When stories of family feuds and bitter property battles often dominate the industry and society, the veteran actor Anupam Kher he recently spoke about the deep bond he shares with his younger brother Raju Kher. In a candid interview, the actor reflected on helping his brother financially over the years and expressed his gratitude to his wife, Kirron Kherfor always respecting that relationship.Kher became emotional while discussing family values, childhood memories and the importance of being close to siblings at every stage of life. Saying that money should never create distance between brothers, in an interview with YouTube’s Zindagi Richa said, “If every brother remembers how they were when they were young, there would be no fight. I look at my life like a movie. How can I forget that we grew up together?”The actor also praised Kirron for never questioning his decision to support Raju financially. “I also have to praise Kirron (Kher, wife) because she never, ever asked me, ‘Why are you doing so much for my brother?’ That’s how the problems begin.”Anupam said that helping his brother eventually became second nature. “I used to sign checks for Raju, the household and other things… I told my manager a long time ago: ‘Remember one thing in life, never ask me how much money I give my brother’.”He also revealed that what impressed him the most about Raju was his lack of jealousy even as Anupam gained more fame and success in the industry. “We both grew up together; we have the same parents. My brother has never been jealous of me, that I’m more successful than him. It’s amazing that way,” she said.The actor also mentioned that his parents spent more time living with Raju and his wife, and admitted that his sister-in-law took care of his father till his last days.During the interview, Anupam also explained why he continues to live in a rented house despite decades of success. According to him, seeing families torn apart by inheritance and property disputes has affected him a lot over the years. “I get really angry when I see brothers killing each other for property. In my mind, this is one of the reasons I live in a rented house,” he shared.
