Director Abhinav Kashyap has amplified his public criticisms of Bollywood figures, now including actors Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan among his targets. These statements follow previous allegations Kashyap made against Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arbaaz Khan. The filmmaker, known for directing Dabangg and Besharam, shared his latest views in a recent interview.
Kashyap stated he has never collaborated professionally with Saif Ali Khan. However, he voiced strong objections regarding the naming of Saif’s child, Taimur. "I never met him, but I was against him when his child Taimur was born," Kashyap remarked. He added, "The whole country was troubled by Taimur. Couldn’t you choose another name? You named him Taimur?"
Addressing Aamir Khan, Kashyap described him as "very clever" and characterized working with him as "very tiring." He asserted that Aamir "doesn’t consider you anything" and interferes in all aspects of filmmaking. Kashyap further alleged that Aamir "controls everything," from editing to direction.
The director also reiterated prior accusations against Salman Khan, alleging serious misconduct. Kashyap claimed Salman "kidnapped" his editor. He further stated that Salman "once warned my editor that if the director tampered with the film, he would kill him with a cylinder."
Concerning Arbaaz Khan, Kashyap recounted a disagreement over a song sequence. He claimed Arbaaz was "uncomfortable with Malaika’s performance" in the "Munni Badnaam Hui" song from Dabangg. Arbaaz allegedly "feared it would look vulgar" and "wanted to stop her from doing so," despite Kashyap’s efforts to feature her.
Kashyap previously criticized Shah Rukh Khan, commenting on his perceived sincerity. He suggested that "even if Shah Rukh is skilled at speaking, his intentions are also flawed." The director also leveled general criticism at Shah Rukh Khan’s community.