Anurag Kashyap reveals Shah Rukh Khan calls him to praise his work; says Alia Bhatt ‘has broken so many walls’: ‘Why should marriage, motherhood, affect an actor’s career?’

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By: Entertainment DeskNew Delhi | September 15, 2025 09:55 PM IST 2 min readAnurag Kashyap is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Nishaanchi. During a recent promotional interview, the filmmaker answered if he would ever make a biopic on cricketer Virat Kohli. He also revealed that superstar Shah Rukh Khan called him to praise his shows Sacred Games and AK vs AK.When asked about a biopic on Kohli, Kashyap told Filmygyan, “I don’t know if I would want to because he’s already a hero to many people, to many children. If I have to do a biopic, I would choose a difficult subject, a person’s life. He is a very beautiful man. I know him personally, and he is a very authentic human being. He is very emotional; he is an incredible person.”ALSO READ | Anurag Kashyap touches Manoj Bajpayee’s feet after actor’s remarks about his anger issues, Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat join in. WatchIn the same interview, Anurag Kashyap also revealed that Shah Rukh Khan has always been appreciative of his work and reaches out from time to time. “When he likes something, I get a call. I got a call for Sacred Games and AK vs AK,” he recalled.Anurag also praised Alia Bhatt for living life on her own terms and for reshaping Bollywood’s perception of female actors after marriage and motherhood. “Usne is industry pe, itne saalon ka jo curse haina, uthaya ki usne bola, ‘Bhaar me jaaye’ (She lifted the long-standing curse of this industry and said, ‘To hell with it). Because she went ahead, and she is living her life the way she wants to, and she is acting. Because of which, I think, a lot of others also found courage. And it’s so important. I am saying, why should marriage, relationship, motherhood, anything, affect an actor’s career? She has broken so many walls. And she is an amazing actress. Salute to her for that,” he said.Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. The film, also featuring Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Kumud Mishra in key roles, is set to hit the theatres on September 19.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd