EP-59 | Anupam Kher's cathartic conversation about his struggle, love life and politics

Anupam Kher is more than just a talented actor and not only has two national awards to his name, but has been accorded Padma Shri in 2004 and Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution to the field of arts. Kher has acted in more than 500 movies, which include appearances in Indian as well as international movies, including the likes of Bend It Like Beckham. He has also donned the hat of an administrator and has served as Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification, Film and Television Institute of India as well as of his alma mater, National School of Drama. In a candid conversation with Smita Prakash, Anupam Kher talks about his struggles and entry into Bollywood. He recalls how Saaransh's success in 1984 helped him to get a foothold in the film industry and established him as an actor. He also takes us on a journey of his filmography and shares his experiences working with different co-stars. The Khosla Ka Ghosla actor also spoke about his family, politics, fitness regime, critics and much more.
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Timestamps:
00:00- Introduction
02:19- Struggles in Bollywood & Saaransh
15:13- Living the characters & Typecasting
24:38- On biggest fear & failures in life
35:27- Entry to Hollywood
40:55- Love life and marriage with Kirron Kher
43:21- Political ideology & India Against Corruption
48:53- Boycott trend, Censorship & OTT
51:27- Accidental Prime Minister & Ratings game
58:55- Fitness regime & Mental Health
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[@shrutijoshi4252]

A great actor and a very genuine person. And it’s very courageous of him to play the role that he played in The Kashmir Files.

[@anitapandey9463]

Best actor and best human being ever. Completely enjoyed this interview.

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

Anupam kher is phenomenal on screen and off screen. What an amazing human being and proud Indian

[@bharatpandit4796]

As usual an excellent podcast! Absolute pleasure to listen to Anupam Khmer.

[@easwarkumar1906]

Smita ji thank you for the wonderful podcast with Anupam Kher. The world knows Anupam Kher as a brilliant actor. You showed us how he is also humane and grounded. It was engrossing listening to the conversation between two giants in their respective domains. Smita ji you are a rockstar!

[@radhamadhavikuppa]

Thank you smithaji for this fabulous interview with anupam kherji, my most fav actor. I loved this candid, down to earth interview to the core. Thank you both.

[@satrudhansah-wj2rn]

❤❤❤❤

[@pardeepshori3355]

This dude is all over the place on roles in movies…compare and contrast his role in Accidental PM to the The Big Sick. Always a treat to watch

[@S0S0ant1]

Anupam’s conversations are a pleasure to listen to, and watch too😍🥰🥰

[@shrutikasintuitionexpressi1417]

Smita ji I am a big fan of your podcasts. Thanks to ranveer who started this yputube podcasts culture. You are fabulous. I would like to see people from visual arts and Indian classical music fraternity as well. Please invite kaushiki Chakraborty on your podcasts

[@hearticulture6903]

Anupam is one person, whose clarity amazes me. One thing I have always followed in my life like Anupam is Journey is more important, than the destination. If you enjoy destination, very few moments for happiness in life. If you enjoy the journey, the entire life is a celebration

[@wheeloftime2908]

Clarity? Mr Kher has ZERO interest in talking about education reform ,healthcare reform ,Insulin access .A 9 yr old girl died cos her parents had to ration insulin.Insulin prices are extremely high .Not a single press conference on it . LPG - 1155 rs .Middle ,working class parents are EXTREMELY STRESSED about education costs .My neighbppr's kid is in the 2nd grade and her annual school fees is 50,000 rs/ yr FOR A SECOND GRADE STUDENT. Zero press conferences on what the middle,working class parents r facing .Healthcare access is EVEN worse .

[@dhananjaygupta4680]

Jali hai na tum pedophilee supporters ki?

[@bodhiswattaghosh121]

10:02 10:02 10:21 10:21

[@AjeetKumar-gb9jl]

​@Andhbhakts Be awake g..... Jalli

[@whitewolf..]

​@@wheeloftime2908are you a faculty in any of the IITs or IIMs??

[@navinbhatia9936]

awesome. He understand life --Biggest tragedy in life while we are alive is" Losing Memory"

[@snehatrivedi8931]

Anupam ji is amazing! Watched this one twice ❤ also, Smita ji you are so natural and never try to please a guest unnecessary and agree on everything that they say

[@manishchoudhary8021]

Best thing about your show is you starts with Nanaste Jai Hind.

[@siwanian]

A correction to podcast and Anupam Sir's speech, India was always there since thousands of years and bigger than current India but yes the name with freedom may have come around 1947.

[@MV56566]

Amazing human being..Anupamji is so rational and humane at the same time.

[@rashmattaz85]

The Nigahen story was hilarious and I went and saw the first 3 scenes of the movie on KZbin and it was indeed funny. 😂😂. Such a great actor and wonderful journey .. his interviews are always great to listen to

[@vijayalaxmichawla3230]

This pod cast by Anupan Kher is an eye opener ...from being physically fit & not to take oneself seriously & much more . Thank you Anupam Kher . You made my day !

[@wheeloftime2908]

Mr Kher has ZERO interest in talking about education reform ,healthcare reform ,Insulin access .A 9 yr old girl died cos her parents had to ration insulin.Insulin prices are extremely high .Not a single press conference on it . LPG - 1155 rs .Middle ,working class parents are EXTREMELY STRESSED about education costs .My neighbppr's kid is in the 2nd grade and her annual school fees is 50,000 rs/ yr FOR A SECOND GRADE STUDENT. Zero press conferences on what the middle,working class parents r facing .Healthcare access is EVEN worse .

[@livelikeamonk3161]

@suri, do you know the inflation rate in other countries after covid? You guys are lucky to have a stable economy. Sending kids to private school and paying 50,000 fees is your neighbor’s choice. We all studied for free in government schools. Doing really well in life. Earning well and paying 30% tax. Just don’t find a reason to yell at the government or someone else. When was life easy in india for middle and upper middle class? You are screwed in india if you are not minority or sc/st. We all worked hard to get good life. Don’t cry. Kabil bano Suri. Learn something from your neighbors. Send your kids to government school.

[@sumanbiswas3406]

Always a pleasure to listen to Anupam sir.

[@storieswithsharda]

Amazing Actor and Big Fan of Anupam ji

[@indermohansinghmalhotra3730]

Very fine, rare actor; equally fine podcaster! .... great insights! Nice conversation! 👌

[@An.Ordinary.Person]

Just one complaint : This interview was not long enough .. bring him again

[@prakashmenda449]

Kohinoor of India cinema would,reflecting every color brilliantly.❤❤❤❤

[@ayan_keepcalm]

He is a good human being

[@apg6157]

This guy is a legend! More respect to this person than the Big B or anybody in Bollywood as he is an India Bhakt and is not ashamed to share his position on this!!!

[@riya_beautifulchaos]

Lovely interview! Happily enjoyed hearing that. Anupam ji knows how to say serious things in a light manner and the message is delivered excellently. Smita ji, the compliment he gave to this interview and to you as an interviewer is absolutely true!

[@ajaybrahmnalkar3684]

Wonderful interview of a wonderful actor and a equally wonderful person. Thanks Smitaji.

[@Pilot_747]

Simply Superb interview 👌👌👌 Loved your saree Smitaji 😊

[@AkhilPillai08]

The part about this podcast is, the way Smitaji does the Introduction, It feels like how we were taught to do in elocution competitions , during our school time, that same way same pace, and speed and pauses all are so similar!! No matter who the guest is!!

[@bharatsintent]

I avoided watching this video since it was released thinking that I know all about my idol Anupam ji, but watching this right now and I am sobbing. I don't know he teaches me many things, I will nail it one day and work with him. This is my heart's voice.

[@deepaktandon1802]

Bahut hi patience se baat karte hai Anupam ji..Smitha is outstanding..👌

[@adhikaralasomashekar3503]

अनुपम खेर जी भारतीय सिनेमा के महानतम कलाकारों में से हैं। उनकी कलात्मक यात्रा हर दौर के अभिनेताओं को प्रेरित करती रहेगी। 🙏🙏🙏

[@prasannayt1881]

Love and respect for Anupam kher ji..

[@acharyashastri7438]

Yes Kher (32) playing father to Hema Malini (40) and grand-father to Rishi (36) & Anil (32) in Vijay (1988) was one the greatest mis-castings of those times! Yash should have just made him 'Hema's brother' if he did not want to impact the storyline and/or the star cast.

[@CaptainKiranKonher]

Smita ji: I am convinced over the time that you are not only an intelligent person but also a wonderful communicator 🎉

[@anil4015]

Thanks, we really enjoyed the interview.

[@salilkapoor8206]

One of the best interviews I have ever watched. Anupam Kher has some very original things to say. Great Watch

[@apexapexify]

really heartwarming interview

[@bhupendrabudhori6284]

Smitha Prakash you shows are so enriching and intellectually nurishing!! Plz do call Sonu Nigam on the Show.

[@govindvedaprakashshandilya3744]

definitely inspiring. thank you.

[@prakashprasad796]

Podcast with real and integral part of humanity...

[@padmanivarthi2517]

Wow ! What a Graceful Human 🙏 living every moment to the fullest...love his attitude and approach to life 👏

[@jokergaming7088]

😅😅😅😅😅u😅😅

[@jokergaming7088]

😅

[@jokergaming7088]

0:46 😅😅u up😅😅u😅😅😅

[@jokergaming7088]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@jokergaming7088]

😅😅

[@rupeshg5006]

Brilliant conversation between both of you. Always Respected 🙏 Anupam ji and you. 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@riteshprakash6361]

Great conversation 👏👏👏

[@ruchiagarwal4908]

Amzaing podcast Great candid casual conversation

[@malacbi]

Wonderful interview. Love Anupamji and loved the genuine chat between you two.

[@SurendraKumar-ur6bf]

Awesome podcast ❤❤❤ Mam please bring veterans from Airforce ,Navy also so that we can also know about them ❤❤❤

[@offencebestdefence500]

Absolutely delightful conversation 👌

[@KVVarma]

beautiful podcast. Thank you Smitaji

[@durgaprasadsrivastava3307]

Awesome. Many many congratulations. India was not born in 1947, Pakistan was born.

[@sabasharma2047]

This is one very decent Human and the fact that he is Indian is the " Samosa with Chai " or " Icing on the 🎂 "

[@mahimarao868]

Very very genuine person. What a lovely interview.

[@captainvivek]

Great interview with my favorite actor.

[@googleuser7567]

amazing person ... the entire episode was seems so quick and engagging

[@sangeetagunjal8994]

Awesome. We would love to see you guys dreaming bigger and make it reality.

[@priyanka3580]

Always a pleasure to listen to Anupamji❤️ plz call Jackie Shroff & Kangana Ranaut🙏

[@n.m.saseendran7270]

Shri Anupam Kher is a complete actor.

[@bharatireddy4895]

sir you connect to our souls..blessed to hear you

[@debashisbanerjee5176]

Anupam kher All time one of the greatest actor, May be greatest

[@SACHINPAL88888]

56:36 so true, I have been thingking the same few days back. I noticed this in my self that I now despise watching movies which are not very practicle and don't make sense.

[@krithikasadanand4066]

smitha madam u kept on telling u he acted with great actor n director, Anupam sir is a legend too.

[@rashmichaturvedi3836]

Loved this line I am Bharat centric.

[@hinduwarrior123]

Anupam ji is absolutely amazing!!!!

[@vikramtripathi8779]

Smita ji I am big fan of you and Anupam ji. God bless.

[@yashaswinigargav7732]

He makes me cry

[@haritaarunagiri2751]

Loved the interview

[@anilakumar]

Awesome Podcast 👌 😊❤

[@varsharadia6463]

Anupum ji is my favorite actor 👍

[@mudiamathmaram1579]

Good one. Thanks.

[@YATIN0]

Anupam is the sweetest ❤️

[@SaraswatiMSarasa-pn7ci]

Vilnce is IWill going to learning on that every time sidda samadhi yoga sadna class on that day sir 🙏🇮🇳💐

[@jagdishkarande474]

Lovely experience narration about his visit to Mahesh Bhat’s home.

[@thevinayak1866]

My favorite actor even his villain roles are also great then hero of movie

[@Babloodcruz-mz2qh]

Beautiful Interview.

[@racharya2008]

One of the best episodes till date

[@rbadami101sw]

Thanks. Please interview Jackie Shroff.

[@SaraswatiMSarasa-pn7ci]

Yes that is true sir 🙏🇮🇳

[@minalkhamkar1754]

Loved it 💞💞

[@MansiSharma-vp8mm]

Podcasts always showcase whatever they will be showing in a mere 1 minute, kind of takes the excitement away

[@navneetkumar1548]

I wish I can meet anupam one day. And also be on this interview.

[@nagarajuaddagulla]

I love Dulari Ji and she is what Mother is all about.

[@varsharadia6463]

Very good interview and interviewer ❤

[@SaraswatiMSarasa-pn7ci]

Yes that time going to kirnbedi tacking to children learning on that day ❤

[@prashantraut8920]

Mam please bring Anil Kapoor as well

[@surenderbhutani3470]

This a candid and thought-provoking interview. Dr Surender Bhutani in Warsaw (Poland)

[@gunjaneighteen]

He's a man of depth.

[@ruchiagarwal4908]

Mam why have you stopped Wednesday podcast?? We are so used to see two of your pods in a week..please start again

[@SaraswatiMSarasa-pn7ci]

Cool,coma comprt on that time sir 👍

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

Anupam kher ♥️

[@SaraswatiMSarasa-pn7ci]

Fear not falur, kelrame solugalinda jayagaledege Nudi ganadi more of you Anupam Kher sir,prodcast on that day was jayaprakash Nagatihli on that every day online work Shop and offline on that every day sir 🙏🇮🇳💐

[@narayancrakshit2368]

Good interview..❤

[@neerajmalik5595]

Superb ❤

[@bharadwajekambaram1927]

Please invite Dishyanth Sridhar. Wonderful person and well learned religious scholar with worldly knowledge and excellent intellect

[@tanmaykumar2279]

Invite Sudhanshu Trivedi ji and Gadkari ji please Smita Mam🙏

[@rajbiswas9077]

Priyanka Chopra should listen to this.. instead of bickering every time

[@bittertruth4847]

I enjoyed this episode

[@deepakapoor]

Love Anupam Ji.

[@Singh-ow4iq]

Anupamji Jai Hind

[@sanjeevhardikar4092]

Most from this interview important we observed that the Interviewer laughed loudly for the first time...might be she will tell the truth sometime in the near future.

[@poojabisht9381]

Finest and my fav ❤

[@anuradhabhushan2773]

Fantastic