Anurag Kashyap has claimed that he has no knowledge of any such investigation being launched against him by the CBI.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered Preliminary Enquiry (PE) against Anurag Kashyap Films, UFO Movies, officials of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and others over alleged financial irregularities and violations.

India Today has learnt that PE into the allegations was lodged after CBI received information from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). Sources have also told India Today that Anurag Kashyap is not named in this PE.

The filmmaker, meanwhile, denied any knowledge of about the enquiry which was initiated by the CBI a month ago. In a tweet, Kashyap said, "The reportage so far on the alleged 'investigation' is false. There is no such notice that has been served to me. Only questions I have been getting is from the media. If anyone has seen the copy of such a letter please send me the screenshot."

The reportage so far on the alleged "investigation" is false, There is no such notice that has been served to me. Only questions i have been getting is from the media . If anyone has seen the copy of such a letter please send me the screenshot . Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) November 22, 2018

The CBI has also sent a notice to the NDFC and has sought relevant documents to conduct the enquiry.

National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), established in 1975, is one of the government's 100 per cent owned Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). It was formed by the Government of India with the primary objective of planning and promoting an organised, efficient, and integrated development of the Indian film industry. NFDC has so far funded and produced over 300 films.

It has been suspected that special favours were given to Anurag Kashyap Films and other films companies by NFDC. The enquiry is still at initial stage and if the CBI finds evidence in the allegations, it will lodge an FIR against the suspected companies and accused.

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