The Times of India

Anupam Kher called Mahesh Bhatt 'the biggest fraud' when he was removed from 'Saaransh'

Anupam Kher, then 27, was removed from his debut film 'Saaransh' just days before shooting, replaced by a bigger star. Devastated, he confronted director Mahesh Bhatt, calling him a 'fraud' and 'cheat'. This emotional outburst, however, led Bhatt to reconsider, ultimately casting Kher in the role that defined his career and earned him acclaim.