Anupam Kher reveals why he almost turned down the role of Manmohan Singh
Actor Anupam Kher expressed grief over the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The actor shared a video message and remembered the late leader’s role in the film The Accidental Prime Minister.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who played the role of Manmohan Singh in the film The Accidental Prime Minister, paid an emotional tribute to the late economist. In a detailed video message, Anupam shared his views on Manmohan Singh both as a person and a leader. He also recalled the process of preparing for the role, revealing that he had initially rejected it.
In your video message, Kher described Singh as ‘gentle, bright, brilliant and kind’He reflected on his experience preparing for the role of Singh in the 2019 political drama The Accidental Prime Minister. “To portray a character truthfully, you have to get inside that person. Dr. Manmohan was a naturally good human being, gentle, brilliant, brilliant and kind. When I was first offered this film, I It was rejected for various reasons, including political.” Concerns. I thought people might think I did it to make fun of him,” he explained.
“If you watch The Accidental Prime Minister, you will find that I have tried to imbibe all his qualities – his talent, kindness and humility. When the film was finally made, I was very happy that I had done justice to it. The topic may be controversial, but the man was not. He was very generous and kind in praising my work. I will miss the man in the blue turban,” Kher said and concluded, “The country has lost a very honest man and a great leader.”
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Anupam captioned the video and wrote, “Deeply saddened to know about the demise of former #Prime Minister of India #Dr.ManmohanSingh! After studying him for over a year for the film #TheAccidentalPrimeMinister, it felt like I had actually spent so much time with him. He was naturally a good person. Personally completely honest, a great economist and a very humble person. Some might say he can’t be a smart politician! My heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti (sic).”
Dr. Manmohan Singh is survived by his wife And three daughters. He was the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister for two consecutive terms, leading a coalition government under the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) from 2004 to 2014. As Finance Minister in the PV Narasimha Rao government, he was the architect of India’s economic liberalization in 1991. ,
