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Anupam Kher Performs Play on Sprained Foot, Calls It "Triumph Against All Odds"

Anupam Kher performed his autobiographical play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' despite being in extreme pain from a sprained foot. He described the experience as a therapeutic triumph, crediting the energy of live theatre and the audience for helping him forget his discomfort. Kher reflected that courage is about continuing in spite of pain, not its absence. The actor also recently paid tribute to filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, with whom he is collaborating on an upcoming project.

Key Points: Anupam Kher Performs Through Pain in 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai'

  • Performed with sprained foot
  • Called it deeply therapeutic
  • Highlighted magic of live theatre
  • Energy of audience helped overcome pain
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Anupam Kher performs 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' play despite sprained foot, calls it "Triumph Against All Odds"

Veteran actor Anupam Kher performed his play with a sprained foot, calling it a triumph. He describes the healing power of live theatre and audience energy.

"Last night at my play... was truly a TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS! - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, February 23

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed that he performed his acclaimed autobiographical play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' in "extreme pain" due to a sprained foot, describing the experience as a "triumph against all odds" in his latest Instagram post.

Sharing glimpses from a packed auditorium in Mumbai on Sunday, Kher opened up about the physical and emotional challenges he faced before stepping on stage. The actor admitted he was under stress ahead of the performance, not only because of his injury but also due to the pressure of performing before a completely full house.

"Last night at my play Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai was truly a TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS! My foot was in extreme pain before the show. Every step reminded me of it. But the moment the lights came on and the play began... I forgot. Completely," he wrote.

Reflecting on the enduring theatrical adage "The Show Must Go On," Kher noted that courage is not about the absence of pain, but about continuing in spite of it. He described how the immediacy and energy of live theatre transformed his experience once the performance began.

"That is the magic of live performance. Theatre has a joy, an immediacy, an energy that no other medium can replicate. It doesn't allow you to hide. It demands presence. And in that presence, pain dissolves," he shared.

According to the actor, the energy of the audience played a crucial role in helping him overcome his discomfort. The post featured visuals capturing the emotional resonance of the evening, including shots of the packed venue and moments from the stage.

Kher also called the performance "deeply therapeutic," explaining that narrating his own life story- including failures, rejections and doubts- before a supportive audience offers him a form of healing.

"Standing on stage and telling my own life story... to a full house is deeply therapeutic. It is my way of healing. And perhaps, in some small way, it heals others too," he wrote, thanking the audience for their applause and support.

Beyond the stage, Kher recently posted a heartfelt birthday tribute to filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, whom he described as a "national treasure."

In a symbolic gesture, he pinned a golden miniature of India on his shirt to honour Barjatya's contribution to Indian cinema.

The two are currently collaborating on an upcoming film, which marks Kher's 549th project. Announcing the film in November last year, the actor expressed his delight at reuniting with Barjatya, recalling their long creative association that began when Barjatya served as the fifth assistant to Mahesh Bhatt on Kher's debut film 'Saaransh.'

Details regarding the film's title, plot and additional cast members are yet to be unveiled.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect! But also, I hope he gets proper rest now. As fans, we want our legends to take care of their health too. The show must go on, but not at the cost of long-term injury. Get well soon, sir!
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Arjun K
Saw the play last year. It's incredibly moving. To perform it in pain shows his connection to the material. It's not just a play for him; it's his life. The energy in a Mumbai auditorium is unmatched. Wishing him a speedy recovery!
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Michael C
As someone who works in theatre abroad, this is a universal lesson for every performer. The symbiotic relationship with the audience he describes is so true. The pain dissolving in presence – beautifully said.
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Shreya B
His passion is commendable. But I do wonder about the pressure on artists to always "push through." It sets a very high, and sometimes unhealthy, standard for everyone in the industry. Just a thought.
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Karthik V
549th project! And still performing on stage with this energy. That's a career most can only dream of. Jai Ho, Anupam sir! Also, excited for the film with Sooraj Barjatya – that's a classic combo returning.

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