In a delightful encounter that warmed the hearts of film enthusiasts, veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recently met legendary South Indian star Kamal Haasan at the Delhi airport. Kher took to social media to express his admiration, penning a lengthy and heartfelt note about the chance meeting.
A Meeting of Cinematic Titans
On a recent Friday, Anupam Kher shared a picture with Kamal Haasan on his social media handle X (formerly Twitter). The meeting was an unplanned, pleasant surprise at the Delhi airport. Kher did not hold back his praise, calling Haasan "one of the FINEST actors of Indian Cinema." He revealed that he has been a long-time admirer of Haasan's craft and varied performances over the years, stating he has learned a great deal from him as a fellow actor.
An Hour-Long 'Rich Conversation'
The interaction was far from a brief hello. The two esteemed actors ended up sitting in the airport lounge for nearly an hour, engaging in what Kher described as a "RICH conversation." He remarked that in that single hour, they managed to discuss a lifetime's worth of topics.
Their wide-ranging discussion touched upon global cinema, the legendary director K. Balachander, valuable life lessons, and their favourite books. Naturally, the conversation also included the great Rajinikanth. Kher expressed his gratitude for Haasan's wisdom, warmth, and appreciation during their talk.
Current Projects of the Stars
Anupam Kher's latest work is "Tanvi the Great," a project that also marks his return to film direction after a gap of 23 years. His directorial debut was the 2002 film "Om Jai Jagadish," starring Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan.
On the other hand, Kamal Haasan was recently seen in Mani Ratnam's film "Thug Life," which was released in June this year. The meeting served as a beautiful intersection of two prolific careers spanning Hindi and South Indian cinema.
Kher concluded his social media post with a message of "Love, respect and prayers always" for Kamal Haasan, showcasing the deep mutual respect between the two icons of Indian cinema.
