Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently opened up about his special bond with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the role Bhatt has played in shaping his life and career over the years.
Anupam Kher calls Mahesh Bhatt a ‘destiny shaper’
Kher described Bhatt as a “destiny shaper” and took to social media to pour his heart out, thanking the filmmaker for the countless opportunities, wisdom, and direction he had offered over the years. In his note, the actor made it clear that what they shared was never just a professional relationship, it was a bond that had deeply influenced who he is both as a person and as an artist.
Anupam Kher pens a heartfelt note for Mahesh Bhatt
Taking to Instagram, Anupam wrote, “Saaransh of the Image! I clicked this pic last week in my office. But never intended to write a post about this it. Last week #MaheshBhatt Saab came to my office. Behind Bhatt Saab stood a small statue of me, crafted by a talented artist. I clicked the pic! And suddenly, the photograph became a metaphor. No matter where life takes me, no matter how many films I do, awards I receive, or milestones I cross, a part of me will always remain that small man standing quietly behind #BhattSaab. Because some people don’t merely give you opportunities. They alter the direction of your destiny. Bhatt Saab gave me Saaransh. He gave me B.V. Pradhan. But over the years, I have realised that the role was only the beginning. The greater gift was the privilege of knowing him. Every meeting with him has been an invitation to think deeper, question more honestly, and look beyond the obvious.” “He has an extraordinary ability to strip away pretence and confront life as it is!! Beautiful, painful, contradictory, and yet profoundly meaningful. The older I grow, the more I understand that our true wealth lies not in what we accumulate, but in the people who expand our consciousness. The people who challenge us, provoke us, inspire us, and unknowingly shape our inner world. Bhatt Saab has been one such presence in my life Some relationships cannot be measured in years, films, or achievements. They become a part of your emotional and intellectual DNA. Looking at this photograph, I felt gratitude. Not for a career. Not for success. But for the journey of learning that continues every time I sit with him. Bhatt Saab, I remain a student. And I am a richer man because you are in my life. Thank You!”, he further added.
Anupam Kher and Mahesh Bhatt’s iconic collaborations
Anupam Kher stepped into the world of acting with the critically acclaimed 1984 film ‘Saaransh’, which Mahesh Bhatt directed. The two went on to forge a memorable creative partnership, joining hands for several notable Hindi films over the years, including ‘Daddy’, ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’, ‘Chaahat’, and ‘Papa Kehte Hain’.
