Anupam Kher pens an emotional letter to his 16-year-old self

What would you tell the 16yearold version of yourself if you could go back in time For actor Anupam Kher the answer came in the form of a deeply emotional letter that he shared with his fans on social mediaOn Wednesday Kher took to his Instagram account to post a blackandwhite photograph from his teenage years The picture shows a young Kher long before fame and film sets a boy from Shimla with dreams that were only just beginning to take shape However it was the accompanying caption that truly touched the hearts of his followersAddressing the note to his 16yearold self whom he lovingly called Bittu Kher reflected on the uncertain yet hopeful boy he once was Looking at the photograph he wrote about seeing big dreams in the young boys eyes but also a great deal of uncertainty about what life would bringLETTER TO MY 16YEAROLD SELF Dear 16YearOld Me BittuView this post on InstagramA post shared by Anupam Kher anupampkherLooking at you in this photograph I see a young boy from Shimla with big dreams in his eyes and a lot of uncertainty in his heart You dont know it yet but life is going to take you on an extraordinary journey Kher wroteFrom the quiet hills of Shimla to stages studios and screens across the world You will meet thousands of people play hundreds of characters experience applause criticism success failure and moments that will test your courage he addedWhat stood out most in the note was Khers reflection on identity Despite decades in the film industry and international recognition he wrote that deep down he still feels like the same smalltown boy who believed that kuch bhi ho sakta haiBut let me tell you something that will make you smile After all these years I am still you The same smalltown boy who believed that Kuch bhi ho sakta hai The same boy who never allowed circumstances to define his dreamsKher now in his seventies reflected that he still feels a sense of excitement about life describing it as though he is only at the interval point of the journey He wrote Because of you I am still walking this journey with excitement at the age of 70Feeling like life is only at the INTERVAL POINTThe world will try to CHANGE you But your greatest victory will be remaining YOURSELF With love pride and gratitude You Bittu now known as ANUPAM Just a little older but still the boy from Shimla he added Anupam Kher who has been entertaining fans for over four decades has given movie buffs numerous films they remember to this dayThe actor who made his debut with Saaransh1984 has worked in more than 500 films On the professional front the Tanvi The Great star will next be seen in Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 the sequel to the beloved 2006 film directed by Dibakar BanerjeeThe original film remains a fan favourite for its relatable storytelling and memorable performances Kher also has other projects lined up including the upcoming film Fauzi starring PrabhasThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever