Anupam Kher meets Anil Kumble: Graceful, grounded and full of quiet dignity

MUMBAI: Veteran actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher bumped into former India cricketer Anil Kumble at the airport and went on to not just heap praise on his sporting legacy but also his grace, humility, and deep-rooted connection to Indian culture.

Anupam took to Instagram, where he mentioned the geotag of the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminal in Mumbai.

The actor also shared a selfie with Kumble, who was regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, took 619 wickets in Test cricket and was the third-highest wicket taker of all time at the time of his retirement in 2008.

The actor-filmmaker wrote in the caption: “Met #AnilKumble at the airport—and what a delightful surprise that was! Of course, the world knows him as one of India’s finest cricketers. But beyond the legend of the game, I discovered once again what a wonderful human being he is—graceful, grounded and full of quiet dignity.”

Anupam mentioned that he had the privilege of listening to a beautiful Sanskrit recital by him and his wife Chethana.