"The earnest thing to be is to be yourself. All your life you try to be someone else, listen to people who comment on you.

Be yourself," he said. Malayalam film director Blessy, in whose film Pranayam Kher has essayed a memorable role along with Mohanlal and Jayaprada, was also present.

Kher, who has starred in films like Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara and A Wednesday , chose Pranayam as one of the seven best films of his career. Tweet (less)

He lived a full life. He witnessed so many wonderful happenings during his life.

He liked to spread happiness wherever he went. I'm sure he's at this very moment making everyone laugh in heaven," said Anupam.

His father died on Feb 10. Anupam had left for Goa to attend the wedding of his friend David Dhawan's son when the news of his father's death reached the actor.

He had to return from Goa airport. "I'm sure if my father had his way, he'd have urged me to attend the wedding instead of returning.

" "My father was my greatest critic and fan. He would call up from our home-town in Shimla inquiring about every snippet of news that appeared about me in Hindi and English newspapers.

'Beta, unhonein aisa kyon likha?' He'd wonder at some insignificant but nasty news item. I had to remind him to just chill," said Anupam Every morning unfailingly, Anupam made that morning call to his father to give him the low down on the previous day's activities.

"More recently, of course, my parents had moved to Mumbai to be with me and my brother. So I was relieved from the pain of missing that morning phone chat with him now when he's not available on the phone any more," said Anupam.

The Khers' home has shunned the normal mournful atmosphere. "Like I said, we're celebrating his death.

For the condolence meeting on Monday, we've asked all our friends to please not show up in the mournful black and white clothes. Come clothed in colours, please.

Because that's what my father provided in our lives all his life. "Lots of vibrant colours of joy and positivity.

I know he's up there looking down at us. He will find a way to connect with me, just like he did even in those days of bad STD connections between Shimla and Mumbai," said Anupam.

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Anupam revealed the news on his Twitter page, writing, "As I landed in Goa my brother Raju called from Mumbai that the 'Best Dad in the World' ( our father ) is No More. Traveling back.

" The 56-year-old actor was reportedly on his way to director David Dhawan's son's wedding in Goa. Soon after learning of the news, many from the film fraternity sent across their condolences.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Please accept my deep condolences in this moment of grief, I pray to GOD to give you strength and bless the departed soul." "I'm so sorry Anupam uncle.

. Lots and lots of love and prayers," tweeted actress Sonam Kapoor.

Actor Siddharth, who played Anupam's son in 'Rang De Basanti', tweeted, "I'm so sorry for your loss sir..

. prayers.

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Anupam revealed the news on his Twitter page, writing, "As I landed in Goa my brother Raju called from Mumbai that the 'Best Dad in the World' ( our father ) is No More. Traveling back.

" The 56-year-old actor was reportedly on his way to director David Dhawan's son's wedding in Goa. Soon after learning of the news, many from the film fraternity sent across their condolences.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Please accept my deep condolences in this moment of grief, I pray to GOD to give you strength and bless the departed soul." "I'm so sorry Anupam uncle.

. Lots and lots of love and prayers," tweeted actress Sonam Kapoor.

Actor Siddharth, who played Anupam's son in 'Rang De Basanti', tweeted, "I'm so sorry for your loss sir..

. prayers.

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The Royal family of Jodhpur will play host to some of the leading Sufi exponents from across the borders, with the serene Mehrangarh Fort as the backdrop for the very first time. Organised by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, the festival will see Sufi artists from Egypt, Iran, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Tajikistan and China come together to perform in Jodhpur along with the traditional Rajasthani folk musicians displaying the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

"The World Sufi Spirit Festival is an humble step towards preserving and encouraging the sacred art of Sufism. Our endeavour is to create a huge platform for national and international Sufi exponents to come together and create an extraordinary enriching experience for one and all," Maharaja Gaj Singh II said in a statement.

"We look forward to showcasing the talent of our versatile folk performers at the beautiful and legendary Mehrangarh Fort," he added. The festival will feature Indian and international performers such as Kailash Kher, the Nayiks, Sonam Kalra, Kalakar children, Mehardeen Khan, Sher Khan, the Rajasthan Langa troupe, Darbar Morchang Party and the Teratali dancers & singers.

Among the international performers are Wang Li (China), Fareed Ayyaz and Party (Pakistan), Tanourah Sufi Dance (Egypt), Vahdat sisters (Iran), Mtendeni Maulid Ensemble (Zanzibar), The Musicians of The Nile and Deba ritual from Mayotte, Africa. "We are spirits in a material world.

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Join the Sufi Spirit World Festival at Nagaur-Jodhpur and experience the magic. This is a wonderful opportunity for India to combine its spiritual heritage with the beauty of sacred music and dance," said Sting in a statement.

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Samir's excited about presenting the Anita in a new avatar. Says he,"It's always good to see actors from another era.

They create a novelty for a cinema goer and also for their fans. I know all actors love to act so why not? Roles have changed over the years but once an actor, always an actor.

'' Anita recalls how she got involved in the film, and says, "I got a call from my brother that Samir wanted to meet me for his movie. Samir came home and read out the script to me saying that the role would be of a Maharani with three kids.

Just before leaving home for the shoot, I was feeling very low because it had been really long since I had left my family. But when I reached the sets of 'Chaar Din Ki Chandni' it was like I was never away.

Anupam Kher , Om Puri , Tusshar, Kulraj and the rest of the cast became family. We'd all wine and dine together, enjoying ourselves between some really good work.

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We are the item boys and have shot for the song - 'Dil garden garden ho gaya'," said Tusshar, responding to a question whether there was an item song in the film and what he thought of the trend of such numbers. "We are there in that song with the girls.

So you can consider those girls the item girls or call us item boys, it doesn't matter," he added. Though item songs have become an integral part of movies and is used to lure the audiences, Riteish asserts that a film's success doesn't depend on the music.

"I think, when a song of a film gets popular, then a film's name is remembered. But just because of a song no film works.

A film's success depends on its director and the way it is made. Only a good film that is liked by the audience works at the box office," he said.

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This is what the Twitterati had to say: Anupam Kher: No gift to your mother can ever equal her gift to you - life. Happy Mothers Day.

Prateik: All you lovely ladies that have mothered me over the years..

.Happy Mother's Day ! Love and respect.

. Amrita Arora: Wish my awesome mom and all the other lovely moms out there a very Happy Mothers day.

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Big Respect to each and every one of them. Boman Irani: As a male parent, I say this with great pride that Mother's Day is celebrated with much more passion than Father's Day; and rightly so.

Vivek Oberoi: A mother is God's greatest masterpiece..

. she's strong, a multi-tasker, friend, motivator, nurturer and the rock of every family.

Happy Mother's Day to my amazing maa (mother) and all you wonderful mothers out there. Gul Panag: Happy Mothers Day to mummy.

Big hug and big thank you for everything. Bipasha Basu: Just one day is not enough to thank and salute my ma and all the mothers in the world! Motherhood is the most magical and amazing role of a woman! Total Respect! Raveena Tandon: Happy Mothers Day to all Mums out there! God couldn't be everywhere so he made Mother.

Divya Dutta: The most special thanks to ma (mother) for making me feel like a princess who owns the world! Happy mothers day ma (less)

"We see how people who cannot see, fit themselves so well in the scenario. So, this is a tribute to all the blind.

My role is dedicated to all these people," he added. Directed by Pramod Joshi, Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein is slated for release on April 12.

The actor, who has featured in around 400 films in his three-decade-long career, has no qualms in admitting that he faced hardships during the film's shooting. "Most of the scenes were very difficult.

There were scenes where I had to climb mountains as a blind man, and we have done an entire song that we have shot on a mountain and rivers. It was a little difficult," said Anupam.

The actor was last seen in Desi Boyz , and will soon be seen in Chaar Din Ki Chandni . He is also working on Deepa Mehta's Midnights' Children and on the remake of Chashme Buddoor .

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