The release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein files has reignited global debate around power, influence, and accountability. When prominent names appear in such documents, it highlights how elite networks often overlap across countries, industries, and social circles.
In the latest tranche released by the US Department of Justice on January 30, Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap is referred to as the “Bollywood guy” in 2017 email exchanges linked to Epstein. These emails were part of outreach efforts rather than confirmed interactions.
Organisers including Giuseppe Bersani, Gino Yu, and Omella Corazza reportedly mentioned Kashyap’s name while discussing workshops in Mexico, Shanghai, and Cuba. Other names cited in the same context include Ben Goertzel and DJ Spooky, with topics ranging from Buddhism to technology and medicine.
Kashyap was listed as a possible guest or speaker, but there is no evidence he attended any event or communicated directly with Epstein. Records also show that Epstein did not respond to these particular invitations.
Actress Nandita Das also appears in the files, linked to an invitation for a 2015 UK event called the Lake District Festival, which included activities like yoga and kayaking. Her name appears only in the context of an invite.
Other Indian figures such as Deepak Chopra and Anil Ambani are also mentioned, which has driven online chatter. Reddit users compared the list to a random name drop exercise, urging focus on actual involvement rather than invitations.
Being named in the files does not imply guilt. However, the disclosures underline the importance of transparency and careful scrutiny, especially in an er
