| 1. Anurag Kashyap smokes and drinks alcohol. |
| 2. He initially pursued a Zoology course at Hans Raj College in University of Delhi but later gravitated towards films. |
| 3. In 1993, Kashyap joined the street theater group 'Jana Natya Manch' after graduating. |
| 4. Inspired by Vittorio De Sica’s Bicycle Thieves, he moved to Mumbai with Rs. 5000 in 1993 to fulfill his filmmaking dream. |
| 5. During his early days in Mumbai, he spent time on the streets and benches. |
| 6. His first job in Mumbai was at Prithvi Theatre where his debut play remained incomplete due to the director’s death. |
| 7. Manoj Bajpayee introduced him to Ram Gopal Varma, leading to the success of the film Satya. |
| 8. His directorial debut film 'Paanch' is yet to be released. |
| 9. He established 'Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. (AKFPL)' in 2009. |
| 10. Kashyap is recognized for his detailed character research and usage of light and color effects in filmmaking. |
| 11. 'Gangs of Wasseypur' was a critically acclaimed film at multiple film festivals. |
| 12. Apart from directing, he has also acted in several films. |
| 13. Kashyap is known for his guerrilla filmmaking technique. |
| 14. Danny Boyle was influenced by Kashyap's filmmaking style in 'Slumdog Millionaire.' |
| 15. Critics like Cameron Bailey have praised his knowledge in filmmaking. |
| 16. He is associated with the NGO Aangan that focuses on protecting vulnerable children in India. |
| 17. Kashyap struggled with depression and heart attacks after Netflix shelved his series 'Maximum City'. |
| 18. On 23 March 2024, he announced rates for meeting newcomers via Instagram. |
| 19. He expressed regret for not responding to Sushant Singh Rajput's collaboration request three weeks before the actor's death. |
