Anupam Kher grabs his first Hollywood project

After Amitabh Bachchan, it's now veteran actor Anupam Kher who grabbed his first Hollywood project. Anupam Kher announced this morning that he will be sharing screen space with Hollywood legend Robert De Niro in his next film.

"Dream finally coming true," Kher tweeted. "Will be acting with Robert De Niro in David O Russell's (The Fighter) 'The Silver Linings Playbook' next week." Excited Kher is in the seventh heaven not only to work in Hollywood but, also to share a screen presence beside his idol Robert De Niro, as he claims.

Kher revealed that he had auditioned for the role last month, "My agent in London had set up the audition for me. I did my first audition in Rajasthan; the second audition was in Toronto. Everything happened via Skype and I had to send my tapes. I received a confirmation just 10 days ago."