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Dilip Kumar Predicted Anupam Kher's Longevity on 'Karma' Set in 1984

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recalled a moment from 1984 when the legendary Dilip Kumar, while filming 'Karma', predicted that co-star Anupam Kher would have a long-lasting career in the industry. The recollection comes as Anupam Kher celebrates beginning work on his 550th film, the sequel 'Khosla Ka Ghosla 2'. Kher marked the milestone by expressing profound gratitude on social media, reflecting on his journey since arriving in Mumbai in 1981. The veteran actor declared he is only at the "interval point" of his career, emphasizing that his dreams and dedication to his craft remain as strong as ever.

Key Points: Dilip Kumar's Prediction About Anupam Kher's Career

  • Dilip Kumar's 1984 prediction
  • Anupam Kher's 550th film milestone
  • Kher's gratitude and future goals
  • Subhash Ghai's praise for Kher's versatility
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Subhash Ghai recalls Dilip Kumar's prediction about Anupam Kher on the sets of 'Karma'

Subhash Ghai recalls Dilip Kumar saying Anupam Kher would "stay for a long time" on the set of 'Karma' in 1984, as Kher celebrates his 550th film.

Subhash Ghai recalls Dilip Kumar's prediction about Anupam Kher on the sets of 'Karma'
"This boy is a good actor and going to stay for a long time. - Dilip Kumar"

Mumbai, Jan 3

As veteran actor Anupam Kher is celebrating doing his 550th film, "Khosla Ka Ghosla 2", filmmaker Subhash Ghai recalled what Bollywood legend said about Kher during the shoot of their film "Karma".

Ghai said that as Dilip Kumar filmed his primary shot with Kher, he predicted that Kher was going to stay in the industry for a long time.

"I remember our emperor of cinema acting DILIP KUMAR while shooting his first shot with Anupam kher walking along with him as dr DANG on the sets of my film KARMA in 1984...Dilip Saab said to me " this boy is a good actor n going to stay for a long," the director recalled.

Ghai also praised Kher's versatility as an actor and his hunger to do quality work.

He added, "Now Anupam kher celebrating his 550th film on set makes me feel proud of his versatility humanity n hunger to work better than for money. Keep soaring my friend n stay blessed always...love you...SG."

On the first day of the shoot for the much-anticipated sequel "Khosla Ka Ghosla 2", Kher decided to turn back the clock and look back at the day he first arrived in Mumbai.

"So today as I start my 550th film #KhoslaKaGhosla2 my heart is filled with GRATITUDE and THANKFULNESS ! When I landed in #Mumbai, the city of dreams on the 3rd June 1981 never had I dreamt that I will reach this LANDMARK of 550 films," Kher's Instagram post read.

Declaring that he has only reached the interval point in his long and fulfilling journey, the veteran actor said that he still has a lot more to give as an artist.

Kher added, "But here I am in Delhi ready to give my first shot for KKG2. Just FYI I genuinely feel I have so much to give, so much to do! I have reached only the 'interval point' of my life and my career! Dreams have no EXPIRY date!."

- IANS

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Rohit P
550 films is no joke! It shows his dedication and love for cinema. Not every actor gets such a long and respected career. Subhash Ghai and Dilip Kumar saw his potential early on. That's the beauty of Bollywood's golden era connections.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while I admire his journey, I feel the focus should be on the quality of roles, not just the quantity. Some of his recent films haven't matched the brilliance of his earlier work like 'Saaransh' or 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. Hope KKG2 brings back that magic.
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Sarah B
His Instagram post is so inspiring! "Dreams have no expiry date" – that's a message for everyone, not just actors. Coming to Mumbai with nothing and building this legacy is the real Indian dream story. More power to him!
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Vikram M
Karma (1986) was a blockbuster! To think a legend like Dilip Kumar gave him that validation on his first shot... goosebumps! Anupam Kher has been a part of our childhood and now our kids' childhood too. True staying power. 👏
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Kriti O
His humility is touching. Calling it just the 'interval point' at 550 films! We need more actors with his work ethic and passion. Excited for Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 – the first one was a classic comedy about middle-class aspirations.

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