Anurag Kashyap Indian Director Born 1972 in Gorakhpur
Anurag Kashyap · film director and film producer · Indian
Known for
Biography
Anurag Kashyap (10 September 1972, Gorakhpur) is an Indian director. He is known for Water (2005) and Yuva (2004).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Hansraj College and University of Delhi.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1995, with The Maharaja's Daughter. Work from the 2010s includes I Am (2010) and Imaikkaa Nodigal (2017). Leo (2023, as Daniel) and Maharaja (2024, as Selvam) are among his 2020s credits.
The list below counts 44 films and 2 TV series from 1995 to 2025. Action is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). His latest credit on record is Nishaanchi (2025). Anurag Kashyap also worked as director on 27 titles, including Sacred Games, and writer on 17 titles, including Dev.D. Nawazuddin Siddiqui appears in two of his listed titles, including Haddi (2023) and Ghoomketu (2020).
Recognition
Anurag Kashyap received an award at the Filmfare Awards.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Aarti Bajaj (2003 to 2009) and Kalki Koechlin (2011 to 2013, divorced). He has one child on record.
Filmography
46 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monkey in a Cage | Director | Film |
| 2025 | Nishaanchi | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2024 | Maharaja | Selvam | Film |
| 2023 | Haddi | Film | |
| 2023 | Kennedy | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2023 | Kuttey | Film | |
| 2023 | Leo | Daniel | Film |
| 2022 | Dobaaraa | Director | Film |
| 2020 | AK vs AK | Film | |
| 2020 | Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai | Director | Film |
| 2020 | Ghoomketu | Film | |
| 2018 | Lust Stories | Director | Film |
| 2018 | Manmarziyaan | Director | Film |
| 2018 | Mukkabaaz | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2018–2019 | Sacred Games | Director | TV series |
Show all 46 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Film | |
| 2016 | Madly | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2016 | Raman Raghav 2.0 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet | Director | Film |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Director | Film |
| 2013 | That Day After Everyday | Director | Film |
| 2013 | Ugly | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 | Director | Film |
| 2010 | I Am | Film | |
| 2010 | Mumbai Cutting | Director | Film |
| 2010 | That Girl in Yellow Boots | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2009 | Dev.D | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2009 | Gulaal | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | No Smoking | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Return of Hanuman | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Writer | Film |
| 2005 | Water | Writer | Film |
| 2004 | Black Friday | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2004 | Yuva | Writer | Film |
| 2003 | Paanch | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2001 | Nayak | Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Kaun | Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Last Train to Mahakali | Director | Film |
| 1995– | The Maharaja's Daughter | TV series | |
| Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat | Director | Film | |
| Bansuri: The Flute | Film | ||
| Rifle Club | Dayanand Bare | Film | |
| Saali Mohabbat | Film | ||
| Viduthalai Part 2 | a Naxal Radical from Bengal | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | Won |
Anurag Kashyap on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.2M @anuragkashyap10
- Engagement rate
- 1.78% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 20,760
- Average comments
- 530 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Anurag Kashyap?
Anurag Kashyap is 54 years old, born on 10 September 1972 in Gorakhpur.
What is Anurag Kashyap known for?
Anurag Kashyap is known for Water (2005) and Yuva (2004).
What is Anurag Kashyap’s nationality?
Anurag Kashyap is Indian, born in Gorakhpur.
Who has Anurag Kashyap been married to?
Anurag Kashyap’s marriages on record are to Kalki Koechlin (2011 to 2013) and Aarti Bajaj (2003 to 2009).
Has Anurag Kashyap won any awards?
Yes. Anurag Kashyap won Filmfare Awards.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q2839609), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Mayank.hc · Public domain
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