An actor’s wealth lies in the number of people he knows: Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher, a veteran actor, emphasizes the importance of mental youthfulness in his craft as he returns to the stage with his new play, Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane. The play explores themes of loneliness and human connection across generations, featuring a story about a widow and a widower. Kher believes that his wealth lies in the relationships he has built throughout his career, rather than material possessions.
- ▪Anupam Kher has been in the acting industry for over four decades and believes mental youthfulness is key to his longevity.
- ▪His latest production, Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane, addresses loneliness in modern relationships and features a widow and a widower.
- ▪Kher emphasizes that his wealth is measured by the number of people he knows, which enriches his acting repertoire.
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He has been under the arclights for more than four decades, but Anupam Kher’s acting has not aged. As the 71-year-old returns to the Delhi stage with his latest production Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane, the actor says the secret is that he has not aged mentally. “It is only when you get old mentally that everything rusts. I don’t take myself seriously; if you do, you will be bogged down by your own greatness. I enjoy the journey. I enjoy the moment. My competition has always been with myself. I believe human endurance can make people achieve great things. I don’t fear failure.
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