Anupam Kher has completed the first shooting schedule of his upcoming film. Shri Ram Bhoomi In Ayodhya. On July 17, 2026, the veteran actor shared an emotional note on social media, reflecting on his experience in the holy city and describing it as a trip that enriched him spiritually and personally.
Anupam Kher completes the first schedule of Shri Ram Bhoomi in Ayodhya; Says, “A part of me left behind”
Kher, who plays the role of late Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal in the film, said that when he was returning from Ayodhya, it felt as if a part of him was left there.
“Ayodhya is not a city, it is a feeling”
Sharing pictures from the shoot, Anupam Kher wrote in Hindi that the experience has left a lasting impression on him: “After completing the first schedule Shri Ram BhoomiI am returning from Ayodhya. But honestly, it feels like a part of me is being left behind.”
He said he is leaving with not only beautiful memories, but also a deep understanding of Sanatan Dharma and a sense of pride in being associated with a film that honestly tries to portray both history and faith: “I bring back not only beautiful memories, but also a deep understanding of Sanatan Dharma, spiritual enrichment and the pride of being a part of a film that honestly tries to portray both history and faith.”
Describing Ayodhya as more than just a destination, the actor wrote, “Ayodhya is not a city, it is a feeling. Every street, every corner, every house, every temple and every breath here echoes with only one name, Shri Ram.”
The actor says this journey enriched him beyond cinema
Kher also shared how visiting the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple and interacting with the people of Ayodhya made the experience even more meaningful: “The visit to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, the affection of the people here and the energy of this holy land have enriched me not only as an actor but also as a human being. I truly believe that Ayodhya will always be a part of my soul.”
The actor ended his note by thanking the people of Ayodhya, the saints who blessed him, his friends Yatindra and Manjari Mishra for their hospitality, director Kamakhya Narayan Singh, cinematographer Aseem Bajaj and every member of the film’s unit for making the trip memorable.
Shri Ram Bhoomi Kamakhya is a Hindi drama film produced by Zee Studios and directed by Narayan Singh. Anupam Kher plays the central role of late VHP leader Ashok Singhal, who was one of the prominent faces of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. The film also stars Ritwik Bhowmik and Amrita Khanvilkar in lead roles. Filming began in Ayodhya, where the team has now completed its first major shooting schedule.
