Veteran actor Anupam Kher emphasizes that acting transcends merely depicting a character on the outside; it’s equally vital to embody a profound inner calmness and strength.
The actor recently shared a video on Instagram showcasing his preparation for his role in the Canadian film “Calorie,” which is set for its first official screening at the Calgary International Film Festival, taking place from September 18 to September 28.
Reflecting on his role in “Calorie,” Anupam stated, “As an actor in certain roles, it is not just the exterior that matters. One has to connect with the character from within, bringing a certain inner calmness and strength. That’s what I focused on while working for Calorie.”
He also expressed his excitement for the film, saying, “@caloriethefilm is having its first official screening at the prestigious @ciffcalgary! I am sorry I am not personally present but my best wishes are always with the whole team! Jai Ho! #Canadian #Film.”
Based on a real-life tragedy, “Calorie” tells the story of a family weighed down by a traumatic past as they seek to reconnect.
The film follows Monika, a Sikh-Canadian, who struggles to confront a tragic secret from her past while trying to maintain her relationship with her two teenage daughters. In an effort to make amends, she sends Alia, her calorie-obsessed 13-year-old, and her 17-year-old daughter Simi to spend the summer with relatives in Amritsar, hoping to find time to face her own demons.
Haunted by the memories of her mother, who was killed in the 1985 Air India bombing when she was a teenager, Monika’s reunion with her daughters in India is met with coldness, as they feel abandoned by her.