Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has kickstarted the shoot of the highly anticipated movie ‘The India House’, marking it as his 542nd film.
Taking to the official Instagram handle, production house Abhishek Agarwal Arts treated fans with Anupam Kher’s video. The BTS clip shows Anupam Kher getting into a vanity van to get into an avatar in which he is completely unrecognisable. It also features a closeup of Kher’s face.
Sharing the video, he wrote, “The ‘Timeless Titan of Indian Cinema’ @anupampkher Ji begins shooting for #TheIndiaHouse. The National Award winning actor plays a powerful & key role in the period drama.”
Anupam Kher also shared the video from the film’s set on his X handle. He wrote, “ANNOUNCEMENT: Delighted to announce my 542nd film – #TheIndiaHouse, a pan India period drama!! Thank you dearest@AlwaysRamCharan@actor_Nikhil@ramvamsikrishna@AbhishekOfficl for the love, appreciation, and respect shown in this video!! Jai Ho.” For this project, Ram Charan has come on board as producer.
Last month, the team of ‘The India House’ organised a grand pooja ceremony at the Virupaksha Temple, Hampi. The film’s lead actors Saiee Manjrekar and Nikhil Siddhartha were also present.
Happy to be associated with the film, Ram Charan took to X and wrote, “Super excited to be presenting #TheIndiaHouse – an Indian story for a global audience. I’m sure the film will appeal to everyone across the world.”
He added, “I am also extremely glad to be associating with @AAArtsOfficial and @AbhishekOfficl on this film. All the best to the Entire Team.”
“Anupam Kher’s work is a testament to the power of passion and dedication. His performances are not just acts of brilliance but profound explorations of the human spirit that I always wish for in my films. Collaborating with him has been an inspiring journey into the heart of true artistry,” said Abhishek Agarwal.
Sharing the experience, Anupam Kher stated, “Abhishek Agarwal believes that I am his lucky mascot. I believe it too. But he also is a wonderful producer to work with. Understanding, affectionate, and has a great sense of the creative process. Hope, The India House turns out to be another blockbuster like The Kashmir Files and Kartikeya 2. Jai Ho!”
Anupam Kher will play the character of Shyamji Krishna Varma. The film is set against the backdrop of India’s struggle for independence, The India House is expected to offer a riveting story filled with emotion, sacrifice, and patriotism.
Speaking of The India House, the pan-Indian historical drama will star Nikhil Siddhartha (of Karthikeya 2 fame) in the lead role, with Anupam Kher portraying the prominent character. Directed by Ram Vamsi Krishna, the film is being produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Vikram Reddy under the banner of Abhishek Agarwal Arts and V Mega Pictures. The film, presented by ‘RRR’ star Ram Charan is slated for a mega release in 2025.
