Actor Anupam Kher was highly appreciated for his role in The Kashmir Files. However, the actor did not receive any major award for it. Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Vijay 69, Kher told India Today Digital that he was not saddened by not winning a major award for The Kashmir Files.

For Anupam Kher, awards are more than trophies on the shelf. The 69-year-old actor said, “I love awards; so I should get it out of my system. Growing up, I was told that if you work hard at anything, you will get an award. I have received many awards.” award. But for a film like Vijay 69, in my opinion, it is an international film with international exposure.

We are talking about The Kashmir FilesThe actor said, “But the local awards that are there are not necessarily based on merit or talent. I was surprised when I did not win the main award for The Kashmir Files, which is one of my favorite and most brilliant performances. It started happening.” , ‘Who will get it?’. I’m not bitter about it.

“Having said that, if the same people who did not give me an award for The Kashmir Files would give me an award for Vijay 69, I would be happy. I am not denying it. But I think since the film is on Netflix, which is a very popular and classy OTT platform, if people like it, and I’m sure they will, then it’s a win.”

Kher has often shared his views on the value of recognition. With a career spanning nearly four decades and over 500 films, the actor has earned countless awards and nominations, including National Film Awards and international accolades.

Anupam Kher’s next film Vijay 69 will be released on Netflix on November 8.