Actor-filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has found himself at the centre of controversy after a complaint was officially filed against him on Friday (April 18) for allegedly making a derogatory and casteist remark about the Brahmin community. The complaint, addressed to the Mumbai Police, seeks the registration of an FIR against the Gangs Of Wasseypur director.
The controversial remark – “Brahmin pe main mootoonga… koi problem?” made by Anurag has sparked outrage on social media, with several users and activists condemning the statement as offensive and promoting caste-based hatred.
The complainant took to X (formerly known Twitter) to announce the legal step, stating, “I have officially submitted a complaint to @MumbaiPolice seeking registration of an FIR against @anuragkashyap72 for his derogatory and casteist remark against the Brahmin community… Such hate speech cannot be tolerated in a civil society. The law must take its course.”
The complainant, Ashutosh J Dubey, is an advocate and the Head of BJP Maharashtra’s SM Legal and Advisory Department.
I have officially submitted a complaint to @MumbaiPolice seeking registration of an FIR against @anuragkashyap72 for his derogatory and casteist remark against the Brahmin community “Brahmin pe main mootoonga .. koi problem?”
Such hate speech cannot be tolerated in a civil… pic.twitter.com/fqqbtGWehN
— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY (@AdvAshutoshBJP) April 18, 2025
Tagging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the complainant further mentioned, “As a member of the Brahmin community, I am deeply offended by this derogatory and hateful comment made by Anurag Kashyap. Such a statement is not only casteist but also incites hatred and violates the principles of dignity and equality protected under our Constitution. I request @MumbaiPolice to take immediate cognizance of this caste-hate speech and register an FIR under relevant sections of the BNS. No one is above the law, and such divisive, hateful content must be dealt with sternly.”
I respectfully request @MumbaiPolice to take appropriate legal action and register an FIR against Mr. @anuragkashyap72 for his concerning behavior. If any action or statement by an individual poses a potential threat to public order, it must be addressed as per the due process of… pic.twitter.com/qaoBeUjZSg
— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY (@AdvAshutoshBJP) April 18, 2025
As of now Anurag has not publicly responded to the complaint. The Mumbai Police are yet to release an official statement on the matter or confirm whether an FIR has been registered.
Anurag, known for his bold and provocative storytelling in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Dev.D, is no stranger to controversy. However, this latest accusation has stirred backlash on social media, with demands for legal action gaining momentum.
What is the controversy?
Anurag strongly criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for delaying the release of Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa’s Phule, a biographical drama directed by Ananth Mahadevan.
The film stars Pratik as Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as Savitribai Phule. It faced backlash from sections of the Brahmin community in Maharashtra over alleged misrepresentation.
Anurag not only questioned the CBFC’s decision but also called out the perceived hypocrisy of the protestors. He further raised concerns about how an unreleased film had become accessible to certain groups, prompting such reactions.
The director’s “Brahmin pe mootonga” remark was a reply to one of teh Instagram users who had commented under his post.
