“No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends …”: Anurag Kashyap Issues Apology amid Row over his Remark on Brahmins

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has issued a public apology following a social media storm over his remarks about the Brahmin community. While standing by his comments, Kashyap pleaded with critics not to target his family, stating that his daughter and loved ones have been subjected to rape and death threats.

"This is my apology, not for my post but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred," Kashyap wrote. "No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends, and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar,” he added.

Although the filmmaker stopped short of retracting his statement, he stressed that any outrage should be directed solely at him. "Abuse me all you want. My family didn't say anything. If you want an apology, here it is. Brahmins, spare the women. These values are imbibed in our scriptures too, except for Manuwaad. Decide which Brahmin you are. Rest, here's an apology from me," said Kashyap.

The controversy erupted after Anurag Kashyap responded to a social media user who wrote, "Brahmins are your fathers. The more you mess with them, the more they will burn you." In reply, Kashyap posted, "I would urinate on Brahmins, any problem?"—a remark that he later shared via his Instagram account, prompting massive backlash.

Among the most vocal critics was Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey, who condemned Kashyap’s words and demanded a public retraction."This vile scumbag (Anurag Kashyap) thinks he can spit filth on the entire Brahmin community and get away with it? If he doesn't issue a public apology immediately, I swear I'll make sure he finds no peace anywhere. Enough of this gutter mouth's hate, we won't stay silent," said the junior minister from the Coal Ministry.

The outrage comes at a time when Kashyap has been vocal about the upcoming film Phule, based on the lives of 19th-century social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. The film, starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha, highlights their pioneering fight against caste discrimination and gender inequality.

However, the film itself has drawn ire from Brahmin groups who claim its content promotes casteism. Following protests and pressure, the censor board recommended cuts, and the film’s release has been pushed back by two weeks. Phule is now set to arrive in cinemas on 25 April.

In addition to the public outcry, a police complaint has been filed against Kashyap in Mumbai by a Bombay High Court advocate, escalating the legal and social fallout of his statement.​