“My Most Priceless Possession”: Anupam Kher Reveals The Story Behind This Pic With Robert De Niro

New Delhi:

Anupam Kher’s newest publish on Instagram is about his “most priceless possession” – an image with Hollywood’s renowned actor Robert De Niro. Anupam Kher labored with Robert De Niro in 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook, that includes Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper as leads. Since then, he has been sharing photos from his memorable conferences with The Godfather star. On Tuesday, Anupam Kher shared one such photograph from his album, which options him and the performing legend posing in the identical method, and revealed the story behind it. He additionally shared why working with Robert De Niro within the David O Russell-directed movie was like a dream come true for him.

Anupam Kher began his publish like this: “Story of this pic: There will not be a single actor on the earth, aspiring or established, who will not be an ardent fan of this phenomenal legendary actor, Robert De Niro. As a drama faculty scholar, I had carried out a particular paper on two of his earlier movies – Imply Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976). By no means in my wildest desires had I ever thought method again in 1977 that someday I will get an opportunity of not only working with him in Silver Linings Playbook but will also have the good fortune of calling him my friend. This image was shot in his residence in New York by David O Russell, director of Silver Linings Playbook.”

The 65-year-old actor then revealed how he and Robert De Niro ended up giving the identical pose for the digicam. “As at all times I had requested for an image and as at all times, he was obliging. At that second I assumed it will likely be cool to level my finger in appreciation in direction of the legend within the image. After which in virtually sluggish movement, I noticed his hand going up and pointing his finger in direction of me in the same method. Miraculously David clicked the image at that very second. And I registered my identify within the historical past with this pic. For me, this can at all times be my most priceless possession,” Anupam Kher added. He additionally used the names of Robert De Niro’s in style movies within the hashtag – #TaxiDriver #GodFather #RagingBull #CapeFear #NewYorkNewYork #AnalyseThis #Awakening #TheIntern and #TheIrishman.

Check out Anupam Kher’s publish right here:

Anupam Kher, who turned 65 on March 7 this yr, celebrated his birthday with Robert De Niro in New York, the place he was dwelling until he moved again to India, proper earlier than the nation-ride lockdown was imposed. He shared a video from his birthday celebrations, during which the Hollywood star could be seen singing “Completely happy Birthday” to him as he cuts the cake. “Nothing could be extra magical for an actor than to have the ability to spend high quality time in your birthday with the ‘God of performing Robert De Niro’ third yr in a row. I’m humbled that Mr De Niro accepted my lunch invitation. It was magnificent,” Anupam Kher captioned the video.

Nothing could be extra magical for an actor than to have the ability to spend high quality time in your birthday with the #GodOfActing#RobertDeNiro third yr in a row. I’m humbled that Mr. De Niro accepted my lunch invitation. It was magnificent. pic.twitter.com/wUHEUjffAu

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 7, 2020

And here is what Anupam Kher shared from his birthday parties in 2018 and 2019, one among which was hosted by Robert De Niro.

Thanks #BarryRosenstein & #Lizanne for internet hosting an unique celebration for my birthday at your own home in New York. I had a good time. And to have the ability to spend my birthday 2nd yr in a tow with my good friend #RobertDeNiro is stuff made out of desires. His heat hug has a blessing in it. pic.twitter.com/3yipxjU3Mu

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 8, 2019

Anupam Kher is best-known for his performances in movies resembling Saaransh, Ram Lakhan, Lamhe, Khel, Darr, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara and Particular 26, to call a couple of. He was final seen within the 2019 crime-thriller One Day: Justice Delivered during which he co-starred with Esha Gupta, Kumud Mishra and Anusmriti Sarkar.