Anupam Kher Breaks Silence on Naseeruddin Shah's Apology: 'A Bitterness That Targets Me'

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Actor Anupam Kher has revealed that Naseeruddin Shah apologized to him for calling him a 'clown' in 2020. The apology came after Anupam Kher responded strongly to Naseeruddin's remarks on social media. In a recent conversation, Anupam Kher expressed his respect for Naseeruddin Shah, but also hinted at a perceived bitterness that targets him and other veteran actors like Dilip Kumar and Rajesh Khanna. The controversy began in 2020 when Naseeruddin Shah called Anupam Kher a 'clown' over his pro-government stance on social media. Anupam Kher reacted sharply to the remarks, saying he was in great company alongside other respected public figures like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. The two actors reportedly met recently, where Naseeruddin Shah apologized to Anupam Kher. Anupam Kher has spoken highly of Naseeruddin Shah, praising his talent and influence in the film industry. However, he also expressed his concern about the perceived bitterness that targets him and other veteran actors. Anupam Kher was recently seen in the Canadian drama film 'Calorie', which premiered at the Calgary International Film Festival in September 2025. He will next be seen in the Telugu film 'The Indian House' alongside Nikhil Siddhartha.