Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher approached role in ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ as a newcomer

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher poses during the Colors ‘IAA leadership Awards’ ceremony in Mumbai, India on Feb. 2, 2013. STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who has been part of more than 450 films in a three-decade career, says he approached his Hollywood film “Silver Linings Playbook” as a newcomer.

“I have done more than 450 films but I approached this film as a newcomer, as if it was my first film, because I don’t think in English … I think in Hindi. For me to be a therapist with technical words, I had to concentrate, focus,” the 57-year-old, who plays the role of Dr. Patel in the film, said at a press conference in Mumbai Wednesday.

“Maybe it was not so difficult to get a sense of awe from them that I have done so many movies. But to earn their respect I had to be good in my job. Sometimes when you work in a film like this it feels you are representing your country and it is that kind of a feeling,” he added.

Meanwhile, Kher is happy that the film has crossed the $100 million mark.

“The film has crossed $100 million and it makes me very happy because these days we all are talking about 100 crore ($20 million). So here is a film which I have done that has reached a landmark of $100 million,” the actor said.

Directed by David O. Russell, “Silver Linings Playbook” also features Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker and Julia Stiles in supporting roles. It hits theatres in India Friday.

Last seen in Bollywood film “Special 26,” Kher will soon be seen in movies “Chashme Baddoor” and “Yamla Pagla Deewana 2.”

IANS 2013-02-21 16:04:08

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