Salman Khan, Dabangg's director, Abhinav Kashyap publicly labels him as a 'thug' and accuses his whole family of being vindictive.
In a series of recent interviews, filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap has levelled several accusations against Bollywood star Salman Khan and his family. Kashyap, who has worked with Salman on films like Tere Naam (2003) and Dabangg (2010), claims that the Khan family wields significant influence in the industry and alleges that they interfered in his work before Tere Naam.
Kashyap has stated that Salman Khan is the architect of the star system in Bollywood and that the Khan family has been a part of the industry for over 50 years. He has also claimed that they control the entire filmmaking process and are not afraid to go after those who don't agree with them.
One of Kashyap's most significant allegations concerns Tere Naam. He claims that Anurag Kashyap (no relation) wrote the script for the film but left due to misbehavior from Boney Kapoor. Moreover, Abhinav Kashyap alleges that the Khan family did not give Anurag Kashyap credit for his work on the film.
Kashyap's claims about Tere Naam mark a continuation of his allegations against Salman Khan and his family. He has accused them of sabotaging his career after he refused to direct the sequel to Dabangg. Kashyap has described Salman Khan as 'ill-mannered' and a 'bad person', and he has called him a 'goon' and accused him of not being interested in acting. He has also claimed that the entire Khan family wants to rule the Bollywood industry and is 'vindictive'.
It is worth noting that Vishal Malhotra, not Abhinav Kashyap, has stated that Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan never badmouthed each other during their rift. The article does not provide any new information about the alleged lack of credit given to Anurag Kashyap for his work on Tere Naam or about the alleged bullying or misbehavior in the film.
Kashyap's criticism of Salman Khan and his family extends beyond Dabangg. He has revealed that he was not aware of Salman Khan's lack of interest in acting before directing Dabangg. Moreover, he has stated that the same issues he faced with Salman Khan in Dabangg also occurred in Tere Naam, with his brother warning him about potential bullying.
The Besharam director's claims about Tere Naam are a reminder of the power dynamics that can exist within the Bollywood industry and the potential impact they can have on the creative process of a film. As Kashyap's allegations continue to make headlines, it will be interesting to see how the Khan family responds and whether any new information comes to light.
