Certain Bollywood ties go beyond professional ties, blossoming into lifelong friendships. The alliance of Anupam Kher and Suraj Barjatya shines as a prime example. Celebrating the director’s birthday on Sunday, Kher posted a warm Instagram message, calling him Indian cinema’s ‘national treasure’.
‘You are a simple yet invaluable part of our film heritage,’ Kher wrote. Defying modern cinema’s flux, Barjatya focuses on bonds, familial principles, belief, and morality. ‘India resides in your cinema.’ His courage to persist without fanfare is admirable.
Kher reminisced about their connection from ‘Saransh’ in 1984. ‘Your journey has remained stable, principled, and inspiring. You teach kindness, mercy, truthfulness, and real joy.’
Barjatya’s simplicity—no clamor in art or attitude—fuels his success. His self-assured progress crafts universally beloved films.
The post included video of Kher affixing a golden Indian symbol to Barjatya’s shirt. ‘A symbolic nod to how you embed India in your heart and reels. Your stories, emotions, and values embody our soul.’
This gesture reinforces Barjatya’s influence. In Bollywood’s dynamic evolution, his dedication to wholesome tales offers a vital counterpoint, cherished by peers like Kher.