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Newly-appointed Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) director Anupam Kher visited the campus in Pune unannounced on Monday. The actor said he had not given prior information about his visit because he wanted to enter the FTII as he had done as a student 40 years ago. (Express photo by Pavan Khengre)
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During an interaction with the students, Anupam Kher told them that they need not worry about anything and he was on their side. "I don't want bring the baggage of Anupam Kher here. I am here because of whatever I have done in last many years. Biggest joy for me is to teach at the institution where I was a student," he said. (Express photo by Pavan Khengre)
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The actor had a round of discussion with students of the 2016 batch, who pointed out that they were facing difficulties pertaining to the norms of the 'dialogue exercise' as well the revised syllabus. (Express photo by Pavan Khengre)
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Kher said the demands raised by the students were reasonable and he would speak to the FTII director and try to resolve them. "He said all of them might not get resolved within a day or two, but he would work towards them," said one of the students. (Express photo by Pavan Khengre)
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Speaking to reporters, the Padma Bhushan recipient said, "I want to start my term on an optimistic note. I have spoken to the students and I feel that the issues that they are raising can be solved. Boys and girls come to a institute to learn, and if there are some issues in their learning process, they should be addressed." (Express photo by Pavan Khengre)
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The actor also said he would also try to increase the shooting budget from next year. "I will contribute Rs 14,000 per 'dialogue project', which added to current budget of Rs 36,000 will give you Rs 50,000 to spend on each project," Kher said. (Express photo by Pavan Khengre)
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