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Cast: Anupam Kher, Chunky Panday, Mihir Ahuja and others

Director: Akshaya Roy

Streaming On: Netflix

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes

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If the actors in this industry struggle with something, it is age-specific and age-relevant roles. Everyone is waiting for that age-appropriate role, from Hema Malini to Jaya Bachchan and Dharmendra to Govinda. However, the tragedy is that once in a while, when this opportunity arrives for an actor who is a delight for a director, it gets compromised due to a badly written script.

If there is one man in the industry who has been nailing aged roles since his Jawani, it is Anupam Kher undoubtedly. Now, at an old age, he is finally playing an old man again, but the irony is this time,...

Anupam Kher is among the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. He began his career with Mahesh Bhatt’s film Saaransh in 1984. Throughout his career, Kher has played a wide range of roles. He has portrayed negative characters in movies like Karma, Tezaab, and Chaalbaaz, and delivered memorable comic performances in films such as Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

A Special Bond with His Mother

Anupam Kher is also very active on social media, often sharing glimpses of his life. He shares a special bond with his mother, Dulari, and frequently expresses his love for her on Instagram.

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A Birthday Surprise for Dulari

Recently, the 69-year-old actor surprised his mother on her birthday. On Wednesday, Kher posted a video on Instagram showing the birthday celebration he organized for Dulari.

On the 25th of May, 1984, Anupam Kher’s cinematic journey commenced with the release of his debut film “Saaransh.” Today, he celebrates four decades in the industry, marking his 541st film, “Tanvi The Great,” which he directs.

In a heartfelt tweet, Kher expresses gratitude to God, his producers, directors, and most importantly, his audiences, for their unwavering support throughout his career.

Kher acknowledges both successes and failures with humility and gratitude, emphasizing his continuous evolution as an artist. He credits Mahesh Bhatt and Rajshri Films for providing him with his first opportunity and emphasizes his forward-looking approach, stating, “I don’t believe in looking back.”

40 Years In Cinema And Still Rocking: My first film #Saaransh released today on 25th May, 1984. My directorial film #TanviTheGreat is my 541st film. God, my producers, directors and my Audiences have been kind and generous to me. I have celebrated my successes and failures with…...

Shah Rukh Khan Allegedly Charges 200 Crore For His Films. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Indian Cinema has seen a major change in the last decade. While the budgets of films are crossing 300 crore, 400 crore, and even 500 crore, the salaries of superstars for such biggies are also touching 150 crore to 200 crore. Buzz suggests that Shah Rukh Khan charged almost 200 crore for Pathaan, which included profit sharing. But here’s another star who stuck to a humble film despite his film being one of the few films that worked during the testing times of Bollywood. It is none other than Anupam Kher!

Yes, you read that right. Srk’s on-screen father from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge and Madhuri Dixit’s on-screen father from Hum Aapke Hain Koun has stuck his humble payments despite his film The Kashmir Files raking in moolahs at the box office.

Anupam Kher started his career with a film titled...

Recounting an old tale of his life, back during his struggling days, Anupam Kher narrated a significant incident of his life and thanked his friend Rajan Lal for helping him during his time of need, calling his contribution invaluable to his career.

Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor posted a video of himself with Rajan and said: “Friends, today I’d like to introduce you to a very dear friend of mine Mr. Rajan Lal. Everybody already knows him, and his role in helping my career has been invaluable. I remember the times when I was struggling in the lanes of Mumbai, it was Mr. Rajan who came to my help, and I’m extremely thankful for that. This is particularly because no one helps you when you are at your worst.”

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Mumbai, Nov 26 (Ians) Recounting an old tale of his life, back during his struggling days, Anupam Kher narrated a significant incident of his life and thanked his friend Rajan Lal for helping him during his time of need, calling his contribution invaluable to his career.

Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor posted a video of himself with Rajan and said: “Friends, today I’d like to introduce you to a very dear friend of mine Mr. Rajan Lal. Everybody already knows him, and his role in helping my career has been invaluable. I remember the times when I was struggling in the lanes of Mumbai, it was Mr. Rajan who came to my help, and I’m extremely thankful for that. This is particularly because no one helps you when you are at your worst.”

He added: “When I was constantly being pushed around in the lanes of the city,...

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who will be gracing the stage of singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 14’, remembered the legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar, saying how the latter used to have a good time in the studio.

Kishore Kumar is best known for his songs ‘Chala Jaata Hoon’, ‘O Mere Dil Ke Chain’, ‘Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka’, ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, ‘Yaadon Ki Baraat Nikli Hai’, among numerous other tracks.

This weekend, ‘Indian Idol 14’ will host famed producer and director Mahesh Bhatt, in the episode titled ‘Director Mahesh Bhatt’s Challenge’.An industry veteran, he has completed 49 years in the entertainment industry and will be making an appearance on Indian Idol for the first time.

Mahesh will also challenge the Top 15 contestants to bring out the right emotion through their singing, and the best of the lot gets a chance to win a vinyl of his 1984 film, ‘Saaransh’.

Hailing from Kanpur,...

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who will be gracing the stage of singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 14’, remembered the legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar, saying how the latter used to have a good time in the studio.

Kishore Kumar is best known for his songs ‘Chala Jaata Hoon’, ‘O Mere Dil Ke Chain’, ‘Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka’, ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, ‘Yaadon Ki Baraat Nikli Hai’, among numerous other tracks.

This weekend, ‘Indian Idol 14’ will host famed producer and director Mahesh Bhatt, in the episode titled ‘Director Mahesh Bhatt’s Challenge’.An industry veteran, he has completed 49 years in the entertainment industry and will be making an appearance on Indian Idol for the first time.

Mahesh will also challenge the Top 15 contestants to bring out the right emotion through their singing, and the best of the lot gets a chance to win a vinyl of his 1984 film, ‘Saaransh’.

Hailing from Kanpur,...

Mahesh Bhatt, Anand Pandit and Vikram Bhatt, the trio behind the successful horror franchise 1920, are reuniting for another spine-chilling film titled Haunted: Ghosts of the Past. The film is produced by Anand Pandit, M Ramesh, Rakesh Juneja and Shwetambari Bhatt, co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Dilip Soni Jaiswal, Rahul V Dubey and Sanjay Singh, and distributed worldwide by Lgf Studios.

Haunted: Ghosts of the Past is a supernatural thriller that revolves around a couple who move into a haunted mansion in the countryside. Soon, they discover that the house is inhabited by the spirits of its previous owners, who have a dark and sinister history. The film promises to deliver a gripping story, stunning visuals and spine-tingling scares that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

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The film is directed by Vikram Bhatt, who is known for his expertise in the horror genre. He has directed several hit films such as Raaz,...

Mumbai, July 25 (Ians) Bollywood star Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajveer Deol and Poonam Dhillon’s daughter Paloma are all set to step into the world of cinema with Rajshri Productions’s upcoming sweet lovestory ‘Dono’

Sooraj Barjatya’s son Avnish S. Barjatya is all set to make his directorial debut, with the two fresh faces. The film titled – Dono is a story of innocence, love and life and is expected to have a theatrical release later this year.

The one minute teaser, released on Tuesday, gives a sneak peek into the world of ‘Dono’.

The story seems to take place at a wedding where Dev (Rajveer), friend of the bride meets Meghna (Paloma), friend of the groom. The teaser showcases a grand landscape capture and lavish wedding visuals.

Rajshri, in its 75-year-old legacy, has been a production house of debutants, launching fresh talent in all streams of film with pride.

The upcoming edition of Jagran Film Festival will hold a retrospective of seven films of the veteran actor Anupam Kher.

These films will include ‘Saaransh’, ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’, ‘Shiv Shastri Balboa’, ‘A Wednesday’, ‘Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara’, ‘Accidental Prime Minister’ and the yet-to-release ‘The Signature’.

With the retrospective, the 11th edition of Jagran Film Festival will honour the actor’s remarkable journey by celebrating his performances that have left an indelible mark on Indian and International cinema.

Commenting on the same, Anupam Kher shared, “Jagran Film Festival is one of the oldest and prestigious film festivals celebrating Indian and international cinema. I am overjoyed to announce that seven of my most celebrated films will be screened at the festival. I am grateful to the jury members for bestowing upon this honour on me, and giving the audience an opportunity to witness the magic of storytelling come alive. See you at the movies.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is known for countless films like ‘Tezaab’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, and several others, recently reunited with his friend and ‘Rang De Basanti’ co-actor Mohan Agashe as he met the latter at his office.

Anupam shared a video of their interaction and casual meet on his Twitter. He wrote in the caption: “My friend Dr. #MohanAgashe is a thespian in the real sense of the word. It will be my honour to be the chief guest at the event where he will be bestowed upon with one of the highest awards in arts and entertainment #PunyaBhushan in Pune! His knowledge and humility is infectious and highly inspirational. Looking forward to the ceremony tomorrow! Jai Ho.”

The video starts off with Anupam saying: “So I’m with one of my inspirations and one of my very good friends. We don’t meet very often.

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s son Avnish S Barjatya is all set to make his directorial debut with Rajshri Films’s next ‘Dono’, a sweet love story. Taking to Instagram, Rajshri Films shared a sneak-peek, where lush blue waves of water is seen hitting the sandy beach. There is no background score as only the sound of water can be heard.

On the sneak-peek, it’s written: ‘Dono’ directed by Avnish S Barjatya. Teaser on July 25, 2023.

In the caption, it’s written: “Two strangers. One destination!”

“33 years after ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, Rajshri in association with Jio Studios announces the title of their next film, a sweet love story headlined by their next generation director, Avnish S Barjatya,” said a statement.

Details about the film and the cast are still under wraps.

‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ is directed by Sooraj Barjatya. It stars Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. The film marked the debuts of Barjatya and Bhagyashree.

Mumbai, July 8 (Ians) Actress Parvati Sehgal, who is all set to captivate audiences with her negative role in ‘Gauna Ek Pratha’, said she takes inspiration from phenomenal actor Anupam Kher to shatter her fear of being ‘typecast’.

‘Gauna Ek Pratha’ is a journey of Gehna, a determined and self-motivated individual who is on a quest to find her beloved husband, Gaurav, and complete the final ritual of their wedding—the Gauna ceremony.

As Gehna strives to fulfill this sacred tradition, she encounters an intriguing obstacle in the form of Urvashi (played by Parvati), a strong-willed and ambitious woman with a grand vision of transforming Patna into the next Paris.

Talking about her potential fears of being typecast, Parvati expressed: “I have played negative roles back to back, but I am merely bringing to life a character that is the creation of someone else’s imagination, the writer. I perform the...

Mahesh Bhatt, who has written the upcoming “1920: Horrors of the Heart”, says the film, despite its ‘horror’ tag, is not just another horror film, but it has an emotional family drama woven into it. Known for his ground-breaking films such as “Saaransh”, “Arth”, and “Naam”, Bhatt last wrote “Hamari Adhuri Kahaani”.

Talking about the “1920” sequel, the writer-director said: “The film is an emotional family drama woven with horror. We have narrated the story around a family drama. People will see and will relate to it as there is a mother, father, sister, all relations in the film.”

Bhatt added: “Vikram and I together have an experience of 90 years. We are bringing our experience together on screen and now we have given the onus to the younger generation to take it forward. I feel at a time like this, post-Covid, to bring a non-star film to theatres and that too in Hindi,...

If "Saaransh", his debut film of 1984 had a sequel, veteran actor Anupam Kher would want it to be an action film high on thrills.

"If part two is made, usmein bhi main hi kaam karunga. (I would work in it). I dream of making part two as an action film. He was a principled man and won hearts. Not action in terms of beating people up, but as a thriller," reveals Anupam Kher.

"Saaransh" is considered one of Kher's best works. The Mahesh Bhatt film cast the actor, then 28, as a 58-year-old man who is heartbroken after the tragic loss of his young son. However, he doesn't let go of his morals when faced with an adverse situation. He is confident if a second part of the film is made, he would be cast in it.

The actor, now 66, has completed 37 years in Bollywood and has essayed over 500 roles.

"I always considered myself a star.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared the key to success and says sometimes the best way to reach it is to celebrate failure.

Anupam on Thursday morning tweeted: "We make big things out of our failures. But sometimes the best way to reach success is to celebrate failure. My life journey is a perfect example of that."

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Anupam is the recipient of two National Film Awards. He has appeared in over 500 films in several languages and many plays.

He is known for his work in Hindi films like "Saaransh", "Ram Lakhan", "Lamhe", "Khel", "Darr", "Daddy", "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" and "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge".

Anupam has also appeared in international films such as the Golden Globe nominated "Bend It Like Beckham", Ang Lee's Golden Lion-winning "Lust", "Caution" and David O. Russell's Oscar-winning "Silver Linings Playbook".

He received...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is coming up with his book titled "Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly", says he penned the story of his life so that he can share his journey without hurting anyone and share the truth in his way.

Asked why he did not let anyone else write his biography, Anupam told Ians here: "I can only share my truth with people, the interpretation of another individual (about my life) can be judgmental."

"That is why it is my autobiography that I have written to share the truth of my life the way I want people to know?of course, someone can do research on me and write a book. That would be an unauthorised biography in which I have no control over," said the actor, who had earlier written the book "The Best Thing About You is You!".

The actor, who is known for his versatility as an actor,...

When Anupam Kher entered Bollywood as an actor in the 1980s, the industry was ruled by Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt, among others. While most of them established themselves as style icons, Anupam was experiencing a hair fall problem. He says his conviction made him flaunt his bald look.

Recalling those days, Anupam Kher told the publication here: "When you have nothing, and everything is going against you, you are left with your conviction. That is my story. When I came into the industry, I had struggled so much. Around that time, my hair started falling unevenly so that became another problem but I am always driven by conviction. Today, bald is sexy."

"I remember my manager back then, Ashok Panjabi, suggested me to go for hair treatment and wear wigs. I was like, no way, this is how I look. This is real to me. If I...

With 450 films under his wing, who would have thought playing an old man in his very first film would be a step closer to becoming a legendary actor in Bollywood. Be it a positive role or a negative role, he fits into his characters as if they were a part of his own personality. We are talking about Actor and Owner of Actor Prepares (A School for Actors) Anupam Kher who has completed 31 years of amazing performances in Hindi cinema this year. To celebrate his years and his first film (Saaransh) he shared his thoughts in a special blog post we now share with you.

It’s been thirty-one long years since I debuted on the screen with the release of Saaransh on May 25, 1984. On this occasion, after acting in over 450 films, many international projects, hundreds of theatrical productions, I look back on the path I have traversed.

It has...

Cast your minds back to 2002 - a time when Pop Idols didn't need to have The X Factor, Fifty Shades of Grey were just colours on a paint sampler chart and David Beckham was a mere international superstar rather than global megastar.

Bend It Like Beckham, with a modest estimated budget of £3.7 million, opened that same year and became a critical and commercial success - breaking box office records and scoring BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations, as well as making household names of many of its stars.

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Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Empire Awards on the back of the movie's success, Parminder went...

Mahesh Bhatt recently stated that he was very impressed with Hansal Mehta's vision when he directed Citylights. And now, they have announced yet another association with the filmmaker as they will be recreating the classic Saaransh. Hansal Mehta has been roped in to remake the Anupam Kher - Rohini Hatangadi starrer and an excited Pooja Bhatt also revealed that she too will be co-producing the film. While we hear that Rajkummar Rao is the lead contender for Anupam Kher's role, Pooja Bhatt maintained that she wants a young actor to play the role since she believes they will do justice just like Anupam Kher did when he played the role of an aged father at the age of 28. Saaransh is the story of an elderly couple who are recouping from the death of their young son during a robbery in New York.

Hansal Mehta’s much-awaited film Citylights has been winning the hearts of everyone who has been seeing the film. This time actress Vidya Balan was deeply moved by the movie.

The powerhouse performer attended a special screening hosted by Mahesh Bhatt on Sunday and heaped praises on the film and the lead pair of the film — Rajkummar Rao and Paralekhaa. Vidya attended the screening with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur and spent quality time discussing the film and the performances with the director and the cast after the screening.

Also at that special screening, Mahesh Bhatt declared that a modern day film-maker who can carry forward the baton of independent cinema is none other than Hansal Mehta. The National-award winning director was moved when Mahesh Bhatt, who has made cult classics like Arth, Saaransh, Zakhm among many others and regarded as one of the finest film-makers to have come out of the country,...

Mumbai, April 9: Two-film old Alia Bhatt, who is craving to be directed by her father and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, is hopeful that one day he will write a script for her and direct her too.

Asked when her dad would direct her, she said: "Even I have that questionÂ…it will happen for sure. It will happen at the right time."

"It will have to be a film like 'Aashiqui 2', which will be remembered. I have tried to convince him many timesÂ… he will write for me for sure," she added.

The much-admired filmmaker, who has been applauded for wielding the megaphone for films such as "Saaransh", "Arth" and "Naam", had launched.

After gaining a strong critical acclaim for his films like Daddy and Saaransh, Mahesh Bhatt plans to revive the memories of these cult films as he has decided to adapt these movies into plays.

It was Pooja Bhatt's first step into Bollywood in the year 1991 when she played the innocent young girl in her father's film Daddy. And portraying the role of a father who lost his young son was Anupam Kher whose tragic life touched the hearts of many with Saaransh (1984). Bhatt maintained that these two stories have an emotional connect with him and are one of the most powerful stories that can be adapted to the theatre.

While Daddy also starred Anupam Kher, the cast of Saaransh included Rohini Hattangadi and Soni Razdan.

One of Bollywood's most accomplished actors, Anupam Kher turns 59 on March 7. Glamsham.Com wishes him birthday greetings and unravels a secret from the actor's life how Amitabh Bachchan infused in him the quality of being down- to -earth. Any actor after winning the kind of fame and recognition that Anupam Kher won after his mind-blowing performance in Mahesh Bhatt's poignant movie Saaransh, would have gone astray and Anupam Kher was no different. After...

Mumbai, Dec 24: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan's youngest-born Alia Bhatt has gone from the baby of the family to the babe of Bollywood in no time at all. The 20-year-old now has an impossible dream.

"I want to be directed by my father (Mahesh Bhatt). But I don't think he will ever direct again," said Alia.

Bhatt, the director of "Arth", "Saaransh", and "Zakhm" among others, quit direction in post "Kartoos" and "Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan" in 1999. Now he focuses on production part of his banner Vishesh Films, which he co-owns with his brohter Mukesh Bhatt.

"But yes, I want to work for my.

Mumbai, Aug 3: Reacting to celebrity author Shobhaa De's tweet speaking of separate statehood for Mumbai, Bollywood filmmakers have said that they love their city as it is.

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, known for movies like "Arth" and "Saaransh", says "Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and that is how it should stay".

"There is no reason for it to be carved out and made into a separate state. It should be connected with the state and the rest of India. As it is, Mumbaikars are inward-looking and have a ghetto mentality. If you make them separate, then they will cut themselves out from from the rest of the country," Bhatt.

Mumbai, May 1: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says a film works at the office only if a director is able to translate a writer's vision on the screen. He feels stars can add to that.

"We confuse ourselves by thinking that stars have the power to deliver blockbusters. No. If the story doesn't work, if the director does not translate the vision that is embedded in the story with the adornments that the film needs, there are no chances of it coming to anywhere close to success," said Bhatt, known for directing films like "Arth", "Saaransh", "Zakhm" and "Naam", which were high on content.

Bhatt, known for launching new talent under his.

New Delhi, Feb 15: India needs to make movies that are original and come out of "our land, our issues, our problems" to shine at international platforms like the Oscars, says veteran actor Anupam Kher.

"It is sad that we needed Richard Attenborough to make 'Gandhi' and win eight Oscars. It is important to have a certain kind of originality," Anupam, whose debut movie "Saaransh" was India's official entry to the Oscars, told Ians in an interview.

"We need to make movies, which come out of our own land, our issues, our problems, our celebrations. However, now it is in a transition phase and we see that happening. Let us all hope for.

New Delhi, Feb 13: Actor Anupam Kher isn't thinking of retirement anytime soon and promises to keep reinventing himself.

"I am not going to retire for the next 30 years. I will keep reinventing myself and that's the beauty of cinema," Anupam said at an event.

The 57-year-old actor has been a part of the industry for over three decades and has films like "Saaransh", "Tezaab", "1942: A Love Story", "Khosla Ka Ghosla" and "A Wednesday!" to his credit.

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Actor Aftab Shivdasani, who is dating British Indian girl Nin Dusanj, says marriage is definitely on the.

Anupam Kher attended the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with Robert De Niro and the cast of Silver Linings Playbook last night (January 27). Kher, who plays Doctor Patel in David O Russell's Oscar-nominated film, described the journey as an actor which has led to this point in his career, The Indian Express reports. "Every time I've crossed to a new level of film acting the film has been a breakthrough project. My first Hindi film as a leading man was Mahesh Bhatt's Saaransh which immediately established me as someone who knows the craft," said the 57-year-old actor. "My first British film was Gurinder Chadha's Bend (more)...

Mumbai, Nov 12: Rise and fall is part and parcel of life, and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt makes no bones about his own. He says "resurrection", for him, began only once he hung up his boots as director and decided to search and promote new talent.

The 64-year-old National award-winning filmmaker traced his growth trajectory in the 1980s and first half of 1990s.

"I directed 10 films - 'Arth', 'Saaransh', 'Janam', 'Naam', 'Kaash', 'Kabza', 'Thikana', 'Awaargi', 'Daddy' and 'Jurm' in the 1980s. Five of them were pathbreaking films.

"In the first half of the 1990s, I directed seven hits - 'Aashiqui', 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin',.

Anupam Kher’s acting has always been appreciated with his varied roles and outstanding performances. Now the Hollywood Reporter has also recognized his talent and mentioned Anupam Kher in the list of the five best actors in Asia.

The 57-year-old actor shared this happiness with his Twitter-family. “Happy to share. Hollywood Reporter in its latest issue has listed me among the five best actors in Asia. I am the only Indian. Jai Ho!.”

He goes on to add: “Other four actors are – Li BingBing (China), Lee Byung-Hun (South Korea), Iko Uwais (Thailand) and Aaron Kwok (Hong Kong).”

Kher, who made his acting debut back in 1982 with the film Aagman, got recognition when he played the role of a 60-year old in the film Saaransh when he was only 28 years young. After all these years, this is one performance of Kher, which is engraved in the minds of movie lovers. In...

Mumbai, Nov 4: Actor Anupam Kher is on cloud nine after making it to the list of five best actors in Asia by an international magazine.

"Happy to share. Hollywood Reporter in its latest issue has listed me among the five best actors in Asia. I am the only Indian. Jai Ho!," the 57-year-old tweeted Saturday night.

"Other four actors are - Li BingBing (China), Lee Byung-Hun (South Korea), Iko Uwais (Thailand) and Aaron Kwok (Hong Kong)," he wrote.

Anupam, who made his acting debut with 1982 Hindi movie "Aagman", hogged the limelight with the 1984 film "Saaransh", where at the age of 28 he played a retired man who loses his son. He did that role with such conviction that people still rave about his performance. It was.

Mumbai, Oct 19: Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor feels Anupam Kher-starrer "Silver Linings Playbook" is the front-runner for an Oscar nomination.

"He (Anupam Kher) has been a kind of an actor who has been an integral part of so many films, like 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', 'Ram Lakhan', 'Beta', 'Saaransh', and 'Daddy'. Then 'Bend It Like Beckham' and now 'Silver Linings Playbook', which I am confidently saying is the frontrunner for nomination for the Oscar," the 52-year-old said at the Mumbai Film.

Mumbai, Sep 27: Newcomer Alia Bhatt says that her father Mahesh Bhatt and her mentor Karan Johar, who is launching her with his directorial venture "Student of The Year" (Soty), are experts in their genre of cinema and she can't choose between the two.

"The kind of films my father has made, like 'Zakhm', 'Arth', 'Saaransh', are very intense films. Karan, as we all know, is very youth-oriented, glossy, fun..

If there is one man in the industry who has never shied away from introducing new faces to the world, it has to be Mahesh Bhatt. Right from Anupam Kher in Saaransh to Rahul Roy in Aashiqui and most recently Sunny Leone in Jism 2, it certainly shows that he feels newcomers are the future and thus investing in newcomers is not a risk.

“The way I perceive it, investing in newcomers is not a risk. They are the future of our industry and if we can sell a unique idea along with their talent, there is no question of the movie not performing well. Filmmaking is all about ideas. It is the idea that sells. And if you have a unique story idea, it will get positive responses, irrespective of the star cast of the film.”

And introducing newcomers isn’t limited to just actors. He also paved the...

New Delhi, Sep 9: In his four-decade career, Mahesh Bhatt has never shied away from giving chance to fresh talent in his films - whether it was Anupam Kher in "Saaransh", Rahul Roy in "Aashiqui", or Sunny Leone in "Jism 2". The filmmaker says he doesn't see any risk in investing in newcomers.

"Filmmaking is all about ideas. It is the idea that sells. And if you have a unique story idea, it will get positive responses,.

The iconic Anupam Kher, after having started as an old man in Saaransh, went onto do films which made him into a legend. There were days when no film in Bollywood was complete without having Anupam Kher's presence in them. And though he is a bit choosy about his movies these days, it hasn't stopped the filmmakers and Fmcg brand managers from signing him on. The latest buzz according to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources is that Anupam Kher has now been signed to be the brand ambassador of Rajni Gold eyewear frames. The official announcement of the same is being awaited.

Mumbai, April 22: In over three decades of his association with Bollywood, Mahesh Bhatt has delivered iconic films like "Arth", "Saaransh", "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin" and "Zakhm". But it's quits on the direction front now, says the maverick filmmaker, who wants to promote young and fresh talent in the industry.

"I have said goodbye to direction. I am encouraging new talents. I am 64 years old now and at this age, encouraging upcoming talents is very satisfying," Bhatt told Ians.

The filmmaker, through his production banner Vishesh Films, has given a platform to many directors, actors and creative people with.

Outspoken writer/producer and director Mahesh Bhatt has always been brave and bold. With an enviable record of successful films and a clear formula for delivering hits, Bhatt has often been accused of promoting sex in his movies. However his rescent defence is clear and precise: “(Sex) is what sells,” the director declares, “Why blame me when it is what people want to see (and) they buy tickets to watch my films.”

Earlier Bhatt accused the industry and audiences over hypocrisy when it came to his films (Jism, Murder), in comparison to Yash Raj films (Neal ‘n’ Nikki, Salaam Namaste), which were equal in their sex related content. Bhatt has however equally been celebrated for his presentation of serious films and topics, with classics such as Arth (1982), Saaransh (1984), Naam (1986) and Zakhm (1998), however with the recent release and dismal box office performance of Akshaye Khanna’s corruption-themed Gali Gali Chor Hai,...

Now this is one conflict that Emraan Hashmi wouldn't have seen coming. On one end, he is working hard to get a good success rate outside the banner of Bhatts. On the other hand, those belonging to the inner circle of Bhatts don't seem to be too happy with the kind of content that that is being churned by the 'outside' filmmakers for Emraan starrers. The latest to lead a tirade in that direction is Shagufta Rafique, a writer (of films like Raaz 3, Jism 2, Raaz - The Mystery Continues) and close confidante of Mahesh Bhatt, who has openly criticised Ekta Kapoor on a public forum for her recent film The Dirty Picture. Shagufta's recent post on a social networking site said, "When Mahesh Bhatt makes Gangster, Ekta Kapoor makes Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. When he makes Woh Lamhe on the life of an actor, she tells the story...

Anupam Kher is set to share screen space with Hollywood star Robert De Niro in David O. Russell.s new film .The Silver Linings Playbook. and the veteran actor terms it a .dream coming true..Dream finally coming true. Will be acting with Robert De Niro in David O Russell.s (of .The Fighter. fame) .The Silver Linings Playbook. next week,. Anupam wrote on microblogging site Twitter..The Silver Linings Playbook. also stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Tucker and Jackie Weaver. As I say .kucch bhi ho sakta hai. (anything can happen),. he posted.Anupam, 56, has reached out to the international market through several crossover projects in the last three decades like .Bend It Like Beckham., .Bride and Prejudice., .The Mistress of Spices. and .The Other End of the Line..Soon after Anupam revealed the news, congratulatory messages started pouring in for him from tinsel town.Actress Bhagyashree wrote: .@AnupamPkher A Big Congratulations.

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Today on 20, September, 2011 Mahesh Bhatt turns 63. On occasion of his birthday Maesh Bhatt plans to celebrate this day with his family and friends.

Mahesh Bhatt's early directional career consisted of acclaimed films, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam and Zakhm. He was later the writer of numerous commercial films in a range of film genres, from dramas like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and comedies like Duplicate, though he was mostly recognized for thrillers like Inteha, Jism, Murder and Woh Lamhe.

Bhatt is co-owner ...

Ram Gopal Varma’s Not A Love Story which has created curiosity among the audiences gets a positive response from director Mahesh Bhatt even before its release.

'Ram Gopal Varma deserves a standing ovation for making an outstanding film, 'Not A Love Story' raises the bar for Indian Cinema,' Bhatt posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Bhatt, known for films like 'Arth', 'Saaransh', 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke& ...

National award winning Indian actor Anupam Kher turns one more year older on Monday as he is all set to celebrate his 56th birthday. "My parents gave me my best birthday gift. They brought me into this world few years back. So thanks to them and Happy birthday to me.:)" he tweeted. It is his versatile talent as an actor that has made him so much popular among his fans. Anupam Kher will always be remembered for his brilliant acting in films like Saaransh, Hum Apke Hain Kau...

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who will celebrate his 56th birthday Monday, reveals he never plans for his birthdays because each day is new and special for him. "I don't plan anything for my birthday because I believe in celebrating life than just a single day. I believe that each day is a new day and a special day so why just single out one singe day?" Anupam told Ians. The two-time national award-winning actor made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie "Aagman", but carved a niche for himself by playing a grieving father in the 1984 movie "Saaransh". His portrayal garnered immense critical and commercial acclaim. Then there was no looking back for the actor, who has done more than 400 films in his about three decade long acting career. Some of his unforgettable films include "Karma", "Daddy", "Ram Lakhan", "Lamhe", "Dil", "Saudagar", "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!", "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge...

Having done 400 films in a span of nearly 30 years, veteran actor Anupam Kher is staying away from the big screen. He says it is sometimes important to stay away from the cameras and lights to make one's presence felt. "People ask me these days why I am not so prominently visible on screen. But I feel in life, a time comes when you don't feel like running after work. After doing 400 films, I feel contented. Sometimes it becomes important to make your presence felt with your absence; that is what I am doing now," Anupam told Ians in an interview. The Padma Shri awardee arrived in Bollywood with his powerful performance in "Saaransh". From villain to funny guy to character roles, he has a variety of performances under his belt in his nearly three-decade-long career. If he scared people as a ruthless villain in "Karma" (1986) and "Hum", he made them...

In academic schools, if learning begins with 'A' and ends with 'Z', in acting schools, it begins with 'A' and ends with a 'K'. For those uninitiated lot, we are indeed talking about the 'baap' of all actors Anupam Kher, the very name that resonances success, positivity, confidence and self-reliance! Having started off his career with a swashbuckling performance in the iconic Saaransh, Anupam went onto mould his career with such elan and grace, that he today is an international phenomenon to reckon with. After having tickled your funny bone in the smash hit Yamla Pagla Deewana, Anupam Kher is all set to chat with you Live on Bollywood Hungama's Celeb Chat on January 24 at 1500 hrs Ist.