Anupam Kher Injures Shoulder While Shooting for Sports Drama Vijay 69
Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher had a mishap on the sets of his upcoming film Vijay 69, a slice-of-life sports drama that will stream on OTT platforms. The actor revealed that he injured his shoulder while shooting for a scene and had to wear an arm sling.
The injury
Kher took to his official social media account on Monday and shared a picture of himself wearing the sling. He wrote:-
“You do a sports film and you don’t get injured!! How can this be possible? Yesterday during the shooting of #Vijay69, injured the shoulder badly. It is painful, but when the brother who put the sling on the shoulder told that he had decorated the shoulders of @iamsrk and @iHrithik with this sling, then do not know why the feeling of pain has subsided a bit! But by the way, if I cough a little hard, then a little scream definitely comes out of my mouth.”
The actor also assured his fans that he is fine and will resume shooting after a couple of days. He thanked them for their love and prayers.
Vijay 69 film
Vijay 69 is produced by filmmaker Maneesh Sharma, who has directed popular YRF titles such as Band Baaja Baaraat, Shuddh Desi Romance, and Fan. The film is directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously helmed Meri Pyaari Bindu.
The film narrates the life of a sexagenarian man (Kher) who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69. A triathlon is a multisport race that involves swimming, cycling, and running.
The reaction
Kher’s post received a lot of comments from his friends and colleagues from the film industry. Actors such as Soni Razdan, Neena Gupta, Chunky Panday, and others wished him a speedy recovery. His fans also expressed their concern and support for him.
Kher is one of the most versatile and prolific actors in Bollywood, having worked in over 500 films in various languages. He has also appeared in several Hollywood films and TV shows. He has won several awards and honors for his performances, including two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards.
He will also be seen in another upcoming film titled Emergency, which is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He will play the role of her father Jawaharlal Nehru in the biopic.
