Shukla's family left Gorakhpur for Delhi when he was two years old. After completing his schooling, he graduated from Khalsa College, Delhi. His professional career began in 1984 with his entry into theater.
阿努格拉·卡施亚普1972年出生于印度北方邦的戈勒克布尔，身兼导演、编剧、制片人及演员等多职。以拍摄现实主义作品著称。在印度的新浪潮电影运动中曾与多为年轻新晋电影人合作。代表作有《瓦塞浦黑帮》《丑恶》《孟买之音》等。
