Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has issued a public apology on Friday night after his controversial remark about the Brahmin community sparked widespread outrage. The comment was made amid the ongoing Phule controversy, and drew sharp criticism across social media platforms. Taking to Instagram, Kashyap shared a detailed note addressing the backlash and the threats received by his loved ones.
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