Naseeruddin Shah Questions Anupam Kher’s Absence From FTII

“Where is Anupam Kher?” asks Naseeruddin Shah about the Chairman of FTII

Naseeruddin Shah with Anupam Kher at an event.

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Naseeruddin Shah continues to be associated with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), his alma mater, which is now being headed by another veteran actor, Anupam Kher. Shah and Kher have worked on more than 10 film projects together. How does he feel about his colleague’s work at the FTII.

Pat comes the response:

“Where is he? How can I comment on his work when he’s hardly ever at the FTII? I don’t think he’s been there more than twice. I go to the FTII to deliver some lectures every now and then. I am told that he’s not seen there very often. If he chooses to spend some more time at the institute, we’ll get to see the work and be able to comment on it. Till then, what can I say?”

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher have featured in several acclaimed films over the years including A Wednesday, Karma and Pestonjee. Anupam Kher was appointed by the government as the Chairman of FTII in October 2017. Kher took over after Gajendra Chauhan’s controversial tenure.

Naseeruddin Shah spoke to us at the recently held India-Bhutan Literary Festival in Thimphu.