Will be full of gratitude for 'Saaransh': Anupam to Mahesh Bhatt

Anupam Kher has expressed his gratitude to Mahesh Bhatt, the director of his debut film "Saaransh". The veteran actor says it was wonderful for him to be a part of the celebration of the anniversary of filmmaker's banner.

Vishesh Films, owned by brothers, Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt, completed 30 years of it's existance on Sunday.

Anupam on Monday mornign took to Twitter to share a photograph of himself along with with Mahesh, Mukesh, Salim Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anu Malik, Pooja Bhatt and Dino Morea.

"Wonderful to be part of celebrations of 30 years of Vishesh Films. Will always be full of gratitude for Mahesh Bhatt saab (sir) for 'Saaransh'," Anupam captioned the image.

Mahesh replied: "Anupam when one looks at life through eyes of gratitude, the world becomes a magical place. I thank you for your part in my journey. Thank you!"

The actor, a National School of Drama alumnus, was only 28 when he took on the role of a retired middle class Maharashtrian man, who had lost his son in "Saaransh".

Anupam's stellar performance not just won him his first Filmfare best actor award, but the film was also chosen as India's official entry for the 1985 Academy Award for best foreign language film.

--IANS

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