India, July 23 -- Following the release of Bandar in theatres in June 2026, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has made an honest admission about his directorial, starring Bobby Deol. While the film has sparked debate over its portrayal of sexual assault and drawn criticism for being misogynistic and weakening the #MeToo movement, the filmmaker says he cannot take responsibility for the version audiences are watching in theatres.

During a conversation with comedian Kunal Kamra on his YouTube channel, Anurag Kashyap revealed why he stayed away from promoting Bandar and even discouraged Kunal from watching it. The filmmaker said, "When I said don't watch, it's because I can't own up. If you noticed, I didn't give any interviews on the film. Because ...