New Delhi, March 3 -- Anupam Kher is returning to his creative roots even as he pushes into new cinematic territory. Drawing inspiration from his 1984 breakthrough Saaransh, Kher is developing a Varanasi-set project he describes as "Saaransh 2," centred on "a 70-year-old man who feels like a 28-year-old." At the same time, he is gearing up for the worldwide streaming premiere of his latest directorial venture, Tanvi the Great, on Amazon Prime Video on March 3.
"I'm working on a story about Banaras - Varanasi - about a person who lives there," Kher says. "I was discussing it with 'Saaransh' director Mahesh Bhatt. it's 'Saaransh 2,' basically. This time, the man is not passive; he is aggressive in his thoughts. I feel the need to reinvent my...