Ranvir Shorey and Anurag Kashyap indulge in war of words after former takes a dig at ‘mainstream Bollywood flunkies’

Since the last few days, there has been so much uproar on so social media especially after Kangana Ranaut’s recent explosive interview. The ‘Panga’ actress called out several Bollywood biggies, recalled her struggle, called some of her fellow actresses ‘B-grade’. In short, she went all guns blazing and post her interview several celebs have hit back at her.

Yesterday, Anurag Kashyap too went on to share in a series of tweet how he doesn’t no this ‘new’ Kangana. And how anyone who doesn’t support or sing her tunes are termed as ‘mean and sycophant’ by her. Earlier today, Ranvir Shorey shared a tweet on pointing out the hypocrisy of industry people.

Without naming anyone in his tweet he wrote about ‘independent-film-crusaders who have turned ‘mainstream-bollywood-flunkies’. Following which, Kashyap and Ranvir indulged in a war of words. Read on to know what happened.

Earlier today sharing a tweet, Ranvir wrote, “So many independent-film-crusaders have turned mainstream-Bollywood-flunkies now. These are the same people who used to rant 24/7 about the “system” for attention before they were given entry into the pearly gates of mainstream Bollywood. #Hypocrisy much?”

So many independent-film-crusaders have turned mainstream-bollywood-flunkies now. These are the same people who used to rant 24/7 about the “system” for attention before they were given entry into the pearly gates of mainstream Bollywood. #Hypocrisy much?

— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) July 21, 2020

Commenting on Ranvir’s tweet, Anurag asked, “Do you really mean that @RanvirShorey . If you do please explain. Please say exactly what you mean and whose flunky is who?”

Do you really mean that @RanvirShorey . If you do please explain . Please say exactly what you mean and whose flunky is who? https://t.co/3NiuhFrVj7

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) July 21, 2020

Replying to Kashyap’s question Shorey said, “I always say what I mean, @anuragkashyap72, you know that. And I don’t think what I’ve said lacks any clarity. It pretty much explains everything. As for taking names, that’s beneath me. I’m not trying to sling mud, but just reminding people where they come from.”

I always say what I mean, @anuragkashyap72, you know that. And I don’t think what I’ve said lacks any clarity. It pretty much explains everything. As for taking names, that’s beneath me. I’m not trying to sling mud, but just reminding people where they come from. https://t.co/r4BRBH8Mwo

— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) July 21, 2020

Hitting back at Ranvir’s response Kashyap asked him to be more straightforward. “So let’s talk. Right here. Whose flunky you think I am? Don’t mix the pain of your past relationship with this debate. I will say everything here .. the correction is needed in this industry like every industry. I operate alone .. bolo .”

So let’s talk . Right here. Whose flunky you think I am ? Dont mix the pain of your past relationship with this debate. I will say everything here .. the correction is needed in this industry like every industry . I operate alone .. bolo .

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) July 21, 2020

And once again Ranvir replied by saying he didn’t mention anyone’s name in his tweet. “I didn’t mention you, so why don’t you confess whose flunky you are, if you’re so gutted by what I’ve said. And I don’t understand what you mean by “the pain of my past” nonsense. Don’t try to be my shrink. I assure you, I work even more alone than you!,” he wrote.

I didn’t mention you, so why don’t you confess whose flunky you are, if you’re so gutted by what I’ve said. And I don’t understand what you mean by “the pain of my past” nonsense. Don’t try to be my shrink. I assure you, I work even more alone than you!

— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) July 21, 2020

The ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ filmmaker once again clarified his stance by tweeting, “And I will say this clearly – I am speaking here with you because I won’t allow you or anyone to distract or change the narrative of how the industry is being used. I won’t allow you to change or create the perception about me and make Anyone believe otherwise”

Ranvir asked the filmmaker to not belittle others when they are crying out or sharing their story. “I think you’re making the mistake of carrying the mantle of “independent film crusader” all by yourself. Let me remind you, independent cinema has been and always will be more than you. So you be you and let others be themselves. Don’t belittle others when they’re crying out.”

He also added, “How many people are you belittling when you say they are “distracting or changing the narrative”? Who are you to control the narrative? Everyone has the right to talk about their pain, just like you! And yes, your replies to me were unnecessary. I’m not here to make a spectacle.”

How many people are you belittling when you say they are “distracting or changing the narrative”? Who are you to control the narrative? Everyone has the right to talk about their pain, just like you! And yes, your replies to me were unnecessary. I’m not here to make a spectacle. pic.twitter.com/SUUG1TLC6g

— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) July 21, 2020

Anurag ended their argument by saying that Ranvir sees Kangana’s outburst as her pain and he will agree to disagree.

Okay . I buy that. You see Kangana’s outburst as her pain. Fine . I will agree to disagree

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) July 21, 2020

You can check out a screenshot of their war of words below:

So going by their tweets, its clear that Anurag and Ranvir have opposite views and they are not going to let anyone get away for making snide remarks on them.

Interestingly these two have worked together in  ‘Bombay Talkies’ and ‘No Smoking.’ Ranvir even starred in ‘Sacred Games’ season 2.

For more updates on this story stay tuned.

Also Read: Anurag Kashyap on Kangana Ranaut: She thinks those who are not with her are all mean and sycophantic