Anupam Kher on not winning awards for 'The Kashmir Files': 'I started wondering, 'who will get it?'

Anupam Kher’s performance in ‘The Kashmir Files’ garnered significant appreciation from fans and critics alike. However, the actor did not win any awards for his portrayal. In a recent chat, he shared that he is not feeling bad about not receiving any awards for the film.
In an interview with India Today, Anupam mentioned that since childhood, he had been told that if he worked hard at anything, he would earn an award. He emphasises that his next film, ‘Vijay 69,’ is not just a national endeavor but has the qualities to compete internationally. "I love awards; let me just get that out of my system. But for a film like 'Vijay 69,' in my opinion, it's an international film with an international performance. It can compete with anybody," he stated.
Kher expressed his thoughts on ‘The Kashmir Files’ not securing major awards, including the National Award. He remarked that many awards today may not be entirely based on "competence or brilliance." Reflecting on his performance in the film, which he considers one of his finest, Kher shared that he was initially curious about who would win in his place. "When I didn't win the main awards for 'The Kashmir Files,' which is one of my favorite and most brilliant performances, I started wondering, 'Who will get it?' I'm not bitter about it," the actor recalled.

The ‘Saaransh’ actor expressed that while he did not receive an award for ‘The Kashmir Files,’ he would still welcome one for his role in ‘Vijay 69.’ He emphasized that the film being on Netflix, a prestigious OTT platform, is already a significant achievement. Kher added that audience appreciation matters most to him, and he is confident that the film will be well-received, which in itself would be a victory.
His next movie, ‘Vijay 69,’ will be available on OTT on November 8.