Hansal Mehta said he gave Anurag Kashyap a 75,000 film that was never released: “Usne Bola Sir Main…”
The film was made, but unfortunately, it never came out. Hansal Mehta shares how producer RV Pandit is supporting the reputation of neglected new immigrants or people in the industry.
Bollywood filmmaker Hansal Mehta shares an interesting story about Anurag Kashyap’s real first film, and surprisingly, it’s not Paanch. Hansar revealed in an interview with Pinkvilla that Anurag once wrote the full script in just 48 hours because he urgently needed money to pay the rent.
The film was made, but unfortunately, it never came out. Hansal Mehta shares how producer RV Pandit is supporting the reputation of neglected new immigrants or people in the industry. One day, Pandit asked Hansal casually how much it would cost to make a movie. Hansal thought this might be too good, citing Rs 5 million.
To his surprise, Pandit immediately turned to his accountant Hemant and told him to hand over Rs 25 lakh on the spot and said that if needed, another Rs 25 lakh will be offered later, but no more Rs.
Hansal Mehta revealed that despite having ideas about the film, he was confused about how to bring them to life. One day, while spending time in Andre’s apartment with actor Manoj Bajpayee, there was a knock on the door. To their surprise, it was Anurag Kashyap who walked in.
He said: “The buzzing idea discusses Kar Rahe. Aapko Dhund Raha Hu Kabse (We’re discussing ideas. While chatting, Manoj fell asleep. Someone knocked on the door. A man came in…I said, ‘Manoj Bhaiya is sleeping’… He said, he said, ‘I want to see you…I’ve been looking at the highway, I’ve gone to see, I’m crazy, I’ve been looking for you, I’ve been looking for you for a while).”
Hansar added: “USNE BOLA main actor Hu Aur Likhta BhiHu. TohMaine Usko Bola Main Ek Kahani Bolta Hu, Likhoge Kya? I asked him if he was thinking about a story, sir, I only need €15,000 and I have to pay three months of rent). 15,000 rupees, I gave him Rs 75,000).
Anurag Kashyap served as director in the 2003 crime thriller Paanch. He has since gained wide recognition for his unique storytelling in movies such as Dev D, Black Friday, Gulaal, The Girl in Yellow Boots and the Wasseypur gang. His unique approach to films has earned him acclaim and cemented his position as an outstanding figure in Indian filmmaking.
