Filmmakers Vivek Agnihotri and Anurag Kashyap have engaged in a public war of words in recent weeks. Now, Agnihotri has responded to Kashyap’s remark, calling him a “jhoota aadmi” (liar). While The Kashmir Files director stood by his earlier comments on Kashyap’s drinking habits, he also acknowledged the filmmaker’s contribution to Indian cinema.

Vivek praises Anurag

In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, speaking about Kashyap’s recent comment, Vivek said, “Usko chhodo. Woh raat mein kya bolta hai, subah kya bolta hai, dono mein farak hai. Jiske andar 2–3 aadmi rehte hain, uski baat ko main kya kahun (Forget him. What he says at night and what he says in the morning are completely different. When someone has two or three people living inside him, what can I even say about what he says)? Yes, I had talked about his drinking habits, and that’s the truth. But I never said Anurag is a bad guy — he is a wonderful guy. His contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. There can be only one Anurag Kashyap. When Indian cinema’s history is written, people will remember him.”

Anurag Kashyap slams Vivek Agnihotri

The Kashmir Files director had earlier claimed that Kashyap was drunk during the making of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and would cause a ruckus on set. However, Kashyap called him a liar and said that he was never present during the shoot of the film.