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Anurag Kashyap
Active Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam & Pan-Indian Cinema
- FromGorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age53 years
- Active1997 – Present
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Anurag Kashyap – Biography
Anurag Kashyap – Full Information
- Full Name: Anurag Singh Kashyap
- Popular Name: Anurag Kashyap
- Nickname: Anurag
- Profession: Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor
- Known For: Gangs of Wasseypur, Sacred Games, Black Friday, Dev.D, Maharaja, Akira
- Date of Birth: 10 September 1972
- Age: 53 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Filmmaker, Actor, Writer, Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 82 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Grey
Family
- Father: Sri Prakash Singh (Former Chief Engineer, UPRVUNL)
- Mother: (Late)
- Siblings: Abhinav Kashyap (Brother, Director & Screenwriter), Anubhuti Kashyap (Sister, Director & Writer)
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse: Aarti Bajaj (m. 1997; div. 2009); Kalki Koechlin (m. 2011; div. 2015)
- Children: Aaliyah Kashyap (Daughter, Digital Creator)
Education
- School: Green School, Dehradun | The Scindia School, Gwalior
- College: Hansraj College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Zoology
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1998 | Co-wrote the iconic crime drama film Satya, establishing himself as a formidable writing talent in Indian cinema. |
| 2007 | Made his official directorial release debut with the critically acclaimed docudrama Black Friday. |
| 2009 | Directed the groundbreaking contemporary romantic drama Dev.D, revolutionizing independent Hindi cinema. |
| 2012 | Wrote and directed the epic two-part crime saga Gangs of Wasseypur, which screened at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight to global acclaim. |
| 2016 | Starred as the terrifying, corrupt antagonist ACP Ramakant Mathur in the action thriller Akira, earning wide praise for his acting prowess. |
| 2018 | Portrayed the ruthless villain Rudra in the hit Tamil thriller Imaikkaa Nodigal, while co-directing Netflix’s Sacred Games. |
| 2020 | Played a fictionalized version of himself opposite Anil Kapoor in Vikramaditya Motwane’s meta dark comedy AK vs AK. |
| 2024 | Delivered a commanding performance as the primary antagonist Selvam in the blockbuster Tamil action-drama Maharaja alongside Vijay Sethupathi. |
| 2024–2026 | Expanded his multi-industry acting filmography with prominent roles in Rifle Club, Viduthalai Part 2, and the pan-Indian action film Dacoit: A Love Story. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Dialogue | Yuva | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Critics Film | Gangs of Wasseypur | Won |
| 2013 | Ordre des Arts et des Lettres | Chevalier (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) | Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema | Won |
| 2013 | National Film Awards | Special Jury Award / Best Film (Producer) | The Lunchbox | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Queen (as Producer) | Won |
| 2019 | Asian Television Awards | Best Drama Series | Sacred Games | Nominated |
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About Anurag Kashyap
Is Anurag Kashyap also a full-fledged actor?
Yes. Beyond his legendary directorial career, he is widely celebrated as an actor for playing menacing antagonists in hits like Maharaja (2024), Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), Akira (2016), and playing himself in AK vs AK (2020).
What is his most iconic film as a director?
His two-part crime epic Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) is considered a cult masterpiece and one of the defining achievements of modern Indian cinema.
What are his major acting projects in recent years?
He delivered a widely praised performance in Vijay Sethupathi's blockbuster Maharaja (2024), featured in Rifle Club and Viduthalai Part 2, and starred in the action feature Dacoit: A Love Story.
Who are his family members in the film industry?
His younger brother Abhinav Kashyap directed the blockbuster Dabangg, and his sister Anubhuti Kashyap directed Doctor G. His daughter is digital creator Aaliyah Kashyap.
What international award did he receive?
In 2013, the French government conferred upon him the Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his remarkable contribution to world cinema.
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