Veteran actor Anupam Kher has completed 36 years in Bollywood and on his special day, the 65-year-old actor shared a special video on social media.
Kher made his acting debut in Bollywood with the Mahesh Bhatt-directorial Saaransh in 1984. The 29-year-old Kher played a retired middle-class-teacher who loses his son. Kher said that he lost his hair at a young age, and thus, his first role was playing a 65-year-old at the age of 29.
The film was a moderate box-office success though Kher's performance earned him widespread praise. He won several awards for his debut flick, including the Filmfare Award in the best actor category.
Kher took to Twitter to post a video featuring some scenes from his movies. He wrote, "My 1st film #Saaransh was released on 25th May, 1984. I complete 36 years in the world of entertainment today. It has been an incredible journey so far."
"God has been kind. And you, my audiences have given me so much love. THANK YOU!! #36YearsOfAnupam #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai," Kher added.
Mahesh Bhatt recalled the portrayal of Kher in the film. He wrote, "36 years of SAARANSH! He was just 28 years old when he made his debut in this iconic role of a school teacher who has lost his son in an act of senseless violence. Thank you, Anupam for helping me birth this heartbreaking inspired creation."
Kher replied to Bhatt's tweet and said, "Thank you @MaheshNBhatt Saab for your faith, generosity, kindness and love. I would've never had this kind of journey if my first film was not #Saaransh. It changed my life and me. #36YearsOfAnupam proudly. Jai Ho!!"
Kher was born in Shimla into an Indian Kashmiri Pandit family. His father was a clerk and he had a modest upbringing. In 1978, Kher graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi.
Over a span of 36 years, Kher has delivered some of the biggest hits of the Hindi film cinema, which include Daddy (1989), Karma(1986), Darr (1993), Chaalbaaz (1989), (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayaenge (1995), A Wednesday (2008), Tezaab (1998), Ram Lakhan (1989), Lamhe (1991), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) among others.
Kher, the recipient of two National Film Awards, has appeared in over 500 films in several languages and many plays. He is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007), Speedy Singhs (2011), and TV show ER. In 2012, he co-starred in the Academy Award-winning Silver Linings Playbook.
He has held the post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the National School of Drama (NSD) in India. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts.
Bollywood celebrities bring in special days at home amid coronavirus scare
Staying at home and making most of the memories is the new normal these days due to the coronavirus outbreak across the world. With the government enforced nationwide lockdown, date-nights and birthdays are all now celebrated at home with family and virtually with friends. Here are some of the Bollywood celebs who celebrated their special occasions amid the lockdown:Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and wife Sunita Kapoor celebrated their 36 years of wedding after dating for 11 years. Daughters Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Rhea Kapoor took to social media and shared a heartfelt note on their parents' special day. Sonam wrote, "Happy happy anniversary parents.. I love you so much and miss you so much. 36 years married and 11 years of dating! Insane! Your love story is the best kind filled with love laughter and family and because angst only belongs in films not real life. Love you love you love you ps ( you both also produced the three most confident and crazy children ) we hope we make you proud! @anilskapoor @kapoor.sunita." Rhea also shared a family picture which has Sonam's husband Anand and her beau Karan Boolani and captioned it, "Happy 36 years of marriage and 11 years of dating. I got exhausted just writing that. Love you both. Edit-P.S @harshvarrdhankapoor isn’t photoshopped he just has that energy. But I wouldn’t put it past him to make that request." Photo: Instagram/@sonamkapoorBollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha turned 30 on May 17 and spent quiet times with her mother and her pet cat. "Sat by my window in pyjamas with my cat and plants for almost four hours and enjoyed every minute of it. It was different but peaceful," she said. Nimrat celebrated her birthday virtually with her friends and later she danced with her mother and pet cat. Photo: Instagram/@nushratbharuchaBollywood's latest heartthrob Vicky Kaushal celebrated his 32nd birthday on May 16 at home. Vicky shared a note on his social media and wrote, "This birthday is the one, I'll always remember. Homemade cakes, virtual parties with friends across continents... never knew not doing dishes and dusting for a day could make me feel like a king. Met no one, but connected with so many. Every call, every message, every poem, all the posts, the sketches, the artwork and what not... It all really made me feel special. All thanks to you, the big family that I'm blessed to be a part of. Man! Quarantine Birthday is so worth the hype." Photo: Instagram/@vickykaushal09Indian cricketer Suresh Raina and his wife Priyanka Chaudhary celebrated their daughter Gracia’s fourth birthday on Friday amid the lockdown. He took to social media and shared an adorable picture in which he can be seen feeding a piece of the birthday cake to Gracia. “My little princess turned four years old today. These four years have been priceless for us. You fill our heart with so much pride and love every day. All I wish for you is immense joy and happiness always. Love you Gracia,” he captioned the post. Image source: Instagram/@sureshraina3Dulquer Salmaan brings in daughter Marie's third birthday amid the lockdown. The Karwaan actor took to social media and shared an adorable picture with his daughter. "Happiest birthday darling Marie. You’ve got every one of us acting your age while you insist, “I'm a big girl now!” Maybe you’re right. You’re fast growing up, speaking in full sentences now. 3 years old you’re a big girl now." In his post, Dulquer shares how his daughter is creating her own games and telling stories. He requests his baby girl to remain his baby girl. "Slow down darling Marie, be a baby still. Like the day we saw you for the first time. Held you and heard your cries for the first time. The day they thronged the hallways, to meet an angel for the first time. Be that baby girl still, we haven't had enough. Though forever more you’re our baby. Even when the world says, she’s a big girl now. Don’t rush, darling Marie, stay our baby girl still," he wrote. Photo: Instagram/@dqsalmaanSonam Kapoor and her beau Anand Ahuja celebrated their fourth anniversary on May 8 at their Delhi home. Sonam shared an adorable picture with husband Anand and wrote, "Our first picture together.. 4 years ago today I met a vegan who could do complicated yoga positions and speak about retail and business with the same ease. I found him unbelievably cool and sexy. He still makes my heart race and grounds me at the same time. Nothing compares to you Anand Ahuja , your compassion, kindness, generosity and smarts are incredibly attractive but so is your moodiness and your annoying perfectionism." Photo: Instagram/@sonamkapoorThank you for being my partner and standing besides me for these 4 years. They have been my most fulfilling. Happy happy anniversary husband. I’m soo thrilled I get to keep you for the rest of my life. I love you the most and I know you love me the best and the most. That I promise you is the greatest gift I’ve ever received." Her husband also surprised her with a PSP as her anniversary gift. Sonam's family - dad Anil Kapoor and sister Rhea also shared adorable pictures to wish Sonam and Anand on their anniversary. Photo: Instagram/@sonamkapoorSinger Adnan Sami celebrated his daughter Medina's third birthday today. He shared some adorable pictures on social media and wrote, "My beloved little angelic daughter, Medina Jaan celebrates her 3rd Birthday today... HAPPY BIRTHDAY My Sweetest Princess..." In a statement, Adnan wrote, "Although it is a unique time in mankind's history where we are all in so-called 'Splendid Isolation' and therefore are unable to celebrate it with family and friends in person, we have their prayers and love in our hearts." Photo: Twitter/@AdnanSamiLiveBollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and his wife Tahira Kashyap brought in daughter Varushka's sixth birthday in a unique way. They used waste products to decorate for their daughter's birthday celebrations. "Happy bday Varushka! This quarantine is teaching us a lot. Using waste products and recycling paper for decorations for her bday. This bday will be remembered forever.️ " The family created wonderful memories together by creating a quarantine birthday out of little resources at home. Photo: Instagram/@ayushmannkAnushka Sharma celebrated her birthday with husband Virat Kohli on May 1. Virat shared a lovely picture where he can be seen feeding the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actress a chocolate cake. "You my love bring light into this world. And you light up my world every day. I love you," Virat captioned the picture. Photo: Instagram/@virat.kohliSaqib Saleem, who turned 32 on April 8, celebrated lockdown birthday with her sister Huma Qureshi and virtually with his family who are in Delhi. Sister Huma Qureshi shared a video of Saqib cutting a chocolate cake. "Happy Birthday @saqibsaleem! With you, every day is an adventure my brother...will never forget this birthday too, my brat. Love you loads !! Have a super-duper year! Happy Wala Burrrrrday in the times of Quarantine! #birthdayboy #specialchild #brat #21daylockdown (sic)," Huma captioned. Photo: Instagram/@iamhumaqVarun Dhawan's girlfriend Natasha Dala turned a year old today. The Badlapur actor took to social media and wrote, "Happy birthday nata. I choose you over the ufc." Earlier, Varun Dhawan also brought in his birthday on April 24 with his family and girlfriend Natasha Dalal at home. The actor had cut a birthday cake and interacted with his buddies virtually on social media. Photo: Instagram/@varundvnSwara Bhasker celebrated her birthday on April 9 with her pets and Vikesh. While she was away from her family, her neighbours made her feel like she was home. The actress said that she is staying at home in Mumbai while her family is in Delhi. Her neighbours made her rajma and baked an eggless coffee-chocolate mousse, another neighbour baked her eggless nuts raisin cake. She also celebrated her lockdown birthday virtually with her friend who stays in New Jersey. Photo: Instagram/@reallyswara
