Anurag Kashyap apologises for Brahmin remark

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Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap on Apr 18 issued a public apology after making a provocative remark about the Brahmin community amid the ongoing 'Phule' controversy. 

Sharing a detailed note on Instagram, Kashyap wrote, “No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, or friends.” Earlier in the day, the Maharaja actor faced severe backlash for his controversial statement in which he said he would "urinate on the Brahmins."

His apology read, "This is my apology, not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar. So, what has been said cannot be taken back — and I won’t take it back. But if you want to abuse someone, direct it at me. My family has neither said anything nor do they ever speak out (sic)."

He continued, "So, if it’s an apology you’re looking for, then this is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the women — even the scriptures teach this much decency, not just Manusmriti. Decide for yourselves what kind of Brahmins you truly are. As for me, I offer my apology."