Anupam Kher conducts a laughter fitness workshop in New York City

Anupam Kher is one of the most renowned actors in Bollywood. He is also the former chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India. The actor also holds the record for winning the most Filmfare awards for the Best Comedian which have been five wins. The star was also honoured by the Padma Shri award in the year 2004. Recently the actor hosted a show in New York City which made him a familiar face abroad.

Anupam Kher conducts a laughter fitness workshop in New York

Anupam Kher has become quite a familiar face in the US. His show New Amsterdam got him a lot of praise from fans. Currently, the actor is working on something new outside the film industry. It was a new project, where Anupam Kher conducted a laughter fitness event at Riverside Park in New York. The Bollywood actor led this event.

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The event had a large gathering. It was rumoured to have an attendance of more than 100 New York City residents who showed up at the event. The event was said to promote physical and psychological benefits. The workshop had several benefits which were highlighted by the actor.

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This event was hosted by the Riverside Park Conservancy. The event was titled Laugh Out Loud with Anupam and it was open to all those who would like to participate. This event was said to have a mass impact on its attendees. In a candid interview with a leading publication, the 64-year-old said that he believes laughter is the best therapy.

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In conversation with a leading daily, Anupam further went on to add that people have participated in such therapies since ages all across the world. He also pointed out that this type of therapy not only improves mental health but also improves and boosts our physicality and makes us more positive towards life. The actor added, that in a world full of emoticons, people seem to have lost the real essence of laughing and that this event aims to bring back that emotion. Anupam Kher has starred in over 500 films and is a known name on the global stage. This fame is expected to help him connect well with the audience all over the world. His recent performance in New Amsterdam has garnered more acclaim in the US terrain.

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