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Anupam Kher Discloses Rs 25,000 Payment to Mahesh Bhatt for Each Film: 'He Launched My Career'
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Anupam Kher Pays Mahesh Bhatt Rs 25,000 From Every Film: 'He Gave Me My First Break'
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26-03-2026, 17:03
Anupam Kher Pays Mahesh Bhatt Rs 25,000 From Every Film: 'He Gave Me My First Break'
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Anupam Kher reveals he pays his 'guru' Mahesh Bhatt Rs 25,000 after every film as a gesture of gratitude.
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The tradition started with Rs 250 for his first break, Saaransh, and has increased over the years due to 'inflation'.
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Kher considers it a ritual and a 'comedy', giving Bhatt an envelope which he now recognizes by feel.
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He expressed a desire to do 'Saaransh 2' as an action actor, inspired by films like 'Taken'.
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Kher also recalled being almost dropped from 'Saaransh' and confronting Mahesh Bhatt before securing the role.
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