Actor Anupam Kher has reacted after a comment about his bald head made by West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya during a press interaction went viral online. The remark came after the BJP’s win in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and Kher’s humorous reaction to it quickly went viral on social media. The actor shared the video on Instagram and responded with a witty note that left both fans and celebrities in stitches. Actress Kangana Ranaut also reacted to the post with laughing emojis. BJP leader’s remark during press conference A day after the West Bengal election results, Samik Bhattacharya addressed the media and took a sharp swipe at the Trinamool Congress while speaking about the party’s future in West Bengal. He said, “Aasman
zameen pe aa sakta hai, samundar aasman pe chadh sakta hai, Anupam Kher ke sir pe phir se baal aa sakta hai, lekin Trinamool Congress satta me aaye, ho hi nahi sakta hai (Even the impossible might happen — the sky may fall to the ground, the sea may rise to the sky, even hair may grow again on Anupam Kher’s head — but the Trinamool Congress can never return to power).”
Anupam Kher gives a funny reply
Soon after the clip surfaced online, Anupam Kher reposted it on Instagram and reacted with humour. He wrote, “Arre bhaiya ji! Maine aapka kya bigaada hai! Kyun aap chahte ho ki mere sir par baal aa jaayein! Maujooda halaat mein janmon tak nahi chaahunga! Jai Shri Ram! (Oh brother! What harm have I done to you? Why do you want hair to grow on my head! In the current situation, I wouldn’t want that even in a hundred lifetimes! Jai Shri Ram!).”
BJP records major win in Bengal
The remark came shortly after the BJP registered a major win in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party secured 207 out of 293 seats, while the TMC dropped to 80 seats compared to its 215-seat tally in 2021.
Anupam Kher’s upcoming film
On the professional front, Anupam Kher will next be seen in Khosla Ka Ghosla 2. The film is directed by Prashant Bhagia and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Savita Raj Hiremath and Raj Hiremath. The sequel to the 2006 film also stars Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas and Ranvir Shorey in key roles. The film will release in theatres on August 28.

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