Anupam Kher: The 'small town guy' behind the star

Anupam Kher: The 'small town guy' behind the star New Delhi: If there is one man in the Hindi film industry who can claim to have 'been there, done that', it has to be Anupam Kher, a veteran of over 450 films and character actor extraordinaire. Kher has seen the gradual expansion of the film industry into a self-sustaining global behemoth since his 'Saransh' days in the gaudy 80s. But when I asked him what he saw when he...
05:52 PM, May 30, 2012

Review: 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' is a test of patience

Review: 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' is a test of patience Cast: Anupam Kher, Emma Kearney, Bhairavi Goswami, Abid Ali, Shakti Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan Director: Karan Razdan There are good films, bad films, average films, one time watch films, but 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' doesn't qualify in any of these categories. In fact, it shouldn't even qualify as a film. It's just a compilation of shots where some casual people think they can act. 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' is a test...
08:33 PM, May 18, 2012

Friday Release: Anupam Kher's 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti'

Friday Release: Anupam Kher's 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' New Delhi: After facing delays and objections from the censor board, Anupam Kher-starrer 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' is all set to get released on May 18. Earlier, 'Mr Bhatti On Chutti' had landed in trouble with the censor board when the makers of the film were asked to bleep out the names of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former US president George Bush. Directed by Karan Razdan, 'Mr Bhatti...
05:07 PM, May 17, 2012

Bollywood more open for theater actors now

Bollywood more open for theater actors now New Delhi: For long they've played second fiddle to mainstream actors in films despite a strong theatre background. But the tables have turned for veterans like Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Irrfan and Om Puri who graduated from stage to screen and are bagging prominent roles in Bollywood. The change is more than welcome, says Anupam, who recently played the key role of a blind man in Pramod Joshi's 'Chhodo Kal...
02:48 PM, Apr 21, 2012

Censor mutes PM's name in Anupam Kher's film

Censor mutes PM's name in Anupam Kher's film New Delhi: Veteran actor Anupam Kher is 'shocked' after reading reports that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked producers of his next film 'Mr.Bhatti On Chutti' to mute dialogues mentioning political leaders George Bush and Manmohan Singh. "Censor board asks makers of my film 'Mr.Bhatti On Chutti' to mute the names of George Bush and Manmohan Singh. Shocking," tweeted the 57-year-old. Directed by Karan Razdan, the movie...
01:43 PM, Apr 17, 2012

Review: 'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein' has its moments

Review: 'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein' has its moments Cast: Sachin Khedekar, Anupam Kher, Mrinal Kulkarni, Anjan Srivastav Director: Pramod Joshi People aspire for money and power in the pursuit of happiness, little realising that the ultimate happiness comes from within. We have read and heard several anecdotes about the philosophy that a wandering soul can attain the ultimate peace only when it gives up the desires. The second phase of this thought process leads to self pity and...
09:27 PM, Apr 13, 2012

Bollywood has become impersonal: Anupam Kher

Bollywood has become impersonal: Anupam Kher New Delhi: He has been part of the film industry for almost three decades. Veteran actor Anupam Kher says that there was a lot of togetherness earlier in the industry, but Bollywood has now become professional but impersonal. "The industry has become more professional, which is very good, but at the same time it is getting very impersonal," Kher told IANS in an interview here. "When there were no vanity...
01:42 PM, Apr 11, 2012

Retro Review: 'Parinda' redefines underworld

Retro Review: 'Parinda' redefines underworld Dadasaheb Phalke's silent Marathi feature film Raja Harishchandra premiered in May, 1913. The countdown to 100 years of Indian cinema begins this year. As part of our celebrations, we start with a series of retro reviews of some of the timeless classics. How would you rate films such as Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Pakeezah or Sholay if you saw them today? We hope to revive the familiar nostalgia and fondness...
12:55 PM, Apr 10, 2012

Light hearted comedies to entertain this weekend

Light hearted comedies to entertain this weekend New Delhi: In the quest to be successful, people are ignoring the simple pleasures of life. Marathi filmmaker Pramod Joshi is trying to convey this message in a light-hearted manner through his movie 'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein', which releases Friday. On the same day another fun filled movie 'Bittoo Boss' will hit the screens. 'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein' doesn't boast of too many well-known faces other than Anupam Kher, Sachin...
05:23 PM, Apr 09, 2012

Playing a blind man was challenging: Anupam Kher

Playing a blind man was challenging: Anupam Kher New Delhi: Promoting a movie through the character one plays seems to be in vogue. After Vidya Balan was seen with a baby bump to promote 'Kahaani', Anupam Kher on Wednesday came as a blind man at the promotional event of his upcoming movie 'Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein'. "After seeing me like this, the first thing that will come to your mind will be - 'Is it a marketing gimmick?'...
07:58 PM, Apr 04, 2012

It's the golden period of Bollywood: Anupam Kher

It's the golden period of Bollywood: Anupam Kher New Delhi: Kher, 57, whose fifth international project 'The Silver Linings Playbook' with Hollywood star Robert De Niro will hit screens on November 21, said the world is recognising the potential of Indian entertainment industry. "We are in a golden period of Indian entertainment industry because the audience is educated and understands the importance of a good script. World needs us now for their economic benefits and the talent. Their...
12:33 PM, Mar 20, 2012
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