Anurag Kashyap has once again found himself in the spotlight, this time due to comments he made recently that have caused a stir. After criticizing Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos over his remarks about Sacred Games, it appears that he has now clashed with Ektaa Kapoor. His remarks concerning ‘saas bahu’ series have upset her. In response, the queen of daily soaps expressed her displeasure on her Instagram stories and labeled Kashyap as ‘unintelligent’.
What did Ektaa Kapoor write in her Instagram story against Anurag Kashyap?
Ektaa Kapoor penned a lengthy post for Anurag Kashyap on her Instagram story, which began with, “You’re so ignorant… Declaring this gives you an edge, ‘I’m wittier, cooler,’ but nope! Dear one, how about showing some grace and self-awareness instead? Many artists lack such qualities! The influence of ‘Saas bahu’ series on the Indian public (how women gained a voice in mass India) is widely recognized by a respected Chicago research institute. However, those who advocate for an inclusive world often unknowingly perpetuate classism.
She also emphasized, “Let’s eliminate the ‘We don’t want you here; we think we’re superior’ mentality for the sake of democracy and equal opportunities. Wishing love and light to everyone.
What did Anurag Kashyap say that led to Ektaa Kapoor’s anger?
Following Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ comments about Sacred Games, Anurag Kashyap, the show’s filmmaker and producer, retorted by posting a lengthy message on his social media thread. In a subtle jab, Kashyap suggested that if Sarandos had started with a Saas Bahu (soap opera) series, he might have found success.
Kashyap went on to label the CEO as not particularly smart in storytelling matters, expressing that he had always believed technology professionals lacked this skill. Similarly, he referred to Sarandos as a prime example of being unintelligent in the same context. It’s intriguing to learn this, as it now makes perfect sense.
What was Ted Sarandos’ comment on Sacred Games?
In the podcast hosted by Nikhil Kamath, Ted Sarandos discussed Netflix’s relatively sluggish expansion in India. He mentioned that their initial Indian original production was “Sacred Games,” a television series that carried the grandeur of a motion picture and featured prominent film actors.
After stating his position, Netflix’s CEO acknowledged that he might have chosen a different strategy if given another chance. Instead of creating Sacred Games, he admitted to favoring a more popular approach, which marked the start of the disagreement between him and Anurag Kashyap.
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2025-06-09 10:52