Amid criticism for his statements that the Ram Mandir The theft of donations was “minor” compared to the cruelty during Mughal rule, Anupam Kher posted a video on social media on Sunday. In it, the actor explained that he expresses his opinion on certain matters without fear, since he does not try to get everyone’s approval. This clip emerged after several social media users criticized his comments on the theft of the temple donation, and a day after the Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav responded to his statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Akhilesh Yadav’s reply to Anupam Kher
In response to Kher’s comments, Yadav wrote: “This is a strange argument that no one should say anything to the thief, but those caught stealing should be lectured. There must be some reason for this sympathy towards the thieves, or some political compulsion (sic).”
Anupam Kher’s cryptic message about X
In the latest cryptic message about X, Kher said: “Many people ask me how I manage to speak so fearlessly about certain topics. Aren’t I afraid of being unpopular? My direct answer is that maybe it’s because I don’t try to please everyone.”
Anupam Kher to become your own favorite
He said that one of the most difficult challenges in life was to please everyone and wondered if anyone in the world had ever really managed to please everyone. According to him, once someone sets out to become everyone’s favorite, others begin to take advantage of it for their own benefit. Kher pointed out that by trying to say what others want to hear, a person risks losing his own sense of self. “I have a philosophy in life: First, try to become your own favorite,” he continued.
Anupam Kher talks about self-growth
The actor said that one should be able to look in the mirror and feel that one is a good person. If not, he added, change should come not to please the world, but for one’s own personal growth. He further said that no one, including himself, had ever signed up for the job of keeping the entire world happy.
Anupam Kher’s answer to Ram Mandir row
The post followed backlash over Kher’s comments on the theft of the Ram Mandir donation, made during his visit to Ayodhya. Addressing the controversy, he said he did not see it as important enough to warrant Yadav writing about him. He claimed that Yadav’s team had presented only a part of their statement to suit their purpose, which had triggered the backlash. Kher asked Yadav to go through his full statements, saying he was confident the Samajwadi Party leader would come once he did so. He added that as a Sanatani, Yadav would understand that such incidents of theft could not diminish the glory of Lord Shri Ram.
Anupam Kher’s next film ‘Shri Ram Bhoomi ‘
On May 29, Kher announced his next film ‘Shri Ram Bhoomi’, which will be directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, who last directed ‘The Kerala History 2′. Making the announcement on social media, Kher expressed great happiness and pride to be associated with the project, sharing a picture from the set where he is shown holding the clapperboard, which carried the film’s title, ‘Ram Bhoomi’. He noted that this would be his 552nd film. The cast also includes Ritwik Bhowmik and Amruta Khanvilkar, while the production is supported by Anuya Chauhan Kudecha, Ritesh Kudecha, Umesh Kumar Bansal, Raedita, Akash Shah, Pranay Chokshi, Kalapi Shah, Kranti Shanbhag, Girish Johar and Meet Mojo. The first look suggests that the film may be based on the story behind the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, though the makers are yet to confirm the plot or announce a release date.