In a startling event, burglars came into Bollywood icon Anupam Kher’s Mumbai office and took a safe filled with valuables, including the negatives from a movie that Kher’s company produced. The theft has raised concerns about the security of sentimental and delicate items kept in private offices.
Details of the Theft and Break-in
The heist happened on Wednesday night at Kher’s Andheri office, which is situated on Veera Desai Road. The actor posted a video of the door’s shattered lock and detailed the occurrence on his social media accounts. “My office staff created this video before the police arrived!” Kher said in his post. He said that the robbers took the full safe and smashed down two doors to get to the accounting department. There was also damage to the door’s hatch bolt, suggesting that someone had forced inside.
Priceless Items and Emotional Losses
Over ₹4 lakh in cash was purportedly placed in the stolen safe for minor outlays associated with Kher’s current undertakings, such as his directing endeavor “Tanvi The Great.” Kher is more worried about the loss of the film’s flaws, though, as “Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara,” which took home the National Film Award’s Special Jury Award,. For the actor, the negatives had a great deal of sentimental significance, and he voiced concern about the harm they would do.
Kher expounded, saying, “A bag with the negatives of my work, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, was inside the safe together with more than ₹4 lakh in cash. I sincerely hope the film’s negatives have not been harmed. I’m bothered by this. Baaki sab toh theek hai.
Police Exams and CCTV Recordings
Kher’s office immediately filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Mumbai police station in Amboli after learning of the break-in. The police have filed a case under Indian Penal Code sections 454 (housebreaking), 457 (nighttime housebreaking), and 380 (theft). Kher claims that the police are diligently looking into the matter and have given him the assurance that the offenders would soon be brought to justice.
The inquiry turned up CCTV video from a nearby building since Kher’s office was housed in an old structure without a security system of its own. The video, which gives the authorities vital leads, shows two people loading the stolen goods into an autorickshaw. “The two persons’ images have been located by the police. With any luck, they’ll catch them, Kher continued.
Public Outrage and Kher’s Reaction
Following his social media revelation about the theft, Anupam Kher’s fan base and the wider public have responded favorably. Many others expressed their disbelief and offered the actor their condolences. Kher continued to be philosophical in his postings, ending each one with the prayer, “May God grant them wisdom.”
Updates on Careers
Regarding his career, Anupam Kher is still working in the film business. He’ll be starring in Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film “Emergency” and is returning to directing after a 20-year hiatus with “Tanvi The Great.” In recent years, Kher has acted in movies like “Kaagaz 2” and “Uddan,” costarring with Parineeti Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Boman Irani.
Final Thoughts
The theft from Anupam Kher’s workplace highlights the difficulties people have protecting priceless and personal belongings. In addition to causing financial loss, the act may have harmed priceless film negatives. The incident underscores the necessity for tighter security measures in both public and private areas as the police try to catch the burglars.
