Anurag Kashyap Opens Up on Age Gap with Shubhra

Aug 19, 2026 - 13:33
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Anurag Kashyap's girlfriend Shubhra Shetty reveals her mom calls filmmaker 'bakra, henpecked husband'; here's why
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Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has opened up about his relationship with Shubhra Shetty, revealing the challenges they faced due to their significant age gap. The couple, who met in 2015, have been together for several years and have spoken candidly about their journey.

Shubhra, who is 20 years younger than Anurag, revealed that her parents did not need much convincing about their relationship. They got to know the filmmaker firsthand and developed their own thoughts on him. Anurag shared that his friends' parents, who are around two or three years younger than him, are actually his in-laws. Shubhra said, “My mom calls him a bakra, because she said he is stupid enough to be with you. She views him as being treated poorly My parents did an excellent job. I didn't convince them. They met him.”

She further recalled the time she met Anurag and said, “It was his pre-Bombay Velvet release and post-film shooting; he was in a very good phase. He was in excellent physical shape, content, and enjoyed reading books and watching movies. We connected on many levels. If he had met me a few years ago, I'm not sure I would have been interested in dating him. I caught him one little golden window, when he was at his best.”

Shubhra worked as an assistant director at Phantom Films, the production company associated with Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikas Bahl and Madhu Mantena. She clarified that despite Anurag being in charge of the production house, she didn't have a direct reporting line to him. She also said that the office was supportive of their relationship.

Anurag was first photographed with Shubhra in 2015, but it was not until a 2018 interview that he admitted to being in a relationship with her. Anurag was previously married to editor Aarti Bajaj before meeting Shubhra. Aaliyah Kashyap's parents ended their six-year marriage in 2009. After their initial meeting, Anurag started dating actress Kalki Koechlin, who tied the knot with him in 2011. They ended their marriage after four years.

While Anurag is 53, Shubhra has revealed that she is in her early 30s. Their relationship has moved past the age-related challenges they once faced. He admitted that he became increasingly self-conscious about their age gap over time, particularly as he grew older while Shubhra continued to look much younger than her age.

Despite the challenges, Anurag and Shubhra seem to be going strong. The couple has been spotted together on several occasions, and they have spoken highly of each other in interviews. In a recent interview, Anurag revealed that he was ‘stupid enough’ to fall for Shubhra, but he is grateful to have found someone who loves him for who he is.

Shubhra has also been open about her relationship with Anurag, revealing that she did not convince her parents to accept their relationship. They got to know the filmmaker firsthand and developed their own thoughts on him. Shubhra said, “My mom calls him a bakra, because she said he is stupid enough to be with you. She views him as being treated poorly My parents did an excellent job. I didn't convince them. They met him.”

Shubhra further recalled the time she met Anurag and said, “It was his pre-Bombay Velvet release and post-film shooting; he was in a very good phase. He was in excellent physical shape, content, and enjoyed reading books and watching movies. We connected on many levels. If he had met me a few years ago, I'm not sure I would have been interested in dating him. I caught him one little golden window, when he was at his best.”

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Shubhra worked as an assistant director at Phantom Films, the production company associated with Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikas Bahl and Madhu Mantena. She clarified that despite Anurag being in charge of the production house, she didn't have a direct reporting line to him. She also said that the office was supportive of their relationship.

Anurag was first photographed with Shubhra in 2015, but it was not until a 2018 interview that he admitted to being in a relationship with her. Anurag was previously married to editor Aarti Bajaj before meeting Shubhra. Aaliyah Kashyap's parents ended their six-year marriage in 2009. After their initial meeting, Anurag started dating actress Kalki Koechlin, who tied the knot with him in 2011. They ended their marriage after four years.

While Anurag is 53, Shubhra has revealed that she is in her early 30s. Their relationship has moved past the age-related challenges they once faced. He admitted that he became increasingly self-conscious about their age gap over time, particularly as he grew older while Shubhra continued to look much younger than her age.

Despite the challenges, Anurag and Shubhra seem to be going strong. The couple has been spotted together on several occasions, and they have spoken highly of each other in interviews. In a recent interview, Anurag revealed that he was ‘stupid enough’ to fall for Shubhra, but he is grateful to have found someone who loves him for who he is.

Shubhra has also been open about her relationship with Anurag, revealing that she did not convince her parents to accept their relationship. They got to know the filmmaker firsthand and developed their own thoughts on him. Shubhra said, “My mom calls him a bakra, because she said he is stupid enough to be with you. She views him as being treated poorly My parents did an excellent job. I didn't convince them. They met him.”

Shubhra further recalled the time she met Anurag and said, “It was his pre-Bombay Velvet release and post-film shooting; he was in a very good phase. He was in excellent physical shape, content, and enjoyed reading books and watching movies. We connected on many levels. If he had met me a few years ago, I'm not sure I would have been interested in dating him. I caught him one little golden window, when he was at his best.”

Shubhra worked as an assistant director at Phantom Films, the production company associated with Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikas Bahl and Madhu Mantena. She clarified that despite Anurag being in charge of the production house, she didn't have a direct reporting line to him. She also said that the office was supportive of their relationship.

Anurag was first photographed with Shubhra in 2015, but it was not until a 2018 interview that he admitted to being in a relationship with her. Anurag was previously married to editor Aarti Bajaj before meeting Shubhra. Aaliyah Kashyap's parents ended their six-year marriage in 2009. After their initial meeting, Anurag started dating actress Kalki Koechlin, who tied the knot with him in 2011. They ended their marriage after four years.

While Anurag is 53, Shubhra has revealed that she is in her early 30s.

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