Anupam Kher to portray Rabindranath Tagore in his 538th film, fans praise his resemblance

In a surprising announcement, veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed that he will be portraying the iconic poet, philosopher, and essayist Rabindranath Tagore in his 538th film.

Taking to Instagram, the accomplished actor shared his first look as the revered literary figure, leaving fans in awe of his striking resemblance to Tagore.

The black and white photo captures Anupam Kher dressed in an outfit reminiscent of Tagore's attire. With white hair and a long beard, Kher donned a serious expression as he gazed at the floor. In the background, an instrumental rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's renowned song "Sokhi, Bhabona Kahare Bole" played, enhancing the ambiance of the moment.

Expressing his delight, Anupam Kher captioned the post, "Delighted to portray #Gurudev #RabindranathTagore in my 538th project. Will reveal the details in due course. Ye mere saubhagya hai ki mujhe gurudev ko parde par saakaar karne ka saubhagya parpt hua hai. Jald hi is film ki adhik jankaari apke sath sanjha krunga" (It is my good fortune that I have got the privilege of embodying Gurudev on screen! Soon I will share more information about this film with you).

Fans and fellow celebrities were quick to react to the post, showering Anupam Kher with praise. Actor Parvin Dabas exclaimed, "Wow!" while a fan expressed astonishment, commenting, "Omg sir, you actually look like him." Another fan predicted that Anupam Kher's portrayal would etch Tagore's image into the minds of the next generation. The comment section overflowed with compliments such as "Oh! My God, I couldn't recognize you, sir... Superb" and "Wow... that's great... all the best, sir."

Apart from his upcoming project as Rabindranath Tagore, Anupam Kher has an exciting lineup of films. Fans can look forward to seeing him in Anurag Basu's anthology film "Metro In Dino," scheduled to release on March 29, 2024. The star-studded cast includes Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, and Neena Gupta.

Additionally, Kher will be seen in "The Vaccine War," a film helmed by Vivek Agnihotri that revolves around India's contributions to the race for a Covid-19 vaccine during the pandemic. He will also feature in "Emergency," a directorial venture by Kangana Ranaut, focusing on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.