Actor Anupam Kher has made his son Sikandar Kher's birthday even more special with a heartfelt social media post filled with love, pride and some valuable advice. The veteran actor shared a picture of Sikandar and penned a lengthy birthday message, wishing him happiness, good health and success while expressing how proud he is of the actor he has become. Beyond the usual birthday wishes, Anupam's note offered a beautiful glimpse into their close father-son relationship and his admiration for Sikandar's recent performances.
Sharing the picture, Anupam began his message with warm wishes, writing, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAREST SIKANDAR!! May God give you all the happiness in the world, a long and healthy life, and all the success your heart desires. I love you. Jeete raho!!" He also explained why he had chosen to share that particular photograph. According to Anupam, the family had run out of recent pictures together, and they clearly needed to organise a photoshoot soon. But there was another reason behind his choice. He wanted to use the public birthday message as an opportunity to tell Sikandar how proud he was of his growth as an actor.
Anupam, who has spent decades working in the film industry, was particularly appreciative of Sikandar's natural and distinctive acting style. Praising his son's recent performances, he wrote, "You're fascinating to watch of late! So natural, so completely your own." He added that he was speaking not only as a father but also as someone who had spent a lifetime around acting and understood what it takes to become a good performer. For Anupam, watching Sikandar gradually establish his own identity as an actor has been a source of immense happiness. His words reflected the pride of a parent who has seen his child work towards finding his place in a competitive industry.
Interestingly, the birthday message also came with a piece of professional advice. Anupam encouraged Sikandar to speak more openly about his work and not hesitate to promote his performances. Referring to the appreciation Sikandar received for his performance as lawyer Abbas Kazmi in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, Anupam revealed that several people from the film industry had contacted him to congratulate his son. He pointed out that Sikandar deserved to share such achievements with a wider audience rather than remaining quiet about his work. According to the veteran actor, good performances should be talked about so that more people get the opportunity to discover them.
Explaining his advice further, Anupam challenged the old belief that an actor's work should speak entirely for itself. He wrote, "Gone are the days when people used to say, 'My work will speak for itself!' No, my friend—these days, if you've done good work, you have to shout about it from the rooftops to grab people's attention. And there's nothing wrong with that! Everyone does it." He also admitted that he could have shared these thoughts privately over a phone call, but deliberately chose to write them publicly so that Sikandar would take the advice seriously and act upon it. The candid message combined a father's affection with the practical wisdom of someone who understands the realities of the entertainment business.
For those unfamiliar with their family story, Sikandar Kher is the son of actress Kirron Kher and businessman Gautam Berry. Following Kirron's marriage to Anupam Kher in 1985, Anupam became an important father figure in Sikandar's life and helped raise him from a young age. Over the years, the two have shared a warm relationship, often giving fans glimpses of their bond through humorous social media interactions. Sikandar has built his own acting career through projects such as Woodstock Villa, Sooryavanshi, Monkey Man, Aarya and Citadel: Honey Bunny. Anupam's birthday post was therefore more than a celebratory message; it was an acknowledgement of his son's journey, talent and growing confidence as a performer. Ending his note with another round of birthday wishes and blessings, Anupam made it clear that he will always be cheering Sikandar on. The heartfelt message has offered fans a touching reminder that behind every actor is a personal journey, and sometimes the most meaningful encouragement comes from family.