When Anupam Kher explained why he lives in a rented house in Mumbai but does own a 9-bedroom house in Shimla

Anupam Kher has featured in over 500 films in various languages. Over the years, he has made a name for himself in the entertainment world. And now, his film The Kashmir Files has catapulted him into the ranks of actors who have completed films worth Rs 200 crore. Anupam has always been a famous actor, and this film adds another feather to his hat.

While Anupam has a long list of successful films to his name, the actor currently resides in a rented property in Mumbai. He made the decision a few years ago that he does not want to own any house. However, the actor does own a 9-bedroom house in Shimla that he gave to his mother, Dulari Kher.

Anupam previously discussed his decision to live in a rented flat in a press conference with ETimes. He had previously stated that the only estate he had ever procured was for his mother, who had aspired to own a home in Shimla. He says, “I don't even own an apartment in Mumbai. I live in a rented apartment. I decided 4-5 years back that I don't want to own property. The only property I bought four years ago was a house for my mother in Shimla.”

He further added, “After my father passed away, she started living with us. I used to always tease her, 'Mama, aak ko Anupam Kher hai, abh aur kya chahihye?' She surprised me by telling me 'mujhe ghar chahiye'. I told her that Raju and I have houses, so she said, 'Nahi, Shimla me... All my life I used to live in a rented home in Shimla and my desire and dream was that one day I would own a house.”

Have a look at a video where Anupam Kher’s mother speaks about staying in the Shimla House:

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