Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was recently linked to the widely discussed controversy surrounding the Epstein Files, a large set of documents connected to the late convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now, in an interview, he has broken his silence on the mention of his name, calling it random and clarifying that he has never been to Beijing but has only visited China. For the unversed, the filmmaker-turned-actor shocked his fans after his name appeared in one of the controversial emails. According to the documents, he had been invited to an event in China and was proposed as a speaker.
Anurag Kashyap breaks silence on Epstein Files connection
During a recent interview with Sit With Hitlist, Anurag Kashyap clarified that he does not know about the email, and he has never been to Beijing. He mentioned that he had been to China but it was way before 2014. “I was a recce in Bombay,” he concluded. For those who don’t know, Kashyap’s name made headlines in the Epstein Files email with a reference to ‘Bollywood guy’ or a ‘famous Bollywood director.’
The email also included associates such as Giuseppe Bersani, Gino Yu, and Ornella Corazza. It reportedly discussed Epstein’s planned trips to Cuba and other destinations, list Anurag among the individuals expected to attend workshops focused on Buddhism, technology, and medicine.
More about the controversy
The controversy around Jeffrey Epstein involves allegations of decades-long s*x trafficking of minors, aided by his wealth and influential connections. The case drew attention worldwide after a controversial plea deal in 2008 and his death in federal custody in 2019. Investigations into his network and court documents related to the case have continued to draw scrutiny.
Anurag Kashyap work front
On the work front, Anurag’s film, Kennedy, was released on February 20. Starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone in lead roles, the neo-noir thriller had its OTT premiere on ZEE5. The film initially premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Three years later, Kennedy finally got a India release. Prior to this project, Anurag’s movie, Nishaaanchi, was theatrically released. It marked the Bollywood debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. After the film was released, the second part premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on OTT
Currently streaming on Netflix, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich is the documentary which has continued to grab attention years after its release, largely because of the renewed global interest in the Epstein case and the legal disclosures around it. The four-part documentary revisits the crimes of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein through survivor testimonies, court records, and investigative reporting.
