Saturday, July 4, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Hollywood Doesn'T Really Explore Violence: Anurag Kashyap

Darpan News Desk, 21 Nov, 2018 12:33 PM
    Known as a master of making violence-based movies in Hindi cinema, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap expressed his thoughts on violence staged in Hollywood, saying American movies dont really explore violence.
     
     
    According to Anurag, Hollywood movies focus more on commercialisation.
     
     
    "America is always middle of the ground, they always borrow from everywhere and make it more palatable and commercial but they don't really explore violence barring some of the exploitation movies. They know how to commercialize everything, they are the Mcdonalds version of action and violence," he said in a conversation for Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films Perfect Strokes with Anupama Chopra.
     
     
    Be it movie "Gangs of Wasseypur" or web show "Sacred Games", Anurag never leave a chance to show violence, killings and other brutal scenes in his projects.
     
     
    Sharing his idea of violence, the 46-year-old director revealed that he does not like to see usage of violence in superhero movies as he believes mainstream films and superhero movies celebrate violence rather than showing its depth.
     
     
    "I like the whole idea of taking people through that whole motion of what's the worst fear that they might have. I get borthered by seeing celebratory violence that I see in mainstream movies or the superhero movie where the violence makes you feel like wanting to be a hero and getting into a fight.
     
     
    "My idea of creating violence is to put the viewer off it, where it disturbs them," Anurag added.
     
     
    The episode featuring Anurag will be out on Wednesday.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Saif Ali Khan's 'Kaalakaandi' To Release On September 8

    Saif Ali Khan's 'Kaalakaandi' To Release On September 8
    Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan's new film "Kaalakaandi" had been locked for release on September 8. He says the movie is fun, yet moving.

    Saif Ali Khan's 'Kaalakaandi' To Release On September 8

    Will Inform When I Decide: Rajinikanth On Political Entry

    Superstar Rajinikanth, who is rumoured to be planning a political entry soon, said he has been in discussions with political leaders and will announce when things are finalised.

    Will Inform When I Decide: Rajinikanth On Political Entry

    I'm What I Am Because Of My Mother: Sridevi

    Actress Sridevi credits her upbringing and her mother for her successful career and everything that she has achieved so far.

    I'm What I Am Because Of My Mother: Sridevi

    Kidnapped Kerala Actress Records New Statement

    Kidnapped Kerala Actress Records New Statement
    In a new twist to the actress kidnap case, the victim has recorded a new statement.

    Kidnapped Kerala Actress Records New Statement

    Sania Mirza Rues Gender Discrimination In Sports

    Sania Mirza Rues Gender Discrimination In Sports
     I wasn't considered settled or complete in my life after being a World Champion. That was the most extreme form of discrimination for me

    Sania Mirza Rues Gender Discrimination In Sports

    Bharti Singh Hospitalised, To Undergo Liver Surgery, Gives Nach Baliye 8 Finale A Miss

    Bharti Singh Hospitalised, To Undergo Liver Surgery, Gives Nach Baliye 8 Finale A Miss
    "Thank you everyone for your wishes. I'm feeling a lot better now. Love, wishes, respect," Bharti posted on photo-sharing platform Instagram on Friday.

    Bharti Singh Hospitalised, To Undergo Liver Surgery, Gives Nach Baliye 8 Finale A Miss