BirthdaySpecial: 10 Interesting Facts About Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is one of the most famous actors in Indian Cinema. He has acted in over 200 films and that speaks volumes about the achievements of this Bollywood actor. Mostly seen in Hindi Cinema, Anupam Kher started his career in 1982 and is still going strong. His bald look got him the lead hero role in a movie named Saaransh- where being a 29-year-old, he easily essayed the character of a retired school teacher. Post that he never really got any typical Hindi Film Hero role because of his odd look but that never impeded him to touch the sky of success.
He played villains, sidekicks,
character actors, friends, or father of lead actors/actresses all through the
‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s. All his roles remained extremely popular among the
critics and the masses. His natural flair for comedy, his intense portrayal of
difficult characters, and his understanding of the role he plays on screen have
made him a favorite actor among
the Hindi film audience.
Anupam Kher would be celebrating
his 66th birthday on 7th March 2021. Here are some of the interesting facts about Anupam
Kher you must read: -
1. The
great actor Anupam Kher is a graduate of the NSD. He was later appointed as the
chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of
Drama both.
2. The
struggle is what connects all the great artists in this world. Anupam Kher too
had his share of struggles. Before becoming an established Bollywood actor, he
had seen poor days. During his struggling days, he used to sleep on platforms
and benches in Mumbai and that too without food. But he was determined to
achieve his goals and he did it.
3. Now,
this Bollywood celebrity owns
2 bungalows at Juhu and 2 luxurious cars - BMW and Scorpio. His net worth is
$70 million which is around INR 400 crores.
4. Anupam
Kher is one of the most active social media influencers too. He announced
through his social media account that he has made a dream house in Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh - his native town and gifted that house to his mother.
5. Everyone
knows that the famous Bollywood actress Kirron Kher is Anupam Kher’s wife. But
do you know that Anupam was married to Madhumalti Kapoor that didn’t last long?
He later married Kirron who was initially married to Gautam Berry with whom she
has a son named Sikander. Kirron Kher has acted in Bollywood Hits like Devdas
or Kambakkht Ishq (watch these
movies online on Mzaalo for free)
6. Anupam
Kher is the proud recipient of 2 National Film
Awards. Both were Special Jury Awards for his finest
performances in Daddy and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara.
He has also won the most prestigious Bollywood Award, Filmfare Award 8
times.
7. Out
of 47 Nominations to date for various awards and categories, Anupam Kher has
won 31 times.
8. Anupam
Kher has also received the Padma Shri by
the Government of India in 2004 for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2016,
he has also received the Padma Bhushan by
the Government of India for his contribution in the field of arts.
9. Did
you know that during the shooting of Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, Anupam Kher was
paralyzed? Despite that, he kept on shooting. You must remember that iconic
Sholay scene enacted by Anupam Kher in HAHK - right? The left side of his face
was actually paralyzed and he wasn’t acting like one.
10. Apart
from being an acclaimed actor Anupam Kher is also a writer. He released his
first book titled The Best Thing
About You is You in 2011 and this became a best-seller. If you
want to know more about the life of Anupam Kher, then you can read his biography titled Lessons Life
Taught Me Unknowingly that is on bookshelves since 2019.
During the pandemic year 2020, he wrote Your Best Day
is Today.
Anupam Kher is the most famous actor from
the ‘80s and ‘90s and we wish him a very Happy Birthday. Catch up on Anupam Kher Hits like
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