{
  "id": 19646755,
  "title": "From Saaransh To Ramayana, Mahesh Bhatt Pens Emotional Letter Celebrating Anupam Kher's 42-Year Journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/from-saaransh-to-ramayana-mahesh-bhatt-pens-emotional-letter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T11:33:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/from-saaransh-to-ramayana-mahesh-bhatt-pens-emotional-letter-celebrating-anupam-khers-42-year-journey"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, November 12: In a heartfelt letter, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt celebrated actor Anupam Kher's 42-year journey in cinema, from his theatrical debut in 'Saaransh' to his latest role as Jatayu in the recently released film 'Ramayana Part 1'. Bhatt, who was 34 when he met the 28-year-old Kher at his residence in Pali Hill, expressed his happiness and pride over Kher's evolution as an actor and a person. The filmmaker praised Kher's portrayal of B. V. Pradhan in 'Saaransh' and his latest role, drawing parallels between the two characters. Bhatt also recalled Kher's transformation during a recent visit to Sweden, where he noticed a significant change in the actor's personality and demeanor. Kher responded to Bhatt's letter on Instagram, describing it as one of the most meaningful acknowledgements of his career and calling himself the happiest man on earth. He thanked Bhatt for believing in him and recognising his journey, vowing to continue making the director proud.",
  "summary": "Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 12: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has penned an emotional letter for actor Anupam Kher, reflecting on his 42-year journey in cinema, from his debut film 'Saaransh' to his role as Jatayu in the recently released film 'Ramayana Part: 1'. In a heartfelt note, Bhatt praised Kher's evolution as an actor and as an individual, expressing happiness and pride over the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Mahesh Bhatt writes an Anupam Kher appreciation note after Ramayana: ‘Your rise and rise’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/mahesh-bhatt-writes-an-anupam-kher-appreciation-note-after-ramayana",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:27:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}