Joker: Anupam Kher mesmerised, makes big claim for Joaquin Phoenix

Joker had turned out to be a role that became synymous with late Heath Ledger in Dark Knight, after his Academy Award-winning performance. Those having memories of Ledger’s class act, felt that one could step into iconic character in same way. ir opinions could be right, but Joaquin Phoenix too has t been far from adulation after his performance in Joker. While DC production is minting moolah at box office, even Bollywood stars have been left mesmerised by lead actor’s performance. Anupam Kher recommended Joker to his followers because he absolutely loved movie, terming it ‘hauntingly beautiful’ and that its impact lasted much after he left his seat. veteran is also extremely convinced that Oscar award would go for Joaquin Phoenix, calling him a ‘Masterclass in acting.’ 

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Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Anupam Kher shared a picture where he is standing beside a poster of Joker and wrote, “Watched #JokerMovie. Loved it. Hauntingly beautiful. Lingers with you for a long time. What can I say about #JouquinPhoenix except that “And  #Oscar goes to him”. Positively. He is FANTASTIC.!! A Masterclass in acting. Go and watch it.” 

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Kher is currently in USA where he is shooting for his TV series New Amsterdam. While Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge star is in land of Hollywood, Joker’s impact has also reached India. One of Kher’s close friends, Anil Kapoor too was extremely impressed with movie, stating that movie was a ‘masterpiece’ and that it had left him 'speechless.' 

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Joker at box office 

Joker set records at box office on its release. movie, directed by Todd Phillips, has minted USD 93.5 million in first weekend in rth America, which is a record for month of October. movie has beaten record of Spider-Man spiff Vem which had earned USD 80 million. 

At Indian box office, however, Joker has t been able to make a mark, earning around Rs 10-12 crore since its release. One reason could be War starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff and even Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy have taken up most of screens. 

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