Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has graced the silver screen in over 500 films across four decades, has dropped a bombshell revelation about his exclusion from the industry's prestigious year-end actor roundtable discussions.
The Roundtable Snub That Speaks Volumes
During a candid conversation on the show 'Unfiltered with Samdish', the 68-year-old acting powerhouse revealed that despite his monumental contribution to Indian cinema, he has never received an invitation to participate in these exclusive discussions that feature prominent actors.
Kher didn't mince words when addressing the selective nature of these invitations, stating that it ultimately depends on "the kind of people who decide if I am good enough." He elaborated that there exists a section within the industry that deliberately tries to influence which actors receive recognition and which don't.
Industry Politics and Media Bias Exposed
The National Award-winning actor pointed directly at what he perceives as mediocrity driving these decisions. "There is a section of people in the media who decide things like, 'We don't want to invite Anupam Kher to an actor's roundtable'," he revealed with startling honesty.
Kher's confidence in his craft remains unshaken despite these exclusions. In a bold declaration that's since gone viral, he asserted, "They have never called me, and acting-wise, main inn sabka baap hoon (I am a much better actor than these people)." He emphasized his credentials by mentioning that he runs an actual acting school, further validating his expertise in the field.
The actor even shared that he recently confronted a senior editor about this bias, questioning why they seemed to prefer interacting with "mediocre actors" rather than established veterans like himself.
Finding Strength in Self-Validation
While Kher admitted that knowing some people don't wish to see him rise does bother him, he has learned to accept this reality. He shared valuable wisdom about the importance of self-confidence and detachment from external validation.
"Everyone wants to be liked, and I still feel that way," Kher confessed. "But the day you understand that you don't need to be liked by everyone is the day you become the king."
The actor demonstrated his commitment to authenticity by revealing that he even wrote a play about all his failures and showed it to the world, reaching a point where he stopped caring about people's opinions altogether.
Kher's revelations have sparked important conversations about inclusivity, recognition, and the power dynamics within the Indian film industry, challenging the established norms of who gets a seat at the table.
