who have nothing to do with it,” he had stated.
His latest statement is a marked stepdown from that stance. Kashyap has said that he will work on managing his anger and words better in the future. “I’ll work on ensuring that this doesn’t happen again. If a point must be made, I will use the right words and a better approach,” he concluded.
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