Industry wants you to behave like a coward: Anurag Kashyap

After Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Udaan', Anurag has turned producer for Bijoy Nambiar's debut 'Shaitaan'. Anurag says he is often reminded of his days of struggle when he witnesses the frustration of the young filmmakers as they struggle to do good cinema.

Nambiar, who assisted Mani Ratnam in 'Guru', was struggling to get the film financed for sometime and when Anurag saw no progress happening, he decided to step in.

"Bijoy had the script and wanted to make a film. I knew about it because Kalki was acting in it. After trying some places, he asked me, 'Will you do it?' and I said, 'Anytime.'," Anurag told PTI.

The director, who struggled to get his first two films --'Black Friday' and 'Paanch'-- released feels that a lot of talent is being wasted because producers are busy chasing stars.

"These are strong minded filmmakers, who know what they want to do and the industry, which likes you to behave like a coward, feels intimidated by them. People used to call me mad because I knew what I wanted to do. Bijoy is the same. Similarly, Vikram knew his craft so well that people were like 'how can a first timer talk like that," says Anurag, who is readying to release back-to-back films this year.

"But we have to understand that these are not ordinary newcomers. They are really extraordinary filmmakers. There is lot of talent and I wish I could do more but I am trying to do my bit," he adds. Anurag, 38, describes 'Shaitan' as "a relentless thriller".

"'Shaitan' is about five rich kids. They have access to money , are from affluent backgrounds and what a drunken night leads to. Shaitan beautifully showcases that there is a devil present in each one of us. It is a relentless thriller," says the producer. Slated for a June release, the film stars Rajeev Khandelwal and Kalki Koechlin.