Paanch (2003) Written and Directed by Anurag Kashyap It is funny that a movie that never had a formal theatrical or home-video release went to win international screening, went on to be screened in multiple international film festivals. It was Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, but all the kerfuffle surrounding the issues with the censorship board actually skyrocketed his career. He went on to make many more films and was in line for many accolades, including 'Knight of Order of Arts and Letters' from the French Government in 2013. 'Paanch's tiff with certification had to do its graphic depiction of violence and drug abuse by early 2000's standard. It is based on actual events. A motley crew of five friends of convenience occasionally perform in a band. They spend most of the time wasted, on booze and drugs. Luke, the domineering de-facto leader of the group, provides accommodation and has a tight psychological and arm-twisting control over the others. The othe...
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