“If I am still around it is because #Saaransh was my first film”- Anupam Kher remembers his film journey as he completes 37 years 37 : Bollywood News

Anupam Kher completes 37 years in Indian cinema today. Having debuted with Saaransh in 1984, he is now a global star. As he completes 37 years, he shared a video of himself talking about his journey. He revealed that he still gets choked when he sees his name in the opening titles of his first film Saaransh.

“If I am still around it is because #Saaransh was my first film”- Anupam Kher remembers his film journey as he completes 37 years

Sharing a heartfelt video, he wrote, “My 37th birthday in cinema when I started making this video I had no idea where will it go. I just started talking! And see what happened? My first film #Saaransh completes 37 years today. It was the best debut an actor could dream of. I was 28 playing a 65 year old teacher named #BVPradhan. Certain scenes are still part of my soul. I had no idea what will my fate after this film!! I just wanted to give my everything to it. If I am still around it is because #Saaransh was my first film. Thank you #BhattSaab for your faith and courage. Thank you @rajshrifilms for your belief. And most of all thank you my dearest audiences for your trust. Love and prayers always!”

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Anupam Kher has been a part of over 500 films in different languages. He is a recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. Kher had recently also won the Best Actor award at the New York City International Film Festival for his short film titled Happy Birthday.

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