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5 days ago
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Anupam Kher to launch Satish Kaushik scholarship to honour memory of late friend
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Anupam Kher and the late actor Satish Kaushik's friendship went beyond films and fame. They were not only frequent co-stars in Bollywood hits but also shared a personal bond that lasted decades. Now, two years after Kaushik's passing, Kher has found a heartfelt way to keep his friend's memory 'Tanvi The Great' actor, who recently received the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Maharashtra Government, announced that he will use the award's cash prize of Rs 10 lakh to create the Satish Kaushik Scholarship at his acting school, Actor Prepares. The scholarship will help a deserving student from an underprivileged background pursue a three-month diploma course in a video shared on his Instagram account, Kher said, 'I have decided that the 10 lakh rupees I am receiving will be used to establish a scholarship in the name of Satish Kaushik. It will be called the Satish Kaushik Scholarship for a Deserving Candidate, and it will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in a 3-month diploma course at our acting school. The candidate must come from a poor family, be unable to afford the course, but they must be talented. I will give this scholarship to them. That's all I wanted to share with you."The video also shows Kher standing beside a smiling statue of Kaushik that he plans to install at his school. Speaking about his decision, the actor said, 'What scholarship could be better than this, based on such a talented actor, director, producer, and my best friend?"Take a look Satish Kaushik passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 66 after suffering a heart Kher and Satish Kaushik collaborated in several films, including 'Ram Lakhan,' 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain,' 'Gangs of Ghosts,' and 'Kaagaz 2.' Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship remain one of Bollywood's most cherished bonds, now immortalised through this scholarship. (ANI)
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anupam Kher Announces Satish Kaushik Scholarship For ‘Deserving Student'
Anupam Kher recently achieved a significant milestone as the actor was awarded the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award by the Maharashtra Government for his contribution to Indian cinema. Anupam Kher is widely regarded as one of the most talented actors and directors in the Indian film industry. In a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in more than 540 films and is a recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards for his acting performances. Recently, he achieved a significant milestone as the actor was awarded the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award by the Maharashtra Government for his contribution to Indian cinema. As a token of appreciation, the actor was presented with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 10 Lakhs from the Government. Through this money, he has now decided to sponsor the education cost of a poor deserving candidate under the Satish Kaushik Scholarship programme at his acting school, Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares. Anupam Kher Announces Satish Kaushik Scholarship Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a video wherein he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Maharashtra government for honouring him with the prestigious award. As the clip moves forward, Anupam then announces 'Satish Kaushik Scholarship', a programme aimed to help the poor deserving candidates studying at his acting institute with an amount of Rs 10 lakhs, which he received from the officials. Furthermore, he also announced that a smiling statue of his late friend and actor-director Satish Kaushik will be installed at one of his schools as a tribute. Sharing the clip, he wrote in the caption, 'SATISH KAUSHIK SCHOLARSHIP: The money I received from the Maharashtra Government for my Raj Kapoor Award, I am happy to announce and institute the Satish Kaushik Scholarship for a deserving poor candidate at my acting school, Actor Prepares. Also, a statue of the smiling Satish Kaushik will be installed in one of the studios at the Acting School! We do give scholarships from time to time to students but this is the First Time in 20Years it is named after an individual. BRILLIANT ACTOR and an AMAZING HUMAN BEING and my BEST FRIEND!! Jai Ho!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) How Did Social Media React? As soon as the post was shared online, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user wrote, 'This is great, Sir. Every person should have a friend like you." Another one commented, 'Wishing you many more such accolades." One of them shared, 'True example of friendship." Anupam Kher On His Bond With Satish Kaushik The actor has often spoken about his close friend, the late Satish Kaushik, particularly after Kaushik's passing. He has shared numerous anecdotes and memories, often expressing his grief and cherishing their long-standing friendship. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aryan Kumar on debuting with Nafratein: I auditioned multiple times over weeks for the part
Aryan Kumar, who began his entrepreneurial journey at 20, is now set to make his acting debut with Nafratein, a psychological drama that also stars Tanishq Tiwari. Though he found early success in business, Aryan never gave up on his passion for performance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While managing his company, he trained at a few acting institutes, including Barry John Acting Studio and Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares. He recalls, 'Honestly, I was always drawn to storytelling — through books, theatre, or cinema. But the real spark came when I did a small play in college and saw how it moved people. That moment stayed with me. After graduation, I shifted to Mumbai, started attending workshops, and slowly began carving a path in this industry.' Speaking about Nafratein, Aryan says, 'It's essentially about how hate, when nurtured over time, becomes its own kind of obsession. My character walks the thin line between being a victim and becoming a perpetrator. It's a psychological drama wrapped in a very real-world narrative.' To prepare for the role, he did extensive groundwork. He shares, 'I worked closely with a dialect coach, did some intense internal work, and even spent time with people who have been on the fringes of society due to emotional trauma. It wasn't just about acting — it was about understanding pain without judgment.' Landing the role came after a rigorous audition process. He reveals, 'I auditioned multiple times over a period of weeks. The casting team was very clear about the emotional complexity they needed, and I had to push myself to match that. There were rejections before this project, which were tough, but each one taught me something.' The film's poster, which only shows the back of his character, has stirred intrigue. He says, 'I absolutely loved the poster. The choice to show just the back adds a layer of detachment that fits perfectly with the film's theme. It challenges the audience to look beyond the obvious. I think it's a bold move.'
India.com
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Tanvi The Great: Anupam Khers Unveils Look TEASER Faturing Debutant Shubhangi Dutt
The look-reveal teaser for Anupam Kher's next directorial project, 'Tanvi The Great,' was unveiled on Saturday. The teaser, shared on Kher's official X (formerly Twitter) account, offers a quick glimpse of Tanvi, played by debutant Shubhangi Dutt. In the 15-second video, Dutt is introduced as the central character in what promises to be an emotional and powerful story. Dutt was selected from Anupam Kher's acting school, Actor Prepares, where she has trained over the years, as per the press release. "You may meet many, but someone like her? Once in a lifetime. That's why you'll always remember #TanviTheGreat. #TanviTheGreat Look Reveal Teaser Out Now!" Kher wrote alongside the teaser. You may meet many, but someone like her? Once in a lifetime. That's why you'll always remember #TanviTheGreat. _#TanviTheGreat Look Reveal Teaser Out Now!@DuttShubhangi #IainGlen @mmkeeravaani @KausarMunir @actorprepares @anupamkherstud1 @nfdcindia #LowerMiddleClassCorp_ — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 3, 2025 Tanvi The Great also stars Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen and features sound design by Resul Pookutty, the Academy Award-winning sound designer known for Slumdog Millionaire. The film is set to have its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, within the Marche du Film. Earlier, the actor opened up about his new project and how it differs from his debut directorial, Om Jai Jagdish, in 2002. Taking to his Instagram handle, Anupam shared a photo in which he was seen wearing a director's shirt while posing for the photograph. The Saaransh actor reflected on his debut directorial, Om Jai Jagdish, and said that he loved working on that film as the director. Now, after 23 years, the actor has donned the director's cap once again to showcase his filmmaking skills with Tanvi The Great. "It took me 23 years to wear a #Director t-shirt again! I loved directing the first film, #OmJaiJagdish. The ability I had. I made the film accordingly. But the story of that movie wasn't mine," wrote Anupam. Directed by Anupam Kher, with music composed by Oscar-winner MM Keeravani, Tanvi The Great is produced by Anupam Kher Studios in collaboration with NFDC. The release date for Tanvi The Great is yet to be announced.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anupam Kher fulfils his long-standing spiritual wish with Hanuman Chalisa rendition
Picture Credit: X Veteran actor Anupam Kher has fulfilled one of his most cherished dreams by completing a heartfelt rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa . Known for his deep spiritual beliefs, Kher had long harbored the wish to create a full video tribute to the revered hymn. Bringing his devotion to life, he unveiled the complete version on social media, calling it a deeply personal and emotional milestone in his journey of faith. On Tuesday, the ' Special 26 ' actor took to his Instagram handle to share a video of himself reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, fulfilling what he described as a long-standing spiritual wish . For the caption, Anupam wrote, "For a long time, I have wished to make a video of the whole Hanuman Chalisa and share it with all of you. Hope you will appreciate this effort of mine. Apologies if there was any mistake. But the spirit of devotion is 100% pure! If possible, share this video with the devotees of Hanuman ji as much as possible. Hail Bajrang Bali ! #JaiShriRam #HanumanChalisa #JaiBajrangBali." Lately, the 70-year-old actor has been making headlines with his upcoming directorial venture, " Tanvi The Great ." The film marks Kher's return to direction after more than two decades. His last directorial was the 2002 family drama "Om Jai Jagadish." On April 28, in a grand event, actor-director Anupam Kher introduced Shubhangi as the leading lady of his upcoming film, while actress Kajol did the honors of unveiling the promising new talent, showering her with love and best wishes as a future star of Indian cinema. Speaking about the casting choice, the actor expressed his desire to give a fresh face a chance, emphasizing that he was determined to offer an opportunity to a newcomer. "When it came to casting Tanvi, I was determined to discover a fresh face and select a talent from my institute, Actor Prepares, in order to offer a newcomer this opportunity. She has given her all to portray Tanvi - a story very close to my heart. I hope audiences embrace her with the love and encouragement she truly deserves. I cannot wait for the world to witness the magic she has brought to Tanvi The Great. I am deeply grateful to Kajol for her support and for giving Shubhangi so much love on this important occasion," he explained. 'Tanvi The Great' is all set for its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival under the Marche du Film section.
