5 things you probably didn’t know about Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher is a jack of all trades in the acting world. Not only has he left an unforgettable mark on Indian cinema, but also acted in a multitude of plays as well as international films and television shows. His latest project is Vivek Agnihotri-directed The Kashmir Files, which covers the 1990 genocide of the Kashmiri Pandit community. This project is a personal one for the actor, who is from the Kashmiri Pandit community himself. This is not a commonly known fact about the Bend It Like Beckham star. As Anupam gears up for the release of this much-awaited film, here are five lesser-known facts about the actor.

He was once chairman of the Film and Television institute of India

Anupam is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and was even appointed as chairman of the institute in October 2017. While the move did ruffle some feathers in the public consciousness, the actor stepped down from the post and went on to act in the American medical drama New Amsterdam.

September 10 is known as Anupam Kher Day in Las Vegas

Anupam has managed to win the hearts of people from all over the world. That’s why in 2016, Ruben Kihuen, the Senator of Nevada, USA, declared September 10 ‘Anupam Kher Day’. This was done to celebrate the actor’s talent and quality entertainment factor. His play Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha also fetched him accolades in Houston and 15 other US cities and in Canada.

Rags to riches story

Before achieving commercial success as an actor, the Khosla Ka Ghosla actor had to face a lot of adversity in his career. While he enjoys his success today, there was a time in his life when he slept on the train station platforms with only Rs 37 in his pocket. Anupam did not come from money but worked hard to become the sensation he is today.

He was diagnosed with depression

In addition to financial adversity, Anupam has had to battle inner demons as well. He revealed in an interview that he was diagnosed with manic depression, and he even sought medication as treatment. Because of his own battle, the actor has since advocated for mental health awareness and treatment.

Turned to fitness

The Lamhe actor has worked hard on his mental health, but he has recently been advocating for physical health as well. In a recent Instagram post, Anupam shared photos of his new and improved body, adding that he is working on his dream to look and feel his best. This admirable thespian is not just an icon for aspiring performers but also a lifestyle role model too.

Catch Anupam Kher in The Kashmir Files for yet another brilliant performance from this talented powerhouse.