Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recently visited the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, where he delivered a motivational lecture to a gathering of over 2,500 cadets.
Anupam Kher, who took to social media to share his experience, expressed immense pride and gratitude for the opportunity to speak at one of the world’s finest military training institutions.
In a video posted on his official Instagram account, Kher lauded the NDA for its exemplary training, facilities, coaching, discipline, and dedication. “It was my honour and my privilege to be invited by the National Defence Academy to deliver a motivational lecture to the cadets,” Kher wrote in a heartfelt caption.
He added, “The training, the facilities, the coaching, the discipline, and the dedication are so exemplary and outstanding! I stayed there for a day and learned so many things about life and living!”
The actor thanked Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Maj. Gen. Sanjeev Dogra, and the entire staff and cadets for their warm hospitality and appreciation. His post concluded with a resonant “JAI HIND!”
On the professional front, Anupam Kher is gearing up for a new role in the animated movie ‘Chhota Bheem And The Curse of Damyaan’. Recently, the filmmakers released a teaser of the movie, which is the first live-action adaptation of the popular animated series. Kher is set to play Guru Shambhu, alongside Makarand Deshpande as Skandhi.
The film, directed and produced by Rajiv Chilaka with Megha Chilaka, also features Yagya Bhasin as Chhota Bheem and Aashriya Mishra as Chutki, with Surabhi Tiwari playing Tuntun Mausi.
‘Chhota Bheem and The Curse of Damyaan’ is slated for theatrical release on May 31, 2024, promising an exciting blend of adventure and mythological storytelling.