On the professional front, the prolific actor is currently shooting for “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2,” the sequel to the acclaimed 2006 film directed by Dibakar Banerjee. The original film, which followed a middle-class Delhi family’s battle to reclaim their land from a builder, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has admitted that being called an author still feels unfamiliar, as he never imagined his creative journey would extend beyond the screen and stage.
The 69-year-old star recently shared a deeply personal milestone with his followers, posting videos and photographs of himself signing copies of his books at a bookstore. Describing the moment as “quiet and overwhelming,” Kher reflected on how unexpected this new chapter in his life has been.
“Seeing my books on bookstore shelves fills me with a quiet, overwhelming gratitude. As an actor, I always believed my stories would live on screen and stage. I never imagined I would one day be an author,” he wrote.
For Kher, the word “author” carries a special emotional weight. “That word still feels new, almost tender,” he shared, underscoring how meaningful the transformation has been. What makes the achievement even more significant, he noted, is his educational background.
Coming from a Hindi-medium background, Kher revealed that all four of his life-coaching books have been written in English — something he views as both symbolic and empowering. “Every copy on the shelf is not just a book. It is a reminder that language is not a limitation, that dreams can evolve, and that reinvention has no age,” he said.
The actor added that the sight of his books displayed prominently in stores makes him feel “not just important — but deeply thankful.” Known for his motivational outlook and belief that “Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai” (anything is possible), Kher’s journey into writing appears to reflect the very philosophy he advocates.
On the professional front, the prolific actor is currently shooting for “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2,” the sequel to the acclaimed 2006 film directed by Dibakar Banerjee. The original film, which followed a middle-class Delhi family’s battle to reclaim their land from a builder, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Earlier this year, Kher marked another milestone — the first day of shooting his 550th film — reflecting on a cinematic journey that continues to evolve, much like his identity as an author.
