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Who is Anupam Kher?

Anupam Kher

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Who is Anupam Kher?

An Indian actor born on March 7, 1955, in a Hindu Kashmiri Pandit family, Anupam Kher is an alumnus of the National School of Drama. He has previously held the positions of the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (2017-18) and chairman of the Censor Board of India (2003-04). He stepped down as the FTII chief citing work commitments for the American TV show New Amsterdam. He has also received the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards from the government of India for his contribution to cinema and fine arts.
 
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OTT releases this weekend: Devara to Citadel, top releases to binge-watch

Just like every other week, this week's OTT releases offer everything the audience need from action and drama to crime and comedy. Here are the top 5 releases of this week

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 2:04 PM IST

Fake notes with Anupam Kher's pic instead of Gandhi dupes firm of Rs 1.6 cr

The fake currency used to dupe the owner of a Ahmedabad-based bullion firm used misspelled Reserve Bank of India as 'Resole Bank of India'

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 5:11 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' delayed after CBFC members get death threats

Kangana Ranaut-directed Emergency movie's release date has been postponed indefinitely. Previously, the movie was scheduled to release in theatres on September 6, 2024

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Top 5 movies to watch about Mumbai massacre

The 15th anniversary of the attack that shook Mumbai on November 26, 2008 is just two days ahead. There are some movies which depict the story perfectly. Here are the top 5 movies to watch on 26/11

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2023 | 3:28 PM IST

Vivek Agnihotri confirms 'The Vaccine War' release date, shares teaser on X

Vivek Agnihotri released the teaser of his much-awaited movie 'The Vaccine War.' The movie will hit theatres on September 28, 2023. The movie pays tribute to the medical fraternity and scientists

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 4:03 PM IST

Anupam Kher plays Tagore in his next project, movie sparks controversy

Anupam Kher plays Robi Thakur (Rabindranath Tagore) in his upcoming movie. The actor shared his look for the movie that sparked controversy, netizens expressed concern and anger

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2023 | 12:15 PM IST

Satish Kaushik's last rites to be performed today in Mumbai at 5 pm

The post-mortem done on the actor has revealed that cardiac arrest caused his sudden death

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 5:08 PM IST

Actor-Director Satish Kaushik dies at 66; a glance at his remarkable life

He also contributed as a writer for the screen. He wrote dialogues for Kundan Shah's classic 1983 comedy, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 10:55 AM IST

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 10:26 PM IST

Bollywood actor, director Satish Kaushik passes away at the age of 66

Satish Chandra Kaushik who was born on April 13, 1956, was an actor, director, producer, comedian and screenwriter

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 9:12 AM IST

Chandigarh will not charge UTGST on 'The Kashmir Files' for four months

Earlier, Madya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura, Goa, and Uttarakhand governments had declared that 'The Kashmir Files' movie will be tax-free in their states

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 11:51 AM IST

'The Kashmir Files' far from truth, ignores Muslims, Sikhs: Omar Abdullah

'Today, there is a need to create an atmosphere where we could bring back all those who had left their homes and not create a communal divide,' he said

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 5:23 PM IST

'The Kashmir Files' hits a century at box office, mints Rs 106.8 cr so far

'The Kashmir Files', which revolves around the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, had released in theatres on March 11

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 5:11 PM IST

'The Kashmir Files' team meets PM Modi, receives appreciation for the film

The film revolves around the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 and stars Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi in pivotal roles

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2022 | 11:49 PM IST

BJP MP Kirron Kher diagnosed with multiple myeloma, undergoes treatment

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells which produce antibodies to fight infections

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 2:09 PM IST

Anupam Kher's mother in isolation ward, brother's family in home quarantine

Anupar Kher urges fans not to let their guard down as country eases restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

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Updated On : 13 Jul 2020 | 11:08 AM IST

Anupam Kher quits as FTII chairman citing commitment to TV show in US

Kher had replaced Gajendra Chauhan, who had a controversial tenure, as the head of the Pune-based institute in October last year

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2018 | 12:08 AM IST

Kher takes charge as FTII chairman, strikes positive note with students

At the institute, Kher conducted a 30-minute lecture on acting and held an informal meeting with students

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2019 | 5:45 PM IST

Would love to discuss issues: Anupam Kher on FTII students' open letter

The students wrote an open letter to Kher, voicing their opposition to some short-term courses started by the acting school and drawing his attention to a slew of other issues being faced by them

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2019 | 5:45 PM IST

FTII needs good administrator more than a good actor: Gajendra Chauhan

On Wednesday, Chauhan, however, extended his good wishes to Anupam

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2019 | 5:45 PM IST