Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is once again embroiled in controversy. His recent comments not only created a ruckus on social media, but also led to legal action against him. Actually, Anurag had made a comment about a particular caste, after which anger erupted in the community. Now a Surat court has issued a notice to Anurag to appear on May 7. The court has warned that if he does not follow this order, more strict action will be taken against him.

What is the whole matter?

The controversy started on 16 April 2025, when Anurag expressed his displeasure over the censorship of social reformer Jyotiba Phule's biopic 'Phule' on social media. During this, he made some comments which were considered derogatory against a particular community. His statements immediately sparked controversy and many described it as hurting religious sentiments.

Lawyer Kamlesh Rawal filed a complaint against Anurag in Surat. Kamlesh says that Anurag has made controversial statements against Hindu society and religious communities in the past as well. He also mentioned the comments made about Hindu society in 2020 and the alleged controversy with actor Anil Kapoor in 2024. Rawal clearly said, 'This time Anurag will not get an apology for his statements.'

Anurag apologized, but the controversy did not stop

Seeing the controversy growing, Anurag posted a long apology on Instagram. He wrote, 'In anger, I forgot my limits. I used wrong words against the entire Brahmin community. There are many people from this community in my life, whom I respect. My statements have hurt my family, friends and many intellectuals.'

Anurag further promised that he would control his anger and choose words carefully in the future. He appealed to the Brahmin community that if they are angry, it should be vented only on him, not on his family.

Legal troubles increased

Despite Anurag's apology, the matter did not calm down. Surat court has ordered to send the notice to his home. Apart from this, a person named Anup Shukla in Indore has also filed a complaint against Anurag. Anup Shukla alleges that Anurag's statements were not only hurtful to the sentiments of the Brahmin community but also aimed to spread hatred among social groups.