May 25,2018
Actor Anupam Kher, who on Friday completed 34 years in Bollywood, says
he learnt about life and showbiz with his "ups and downs".
His first film
was "Saaransh". The actor, a National School of Drama alumnus, was only 28 when
he took on the role of a retired middle class Maharashtrian man who had lost his
son, in the drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
"I complete 34 years in
movies. 'Saaransh', my first film was released on May 25, 1984. It has been an
amazing journey so far," Anupam tweeted.
"My ups and downs have taught me
so much about people, life and entertainment business. Thank you Mahesh Bhatt
saab," he added.
Anupam won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for his
performance, and the film was also chosen as India's official entry for the 1985
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film.
In a short clip shared on
Twitter, the actor said: "I was 28 when I played role of a father. Everyone said
that this might be the worst decision of my life. As an actor who was almost
homeless and on the streets. I was scared. It was a defining moment of (my)
life. Today after 34 years and 515 films, I can proudly say that my first film
'Saaransh' became my Saaransh.
"Thank you everyone for love and support.
Please continue it for the next 34 years."
Bhatt took to Twitter to
congratulate him.
"You still retain the same madness and passion I saw in
your eyes the very first time I saw you. You make me proud," he tweeted.
A theatre enthusiast and multiple National Award-winning actor, Anupam's career
has been eventful - with films, plays, TV and as an acting teacher.
Having featured in films like "Karma", "Lamhe", "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge",
"Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara", "Khosla Ka Ghosla", "A Wednesday" and "Special
26", the actor cemented his space as a versatile talent, who slipped into comic
as well as serious roles with equal ease.
He has also featured in
international movies and projects and has worked with directors such as Gurinder
Chaddha, David O Russell, Ang Lee and Woody Allen.