Million-dollar lesson: Anupam Kher talks of celebrating failures as taught by father

Bollywood legend Anupam Kher has talked about the importance of celebrating failures in life.

Anupam Kher, at the 50th International Film Festival of India in Goa, shared an inspiring story from his childhood. According to a report, the veteran actor reminisced about his days in Shimla, where he lived with his parents and brother for a few years while growing up. 

The popular actor recalled how his father made him understand the importance of celebrating failures in life. He informed the audience that his father took him out to have food and coffee at an expensive restaurant in the city when he got to know about him failing his board exams.

Kher said, "We would go to this restaurant named Alpha. It was very popular, and we would only go there once or twice to mark a special day. I remember I had given my 10th standard exams, and was promoted to the 11th standard because at that time, the school would not wait for the results and if you didn't qualify later, they would transfer you back to the 10th class.

“So, my father once came to school and surprised me. He took me to that restaurant. I was wondering why he would take me to this place. Then he ordered his regular coffee and food for both of us.  We ate, and then I asked him what was special about that day. And he told me that he had seen my results, and I had failed my exams.

"I was shocked. But, then he added that he wanted to celebrate my failures the way he would celebrate my achievements so that in the future, I am not afraid of losing out.”