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Acclaimed actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher has announced his next directorial venture “The Return,” a co-production between Australia and India, at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa.

The project emerges as Anupam Kher Studio wraps production on “Tanvi The Great,” directed by Kher, slated for international release in late 2025.

“The Return” will be produced in partnership with Australian film company Temple, based at Disney Studios Sydney. The production plans to shoot more than 90% of the film in Australia and will cast an Australian actor in a leading role, utilizing Australian talent across multiple departments. Plot details are under wraps at the moment.

Kher, whose career spans over 540 films and 100 plays across 35 years, has worked with directors including Ang Lee, David O. Russell, and Woody Allen. His international credits include “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Hotel Mumbai,” and the series “New Amsterdam.” He is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honor,...

Anupam Kher, the actor, is on a roll, thanks to the ever-expanding Ott space. He has now given himself the freedom to explore countless characters that are usually not explored by commercial Hindi filmmakers anymore. He is able to deliver every role with utmost sincerity, depth, and vulnerability. Only a few weeks back, in The Signature, Anupam Kher took on the role of an elderly citizen who is struggling to come to terms with his wife being comatose. In the new Netflix Original, Vijay 69, Anupam Kher in the lead deals with the crisis of being reduced to the role of a grandfather who cannot have any dreams or goals of his own.

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Was Vijay dead or alive?

Vijay 69 began with Vijay Mathew walking along the seaside when his neighbor, Mrs. Bakshi spotted him. Suddenly there was a sound of someone plunging into the water, and the next day everyone,...

The Signature is one of those films that will help you connect with your parents and understand their point of view on what old age looks like. This Hindi-language Zee5 Global Original is a remake of the national award-winning Marathi film Anumati. Gajendra Ahire directed both films, and through them, he gives us a unique perspective on old age, love, and companionship.

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What happened to Madhu Pathak?

The Signature began with Arvind and Madhu Pathak at the airport getting ready to check in for their maiden trip to Europe. Madhu and Arvind were senior citizens, and Madhu was the more excited of the two about the trip. To everyone’s shock, Madhu fainted at the airport and was shifted to the hospital immediately. She’d suffered from a brain hemorrhage and had to be put on life support. Arvind, however, remained hopeful that she would come out of the coma anytime.

How often do you come across a good remake of a film? The Signature, directed by Gajendra Ahire, is the heartfelt tale of a man desperately looking for ways to keep his wife alive. It would seem like a love story, but there are many themes uncovered by the writer-director as the film progresses. The movie was released on October 4, 2024, on Zee5 Global, and as mentioned above, it is a remake of the director’s National Award-winning film, Anumati.

The Signature begins with Arvind Pathak, a retired middle-class librarian, getting set to make his maiden Europe tour with his wife Madhu. She sadly suffered a brain hemorrhage just before the trip and slipped into a coma she’s been in ever since. Arvind goes out of his way to find financial help for Madhu’s treatment when the doctor and his son suggest they remove her from life support. It...

The complex bond between attachment and release is deeply intertwined with love and mortality. In our lives, we tend to pose a significant question to our partners about the aftermath of one’s death, or rather, who dies first. The responses are typically complex, simplistic, or non-existent. Yet, the familiar pattern of shuttling between home and hospital, clinging to a sliver of hope, has become an undeniable reality. It’s as tangible as the clash between eternal love and the harsh truths of existence. Gajendra Ahire, a more pronounced name in the Marathi film industry, tries to tackle this dilemma in “The Signature,” which, of course, is not for the first time. Yet, the perspective that it chooses is complicated and sensitive- that of an old man with a much more energetic wife who finds herself unexpectedly on the verge of death.

The middle-aged, retired librarian Arvind is living a happy life,...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday went down the memory lane and shared a 48-year-old picture with Anang Desai, which dates back to the time when they both were a part of Dharamveer Bharti’s iconic play ‘Andha Yug’.

Anupam also revealed that Anang and he were not only batch mates but also roommates in the National School of Drama in Delhi, from 1975 to 1978.

Sharing the throwback picture from the play ‘Andha Yug’, featuring both the actors, Anupam penned a sweet note on Instagram, which reads: “48 Years Later: Anang and I were not only batch mates but also room mates from 1975 to 1978 at the #NationalSchoolOfDrama in Delhi. In our second year we were part of #DharamveerBharti’s iconic play #Andhayug as junior actors. We both kept this pic as the souvenir of our friendship for so many years.”

Anupam shared a collage with a present day picture, in which both...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Saturday gave major fitness goals to his fans, by giving a glimpse of his back workout, and said he will continue to work towards a better physique.

Taking to social media, Anupam dropped a Reel video wherein he can be seen working out and flaunting his back. He is only wearing black shorts.

The ‘Aiyaary’ actor gave the music of ‘Rhythm of Shiva’ to his video.

Along with the video, the 68-year-old actor wrote: “Back to my Back: I had to stop working out for almost five months due to a fracture in my right shoulder during the shoot of #Vijay69. Now I have started all over again and decided to put this video in public domain to feel responsible and continue to work towards a better physique! Wish me good luck and send me some strength! Jai Ho! I #YearOfTheBody”.

Fans took to the...

Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Saturday gave major fitness goals to his fans, by giving a glimpse of his back workout, and said he will continue to work towards a better physique.

Taking to social media, Anupam dropped a Reel video wherein he can be seen working out and flaunting his back. He is only wearing black shorts.

The ‘Aiyaary’ actor gave the music of ‘Rhythm of Shiva’ to his video.

Along with the video, the 68-year-old actor wrote: “Back to my Back: I had to stop working out for almost five months due to a fracture in my right shoulder during the shoot of #Vijay69. Now I have started all over again and decided to put this video in public domain to feel responsible and continue to work towards a better physique! Wish me good luck and send me some strength! Jai Ho! I #YearOfTheBody”.

Fans...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher was nostalgic and shared a picture of himself alongside Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh which was taken a few years back. Looking back at the photo, the actor said that for some reason, it reminds him of the 1968 film ‘Padosan’.

Taking to his Instagram, ‘The Kashmir Files’ actor shared the picture in which he is smiling in the middle and sticking out his head while the other three were giving off crazy looks with their eyes wide open.

He captioned it: “I don’t know why this pic of #Ranveer, #Varun, and #Arjun taken a few years back reminds me of the film #’Padosan’. May be the madness created here.”

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Arjun, who was goofily pointing at a poster of the ‘Ghost’ actor’s look as Dr. Michael Dang, the villain of the...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher was nostalgic and shared a picture of himself alongside Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh which was taken a few years back. Looking back at the photo, the actor said that for some reason, it reminds him of the 1968 film ‘Padosan’.

Taking to his Instagram, ‘The Kashmir Files’ actor shared the picture in which he is smiling in the middle and sticking out his head while the other three were giving off crazy looks with their eyes wide open.

He captioned it: “I don’t know why this pic of #Ranveer, #Varun, and #Arjun taken a few years back reminds me of the film #’Padosan’. May be the madness created here.”

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A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher)

Arjun, who was goofily pointing at a poster of the ‘Ghost’ actor’s look as Dr. Michael Dang, the villain of the...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher apart from his work in movies is also doing his own series titled ’21 Hanuman Mandir’. The series dives into the history and importance of 21 of the biggest, most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman. In the latest episode, the actor detailed the significance of the Hanuman temple in Jamnagar, better known as the Bala Hanuman Temple.

Taking to his Instagram account, he posted a lengthy note and wrote: “Do you know that this temple situated in Jamnagar is a temple of Lord Hanuman which is actually mentioned in the Guinness Book.As part of our ’21 Hanuman Mandir’ series, we will now talk about this precious monument in Jamnagar. For over 59 years there has been a constant practice of the Akhand Kirtan ceremony. It is because of this practice that this sacred structure has earned itself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records”.

The ‘Ghost...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher apart from his work in movies is also doing his own series titled ’21 Hanuman Mandir’. The series dives into the history and importance of 21 of the biggest, most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman. In the latest episode, the actor detailed the significance of the Hanuman temple in Jamnagar, better known as the Bala Hanuman Temple.

Taking to his Instagram account, he posted a lengthy note and wrote: “Do you know that this temple situated in Jamnagar is a temple of Lord Hanuman which is actually mentioned in the Guinness Book.As part of our ’21 Hanuman Mandir’ series, we will now talk about this precious monument in Jamnagar. For over 59 years there has been a constant practice of the Akhand Kirtan ceremony. It is because of this practice that this sacred structure has earned itself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records”.

The ‘Ghost...

Veteran star Anupam Kher is looking back fondly on his film ‘Uunchai’, where he shared the big screen with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Iraniand Danny Denzongpa.

Posting a behind-the-scenes reel of the film, Anupam called the movie a philosophy of life as he reflected upon the memory fondly.

Taking to Instagram, he shared the celebratory post and captioned: “Can’t believe it is already #1yearOf’Uunchai’! It will always remain one of my most satisfying and gratifying experiences!”

He added: “#’Uunchai’ is not just a film. It is a philosophy of life I completely believe in! And only a person/director like #SoorajBarjataya can take you on this beautiful journey. Thank Sooraj for your love, warmth and brilliance! Thank you everybody in team #Uunchai for your contribution in making me a richer person. Jai Ho!”

The film was directed by Sooraj Barjataya and dealt with a dramatic endeavour of three...

Veteran star Anupam Kher is looking back fondly on his film ‘Uunchai’, where he shared the big screen with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Iraniand Danny Denzongpa.

Posting a behind-the-scenes reel of the film, Anupam called the movie a philosophy of life as he reflected upon the memory fondly.

Taking to Instagram, he shared the celebratory post and captioned: “Can’t believe it is already #1yearOf’Uunchai’! It will always remain one of my most satisfying and gratifying experiences!”

He added: “#’Uunchai’ is not just a film. It is a philosophy of life I completely believe in! And only a person/director like #SoorajBarjataya can take you on this beautiful journey. Thank Sooraj for your love, warmth and brilliance! Thank you everybody in team #Uunchai for your contribution in making me a richer person. Jai Ho!”

The film was directed by Sooraj Barjataya and dealt with a dramatic endeavour of three...

Anupam Kher, remembering mega star and Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini’s 75th birthday bash on Monday night, has said it was one of his most enjoyable evenings ever. The celebrated actor took to his Instagram and posted a clips as well as images from the celebratory party, all the while sharing his own happiness at being there.

Captioning the post, he wrote: “Hema Malini ji is undoubtedly the most graceful and dignified lady in the Indian film Industry. I was in college when I first saw her shooting for #Kudrat film. I was 24 then. After getting into films I was lucky to have worked with her in some movies.”

He added: “Yesterday was her 75th birthday. She hosted a party. It was one of the most enjoyable evenings. Full of music, fun and nostalgia. And even after so many years #HemaJi has the same grace, dignity, magic and inner beauty!

Anupam Kher, remembering mega star and Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini’s 75th birthday bash on Monday night, has said it was one of his most enjoyable evenings ever. The celebrated actor took to his Instagram and posted a clips as well as images from the celebratory party, all the while sharing his own happiness at being there.

Captioning the post, he wrote: “Hema Malini ji is undoubtedly the most graceful and dignified lady in the Indian film Industry. I was in college when I first saw her shooting for #Kudrat film. I was 24 then. After getting into films I was lucky to have worked with her in some movies.”

He added: “Yesterday was her 75th birthday. She hosted a party. It was one of the most enjoyable evenings. Full of music, fun and nostalgia. And even after so many years #HemaJi has the same grace, dignity, magic and inner beauty!