Anupam Kher who celebrated silver jubilee of his entry in the Hindi film industry with a premiere of 'Saraansh', received a message from his international agent that "Woody
(Allen) wants you''.

The well-known international director, who was impressed from Anupam's work, has decided to cast him in his upcoming film to be shot in London later this year.

"It's a great honour,'' An elated Anupam said, shortly after he watched Saaransh--his debut film--with director Mahesh Bhatt, co-stars Rohini Hattangadi, Soni Razdan and a theatre full of friends and admirers. "Some of the biggest Hollywood stars have done one-scene roles in Woody's films and I'm thrilled to be part of his next,'' added Kher.

The other cast members include Antony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas and Naomi Watts.

In the film, Kher's will be seen playing the role as the father of Frieda Pinto.

"As always on Woddy Allen's set, the story and character is only spelt out to us once we begin shooting. And I'm not really worried about the role. The experience in itself will be a challenge,'' Kher said.

Moreover, Anupam hosted the premiere of his first film as an actor 'Saaransh' at BIG Cinemas Metro on 24th May, 2009 in collaboration with his acting school 'Actor Prepares' and 'Metro BIG Cinemas'.

To share this splendid moment with Anupam at the screening of 'Saaransh' was co stars from the film Rohini Hattangadi and Soni Razdan and director Mahesh Bhatt.

The other celebs, who were also present during the event included Anupam's brother Raju Kher, wife Kirron Kher and close friends from the industry including Rakeysh Mehra, Dibakar Bannerjee, Neeraj Pandey and David Dhawan who had edited Saaransh.