Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently had a memorable encounter with music icon Stevie Wonder in Stockholm. Taking to Instagram on October 23, Kher shared pictures from the evening and opened up about watching the legendary singer perform before meeting him backstage. Kher described Stevie Wonder’s concert as an unforgettable experience, saying that the singer’s performance had a special impact on everyone present at the arena.
“WONDERS OF WONDERS- AN EVENING WITH STEVIE WONDER.😎 What an evening it was in Stockholm yesterday. One song after another, and with every note, Stevie Wonder seemed to fill the entire arena with magic. I don’t think I can quite describe what it felt like to watch him perform so close!” he wrote.
The actor went on to praise the singer’s music and stage presence, adding, “The music, the rhythm, every gesture, every nuance. It was a joy simply to be there, taking it all in.”
Anupam Kher recalls meeting Stevie Wonder backstage
For Kher, the evening became even more special when he got an opportunity to meet Wonder backstage. The actor called the encounter “surreal” and said he was struck by the singer’s personality beyond his stature as a global music icon.
“And then came the surreal moment of meeting him backstage.🥹😍 I met not only a legendary singer, but also a humanitarian, a deeply kind man, and someone whose warmth and generosity touched me profoundly,” Kher wrote.
He also revealed that Wonder appreciated his work as an actor, describing the interaction as deeply meaningful. “The way he appreciated me as an actor was so heartfelt. I left feeling grateful, humbled, and reminded that true greatness has a gentleness to it. Stardom may come and go, but kindness and grace stay with you,” he added.
Kher also thanked Stevie Wonder’s manager Brian Laroda for helping make the meeting possible. “A heartfelt thank you to my friend Brian Laroda, Stevie’s manager for arranging the wonderful seats and making this unforgettable meeting possible. I will always cherish the music, the evening, and the warmth of that moment,” he wrote.
Concluding his post, Kher compared Wonder’s lasting impact to that of a diamond. He wrote, “Some stars shine brightly for a lifetime. Some, like diamonds, are eternal. Jai Ho! ❤️🥹🎶”
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Anupam Kher’s busy professional schedule
The meeting with Stevie Wonder comes as Kher continues to remain professionally active at 71. The actor recently completed a 45-day theatre tour across the US and Canada with his play Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane. Kher is also part of the upcoming Ramayana: Part 1, in which he voices Jatayu. The film is scheduled to release in November 2026.
Meanwhile, Kher will reprise his role in the sequel to Khosla Ka Ghosla, which is now scheduled to arrive in theatres on March 5, 2027. The actor is also set to begin shooting for his 555th film in November, followed by a Swedish project that will mark his 556th film.
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