Anurag Kashyap has clarified how 'Dev D' came into being, refuting Abhay Deol's long-standing claim. It was based on a script by Vikramaditya Motwane, which Kashyap transformed. He revealed that a casual football match outing sparked the unique reinterpretation. Abhay Deol had earlier claimed to have pitched the idea. Kashyap's detailed recount could be a response.