Anupam Kher: Mom's values were all I had when I came to Mumbai to be an actor with 37 rupees

Anupam Kher. File pic/Yogen Shah

Anupam Kher shares an extremely warm and close bond with his mother Dulari. The actor introduced the lovely lady to his fans when he shared a few videos of her on social media, which immediately went viral for the sheer cuteness of them.

In a candid chat with the popular Instagram page Humans Of Bombay, Anupam Kher spoke about his relationship with his mum, how she played an intrinsic part in his growing up days, and how it was the values she taught him that helped him survive in the city of dreams.

Kher shared, "I have vivid memories of Mom dropping me to school. Before leaving, she'd say, 'Your best day is today.' And as a kid, I believed it. It helped me dream made me forget how poor we were. Papa only made 90 Rs. a month, so Mom had to sell her jewellery to put us into good schools."

Speaking about coming to Mumbai with only Rs 37 in his pocket and dreams of becoming an actor, Anupam Kher said, "Her values were all I had when I came to Mumbai to be an actor with 37 Rs. At times I'd sleep on the platform, but never told her and when Mom fell sick, she didn't tell me we both tried to protect each other. And after I started doing films, Mom kept me grounded, 'No matter how high you fly, always be humble'."

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Such is the sweet bond Anupam Kher shares with his mum Dulari. Aren't they the cutest!

On the work front, Anupam Kher has penned a new book on his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he says will be released soon. The actor is back in the US after spending several months in India due to the pandemic. He has started shooting for the medical drama 'New Amsterdam', in which he essays the role of Doctor Kapoor.