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Anurag Kashyap criticises Censor Board amid Phule controversy

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has expressed his frustration over the censorship issues faced by the biographical drama Phule, directed by Ananth Mahadevan.
The film, starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha, was initially set to release on April 11, on the occasion of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s birth anniversary, but was postponed due to objections from a section of the Brahmin community.
Anurag Kashyap took to his Instagram handle to share his thoughts on the issue, questioning the existence of casteism in India.
“Bhai mil ke decide kar lo. India mein casteism hai ya nahi…” (Brother, let’ decide together. Does casteism exist in India or not?), he wrote.
The Gangs of Wasseypur director believes that Phule is among several films facing suppression due to its bold and unapologetic themes.
He cited other examples, including Punjab 95, Tees, and Dhadak 2, suggesting that these films are being targeted for reflecting uncomfortable truths.
Drawing from his personal experience, he recalled his first theatre production, which was centred on the lives of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule.
He questioned the objections raised by the Brahmin community, particularly pointing out the irony that if casteism had truly been eradicated in India, as claimed by some political figures, there would be no reason for the community to take offence.
Kashyap wrote on Instagram, “If casteism didn’t exist in this country, why would they have needed to fight against it?”
Kashyap also raised questions about how the community had access to the film before its official release.
He further criticised the censor board for its lack of transparency and for not openly stating what specifically bothered them about the movie.
Meanwhile, Phule’s release has been delayed to April 25, with the film now facing cuts demanded by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
In response to these censorship actions, Prakash Ambedkar, the president of the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi, staged a protest in Pune, asserting that removing crucial scenes would strip the film of its intended message.
“If those scenes are removed from Phule, the purpose of the film is lost,” he said.
Phule movie is directed by Ananth Mahadevan, the film stars Pratik as Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as Savitribai Phule.
The story highlights their fight against caste discrimination and gender inequality. (ANI)

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