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Bollywood Veteran Actors: When Naseeruddin Shah had to apologize to Anupam Kher, is the 5 year old bitterness over?
Samira Vishwas | November 30, 2025 8:24 PM CST

News India Live, Digital Desk: We often see ‘happy ending’ in films, where two enemies become friends in the end. But the script of real life is not so simple. Today we will talk about the two biggest veterans of acting, Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah, whose ‘war of words’ made a lot of headlines a few years ago. Do you remember that period of 2020? When Naseeruddin Shah angrily called Anupam Kher a ‘clown’ and a ‘sycophant’. The matter had become quite heated at that time. But now, almost 5 years later, Anupam Kher has made a revelation that has shocked everyone. Did he really apologize? Yes, you heard it right. Recently, during an interview, Anupam Kher told that after that sharp statement, Naseeruddin Shah had contacted him and apologized. Anupam Kher said, “He talked to me and apologized for what he said. I also accepted it.” Now you might be thinking, ‘All is well’. But, there is a twist in the story here. Apology received, but the matter is not over. Even though Naseer saab has said ‘Sorry’, Anupam Kher still feels that there is something dark in the story. Speaking from the heart, Kher Saheb admitted that he got Naseeruddin Shah’s apology, but he feels that there is still some bitterness left in Naseer’s heart. Anupam Kher said, “Apologizing is a different thing, but somewhere within him, that bitterness is still present. Maybe it is his nature or his nature, but I felt that this matter has not been completely clarified.” This statement shows that the two old friends. How entangled is the thread of relationships between them. We all know that both of them know each other since their National School of Drama (NSD) days and have worked together in great films like ‘A Wednesday’. But the rift that political and ideological differences created in their friendship is probably not completely filled by ‘Sorry’. Bollywood’s ‘Ego’ and Relationships This news also tells us that no matter how big a star you become, a person’s ego and differences always go together. Naseeruddin Shah is always known for his outspoken (and at times controversial) opinions, while Anupam Kher also speaks his mind. When two lions collide with each other, there is a lot of noise in the jungle (i.e. social media). Well, the good thing is that at least there was a conversation between the two. Now only time will tell when this ‘bitterness’ turns into sweetness. What is your opinion on this? Do you think such rifts between two friends can ever be completely healed? Please tell in the comment box!


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