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Anupam Kher Performs Through 'Extreme' Pain, Hails Theatre's Healing Magic

Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently performed his acclaimed autobiographical play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' while battling extreme foot pain, describing the experience as a personal triumph. He took to Instagram to share that the magic of live theatre made him completely forget his discomfort, emphasizing its unique, demanding energy. Kher stated that sharing his life story of failures and rejections on stage is a deeply therapeutic form of healing for himself and the audience. The actor is concurrently working on the sequel to the 2006 National Award-winning film 'Khosla Ka Ghosla'.

Key Points: Anupam Kher on Performing Play Through Severe Foot Pain

  • Performed play with severe foot pain
  • Called it a triumph against odds
  • Described theatre as therapeutic and healing
  • Currently shooting Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
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Anupam Kher says his play made him 'completely' forget his 'extreme' foot pain

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher performed his play despite extreme foot pain, calling it a "triumph against all odds" and praising theatre's therapeutic power.

"The moment the lights came on and the play began... I forgot. Completely. - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, Feb 23

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher shared that he performed his acclaimed play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' despite severe foot pain, describing the evening as a "triumph against all odds."

Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a string of glimpses from his play being performed in a packed theatre.

"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 called it 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 said.

Anupam added that standing on stage and telling his own life story, "the failures, the rejections, the doubts, to a fullhouse is deeply therapeutic."

"It is my way of healing. And perhaps, in some small way, it heals others too. Thank you to everyone who came and watched the play. Your applause was not just appreciation! It was strength. Because truly...The show must go on. Har Har Mahadev!"

On the work front, Anupam is currently shooting for the second installment of the 2006 film "Khosla Ka Ghosla!"

Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, the story follows Kamal Kishore Khosla, a middle-class Delhiite, and his family's attempt to reclaim their land, which has been seized by a builder, Khurana.

The film was screened at the 2006 Kara Film Festival. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi at the 54th National Film Awards. It was remade in 2008 in Tamil and in 2010 in Kannada.

On January 3, Anupam reflected on his cinematic journey on the first day of shooting his 550th film, "Khosla Ka Ghosla 2".

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect! It's not easy to perform with pain. His passion for theatre is inspiring. Can't wait for Khosla Ka Ghosla 2!
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Sarah B
While his dedication is commendable, I do hope actors prioritize their health. Performing through "extreme" pain shouldn't be glorified as the only way. Take care, sir.
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Aman W
Har Har Mahadev! 🚩 The magic of live performance is real. When you connect with the audience, everything else fades away. True for any performer.
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Kavya N
550 films! What an incredible journey. From a struggling actor to a legend. His play about his own life must be so powerful. More power to him.
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Michael C
The original Khosla Ka Ghosla is a classic! Delighted to hear a sequel is coming. Dibakar Banerjee directing and Anupam Kher starring is a dream combo.

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