Actor Anupam Kher has responded with characteristic wit to a viral remark made by West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya about his bald head during a recent press interaction. The comment, which surfaced after the BJP's victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, quickly gained traction online, largely due to Kher's clever comeback.
The Viral Comment and Kher's Response
In a press conference following the election results, Bhattacharya took a dig at the All India Trinamool Congress while discussing its future in the state. 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).
Reacting to the clip, Kher reposted it on Instagram and 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!).
Celebrity Reactions
The post drew amusement from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Among those reacting was actor Kangana Ranaut, who dropped laughing emojis in the comments section.
Upcoming Film Projects
On the work front, Kher is set to appear in the upcoming film Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, directed by Prashant Bhagia. The movie, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Savita Raj Hiremath, and Raj Hiremath, also stars Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, and Ranvir Shorey in key roles. The sequel to the 2006 cult hit is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28.
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