Exclusive: Anupam Kher on how confronting Mahesh Bhatt for Saaransh changed his life
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has always been known for his honesty and resilience, and in a recent conversation with India Today, he opened up about a pivotal moment in his career that defined the course of his life - being removed from the 1984 film 'Saaransh'.When asked what was the one decision that changed his life, Anupam Kher said, 'In relationships, we take chances. In our careers, we take chances. That's how we discover and reinvent ourselves. It's important to forgive and move on, or even if you can't forgive, still move on. All of it is part of life.'advertisementThe actor recalled being removed from 'Saaransh', a film that went on to become a turning point in his career, just 10 days before the shoot. Disheartened, he was all set to leave town. But something in him pushed back.
'I was on my way to the VT station, planning to return to Delhi, Shimla, or Bombay. But I told myself - how can I leave without telling Mahesh Bhatt what I feel? So I went to him, cried, cursed, and said everything I had to. If I hadn't done that, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you today. That moment changed me,' he shared.Kher emphasised the power of communication, tying it back to the theme of his upcoming project. 'I think I did the right thing by going to him. 'Metro In Dino' also talks about this. Bolna bahut zaroori hai (Speaking up is necessary). Communication is so necessary,' he added.Kher's next, 'Metro...In Dino' is all set to release on July 7. The film also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sensharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta and Ali Fazal.- EndsMust Watch
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