‘GRATIFIED BY THE BIG SICK’S NOMINATIONS’
Anupam Kher talks about the film which has got worldwide appreciation
Actor Anupam Kher is used to seeing his films get nominated at the most prestigious award ceremonies across the globe. Yet, when we asked him about his reaction to The Big Sick getting nominated at a slew of film awards, including the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and also being one of the 341 films shortlisted in the Best Picture category at the Oscars, there was a childlike excitement with which he replied, saying, “I’m honoured to be part of such a wonderful project. It’s extremely humbling that people are reacting to that film, and it’s getting nominated.”
The actor feels the nominations for this film are extra special for a variety of reasons. “It’s getting nominated at the critics’ awards. So it’s not just the masses that like your film. Even your peers like it, and that is an extremely gratifying feeling. Secondly, there are such good films and TV shows that are being made, and to be nominated among them all feels extra special,” he says.
While “winning” is important for Kher, he won’t lose any sleep over not winning any award. “Of course, you would want your film to win. But then, you have to realise that nomination is almost as good as winning, because your film is getting recognised among other films. That is what needs to be celebrated. I’m extremely happy, humbled, and excited about all the nominations the Big Sick has received so far,” he says.
I’m happy, humbled, and excited about all the nominations the Big Sick has received so far. Nominations for this one are special. It’s not just the masses that like the film. Even my peers like it, and that’s a gratifying feeling
ANUPAM KHER
ACTOR