Anupam Kher has received nomination for the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards for his work in a BBC project. He found a place in the nominees for Best Supporting Actor Trophy for his performance in the adaptation of Satnam Sanghera's memoir 'The Boy with the Topknot'. Kher is up against Adrian Dunbar of 'Line of Duty', Brian F O'Byrne of 'Little Boy Blue' and Jimmi Simpson of 'USS Callister'.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nominations for the annual Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards last week. The ceremony will be held at the Royal Festival Hall on May 13. Kher tweeted, “Thank you Bafta for the nomination. I feel honoured and humbled.” 'The Boy with the Topknot' impressed critics worldwide and Kher's nomination now is just a bonus. Congratulatory messages almost instantly began to pour in. Anil Kapoor tweeted, “Congratulations !Sir Anupam Kherji .. your friend from Juhu India is very proud of you.” Sonam Kapoor also tweeted, “Amazing Anupam uncle!”
