Industry veteran Anupam Kher, whose career has spanned over three decades and more than 500 films, says playing former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been the most difficult role for him yet.
Kher spoke to the media on the sidelines of the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards 2018 held in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Asked whether he has completed shooting of the film The Accidental Prime Minister, Kher said: “No... Only 40 per cent of the film shoot has been completed. I have studied the character of Manmohan Singh for four months and it is the most difficult role that I have done. I hope the audience will see his journey on-screen really soon.
A video of Kher in the midst of the film’s shoot was met with praise for how well the actor has moulded his walk and demeanour to match Singh’s distinct style.
At the awards ceremony, Kher received a special honour for his contribution to Indian theatre and cinema.
“I have come straight here only to receive this award from England after completing my shooting [schedule] for The Accidental Prime Minister. I am really honoured and fortunate to receive this award.”
Kher dedicated the award to youngsters from rural parts of India.
“Whenever I receive an award for my work, it motivates me to do even better. I always say that it’s not my lifetime achievement award because I feel like I have started my career just now. This award I have dedicated to youngsters from rural parts of India who come here [to Mumbai] and work hard towards achieving success.
“I just want to advice them that if a boy like me who was son of [a] clerk from forest department of Shimla can receive this award, then they can also achieve many things in their life.”
