Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s career spans over four decades and hundreds of films across genres. The actor played a 65-year-old man in his debut film Saaransh at just 28 and has over the years given many memorable performances.as character actor and as a lead. In a recent interview, Kher was asked why Hindi cinema often associates being a “hero” with a certain look, unlike Hollywood where actors like Vin Diesel headline films. Responding to this, the actor shared how he defines a hero in cinema. Anupam Kher on redefining hero in films Anupam Kher told Pinkvilla, “I am a hero only—who told you I’m not a hero? What defines a hero? It’s our mindset. We think a hero must have good hair, must get the heroine. But a hero is any character that drives the story.” Kher drew parallels with real life, arguing that heroism isn’t limited to conventional appearances or roles. “Look around—there are so many heroes from middle-class and lower middle-class backgrounds. Look at our cricket team, the women’s cricket team, the blind …