Actor Anupam Kher attended the 56th International Film Festival of India on Thursday before the screening of three of his films. Calling it a homecoming, he recalled his 40-year association with IFFI and the selection of his debut film Saaransh in the Panorama section. He noted that people often overlook the festival’s significance, but IFFI is highly respected, and it was here that he met legendary filmmakers like Federico Fellini, Akira Kurosawa, and Elia Kazan.

Speaking about his films being showcased this year, Kher said that staying excited even after four decades keeps him contemporary. He added that some achievements in life make a person humble, and this moment is one of them. He expressed happiness about the screening of Tanvi The Great on Friday and hinted at announcing his 555th film soon.

The lineup at the festival includes Kher’s Tanvi The Great and The Bengal Files, along with the Canadian film Calorie, directed by Indo-Canadian filmmaker Eisha Marjara. Kher also shared his joy over receiving recognition for three films, calling it a major milestone. He is scheduled to conduct a masterclass titled “Giving up is not an option.” IFFI 2025, set for November 20–28, will showcase more than 240 films from 81 countries.