Anurag Kashyap birthday: Best movies of the director for a perfect adrenaline rush

New Delhi: Anurag Kashyap is known for his gritty storytelling, raw characters, and high-intense thrillers that leave audiences on the edge of their seats. His movies resonate with raw, unapologetic and genre-defining cinema. Unlike mainstream Bollywood which shows heroines in chiffon saree on a snow-clad mountain dancing, Anurag Kashyap's cinematic world delves into the dark, gritty and realistic side of society, making him one of the revered filmmakers of his time.

If you love Anurag Kashyap's raw and realistic world of cinema, here's a list of his best movies that showcase his brilliance, storytelling prowess and unconventional approach on his birthday. So, let's delve into further details!

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IMDb rating: 8.2/10

Where to watch: JioHotstar

About the movie: Gangs of Wasseypur starring Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Huma Qureshi and Richa Chadha, If there is one film that defines Anurag Kashyap's legacy, it is Gangs of Wasseypur. The two-part crime thriller is inspired by true events. It follows the story of a deadly feud spanning generations. It is a tale of the blood-soaked world of the coal mafia in Dhanbad which takes you on a ride through politics and revenge.

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to watch: Netflix

About the movie: Anurag Kashyap gave a modern twist to Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Devdas and it is a masterpiece indeed. Starring Abhay Deol, Kalki Koechlin, and Mahie Gill, the movie revolves around Dev, who finds solace in drugs and alcohol after breaking up with his childhood love Paro. He then bumps into Chanda, a prostitute and falls in love with her.

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Where to watch: Zee5

About the movie: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal and Sobhita Dhulipala starrer is a dark and gritty movie that is inspired by the real-life serial killer, Raman Raghav. It follows a cat-and-mouse game between a psychopath and a morally corrupt police officer. It follows the story of Ramanna, a disturbed serial killer, who meets Raghavan and tries to convince him how they are similar.

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Where to watch: Zee5

About the movie: An underrated movie by Anurag Kashyap which was ahead of its time. Starring John Abraham, Ayesha Takia, Paresh Rawal and Ranvir Shorey, No Smoking is a psychological thriller that explores addiction, control and free will. It revolves around K, a chain smoker, who visits a rehabilitation centre to quit smoking. However, when he is released, he is threatened that his family will be killed if he tries to smoke again.

IMDb rating: 6.9/10

Where to watch: Zee5

About the movie: Starring Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, and Abhishek Bachchan, Manmarziyaan is a refreshing and unconventional love story that offers a contemporary take on modern relationships. It revolves around Rumi and Vicky, who fall in love. But Rumi is pressurised to get married. However, when Vicky refuses to commit, she marries Robbie.

IMDb rating: 4.9/10

Where to watch: Netflix

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About the movie: Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati and Rahul Bhat starrer Dobaaraa is a Hindi adaptation of the Spanish film, Mirage and revolves around time loops. It revolves around a woman who connects with a boy from the past through a television screen, leading to unexpected consequences.