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Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Anupam Kher gets teary-eyed as he leaves country for work amid India-Pak conflict: ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai is cathartic'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared an emotional video talking about the growing tensions between India and Pakistan. Anupam opened about feeling heavy-hearted as he leaves the country for work at such a sensitive time. (Also see: Anupam Kher shares video from Jammu after India foils Pakistan's drone attacks: 'My cousin sent me this...') In the video, Anupam mentioned that he was packing and getting ready to go abroad but did not feel good even though his next directorial venture, Tanvi The Great, is achieving a great milestone. The film will have its world premiere at Cannes International film festival this year which starts on May 13. He captioned the video as, 'Country is the only one that can make you feel strong! Just like that! My mind was a little heavy, so I thought I should talk to you people from my heart. And didn't realise the video got longer! If you like it then watch it completely! If you like it more then share it too! Jai Hind! Hail India! #India #Hindustan.' A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) In almost 9 minute long video, Anupam said, "Whenever I feel low, I think about where I started and where I've reached. That gives me strength. I realised I'm only eight years younger than my country. Bharat was born on August 15, 1947, and I was born on March 7, 1955. We've grown up together — like siblings.' Opening up about his humble beginnings, Anupam reminded his audience that he is grateful for all the success in his life and it is only because of the country he is born in. The Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaenge actor further mentioned, "I came to this city 43 years ago with ₹37 in my pocket. Today, I've completed 545 films. I live in a rented house, but I have a car, a bungalow, and, above all, I have my mother. Who gave me all this? This country did. Of course, we work hard, but it is this land that makes our dreams possible.' While closing the video, the actor said, "We are an incredible country. Tiranga, Bharat Mata Ki Jai, these are cathartic words. One feels catharsis after saying this. Are these words only important for soldiers? No, it is important for citizens too. We lost some brave soldiers recently. Their families have suffered an irreparable loss. We can still live on but their loss is forever. When you think of their pain, your own sorrow starts to feel small.' 'It felt nice after sharing with you. I don't know if one gets emotional too quickly at this age. I don't think about age too much, in fact I think I am a fearless person from inside. But when it comes to your country…then… it is only your country which can make you feel strong,' Anupam said. Many fans felt Anupam's sadness and shared that the actor's video made them cry, too. One fan wrote, 'I started you India n armed forces ....Bharat mata ki jay'. Another one said, 'This heavy vala heart sab ka hua he but aapko sun ke achha feel ho raha he ab (Everyone is feeling heavy-hearted but it feels good after listening to you)." A third user commented, 'Jai Hind sir, listening to your whole video, really this is the voice of the heart that brought tears in my eyes.' Another one wrote, 'Mein video banana chahta hoon but I think I am introvert but apne mere dil ki baat keh di .. love you sir (I wanted to make a video but you spoke what I have been feeling all this while)' On Sunday, the Armed Forces held a press briefing on India's ongoing Operation Sindoor and informed the country that over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed, were eliminated during the military operation. During the briefing, the DGMO also revealed that around 35 to 40 Pakistani Army personnel were killed in artillery and small arms fire exchanges along the Line of Control between May 7 and 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 8 pm today, in his first address since India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation against Pakistan-based terrorists following the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anupam Kher gets teary-eyed as he feels 'heavy-hearted' before going abroad amid India-Pakistan tensions: Watch
As the tension between India and Pakistan rises, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional video that moved many of his fans. Just before flying abroad for his next big project, Kher opened up about the deep sadness he felt leaving his country at this sensitive time. Even though his next directorial film ' Tanvi The Great ' is a major milestone in his career, Kher admitted that his heart was feeling heavy, not because of fear, but because of his love for India. 'My Mind Was a Little Heavy' 'The Kashmir Files ' actor took to Instagram and posted a video where he was seen talking straight from the heart. In the caption, he wrote,'Country is the only one that can make you feel strong! Just like that! My mind was a little heavy, so I thought I should talk to you people from my heart. And didn't realise the video got longer! If you like it then watch it completely! If you like it more then share it too! Jai Hind! Hail India! #India #Hindustan.' The video starts with Kher sharing why he felt unsettled despite having something exciting to look forward to. 'I don't have any special reason to make this video. I was packing my stuff and I'm going abroad tomorrow. I was feeling a little heavy. I wasn't enjoying it. The thing I'm going for is exciting. Tanvi The Great's new beginning is happening. So, I should be very exciting. It should be very exciting for me. I should be very excited. But I was thinking, what's happening? Then I thought, maybe I read some comments on social media in the morning. I didn't enjoy it. That's why I was feeling sad. Then I thought about my life. Whenever I feel heavy, I think about my life. Then I feel, where did I start from and where have I reached? Then I feel good.' 'Bharat and I grew up together' As he spoke in the over eight-minute-long video, the actor got emotional while talking about his unbreakable bond with India. He revealed how closely tied he feels to the country — not just as a citizen, but as someone who grew alongside it. 'Whenever I feel low, I think about where I started and where I've reached. That gives me strength. I realised I'm only eight years younger than my country. Bharat was born on August 15, 1947, and I was born on March 7, 1955. We've grown up together — like siblings.' This touching thought highlighted how personal India's journey has been for him. He reflected on the country's past and how it shaped his childhood. The wars that shaped his childhood Kher recalled how he lived through the major wars that affected India in the 60s and 70s. Growing up in Shimla, he remembers exactly how it felt when conflict was close to home. 'I remember the sirens, digging trenches, and covering windows with newspapers. Every joy and sorrow of this nation feels personal to me. That's how deeply I'm connected to Bharat.' 'I think in Hindi' The 'Saaransh' actor spoke honestly about how his sense of identity is rooted in his language and upbringing. 'I studied in a Hindi-medium school. I don't think in English — I think in Hindi. So when someone criticises India, I don't get angry anymore; I feel sad. I feel sad not for India, but for the people who speak poorly of it.' From Rs 37 to 545 films Opening up about his humble beginnings, Kher reminded his audience that every success in his life is thanks to India. 'I came to this city 43 years ago with Rs 37 in my pocket. Today, I've completed 545 films. I live in a rented house, but I have a car, a bungalow, and, above all, I have my mother. Who gave me all this? This country did. Of course, we work hard, but it is this land that makes our dreams possible.' A salute to the soldiers Kher ended his message by acknowledging the sacrifice of Indian soldiers,'We lost some brave soldiers recently. Their families have suffered an irreparable loss. When you think of their pain, your own sorrow starts to feel small.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
