A chance encounter at the airport between Anupam Kher and Rana Daggubati has sparked excitement among fans of the actors and their 2015 film, 'Baby'. The two actors, who shared screen space in the Neeraj Pandey directed spy thriller, bumped into each other, leading to a heartwarming reunion.
Anupam Kher, known for his prolific career and affable personality, shared a cheerful selfie with Rana Daggubati on his Instagram account. Expressing his delight at meeting his friend and 'Baby' co-star, Kher lauded Daggubati's "love and warmth" as infectious.
The unexpected meeting held a promise of a future collaboration. Kher revealed that Daggubati offered him a role in one of his upcoming productions. This has fueled anticipation among their fans, eager to see the actors reunite on screen.
'Baby', released in 2015, featured Akshay Kumar in the lead role, alongside Anupam Kher, Rana Daggubati, and Taapsee Pannu. The film revolved around an elite team within the Indian Intelligence system working to thwart terrorist plots. Kher played the role of Omprakash Shukla, while Daggubati portrayed Jai Singh Rathod in the action-packed thriller. The movie was a critical and commercial success, noted for its gripping storyline, direction, and action sequences.
On the professional front, Anupam Kher is preparing for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film, 'The Bengal Files'. This movie is the third installment in Agnihotri's 'Files' trilogy, following 'The Tashkent Files' (2019) and 'The Kashmir Files' (2022), with Kher having been a part of the latter. Kher has revealed that playing Gandhi has profoundly impacted him. He also shared his first look as Mahatma Gandhi on social media, showcasing his transformation without using prosthetics. 'The Bengal Files', also starring Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi, is slated for release on September 5.