In 2020, actor Naseeruddin Shah had called Anupam Kher a ‘joker’ on social media over his pro-government opinion. At that time Anupam Kher had also given a strong reply on X. Now, in a recent conversation with Samdish, Anupam told that Naseeruddin Shah had later apologized to him.

Anupam Kher talked about Naseeruddin Shah
Talking about Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher said, ‘I respect him a lot even today. However, sometimes they say mean things about me. Recently we met, where he apologized to me and said, ‘Sorry, man!’ We met on the death of HD Pathak. When we met there, he hugged me, as I always hug him. I really like him a lot, and he is one of those actors who inspired me to get into acting. But I believe that sometimes he says such things casually.

He further said, ‘I don’t want to say this out loud, but he is a brilliant and intelligent human being, and God has given him a lot of talent. There is no bigger star than him in parallel cinema. Still, I feel that there is some bitterness inside him, which sometimes comes out on me, sometimes on Dilip Kumar, and sometimes on Rajesh Khanna.

Naseeruddin had called Anupam a ‘sycophant’ and ‘joker’
Let us tell you, in an interview in 2020, Naseeruddin Shah had described Anupam Kher as a supporter of the government and called him a ‘sycophant’ and ‘joker’. Regarding Anupam’s pro-government stand on social media, he had said in an interview to ‘The Wire’, ‘People like Anupam Kher speak too much. I don’t think they need to be taken seriously. He is a joker. It’s in their blood, they can’t stop it.

In response to this, Anupam Kher released a long video on X and gave a strong reaction to these comments. He had said, ‘Despite achieving so much success, you have spent your entire life in despair. If you can comment on Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Virat Kohli, then I am sure I am in very good company.

Anupam Kher’s workfront
Anupam Kher was recently seen in the Canadian drama film ‘Calories’ directed by Isha Marzara. Ellora Patnaik and Dolly Ahluwalia also play important roles in this film. The film premiered at the Calgary International Film Festival on 21 September 2025, after which it was also screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Its theatrical release in Canada took place on 28 November. Anupam Kher will now be seen in his next film ‘The Indian House’, in which Telugu actor Nikhil Siddharth will also be seen with him.

Anupam kher on indo-pak tension: In view of the tension between India and Pakistan, veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared an emotional video on social media which has made many of his fans emotional. Actually, just before going abroad for his next big project, Kher has expressed deep grief about leaving his country in this sensitive time. Even though his next directed film ‘Tanvi The Great’ is a big achievement in his career, Kher admitted that his heart is feeling heavy, not because of fear, but because of his love for India. They say ‘My mind was a little heavy’

Anupam Kher shared emotional video
Let us know that the ‘The Kashmir Files’ actor has posted a video on Instagram, in which he is seen talking directly with heart. In the caption of this video, he wrote, “The country is the only one that can make you feel strong! Just like that! I thought I thought that I should talk to you people. And I did not realize that the video has become long. If you like it, then see it! If you like it!

Feeling a little heavy before going abroad
In the video, Anupam Kher is seen saying, “I have no special reason for making this video. I was packing my luggage and I am going abroad yesterday. I was feeling a little heavy. I was not enjoying it. The thing I am going for is exciting. So, Tanvi The Great is getting a new beginning. So, I should be very excited. It should be very excited for me, but it is probably a very exciting. I did not enjoy some comments on social media. So I was feeling depressed, I think about my life.

“It is the country that can make you feel strong!” Just like that! If the mind was a little heavy, then I thought I should talk to people about my heart. And did not know that the video became long! If you feel good, then see the whole! If you like more, then share it too! Jai Hind! Victory to India! #India #Bharat #Hindustan pic.twitter.com/g5vrucavyc

– Anupam kher (@anupampkher) May 11, 2025

Grow up with the country
In more than eight minutes long videos, Anupam Kher also gets emotional while talking about his unwavering bond with India. They say how much he feels connected to the country – not only as a citizen, but as a person who has grown with it. Anupam says, “Whenever I feel depressed, I wonder where I started and I have reached. It gives me strength. I realized that I am only eight years younger than my country. India was born on August 15, 1947 and I was born on March 7, 1955. We have grown up together like brother and sister.”

Wars shaped childhood
Anupam Kher recalled how he saw the major wars influencing India in the 60s and 70s. Growing up in Shimla, Anupam Kher said, “I remember to dig siren, damping and cover windows with newspapers, every happiness and sorrow of this country is personal for me.

I think in Hindu
Anupam further says how deep I am associated with India. The actor ‘the actor honestly told how his sense of identity lies in his language and upbringing. ” Are.

37Anupam Kher came to Mumbai with money pocket
Anupam Kher further said, “I came to this city with 37 rupees in my pocket 43 years ago. Today, I have completed 545 films. I live in a rented house, but I have a car, a bungalow and most, my mother.

Salute soldiers
Anupam Kher, accepting the sacrifice of Indian soldiers, ended his message. He said, “We have recently lost some brave soldiers. Their families have suffered an irreparable damage. When you think about their pain, your grief starts to look small.”

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