Anupam Kher says Vidhu Vinod Chopra refused him leave despite high fever during 1942: A Love Story: ‘Shoot karenge, theek hojayega’ | Bollywood News
Anupam Kher has starred in several cult classics, including playing the role of Raghuvir Pathak in the 1994 film 1942: A Love Story. The actor was recently present at the International film festival of India, Goa, for the screening of his four films – the restored version of 1942 – A Love Story, Tanvi: The Great, The Bengal Files, and International film Calorie. He also took a masterclass titled ‘Giving up is NOT a choice’. Anupam sat down for a conversation with SCREEN to talk about shooting the Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial during sickness, doing several films at one time, and the 8-hour work shift debate. During the candid chat, he recalled shooting for 1942 Love Story and shared, “I was not well, I had typhoid when I reached Dharamshala. I told Mr. Chopra, so he said, ‘Koi baat nahi, shooting karenge theek hojaayenge, no chutti (It’s fine, you will be fine while shooting, no holiday)’. I still remember that. Otherwise, it was a joy working with him. He is a really great director.” Anupam …
