Anurag Kashyap on Wednesday shared his old WhatsApp chats with Sushant Singh Rajput's manager. In the chats, which are from May 22 and June 14, the day Sushant was found hanging at his Mumbai home, the Gangs of Wasseypur director can be seen telling Sushant's manager why he didn't want to work with him.
On May 22, Sushant Singh Rajput's manager approached Anurag Kashyap to do a film with the late actor. He wrote, "I know you don't like people pitching actors. I feel I can take that chance with you. Please keep Sushant Singh Rajput in mind if you feel he fits in anywhere with you. As an audience, I'd love to see you two create something great (sic)."
To which, Anurag responds, "He is too problematic man. I have known him from before he started out, and got him his first film Kai Po Che (sic)."
Sharing the chat, Anurag wrote, "I am sorry that I am doing this but this chat is from three weeks before he passed away. Chat with his manager on 22 May .. havent don’t it so far but feel the need now .. yes I didn’t want to work with him for my own reasons.. (sic)."
I am sorry that I am doing this but this chat is from three weeks before he passed away. Chat with his manager on 22 May .. havent don’t it so far but feel the need now .. yes I didn’t want to work with him for my own reasons .. https://t.co/g4fLmI5g9h pic.twitter.com/cHSqRhW9BD
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) September 9, 2020
The director then went on to share another chat with Sushant's manager from June 14. In this chat, Anurag tells Sushant's manager he had a grudge with the actor. He wrote, "Yeah. I walked away from R****** ***** because Mukesh told me Sushant wanted to do my film. Then Sushant ghosted me. And I shelved the film."
Sushant's manager then added, "He had tremendous respect for you and Gattu." To which, Anurag wrote, "We were always honest. That's why I was upset. And I know Mukesh had something to do with it. So I just stayed away from the two. I just feel maybe I should have talked to him once instead of holding on to that grudge. Just feel so shit."
The filmmaker then enquired about Sushant's family and her sisters.
Also My conversation with his manager on June 14th . It will show you things if you want to see. It feels horrible to do this but can’t keep it back .. and for those as well who think we didn’t care for the family . As honest as I can be .. judge me all you want .. pic.twitter.com/AdfJzcdh9M
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) September 9, 2020
He shared the conversation with the caption, "Also my conversation with his manager on June 14th. It will show you things if you want to see. It feels horrible to do this but can't keep it back... and for those as well who think we didn't care for the family. As honest as I can be.. judge me all you want (sic)."
Anurag Kashyap has been posting about the Sushant Singh Rajput controversy after Kangana Ranaut blamed Bollywood for bullying him. The filmmaker showed his support for Rhea Chakraborty after she was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday.
Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Mumbai home on June 14. The actor was in a live-in relationship with Rhea Chakraborty. However, the actress left his home on June 8 after an argument with the actor. The CBI is currently investigating the death of the actor. Along with the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate and the NCB are carrying out their separate investigations. On Tuesday, the NCB arrested Rhea Chakraborty for offences relating to trade, sale, purchase and use of the banned substances. Earlier, the agency had arrested Rhea's brother Showik Chakraborty, Sushant Singh Rajput's house-manager Samuel Miranda and his housekeeper Dipesh Sawant for procuring drugs.
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