Anupam Kher Reveals His Last Conversation With Pahlaj Nihalani: 'He Sounded Weak, A Little Sad' | Watch

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared a heartfelt tribute following the passing of veteran film producer and former CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani, who died on June 4 at the age of 76. Reflecting on their last conversation, Kher expressed deep sorrow and said he regretted not being able to visit Nihalani during his hospital stay last week.

Anupam Kher took to social media to share a video in which he is seen speaking emotionally about Pahlaj Nihalani. Along with a heartfelt video message, the veteran actor penned a note mourning his passing and reflected on the close bond they had shared over the years. He posted the video with a caption that read, “The news of Pahlaj Nihalani ji’s passing has left a strange emptiness in my heart. I worked with him

in several films and every experience with him was a pleasant one. During the shooting of Shola Aur Shabnam, we not only made a good film but also created countless memories. Pahlaj ji was an excellent producer, but more importantly, he was an excellent human being.”

“He was cheerful, generous at heart and had genuine affection for people. Sitting with him, talking to him and laughing with him always felt natural and warm. There are very few people in the film industry who are remembered more for their behaviour than their work. Pahlaj ji was one of them. Today, as I remember him, his smiling face keeps appearing before my eyes. Pahlaj ji, you will be deeply missed. Your warmth, laughter and affection will always stay with me. May God grant peace to your soul. My deepest condolences to his family,” he added.

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In the video, Anupam Kher recalled speaking to Pahlaj Nihalani just a week ago after receiving a message from him. He said in the video, “He played a very big role in my career. I have done many films with him. In fact, just a week ago, I received a message from him asking, ‘How are you, Anupam ji?’ After many months, I got a message from him. Whenever he saw something good, he would send a message. I had an intuition and called him. I asked, ‘Pahlaj ji, where are you? I want to meet you.’ He said, ‘I am in the hospital right now, but I will be discharged tomorrow and go home.’ I told him I wanted to come and meet him. I don’t know why, but when I heard his voice, he sounded weak and a little sad. He said, ‘Let me recover a little and then you can come.’ I told him I would visit the following week. And today I got to know that he is no longer with us.”

Meanwhile, the last rites of the former CBFC chief were held on June 4. Govinda, Varun Dhawan, David Dhawan, Boney Kapoor, Malaika Arora and others were seen paying their last respects.