Keep fighting slowly: Anurag Kashyap told sister Anubhuti after the release of the accused
Anurag Kashyap wrote a heartfelt note for sister Anubhuti Kashyap after the release of Accessed, urging her to “keep fighting softly” despite mixed reviews.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has shown his support towards sister Anubhuti Kashyap after the release of her psychological thriller accused. He urged her to keep fighting slowly and keep her voice intact. Sharing an emotional note after watching the film, Anurag said that he is proud of his journey and believes that the power of his storytelling cannot be suppressed, even though the film received mixed responses.
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accusedWhich premiered on Netflix on 27 February. Stars Konkana Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta In leading roles. While many praised its performances and intention, some viewers pointed out issues with the script and the ending.
Anurag shared a heartfelt note for his sister on Instagram, writing, “Proud of you my @anubhooti_k. You will have a great career. The goodness in you cannot be suppressed and in private conversations I can see all that you are not. Love you always. Not like me but keep fighting slowly with your work and one day your voice will be intact.”
He added, “All I have to say is – even if not perfect, your power of storytelling, your lens, your observation on human behavior still stands out to discerning eyes. The rest is a fight, for all of us. (#accused@netflix_in).”
In accusedKonkana plays an eminent London-based gynecologist whose life begins to unravel after serious allegations threaten her career and marriage. As the public scrutiny intensifies, his wife – played by Pratibha – attempts to uncover the truth. The film explores how perception can outweigh certainty, especially when identity, reputation and social pressures collide.
Backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawala and Somen Mishra, the film is written by Seema Agarwal and Yash Keswani.
an excerpt from India Today movie review Read, “The film’s queer lens is not accidental. Meera’s parents in India remain unaware of her marriage and her identity, a detail that subtly informs the larger story of concealment, fear, and social pressure. The allegation against Geetika also has a different significance because of who she is – a woman, a queer professional, and someone who doesn’t fit neatly into society’s idea of power and victimhood. While this angle had the potential to be a sharp commentary on #MeToo and the workplace. politics, the film stops before fully exploring its emotional and dramatic possibilities.”