'Almost went bankrupt': Anupam Kher recalls financial struggles
What's the story
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently opened up about a financially challenging phase in his life during the early 2000s. Speaking on Unfiltered with Samdish, he revealed that he was "almost bankrupt" while trying to establish himself as a television producer. Despite appearing in big-budget films during this time, Kher's financial situation was dire, with just ₹400 left in his bank account and both his house and office mortgaged.
Financial turmoil
Kher's struggle with debt and financial instability
Kher recalled the harrowing experience of dealing with mounting debt during this period. "We were borrowing money. And I was the first person in my family to ever see ₹10,000 at once in our family's 100-year existence." "The interest kept mounting, and it went so high that my chartered accountant told me we were on the verge of bankruptcy because there was only ₹400 left in the bank."
Career comeback
Kher's resilience and current success in the industry
Despite these financial struggles, Kher continued to work in the film industry. He worked in big films back-to-back and was perceived as a "happening actor." Eventually, his financial condition improved, and today, he charges between ₹2-3 crore per film and is doing well financially.
Life lessons
Kher's perspective on failure and success
Speaking to Hindustan Times earlier, Kher earlier said, "In 2004, because I am not a business-minded person, I almost went bankrupt and then started all over again. I am a sum total of my failures." "People started calling me thespian, veteran, and legend... But I refused to do that. After turning 60, people think about retirement but I started building my body." Kher is set to feature in The Raja Saab and Yeh Prom Mol Liya, among other films.