Anurag Kashyap Disowns Theatrical Version of Bandar, Acknowledges Valid Criticism
Anurag Kashyap has distanced himself from the theatrical release of his film Bandar, stating it was not his final cut. The crime thriller, starring Bobby Deol and addressing sexual assault allegations, received mixed reactions, with some critics calling it misogynistic and at odds with the MeToo movement. Kashyap acknowledged the criticisms as valid and explained that studio decisions and production delays led to changes he could not control. He also highlighted the increasing corporatisation of the film industry, which limits directors' creative control.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18, indiatoday, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 22 Jul, 03:20 pm. Other outlets followed.