3 minutes of readingBombayFebruary 6, 2026 01:35 am IST
In recent days, the much-discussed and controversial Epstein Files, linked to the criminal activities of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, have circulated widely on the Internet, sparking global debate. The documents have led to the reappearance of several prominent names, with suggestions of alleged associations or involvement, although many of these claims remain unverified. The personalities of Indian cinema have not been immune to speculation. Earlier, filmmaker Mira Nair’s name had come up and more recently, director Anurag Kashyap has been mentioned in connection with these files.
According to unverified documents currently circulating online, Kashyap is referred to in an email as the “Bollywood guy” and a “famous Bollywood director” who was allegedly involved in an Epstein-linked event scheduled to take place in Beijing in 2017. A screenshot of this email has been widely shared on platforms such as Reddit and X. Kashyap, however, has categorically denied any association with Epstein or the event in question, dismissing the claims as baseless and seeks to attract attention.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said: “I have no idea about this. I get speaking invitations, about 15 a month. I rarely respond. Besides, I have never been to Beijing in my life!” He further questioned the credibility of the material being circulated, adding: “It’s a random email, that’s self-explanatory. Click baits on my name are more popular than my movies.”
After Anurag Kashyap’s name was circulated in the screenshot, social media users were quick to react. One Reddit user wrote: “Is it Epstein’s files or Chitragupt’s ledger? They are all there. I fear that one day my name will appear in some way.” Another comment read: “So many rich or influential people participated in Epstein’s criminal activities, that list is huge, let’s go after them. Let’s not go after those who were simply invited to these events.”
On the professional front, Kashyap last directed the two-part crime drama Nishaanchi and is currently gearing up for the Indian release of his film Kennedy, scheduled for later this month. The film has already screened at several international film festivals following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.