Anurag Kashyap has moved from Mumbai to Bengaluru, citing the “toxic” environment in Bollywood and the industry’s growing focus on profits over creativity. The filmmaker said the move has improved his creativity and praised the art of Malayalam filmmaking. He further shares how everyone is striving to be a hero in Hindi films, because of which he had to change Nishaanchi’s ending.

Anurag Kashyap on moving to Bengaluru

Speaking about his decision to relocate, Kashyap said that the move has helped him focus better on writing and filmmaking. In a conversation with midday’s Sit With Hitlist, he said, “I moved out of Bombay, but not out of Hindi films. I will make films. But it is easier to make films from there because I am writing so much. I am happy. I have a routine. I will get up, do my morning things, go for a walk, have coffee, and exercise. I write six to eight hours every day.”