Actor and FTII Chairman Anupam Kher, a known staunch supporter of the Modi government dove into the row of national anthem being played in movie theatres- while squarely defending the move.

At an address in Pune, Kher asked why can't people stand for 52 seconds for the national anthem when they easily wait in box-office lines for 20 minutes.

AWARD WAPASI

On the issue of award wapasi seen as a mark of protest now, the actor narrated an anecdote from his school days.

Kher explained how when he failed his 10th standard exams, his father still treated him at his favorite restaurant- reasoned to which his father replied that 'trying' is the most important thing in life.

Concluding, he said that he is not afraid of award wapasi or those who threaten to do it.

DUTY TOWARDS NATION

Born in 1956 , Kher said that India is eight years older to him and so it is the duty of the younger brother to save the country.

Kher was speaking at an award function, where he and Sayara Banu were presented with the Pramod Mahajan memorial award.

You can wait in line for tickets but can't stand for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher on national anthem row

At an address in Pune, FTII Chairman Anupam Kher asked why can't people stand for 52 seconds for the national anthem when they easily wait in box-office lines for 20 minutes.