Spouse name: Previously married to Aarti Bajaj (divorced) and Kalki Koechlin (divorced)

Anurag Kashyap, born on September 10, 1972, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a celebrated filmmaker known for his distinctive storytelling and unflinching approach to cinema. Kashyap's journey began with a passion for science, but he shifted his focus to filmmaking after watching Vittorio De Sica's classic, "Bicycle Thieves." He moved to Mumbai in 1993, struggling initially, but his breakthrough came with the writing of "Satya" (1998), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Anurag made his directorial debut with "Paanch," though it faced censorship issues and was never released. However, he gained critical acclaim with "Black Friday" (2004), a gripping account of the 1993 Bombay bombings. Kashyap's films, often characterized by dark themes and complex characters, have earned him a reputation as a pioneer of modern Indian cinema. He has won several prestigious awards and continues to influence filmmakers worldwide.