Anupam Kher returns to Bengali cinema after 26 years

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced his return to Bengali cinema after a gap of 26 years. The actor made the announcement while addressing the media and revealed that his production house, Anupam Kher Studio, will back a new Bengali film in collaboration with Friends Communication and producer Firdausul Hassan.

Speaking about the project, Anupam Kher said the upcoming film is titled Shuru Theke Shuru. He recalled that the last Bengali film produced by his banner was Bariwali, directed by Rituparno Ghosh, and said he is excited to reconnect with an industry that has played a major role in shaping his artistic journey.

Apart from the new film, Kher also shared plans to set up an acting school in West Bengal. He said the Chief Minister had extended her good wishes for the project and expressed hope for positive changes in the state’s film industry.

The 71-year-old actor said Bengali cinema has been a great source of inspiration for him. Referring to filmmaker Satyajit Ray, popularly known as Manikda, director Mrinal Sen and writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Kher said he had learned a great deal from Bengal’s rich cultural and cinematic legacy. He added that the team wanted to officially announce the film and extend their good wishes to the industry.

Anupam Kher’s previous Bengali production, Bariwali, was directed by Rituparno Ghosh and starred Kirron Kher, Roopa Ganguly and Chiranjeet Chakraborty. Kirron Kher won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.