“I feel fitter at 64 than I did at 40” - Anupam Kher “I feel fitter at 64 than I did at 40” - Anupam Kher Actor-thinker-writer-teacher Anupam Kher who turned 64 on March 7, spent his birthday away from home. “I am in the US shooting for the American serial New Amsterdam. I’ve been here for two months now, with another month to go. Of course I miss home. I miss my mother the most,” says Anupam who is working round-the-clock to finish his series in the US—and intermittently dining with his Hollywood buddies Robert deNiro, Armie Hammer etc.—before he returns home. “There’s a whole avalanche of commitments waiting for my attention. And no, it doesn’t make me weary, just more charged-up to do more work. I believe 24 hours in a day is not enough for what I want to do. But I also believe any and every thing can be done in those 24 hours. Saying there isn’t enough time is just an excuse. You can make time for anything that you want to do,” says Anupam who has several film projects on the anvil. Which role does he enjoy the most? “I am first and foremost an actor. But I am a RESPONSIBLE actor. I don’t believe my work is over once I finish my shot. No! I have a voice and I must use it to make a difference to society. You cannot be empowered and not use that power to help those who are not empowered.” Anupam’s favourite roles? “Saaraansh, of course. 35 years ago I played the age that I am now. I am grateful to the great Sanjeev Kumar for opting out of that project. Because of him I got to do one of the most brilliantly written characters at the beginning of my career. There are many favourites. I love all the roles that I’ve played including those that got me flak. I am what I am today because of all the risks that I’ve taken. I am grateful for the mistakes that I’ve made. They’ve helped me better myself.” Formula for good living? “Stay fit; eat well, sleep enough hours…Lead a disciplined life. That doesn’t mean you have to be a saint. Do everything you want to, but in moderation. I feel more energized and enthusiastic about life at 64 than I did at 24.” Also Read: Anupam Kher rings in his birthday with Hollywood legend Robert DeNiro in New York https://ift.tt/2IY2cb9