Anurag Kashyap on the departure of Ranveer Singh from Bombay Velvet: I didn't fight for that enough

Anurag Kashyap's upcoming directorial, Dobaaraa starring Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati, to release globally in theatres on August 19.

Anurag Kashyap is presently preoccupied with promoting his latest film, Dobaaraa. Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati play the two main characters in the movie. The worldwide premiere of the mystery thriller film is set for August 19 in theatres. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the director responded to actor Ranveer Singh's claim that he was removed from Bombay Velvet after already being given the role.

Ranveer talked about Bombay Velvet in Season 7 of Koffee With Karan. He explained “I was not rejected, K (Karan Johar). I was unceremoniously dropped because at the time I couldn’t justify the budget. My star value wasn’t high. But things have changed.”

Anurag responded, "Films don't go as wrong as my choices of the budget go. That film should have been made at the budget it was intended at. That didn't happen and nobody is to be blamed except me because I didn't fight for that enough. We were in a transitional phase and I used to listen to those who call them the experts of the industry. The film was made just like every expert asked it to be made. Every big expert failed collectively. They failed along with me."

Anurag continued by stating that Ranveer was pulled from the movie since the industry had doubts about his ability to bring in the crowds. He continued, "But today, they themselves are making Films with him." The director continued by saying that he doesn't want to create any box office hits and does not wish to go up against anyone. However, he said "The idea should be big and the film should be made on a controlled budget. The film becoming big is not in your hands."

Anurag directed the 2015 crime thriller Bombay Velvet. The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Vicky Kaushal, and Karan Johar. The movie had a 120-crore budget and made about 23 crores in its first week of release. It did not perform well on the market and received poor reviews when it debuted.

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