Anupam Kher named among five best actors in Asia by Hollywood Reporter

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been regarded as one of the best five actors in Asia by international magazine The Hollywood Reporter. The 57-year-old actor, who has appeared in many international film projects in his three-decade old career, shares the honour with actors like Li BingBing, Lee Byung-Hun, Iko Uwais and Aaron Kwok. "Happy to share. Hollywood Reporter in its latest issue has listed me among the Five Best Actors in Asia. I am the only Indian. Jai Ho."

"Other four actors are Li BingBing (China), Lee Byung-Hun (South Korea), Iko Uwais (Thailand) and Aaron Kwok (Hong Kong)," he posted on Twitter. The two time National Award winning actor started his career in 1982 with Aagman but he became popular with Mahesh Bhatt's Saaransh after two years.

Apart from doing lead roles, Kher was also appreciated for his supporting roles in films like Karma, Daddy and many more. He made his foray in the international films with Bend It Like Beckham in 2002, followed by Bride and Prejudice, TV shows: ER, Lust, Caution, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and the recent The Silver Linings Playbook.

PTI