Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik shoot to “inspire and spread positivity”

With predictions of a slow death of cinema, veterans Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik started shooting for a film to send a message that cinema lives to entertain and fill this world with laughter.

Armed with “positivity, love and laughter”, Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik reunited for director Vivek Agnihotri’s film recently. The senior actors, who have been friends for 45 years, were only too glad to once again shoot together with all possible precautions.

Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik have shot for Vivek Agnihotri’s new film The Last Show.

They didn’t feel any fear or hesitation about shooting during the pandemic. Kaushik says, “Of course, people feel concerned, especially our families. But once they knew about the safety measures, they felt secure. We have professionals Covid marshals, ensuring all the required precautions are taken. But above all, everyone has to be considerate and caring towards others.”

Having tested their friendship on many fronts- “struggle, pain, suffering, celebration and success”, they are glad it has remained strong as ever. “We compete professionally but bond personally. We’ve never lost love and respect for each other. We’ve never looked at life from tragic point of view. We always found humour and inspiration in every situation. When Vivek discussed this inspirational story -full of beauty, love and laughter -we were fascinated by vision of human psyche. We realised that during the Covid crisis, the world needs inspiration, positivity, and above all humour. So, in a way Vivek is celebrating our unique friendship for the world to fall in love with friendship, again,” adds Kher.