Anupam Kher

Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly

1. IDEA 1

   A poor home can be rich

   Anupam Kher describes growing up in a small house in Shimla, in a large family with little money. He remembers the warmth and humour at home, and says happiness did not depend on wealth.

2. IDEA 2

   His grandfather taught simple wisdom

   Kher describes his grandfather as a source of practical, gentle advice. His sayings about honesty, humility and hope stayed with Kher through his career and shaped how he faced difficulties.

3. IDEA 3

   School failure did not stop him

   Kher admits he was an average student and often failed. He uses this to argue that marks do not decide a person's future, and that passion and effort can open other doors.

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