Martin Scorsese in full praise of Anurag Kashyap for Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur

Once upon a time it was the Academy Award-winning director Martin Charles Scorsese who inspired Anurag Kashyap to become a scriptwriter in his life. At that time Kashyap hardly would have thought that one day his creations would impress his idol so much that he would personally applaud him for his achievements.

A dream has come true for Anurag Kashyap, who createdGangs of Wasseypurbeing influenced by Scorsese'sGoodfellasto a large extent. The same film was chosen for the prestigious Director's Fortnight at the 65th Cannes Film Festival, which once used to screen the world-famous director Scorsese's films. Kashyap had sent some of his films to the idol of his life and he got a letter from Scorsese himself. The director wrote in the letter, "I thoroughly enjoyed Dev D and Gangs of Wasseypur and found themexcitingand inspiring." To add more, the director has also shown willingness to meet Kashyap personally.

Anurag confirmed the news while talking to a leading daily, "I actually got the letter in December, but I had kept quiet about it. I don't know why I felt like posting it today. It was a great feeling to receive a letter from Scorsese. I was invited to be on the sets of his film, but I couldn't go. I just want to watch him work some day. He has been a great inspiration and I really think this letter is the biggest award I have ever got."