Anupam Kher called Mahesh Bhatt 'the biggest fraud' when he was removed from 'Saaransh': 'I was crying inconsolably'
etimes.in / May 21, 2026, 17:11 (IST)
Anupam Kher, then 27, was removed from his debut film 'Saaransh' just days before shooting, replaced by a bigger star. Devastated, he confronted director Mahesh Bhatt, calling him a 'fraud' and 'cheat'. This emotional outburst, however, led Bhatt to reconsider, ultimately casting Kher in the role that defined his career and earned him acclaim.