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‘People Focus More on Showing Off’: Anurag Kashyap on Cannes Culture in India
Anurag Kashyap on Cannes Film Festival: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has raised the issue that Cannes is seen only as a red-carpet spectacle in India. According to him, the true essence of Cannes is lost somewhere in the glamorous noise.
It is quite usual to find Anurag Kashyap making headlines because of his outspoken nature. He recently made some candid remarks regarding India's participation at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Some of the films directed by Anurag include Black Friday and Gangs of Wasseypur.
Speaking to film critic Sucharita Tyagi, Anurag Kashyap said that in India, major events like Cannes are now mostly seen as a "red-carpet spectacle" rather than a serious platform for cinema. According to him, the true essence of Cannes often gets lost in the glamorous noise.
Anurag Kashyap said, "The biggest problem and obsession with Cannes in India is simply walking the red carpet. In reality, the festival is about watching films, meeting filmmakers, and interacting with distributors—conversations that determine the future of cinema."
