Anupam Kher: 'Hotel Mumbai' taught me to value humanity above all

Veteran actor Anupam Kher says his 501st film "Hotel Mumbai" celebrates real-life heroes and taught him to value humanity. In Anthony Maras-directed movie, Kher features in role of Hemant Oberoi, celebrated chef of hotel who was instrumental in saving lives of many stuck in Taj Hotel on night of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.

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movie, based on 2009 documentary "Surviving Mumbai", also stars Indian-British actor Dev Patel. " film celebrates real-life heroes and how y were able to discover ir own cour. Sometimes you discover your own cour in a situation like this. As actors, we are widely celebrated but se are heroes who need to be in spotlight. This film made me learn biggest lesson of my life - to value humanity above all. 

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"It's been 35 amazing years for me in this great industry I work in. I have had fortune to work on such impeccable films and with equally impeccable talent. I think any actor would agree that one doesn't count number of movies y do, an actor is greedy for more parts, for better parts and that's what my journey has been defined by. I'm happy this film, "Hotel Mumbai" is my 501st film, it's a landmark project for me and for all those brave souls who help continue spirit of humanity in dire times of need," Kher said in a statement. 

Presented by Zee Studios and Purpose Entertainment, "Hotel Mumbai" will release on vember 29 in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu. 

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