Mumbai, March 25 (NationPress) The iconic film Anurag Kashyap directed ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ is approaching its 13th anniversary this June. However, the excitement among fans was palpable on Tuesday as three generations of the influential Khan family from Wasseypur reunited.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently posted a snapshot on his Instagram Stories, showcasing himself alongside Manoj Bajpayee, a National Award-winning actor, and Jaideep Ahlawat.

Jaideep re-shared the image on his own Instagram Stories, captioning it, “Baap ka, dada ka, sabka”.

In ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, Jaideep portrayed the character of Shahid Khan, the patriarch of the Khan lineage. Manoj played Sardar Khan, who is determined to avenge the murder of his father, Shahid Khan, at the hands of Ramadhir Singh.

Ultimately, at the conclusion of the first part, Sardar meets a tragic end, shot by Ramadhir’s henchmen as part of a larger conspiracy. Sardar’s son, Faizal Khan (played by Nawaz), vows to avenge the deaths of both his father and grandfather at the hands of Ramadhir Singh, portrayed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.

The film marked a significant turning point for Anurag Kashyap, following a series of his projects that faced controversies, leading to limited theatrical releases or negative critical reception. His works gained traction through torrents and illegal downloads from pirated sites.

The fanbase that Anurag had built after the release of ‘Dev.D’ drew audiences to theaters for ‘GoW’. The film's content, deeply rooted in Bihar, captivated viewers, leading to a strong word-of-mouth promotion. It is undoubtedly one of Kashyap’s most commercially successful films, revitalizing the parallel film genre in India.

Since then, the film has achieved cult status, establishing Kashyap as a prominent figure in India’s indie cinema scene.

In related news, Anurag has announced his decision to relocate to southern India as he feels his creative expression is increasingly being constrained by the corporatization of Hindi cinema.