National Award Winner's Journey: From Near Bankruptcy to Crores Per Film
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Anupam Kher's Rags-to-Riches: From Bankruptcy to Crores Per Film
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News18•07-03-2026, 12:58
Anupam Kher's Rags-to-Riches: From Bankruptcy to Crores Per Film
•Veteran actor Anupam Kher's journey from near bankruptcy to earning crores per film, captivating audiences for over four decades.
•In early 2000s, he faced severe financial struggles, mortgaging his house and office with only 400 rupees left in his bank account due to production house losses.
•The Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, who acted in over 540 films, reportedly slept on a railway platform during his early struggling days.
•Made his Bollywood debut in 1984 with Mahesh Bhatt's Saaransh and Hollywood debut in 2002 with Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham.
•At 71, he remains active, recently performing the 500th show of his autobiographical play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai', with 'Khosla Ka Ghosla 2' upcoming.