‘Playing a dwarf was risky’ : Anupam Kher
27 September 2006 | Actors | No Comments
Two decades, 300 films. What started off with a stellar performance in Saraansh is still going strong with his portrayal of an NRI in the just-launched Gandhi Park. Anupam Kher looks a simple man, and seems blissfully content. We caught up with him during the launch party of his latest film Gandhi Park, directed by Tom George. "This is a love story and I am playing Sneha Ullal's father in the film. Tentatively named Simon — which might change any moment since there is a mystery which I cannot disclose at the moment — I stay in New York and yet am connected to my roots. I will be the main hurdle Sneha has to cross to get married to her love in the film," says Kher, who is dressed in black trousers and an off-white kurta. …
Gandhi Park is an English film; does he think language would be a deterrent? "Actually, it is the other way around. Making it a bilingual would have spoiled the film. We tried it with Bend It Like Beckham and I don't think it worked too well. Post Rang De Basanti and Lage Raho, people want to watch films with substance. I hope Gandhi Park will offer them that." …
The veteran actor has an impressive line-up of films coming up this year, including American Blend, Vivah, Apna Sapna Money Money and Jaan-e-man. "In Jaan-e-man I have played a dwarf's role," says Kher. "After Kamal Hassan I will be the first Hindi film actor to play a dwarf! I was thrilled when Shirish Kunder offered me the role and thought I'd try this out. But I never knew what was in store for me!" ….read more
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