Anurag Kashyap Shares The SECRET Behind Making Gangs Of Wasseypur A Cost Effective Masterpiece!
Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur' was a cost-effective masterpiece due to creative budget-saving measures and using clever tricks for certain shots.
BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Sep 11, 2023 12:07 PM IST
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Anurag Kashyap is a maverick filmmaker known for his bold and independent cinema. His 2012 two-part crime drama film 'Gangs of Wasseypur' is one of his most celebrated works. The film was made on a shoestring budget, but it never compromised on its quality or ambition.
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In a recent interview, Kashyap revealed how he cut costs in 'Gangs of Wasseypur.' He said that he and his co-stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajeev Ravi stayed in a 300-rupee-a-day dharamshala during the shoot. He also revealed that they shot the blowing up of a mountain for a shot as they could not afford to actually do it.
Despite its low budget, 'Gangs of Wasseypur' was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of the coal mafia in Dhanbad, its complex characters, and its powerful performances. The film also catapulted Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, and Huma Qureshi into stardom.
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'Gangs of Wasseypur' is a testament to Kashyap's creativity and resourcefulness. It is a proof that great films can be made even on a limited budget.
