Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has heaped praise on actor Mrunal Thakur, calling her one of the most emotionally authentic performers in Hindi cinema today. In a candid interview, the 53-year-old director said Thakur consistently underestimates her own talent and that her ability to speak through her eyes sets her apart from most actors working in the industry.
Anurag Kashyap praises Mrunal Thakur
Speaking to India Today, Anurag Kashyap did not hold back his admiration for the actor, saying what makes her special is not conventional technique but an internal emotional connection that very few possess. He said, “She really underestimates herself. She has no idea how good an actor she is. She’s a very good actor.”He went on to elaborate on what makes her approach distinctive, contrasting it with more typical acting styles. Kashyap added, “Actors, you know; they act with their hands, with their eyes, with all of that. But she feels things, and they translate through her eyes. If you see any random image of her from any film, generally, you know exactly what she’s feeling; it’s all there in her eyes. That connection with self, very few actors have.“
Anurag Kashyap hints at a future collaboration
During the same interaction, the director also revealed he has a role in mind for Thakur in a future project, one that would let her break free from her usual on-screen image.“I have something crazy in mind for her. She’s been wanting to let loose and abuse in a film for a while now, so whoever she wants to abuse, she can do it in my film.”
More about Mrunal Thakur
The actress is all set for the release of her next film, ‘Dacoit’, co-starring Adivi Sesh. The movie also features Anurag Kashyap in a key role. Directed by Shaniel Deo, the movie will be out in cinemas on April 10, 2026.More about Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap’s next project is titled ‘Bandar’. The movie stars Bobby Deol in a lead role. It is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 22, 2026.
