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Anupam Kher's 40-Year IFFI Journey: How Saaransh Legacy Made Him Humble

Anupam Kher returned to IFFI with a sense of homecoming after four decades of association. He fondly remembered his debut film Saaransh being featured in the festival's Panorama section years ago. The veteran actor shared how meeting cinematic legends like Fellini and Kurosawa at IFFI shaped his career perspective. He expressed genuine humility about his contemporary relevance and upcoming film screenings at the prestigious event.

Key Points: Anupam Kher Reflects on 40-Year IFFI Journey and Saaransh

  • Recalls debut film Saaransh screening in IFFI Panorama four decades ago
  • Met legendary directors Fellini, Kurosawa and Kazan at festival
  • Teasing announcement of his milestone 555th film coming soon
  • Conducting masterclass on "Giving up is not an option" theme
  • Three films including Tanvi The Great screening at current festival
  • Describes IFFI as prestigious global film celebration platform
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Achievements in life that make you humble: Anupam Kher reflects on 40-year IFFI journey, 'Saaransh' legacy

Veteran actor Anupam Kher shares heartfelt reflections on his 40-year IFFI association, Saaransh legacy, and meeting cinematic legends at 56th film festival.

"There are certain achievements in life that make you humble, and this is one of them. - Anupam Kher"

Panaji, November 20

Actor Anupam Kher graced the 56th International Film Festival of India on Thursday ahead of the screenings of three films at the prestigious event.

Observing a sense of homecoming at the latest edition of the International Film Festival of India, Kher, who has been associated with the festival for more than four decades, remembered the inclusion of his debut film 'Saaransh' in the Panorama section of the festival.

"It has been four decades. My first film, 'Saaransh', was in the Panorama section. I think what happens is that we often don't not know the importance of our festival. But the International Film Festival of India, IFFI, is considered to be a very prestigious film festival. At this festival, I met three of the most amazing directors, including Federico Fellini, Akira Kurosawa, and Elia Kazan," Anupam Kher told ANI.

Speaking about the upcoming screening of his films at the festival, the actor reflected on the achievement.

"I think being contemporary means that you are excited even after 40 years. There are certain achievements in life that make you humble, and this is one of them. I am very happy about Tanvi The Great, which is screening on Friday. Good things are happening," he shared.

Kher also teased the announcement of his 555th film in the coming days, adding that he has been looking forward to celebrating his films at the festival.

The slate of films set to be screened includes Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' and 'The Bengal Files', followed by the Canadian film 'Calorie,' which is written and directed by Indo-Canadian filmmaker Eisha Marjara.

Speaking to ANI, Kher earlier shared palpable joy over the triple recognition, describing it as a significant milestone in his career.

Anupam Kher is also set to conduct a masterclass at the film festival, focusing on the topic of "Giving up is not an option."

Scheduled to take place from November 20 to 28, IFFI 2025 will feature over 240 films from 81 countries.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Saaransh remains one of the finest debut performances in Indian cinema. That he remembers it with such fondness after 40 years shows his grounded nature. True legend! 🙏
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David E
Met Fellini, Kurosawa, and Kazan at IFFI? That's incredible! Shows how international our film festival has become. Great to see Indian cinema getting global recognition.
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Ananya R
While I admire his journey, I wish he'd speak more about supporting new talent. Established actors should use platforms like IFFI to mentor young artists rather than just celebrating their own achievements.
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Sarah B
His masterclass on "Giving up is not an option" sounds perfect for aspiring actors. In an industry with so much rejection, this mindset is crucial. Hope they stream it online!
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Vikram M
555 films! That's absolutely mind-blowing. From playing a 65-year-old in Saaransh at age 28 to still being relevant today - what a career graph. True inspiration for anyone in creative fields. 👏

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