In an industry where relationships often change with every Friday release, veteran actor Anupam Kher has kept a 40-year-old promise alive. The actor recently shared a heartwarming and slightly humorous detail about his bond with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, revealing that he still pays him a specific amount after every project he completes.
A Ritual of Gratitude
Anupam Kher, who has worked in over 550 films, looks at Mahesh Bhatt as his “Guru.” In a recent interview, Kher revealed that he gives Bhatt ₹25,000 after every film he does. This is not a legal contract or a professional commission, but a personal ritual that Kher started decades ago to show his respect to the man who gave him his first big break.
The actor shared that he recently handed over an envelope to the director. He joked that Bhatt now knows exactly how much is inside just by holding it.
From ₹250 to ₹25,000: The Inflation Factor
The tradition didn’t start with thousands of rupees. Kher recalled that back in the 1980s, when he was just starting out, he began by giving Bhatt ₹250 after a film. As his career grew and times changed, the amount slowly increased.
“He gave me my first break, so back then I would give him ₹250. Then it went to ₹500, ₹1,000, ₹5,000, and now it is ₹25,000,” Kher explained.
He added with a laugh that Mahesh Bhatt calls this increase the “result of inflation.” While it has become a bit of a comedy between the two friends, it remains a deeply meaningful gesture for the actor.
The ‘Saaransh’ Connection
The bond between the two dates back to the 1984 classic Saaransh. At just 28 years old, Anupam Kher played the role of a 65-year-old man, a performance that remains one of the most iconic debuts in Indian cinema.
However, the journey wasn’t easy. Kher recently revisited the famous story of how he was almost replaced by Sanjeev Kumar just days before the shoot. Heartbroken, he had decided to leave Mumbai, but he first went to Bhatt’s house to confront him. Seeing Kher’s passion and his raw emotional outburst, Bhatt realized he had made a mistake and decided to stick with Kher for the role.
Looking Ahead
Even after 40 years in the limelight, Kher shows no signs of slowing down. Interestingly, he also expressed a wish to see a remake of Saaransh, but with a twist—he wants to do it as an action film. He mentioned that he has even discussed the idea of “Saaransh 2” with Bhatt, showing that their creative partnership is as strong as ever.
This unique “Guru Dakshina” is a rare example of loyalty in Bollywood, proving that for Anupam Kher, success is always tied back to the person who first believed in him. To
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