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Time of India
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'Tanvi The Great' tax-free: Anupam Kher expresses gratitude to Madhya Pradesh CM - 'This gesture reflects your...'
Veteran actor-filmmaker has expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav for watching his latest release "Tanvi The Great" and declaring the film tax-free in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now TAX FREE in MADHYA PRADESH Taking to Instagram, Anupam shared a video of meeting the CM in Bhopal. He wrote in the caption section in Hindi: "TAX FREE in MADHYA PRADESH: Aadarniya Madhya Pradesh Mukhyamantri @drmohanyadav51 ji! Kal Bhopal mein pehle aapse aapke nivaas sthaan par bhent hui! Uske uparant ye hamara saubhagya hai ki aap hamari film #TanviTheGreat theatre mein dekhne aaye! Aapne na keval hamari film ko saraha balki hamari film ke jazbe ko dekhkar ise TAX FREE bhi ghoshit kar diya! He mentioned that the gesture reflects admiration for the Indian army. "Ye aapki samajik muddon aur sena ke prati vishesh bhavna darshata hai. Ek baar phir aapka aur aapke mantri mandal aur anya karmachariyon ka hriday se dhanyavaad!" The caption translates to: "TAX FREE in MADHYA PRADESH: Respected Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, @drmohanyadav51 ji! Yesterday in Bhopal, I had the honor of meeting you at your residence. Following that, we were truly fortunate that you came to watch our film #TanviTheGreat in the theater! You not only appreciated our film, but were also moved by its spirit-and declared it TAX FREE! This gesture reflects your deep concern for social issues and your special respect for the armed forces. " Talking about the film, it features Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, Nasser, with Anupam Kher and Iain Glen. The film also has two Oscar winners, the music director M.M. Keeravani and sound designer Resul Pookutty. The cinematographer of the film is Keiko Nakahara from Japan. The tale of "Tanvi The Great" revolves around a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum living with her mother and grandfather. Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer, she dreams of saluting the flag at Siachen Glacier.
Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
Anupam Kher admits to stalking a girl during school days; weighs in on rising conflicts in modern relationships: ‘Why should girls tolerate…'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently opened up about his views on love, reflecting on how relationships during his younger days were, in his opinion, more meaningful compared to those in the current era. During the conversation, Anupam also candidly admitted to having stalked a girl during his school days and recalled how, coming from a small town, he was especially attracted to girls who studied in English-medium schools. Speaking to Raj Shamani about how relationships differed in his younger days compared to today, he said, 'I grew up in a small town there. We would take six months to look at each other, and after that, it would take three months to tell the person that you like them. Also, I was from a Hindi medium school, and I liked girls from the English medium school as there was a little outgoingness about them.' Admitting to stalking a girl during his school days because he didn't have the courage to speak to her, he said, 'There was a girl who would wear miniskirts at that time, and she had a pout. I used to just walk behind her with my best friend. We are talking about the time when everything took time and everything lasted for a longer time. We did not have much knowledge about love. We used to rise in love instead of falling in love.' When asked about which kind of love was better — his generation's or the current one — he firmly stated that the love he and his peers experienced was 'much better.' Explaining why, he said, 'Because I think relationships should be nurtured, and you should take your own time to discover a relationship. It's a discovery. Without passing judgment, there are a lot of people who were madly in love at this time also. But there was time to discover other people, and it took time to get to know each other's bad qualities.' Anupam also shared his thoughts on why conflicts are more common in relationships today, pointing to the rise in independence among both men and women. He said, 'Both of them are independent and rightfully so.' Using his parents' marriage as an example, he explained that they were married for 59 years and had clearly defined roles — his father was the breadwinner, and his mother managed the household. He added, 'Roles were divided back then and today because of the social structure, and rightfully so, girls are educated and empowered. Why should they take any kind of nonsense from a boy?'
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Anupam Kher recalls Kirron Kher's hilarious reaction when airport security thought he was carrying drugs: 'Charas lekar ghoom rahe ho?'
A dream holiday turned into a suspense thriller for Anupam Kher—and he didn't even need a film script. Recounting a nerve-wracking episode from years ago, the veteran actor shared how a seemingly harmless item in his luggage triggered chaos at the Los Angeles airport. He and his wife, Kirron Kher , were touring the U.S. with their play shortly after the 9/11 attacks, unaware that a minor oversight would invite major drama. Anupam had unknowingly packed incense sticks—what he fondly calls dhoop—in his shaving kit. 'Maine kisi din… dhoop hota hai na. Dhoop, agarbatti woh shaving ke samaan mein rakh diya hoga,' he recalled, explaining how the spiritual item found itself among his toiletries. As they were preparing to fly from LA to San Francisco, Kirron cleared the security check, but Anupam's bag caught attention. Officers pulled it aside and zeroed in on the mysterious item. 'So we were coming LA to San Francisco and Kiran had crossed the security check and she was waiting for me. And these security people opened my bag and they found something in my shaving kit. And I had completely forgotten what was there. So he took it out and started smelling it. Then he asked his colleague, 'Is this what I think it is?' So he also smelled and said yes.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Desert Order Undo Things escalated fast. 'And then he suddenly said to me, 'Step aside, step aside and hands up please.' He asks me, 'What is this?' And I say, 'Don't know.' And suddenly wahan se awaaz aati hai 'Kya hai ye?'' he narrated. The language switch only heightened suspicion. Soon enough, security guards on bikes swooped in, guns drawn. Kirron, always one to react candidly, didn't hold back her shock. 'And she went, 'Charas lekar ghoom rahe ho?'' Anupam recalled her blunt reaction, laughing at her disbelief. '(You're roaming around with hashish?)' He joked, 'Agar main bach gaya inn logon se toh main bahar nikal ke divorce de dunga.' Fortunately, help came in the form of a Bangladeshi airport employee, who immediately recognised the fragrance. 'He explained that we use this in pooja and for god. Par meri toh zubaan hi chali gayi thi kyunki woh wahan se bole ja rahi thi 'Kya lekar ghoom rahe ho wahan par? Pagal ho gaye kya tum?'' Anupam remembered, still amused and slightly mortified. The couple, who've now been married for four decades, laugh about the moment—but at the time, it was anything but funny. All it took was a stick of incense to nearly spark an international incident—and Kirron's fiery wit only added fuel to the fire.
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Anupam Kher Recalls Kirron Kher's Reaction To His Airport Drug Scare: 'Charas Lekar Ghoom Rahe?'
Last Updated: Anupam Kher recalls how an incense stick in his bag triggered a tense airport drama in the US. The perfect holiday can quickly turn into a thriller movie — just ask Anupam Kher. Years ago, touring the US with his wife Kirron Kher and their play just after 9/11, the veteran actor ended up in a heart-racing mix-up at Los Angeles airport. What looked like innocent incense sticks in his shaving kit had puzzled security officers into thinking it was something else. 'Maine kisi din… dhoop hota hai na. Dhoop, agarbatti woh shaving ke samaan mein rakh diya hoga," Anupam began, explaining how he had accidentally packed incense alongside his lotions and razors. He said security intercepted the bag when he was passing through. 'So we were coming LA to San Francisco and Kiran had crossed the security check and she was waiting for me. And these security people opened my bag and they found something in my shaving kit. And I had completely forgotten what was there. So he took it out and started smelling it. Then he asked his colleague, 'Is this what I think it is?' So he also smelled and said yes." The moment took a serious turn. 'And then he suddenly said to me, 'Step aside, step aside and hands up please.' He asks me, 'What is this?' And I say, 'Don't know.' And suddenly wahan se awaaz aati hai 'Kya hai ye?'" Those words stirred suspicion and before Anupam knew it, bike-security guards approached with guns levelled at him. It wasn't just Anupam who was taken by surprise —Kirron added her own humour. 'And she went, 'Charas lekar ghoom rahe ho?'" he said, recalling her blunt question, '(You're roaming around with hashish?)" Her shock made him joke, 'Agar main bach gaya inn logon se toh main bahar nikal ke divorce de dunga." The tension broke only when a Bangladeshi airport staffer recognised the aroma. 'He explained that we use this in pooja and for god. Par meri toh zubaan hi chali gayi thi kyunki woh wahan se bole ja rahi thi 'Kya lekar ghoom rahe ho wahan par? Pagal ho gaye kya tum?'" The embarrassment turned into laughter later, but back then it felt all too real. Anupam and Kirron, now married 40 years, still share a chuckle at how a simple incense stick almost derailed their travel—and how Kirron's fiery reaction added to the scene. First Published:
Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Charas lekar ghoom rahe ho?': Anupam Kher recalls Kirron Kher's quip that nearly got him killed at LA airport
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently shared a humorous and slightly nerve-wracking anecdote about the time he was traveling with wife Kirron Kher in the US. Anupam's story dates back to when the couple was touring across the US with their play, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. Anupam recalled how an innocent mistake nearly turned into a full-blown security scare at Los Angeles International Airport. He had unknowingly packed dhoop (incense) in his shaving kit, which, when discovered by airport security, was mistaken for a suspicious substance, possibly drugs. 'Maine kisi din… dhoop hota hai na. Dhoop, agarbatti woh shaving ke samaan mein rakh diya hoga,' (One day, you know dhoop, I must've put them in my shaving kit by mistake), he said. 'So we were coming LA to San Francisco and Kiran had crossed the security check and she was waiting for me. And these security people opened my bag and they found something in my shaving kit. And I had completely forgotten what was there. So he took it out and started smelling it. Then he asked his colleague, 'Is this what I think it is?' So he also smelled and said yes,' Anupam told Filmfare. At this point, he recalls the situation escalated quickly. 'And then he suddenly said to me, 'Step aside, step aside and hands up please.' He asks me, 'What is this?' And I say, 'Don't know.' And suddenly wahan se awaaz aati hai 'Kya hai ye?' (Suddenly from there came a voice: 'What is this?')' The officers, hearing Kirron's sharp tone, began looking suspiciously at both of them. 'So suddenly those personnel started looking at her thinking as if we are Bonnie and Clyde. So they pointed guns towards me and I thought, 'This is it. I'm going to die now.'' Also Read | Anupam Kher reveals he and wife Kirron Kher live in separate rooms: 'She is superstitious, extremely blunt, imagines things going wrong' As the officers passed the incense stick around trying to identify the substance, Anupam recalls how Kirron Kher added more fuel to the fire with her commentary. 'And she went, 'Charas lekar ghoom rahe ho?' (You're roaming around with hashish?) And I told her, 'Agar main bach gaya inn logon se toh main bahar nikal ke divorce de dunga.' (If I survive these people, I'll come out and divorce you.)' Trying to calm the situation, Anupam requested to see the item in question. 'Then those people are like, 'What are you saying? Step aside.' So I ask them, 'Can I see it?' And then they gave it to me. And I started explaining to them, 'Oh this is what you burn and you put in house.' I was so idiot I wanted to say incense and I said incest… incest…' Luckily for him, a Bangladeshi staff member recognised the item and intervened just in time. 'He explained that we use this in pooja and for god. Par meri toh zubaan hi chali gayi thi kyunki woh wahan se bole ja rahi thi 'Kya lekar ghoom rahe ho wahan par? Pagal ho gaye kya tum?' (But I was speechless because from over there she kept going, 'What are you carrying around? Have you gone mad?')' Anupam and Kirron have been married for 40 years now.
