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Time of India
10 hours ago
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- Time of India
Anupam Kher reflects on Tanvi The Great's struggles at book launch: ‘What I achieved, no one could in a thousand years'
Anupam Kher , who recently returned to directing after 23 years with Tanvi The Great, is making a comeback, this time as an author. Different But No Less, Anupam's fourth book, launched in Mumbai on Wednesday. The book follows the creation of Tanvi the Great, a movie that was almost never made. From early rejections to casting stories, the book records the project's challenges and illuminates the motivation behind Anupam's decision to base his comeback on the tale of an autistic girl. Anupam stated, "I wrote this film because I needed strength more than money to write it and then make it. That's how this book came out, and it's the strongest thing I have done in my life.' A star-studded assembly of friends, coworkers, and collaborators attended the launch event. Filmmaker and longtime mentor Mahesh Bhatt , actor Boman Irani , who also served as the event's host, Gajraj Rao, Anang Desai, and director Pankuj Parashar, with whom Anupam collaborated on Chaalbaaz, were among those in presence. Mahesh Bhatt gave an emotional analysis of Anupam's journey. 'One of the greatest strengths of this kid—I call him a kid because when I met him he was 28, although I was only 34, but still—is his vulnerability,' Bhatt remarked. 'I don't know any other attribute apart from vulnerability when it comes to him. And a person who cannot be vulnerable cannot be courageous. I'm proud that a journey we began all those years back has landed us in this moment. I can wholeheartedly claim, proudly, that I have contributed somewhere in his journey, and I think his flight has just begun.' The movie, however, encountered challenges at the box office and clashed with Saiyaara, a musical directed by Mohit Suri . While discussing the movie's performance, Boman questioned Anupam about his thoughts on the disappointing box office arrival. 'To everyone present here, if I had to ask you what your top three films of all time are, I'm sure nobody would even remember the box office business they did when they released," he said unquestionably, as he always does. "What I have achieved with this film, no other person could achieve in a hundred thousand years. ' With typical wit, Boman joked that none of the actors, including himself, received compensation for their work on Tanvi the Great because they were only carrying out Anupam's vision, which was in turn carrying out his heart.
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anupam Kher opens up about Tanvi the Great's financial debacle as he launches new book: ‘What I have achieved with this, no one could achieve in a thousand years'
Veteran actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher, who recently made his return to direction after 23 years with Tanvi The Great, is back in the spotlight, this time as an author. Anupam launched his fourth book in Mumbai on Wednesday, titled Different But No Less. The book documents the making of Tanvi The Great, a film that almost never got made. The book captures the struggles behind the project, from initial rejections to casting stories, and sheds light on the inspiration that led Anupam to center his comeback around the story of an autistic girl. 'I wrote this film because I needed strength more than money to write it and then eventually make it,' said Anupam. 'That's how this book came out, and it's the strongest thing I have done in my life.' The launch event was a star-studded gathering of friends, colleagues, and collaborators. Among those present were filmmaker and long-time mentor Mahesh Bhatt, actor Boman Irani, who also hosted the event, Gajraj Rao, Anang Desai, and director Pankuj Parashar, with whom Anupam worked in films like Chaalbaaz. Speaking about Anupam's journey, Mahesh Bhatt offered an emotional reflection. 'One of the greatest strengths of this kid, I call him a kid because when I met him he was 28, although I was only 34, but still, is his vulnerability,' Bhatt said. 'I don't know any other attribute apart from vulnerability when it comes to him. And a person who cannot be vulnerable cannot be courageous. I'm proud that a journey we began all those years back has landed us in this moment. I can wholeheartedly claim, proudly, that I have contributed somewhere in his journey, and I think his flight has just begun.' However, the film has struggled at the box office, clashing with Mohit Suri's musical Saiyaara. Addressing the film's performance, Boman asked Anupam how he felt about the underwhelming commercial response. To that, he responded with characteristic conviction: 'To everyone present here, if I had to ask you what your top three films of all time are, I'm sure nobody would even remember the box office business they did when they released. What I have achieved with this film, no other person could achieve in a hundred, thousand years.' Boman, in his trademark wit, joked that none of the actors, including himself, were paid for working on Tanvi The Great, as they were simply following Anupam's vision, who, in turn, was following his heart. Also present was actress Shubhangi, who played the titular role of Tanvi in the film, and she read a chapter from the book for the audience. Her performance in the film was praised by Boman, who said, 'This is your Saaransh moment. What Bhatt Saab did for Anupam is what he has done for you.'
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Slept on platform, played 65 at 28: How Anupam Kher knew he was different but no less
Actor, filmmaker and author Anupam Kher has launched his new book, titled 'Different But No Less'. In an interview with the veteran actor spoke about what inspired the idea behind the book, how he looks at his life so far, and what changed in him when he joined the shared his experiences as a director for 'Tanvi: The Great', a film that inspired his latest book. He said he didn't want Tanvi, the protagonist in his film, to be portrayed as a "bechari" (helpless), only because she was living with asked about the interesting title of the book, Kher said, "I look at life. What inspired me is how I have always tried to sort out the problem - what happens when you expect more than you need. Most of the problems come from it, and it has nothing to do with... I'm not talking about ambition; I'm very ambitious. I'm very hardworking. I'm very result-oriented, but then I also feel that life is the best teacher. So when I was making 'Tanvi', I wanted a tagline for her because I was portraying Tanvi as a superpower, not as a bechari, handicapped, autistic girl." For Kher, life is nothing but experiences, and he has had plenty of those to inspire book after book. In the interview, the 70-year-old shared that he has lived his life the way it came. Sure, he tried to provide a structure to his life, and worked hard to be where he is today, but he never feared going through difficult times. Kher said he always knew that he was 'different but no less'."The problem of comparative study in today's times is that you are constantly made to feel that somebody else is doing better than you. But how does somebody else do better than you? Maybe they have a better profile on social media than yours. Maybe they have a better set of clothes, but it is the mental power and the mental understanding of yourself that makes you powerful. That's why the book." He added, "Also, what I do is start my life right from where I started, and from that point of view, I feel like I'm the richest man on earth. I came to the city with Rs 37 on the 3rd of June 1981. So, it is to empower people. Don't let the world tell you that you are less in any way."The two-time National Award-winning actor added that he understood himself and knew his potential from the day he stepped into the industry. He said he dared to change the way the industry looked at actors and break stereotypes."From day one, I was a 28-year-old boy when I played a 65-year-old man. And I've survived because of that one role. If that was not my first role, maybe I would not have survived like this in the last 40 years. I was bald. I was thin at that time, and the hairstyle was much more important. But I knew that I was a drama school student. That 'I'm different, but I'm no less'. I was sleeping on these platforms. These are the stories. What happens is that what does not happen in your life or what you are experiencing is tragic or sad; later on, they become your stories." Kher continued, "Like when you asked me this question, I had a story to tell you that I'd slept on a railway platform. I was 28, but I played 65. I knew I was different. I was the first person to break the myth of typecasting. People were doing the same role again and again. When you're living life, you don't plan to do it this way; this is why you're doing it. You're just living life."Kher has established a solid reputation for cinematic greatness in his name. And all of that, he said, came from the way he observed life. For him, there's no plan B but "bouncing back"."I go through depression. I go through sadness. I go through disappointments. I go through heartaches. I have no alternative but to bounce back and tell myself 'I am different but no less'." Kher's book largely follows the behind-the-scenes experience of making 'Tanvi: The Great', which is still running in theatres. The film is about an autistic girl who sets out on a special journey to fulfil his deceased father's wish of saluting the flag at Saichen Glacier. It was released on July 18.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Anupam Kher
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
A government that acts: Anupam Kher on Operation Mahadev success
Anupam Kher congratulated the Indian Armed Forces on the success of Operation Mahadev in Srinagar, in which terrorists, including the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack, were eliminated. In an interview with the veteran actor praised the Narendra Modi-led BJP government, calling it "a government which acts.""I congratulate the government for putting an end to those perpetrators who brutally killed 26 of our citizens. I think it's important to act, and it's a government which acts. It takes time... such things do not happen overnight, especially when intelligence is involved and something is always involved," Kher said in the who is currently launching his new book titled 'Different But No Less', also commended the Indian Armed Forces for their resolve and courage. "It needed to happen and it has happened. I am proud of our Armed Forces. If we don't have Armed Forces like this, if we can't avenge the killing of our innocent people - based on their religion, in front of their wives - what can be more brutal than that? It's good, and I am proud of them," Kher Mahadev: A tactical strike On Monday, the Indian Army, in coordination with the J&K Police and CRPF, launched Operation Mahadev, a high-level anti-terror operation in Srinagar. The mission followed Operation Sindoor, which included precision strikes on terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied the operation, Hashim Musa, a top commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the prime conspirator behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, was neutralised by the the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that all three terrorists eliminated in Monday's Operation Mahadev were Pakistani nationals. He also revealed that they were the same individuals responsible for the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, where 26 were asserted that the government had conclusive evidence linking the terrorists to Pakistan. He said two of the terrorists had Pakistani voter identity numbers, and even the chocolates recovered from them were manufactured in Pakistan.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Anupam Kher
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Anupam Kher Meets Indian Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Calls It An Honour
Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently met Indian Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and expressed his admiration for her courage and service. During their meeting, he presented her with a special gift—his fourth self-help book—as a gesture of respect and gratitude. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kher shared an image showing him presenting his book to Sofiya. In the photo, the duo is seen striking a pose together. Alongside it, the actor wrote, 'Operation Sindoor: I was extremely Happy and deeply Honoured to meet Col. #sofiyaqureshi recently and present her my fourth #SelfHelp book #DifferentButNoLess! She epitomises grace, valour, dignity and bravery of #IndianArmy. Thank you, Col. Qureshi, for your warmth and appreciation! Jai Hind! #Proud.'(sic) OPERATION SINDOOR: I was extremely HAPPY and deeply HONOURED to meet Col. #SofiyaQureshi recently and present her my fourth #SelfHelp book #DifferentButNoLess! She epitomise grace, valour, dignity and bravery of #IndianArmy. Thank you Col. Qureshi for your warmth and… — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 27, 2025 Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is a distinguished officer in the Indian Army's Corps of Signals, known for breaking barriers in the armed forces. She made history as the first woman to lead an Indian Army contingent in a multinational military exercise. Colonel Qureshi also gained national attention for heading the media briefing during "Operation Sindoor," the Army's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, speaking of Anupam Kher, his latest offering, 'Tanvi the Great,' was recently declared tax-free in Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took to her X handle to announce the same and wrote, 'I am pleased to share that the Delhi Government has declared the film 'Tanvi the Great' tax-free in the state. With an impactful narrative of inclusion, the film is an inspiring story of a young, 'special' girl-Tanvi, who is determined to achieve her dreams against all odds. Tanvi's story is emotional and inspirational. We are committed to promote films that strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Seva, ignites patriotism, and awakens the conscience of the nation.' The film was also declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav after he attended a special screening in Bhopal on July 22.
