This is a journey of a man who should have been a failure; but he manipulated his destiny and forced it to become a success. Never, in the history of theatre, has the autobiography of an actor been dramatised on stage, especially when he is still practising his craft.
Anupam Kher, with over 500 films, is perhaps the most versatile and prolific actor Indian Cinema has ever seen. In recent times all the biggest blockbusters bear his name in the credits. People have loved him in blockbuster films like Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, A Wednesday, Special 26, Uunchai and most recently, The Kashmir Files. He has also garnered international acclaim with Silver Linings Playbook, Bend It Like Beckham, The Big Sick and New Amsterdam.
At the zenith of his career and crossroads of his life, he pauses to reflect and share his pain, joy and tears peppered with rib tickling humour. Anupam’s struggle seems like a shaky Hindi film finding some coherence by the sheer determination of the protagonist and interesting twists and turns that life provides in fits and passion.
The play will be staged as a full production with Anupam Kher narrating and dramatising the important events in his life, such as his first romantic encounter, failure at Gandhi audition, casting in Saaransh, his record breaking award streak, personal relationships etc.
Although the play will tell the story of a small-town boy making it big in the Hindi Film Industry, the audience will identify with him and find snatches of their lives being played on stage.
This is a play that celebrates life and reaches out to all, with honesty and rare candour.
Event venue
Chowdiah Memorial Hall: Bengaluru, 16th Cross, G.D. Park Extension, 2nd Main Road, Malleswaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003, India, Bangalore
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