Actor Anupam Kher has lavished praise on Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani, describing him as a man of rare depth and a cherished friend, while sharing a playful set of photographs from their recent time together in Hyderabad. The warm tribute, posted on X on 10 August, offered fans a candid window into a friendship forged through cinema and sustained by mutual admiration.

What Anupam Kher Said

Kher's post on X opened with characteristic wit: 'There are Oscar-winning music composers… and then there is M.M. Keeravani Sir!' He acknowledged that while the world is well acquainted with Keeravani's genius, what captivates him equally is 'the man behind the music.' Kher wrote that Keeravani 'understands human nature almost as beautifully as he understands sur and taal.'

The actor added that their conversations range freely across life, cinema, relationships, and 'everything in between,' and that 'every conversation leaves me with something to think about.' He did, however, stake one clear claim to superiority: 'There is one area where I am definitely the boss — posing for photographs!'

The Hyderabad Outing

Kher revealed that during his visit to Hyderabad, the two decided to set aside their collective weight of awards and experience and, in his words, 'become COOL DUDES.' He left the verdict on their coolness to his followers, adding: 'We certainly felt cool!' The pictures, shared alongside the post, showed the pair in high spirits.

Kher signed off with an affectionate note to the composer: 'Keeravani Sir, thank you for your music, your depth, your wonderful sense of humour and, above everything else, your friendship. Love you, Sir! Jai Ho!'

Their Creative Collaboration: Tanvi The Great

The friendship between Kher and Keeravani deepened during the making of Tanvi The Great, for which Keeravani composed the score. The film centres on a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum who lives with her mother Vidya and grandfather Colonel Pratap Raina, drawing inspiration from her late father, Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer who dreamed of saluting the flag at Siachen Glacier. Kher credited Keeravani with giving the film 'such beautiful, soulful music,' calling it a privilege to experience his artistry up close.

What's Next for Anupam Kher

Beyond his tribute to Keeravani, Kher is currently in production on the sequel to Khosla Ka Ghosla, the beloved 2006 comedy-drama directed by Dibakar Banerjee in his directorial debut. The original featured Kher alongside Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, and Tara Sharma, following a middle-class Delhi family's fight to reclaim land seized by a builder named Khurana. The sequel's arrival is expected to rekindle nostalgia for one of Hindi cinema's most warmly remembered ensemble comedies.