Anupam Kher returns to stage with ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’; Anu Malik to compose music

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher is set to return to the stage with a new musical play titled Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane. The actor announced on Tuesday, March 17, that he will be sharing the stage with actress Swaroop Sampat for the upcoming production.

While sharing the poster on Instagram, Kher wrote, “Every new decade I start a NEW play. Some journeys for artistes begin in front of the camera! But the most MAGICAL ones begin on STAGE!”

Kher calls the play a very human story that shows the emotional ups and downs of life today. Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane

is a musical comedy about relationships, about people who seem familiar yet remain strangers, about the strange contradictions of our modern lives. It is funny, emotional, musical and deeply human,” he wrote.

“Theatre is where my life as an actor truly began. It is where I learnt to listen to silence, to feel the heartbeat of an audience, and to discover the incredible power of storytelling,” Kher stated.

“Returning to the theatre always feels like coming home. And I cannot wait to share this new journey with all of you,” he added.

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Helmed and written by Gajendra Ahire and produced by Anupam Kher Studio, the play also star Meghna Malik, Vikas Rawat, Shraddha Mandale, Maya Sharma, and Herman D’Souza in key roles.

Anu Malik will compose music for the play, a first time for him. The lyrics are by Kausar Munir, with Sukhwinder Singh, Anandi Joshi and Shaan the playback singers.

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“The legendary Anu Malik, whose melodies have touched millions of hearts for decades, is composing the music for play. First time!  The beautiful lyrics are written by the incredibly talented Kausar Munir, whose words always carry poetry and soul,” Kher wrote.

The premiere date and venue have not yet been announced.

Kher will be next seen in Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, a sequel to the 2006 film of the same name, alongside Boman Irani and Ranvir Shorey. This film also marks Kher’s 550th project.

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(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)