Veteran Indian Actor Anupam Kher Reflects on Early Struggles and Premature Balding

Veteran actor Anupam Kher posted photos from his first portfolio shoot after arriving in Mumbai in 1981, when he was a 25‑year‑old from Shimla. He described carrying a "suitcase full of dreams" and feeling overwhelmed by the city's scale.

Kher said his premature balding caused insecurity, fearing that people would notice his hair before his talent. He credited his training at the National School of Drama and persistent hard work for overcoming those doubts, emphasizing that belief in his craft kept him moving forward.