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Anurag Kashyap says new movie ‘Nishaanchi’ is not another ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’

Posted on: Sep 05, 2025 18:19 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Anurag Kashyap says new movie ‘Nishaanchi’ is not another ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’
MUmbai, Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that his upcoming shoot "Nishaanchi" is different from his cultus classic "Gangs of Wasseypur" moving-picture show as he distressed that spell the 2012 crime saga was inspired by stories he heard, his latest draws directly from his own life and upbringing in Kanpur and Lucknow. The trailer of "Nishaanchi" was unveiled earlier this week and since then, social media has been abuzz with comparisons to "Gangs of Wasseypur", which became popular for its gritty portrayal of gang rivalries spanning generations. "Nishaanchi" follows the intertwined lives of twin brothers Babloo and Dabloo, set against the backdrop of the Hindi heartland. It stars debutant Aaishvary Thackray in a double role along with Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Kumud Mishra, and Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub. Kashyap, however, dismissed the parallels. “Back when I made Wasseypur, I was in the storytelling zone of Mehboob Khan and K Asif. Suddenly due to word of mouth, 'Wasseypur' became a cult. Everywhere I went, people were shouting, ‘Wasseypur 3, Wasseypur 3!’ "But 'Wasseypur' is not the whole of North India, and 'Nishaanchi' is as different from 'Wasseypur' as Kanpur is 840 kms apart from Lucknow,” the director said in a statement. Kashyap, also known for movies such as "Black Friday", "Dev D", "Gulaal" and "Mukkabaaz", said the story of "Nishaanchi" came from "within me". "... From the world I grew up in: Kanpur and Lucknow. Wasseypur, by contrast, is a story I heard through someone else. 'Nishaanchi' brings to life my own memories, humour, quirks, language, and music: all inbuilt in me. It’s fictional, but it’s driven by the joy of language, the joy of people, and the very attitude of that place,” he added. Backed by Jar Pictures in association with Flip Films, "Nishaanchi" is written by Kashyap, Prasoon Mishra and Ranjan Chandel. Produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh, the movie is set for a nationwide release on September 19. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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