Anurag Kashyap learned a lot from his time working with Ram Gopala Varma. He started as an assistant and worked with him for many years. This experience taught him what to do and what not to do when making films.
When directors make films under his production banner, Anurag prefers not to interfere. He sees himself as a supporter, not a producer. If he likes a filmmaker or their idea, he offers to help them make their film. Anurag doesn’t visit film sets, and he hasn’t since making “Udaan”. He doesn’t like to get in the way of the director’s work.
What Anurag Kashyap Doesn’t Like About Filmmaking
Anurag avoids visiting film sets because he doesn’t want to interfere with the director’s work. As a director himself, it’s hard for him to resist giving input. When you’re a filmmaker, you can’t help but want to contribute. But this can stifle the other person’s voice.
Anurag Kashyap Talks About Ram Gopala Varma’s Mistakes
Anurag saw Ram Gopala Varma make mistakes when they worked together. Ram Gopala Varma would work on multiple films at once, making some himself and outsourcing others. Anurag doesn’t want to repeat those mistakes. He prefers to focus on one project at a time.
Ram Gopala Varma: Anurag Kashyap’s Mentor
There was a time when Anurag and Ram Gopala Varma didn’t see eye-to-eye, but that’s behind them now. Anurag considers Ram Gopala Varma his mentor. He’s grateful for the opportunities Ram Gopala Varma gave him and for teaching him what not to do. Sometimes, learning what not to do is more important than learning what to do.
