Updated On: 22 January, 2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anupam Kher revealed in a playful video with stepson Sikandar Kher that he was originally cast as Mogambo in Mr India before being replaced by Amrish Puri. The actor said Anil Kapoor and Boney Kapoor made the decision without informing him

Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher and his stepson, actor Sikandar Kher, share a fun and loving bond, which was evident in a video shared by Sikandar on social media. In the clip, Sikandar pretended to hit Anupam on the cheek, which was numb following a dental procedure. During the playful exchange, Anupam also spoke about his best friend, actor Anil Kapoor, and how he was replaced in the hit film Mr India.
On Wednesday, Sikandar Kher shared a clip where he was seen having a conversation with his father, Anupam Kher. As Sikandar teased him, the senior actor asked, “Kya karne wala hai?” (What are you about to do?). Just before Sikandar pretended to hit him, Anupam warned, “Zyada zor se laga na, ulte haath ka maarunga, naak pe teri, naak tod dunga” (If you hit me too hard, I’ll slap your nose and break it). Sikandar then pretended to hit his cheek, and Anupam played along, holding his face.