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Anupam Kher's Heartfelt Airport Reunion with Mentor Mahesh Bhatt

Anupam Kher recently had a heartwarming encounter with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt at Mumbai airport. The veteran actor shared their smiling photos on Instagram with an emotional caption. Kher thanked Bhatt for being a constant source of strength throughout his career. Their friendship dates back to Kher's debut film Saaransh in 1984.

Key Points: Anupam Kher Meets Mahesh Bhatt at Mumbai Airport

  • Kher expressed gratitude for Bhatt's constant support on and off screen
  • The duo first collaborated on Kher's 1984 debut film Saaransh
  • Kher praised Bhatt as both mentor and friend in heartfelt Instagram post
  • Both veterans were all smiles during their spontaneous airport meeting
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Anupam Kher poses with Mahesh Bhatt as the two bump into each other at the airport

Anupam Kher shares emotional airport reunion with Mahesh Bhatt, calling him a great source of strength and mentor since their 1984 film Saaransh.

"If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before. - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, Nov 16

Veteran actor Anupam Kher bumped into filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt at the Mumbai airport.

Kher took to his Instagram and posted a video of himself posing with Bhatt. Both the actor and director were smiling as they faced the camera together at the airport.

Kher even thanked Bhatt for being a massive source of strength for him and for always being there for him.

Showering love on the filmmaker, the veteran actor penned on the photo-sharing app, “If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before.” (red heart emoji) AIRPORT MEETINGS! (Smiling face with heart-eyes emoji) Thank you #BhattSaab for always being there!! You have been a great source of strength for me. On and off screen! Love you. (Red heart and folded hands emoji) #Mentor #Friend #Director. (sic)"

Refreshing your memory, two prominent names in the Indian film industry, Kher and Bhatt, come together for the 1984 release, "Saaransh", which also happened to be Kher's debut as an actor.

He received a lot of praise for his portrayal as B.V. Pradhan - a 65-year-old grieving father, and went on to make a mark for himself as an actor.

Kher is also often seen sharing his views on various aspects of filmmaking and the industry in general.

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Kher shed light on how regional films are reviving Indian stories overlooked by Bollywood.

When asked whether something exciting is taking place in the regional cinema, Kher shared that it is no longer just “regional” but has now turned into a pan-India cinema.

“First of all, it's not regional anymore. It has become a pan-India cinema. But the second thing is that I have worked in almost all the languages of India. Except one or two. Assamese, Gujarati, etc. They are much more organized because they are aspirational, wanting to be accepted by the whole world. And that's what COVID did. Covid showed us films that we didn't watch. Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, Bengali cinema," he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Love seeing these industry veterans together! Their work in Saaransh remains iconic. Anupam Kher's point about regional cinema becoming pan-India is so true - South Indian films are really setting new standards these days.
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Michael C
While it's nice to see industry camaraderie, I wish we'd see more substantial news about actual film projects rather than airport meetings. Both are talented artists who should focus on creating meaningful cinema again.
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Shreya B
Anupam Kher's performance in Saaransh as a 65-year-old man in his debut itself shows what a brilliant actor he is! 🎬 And his insights about regional cinema are spot on - Malayalam and Tamil films are telling stories that Bollywood has forgotten.
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Aditya G
Beautiful to see mentor-student relationships lasting decades in the film industry. Bhatt Saab discovered a gem in Kher and their bond continues to inspire. More such genuine friendships needed in Bollywood! ✨
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Kavya N
The caption "If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before" is so profound! 🙌 This is what makes Indian cinema special - the passing of wisdom from one generation to another.

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