Five hundred and thirty-four — that’s how many films Anupam Kher has done in his career. And the actor is in no mood to stop, having recently announced his 535th film: a Kannada project titled Ghost with actor Ravi Teja.

While at it, he also shoots down the notion that actors stop bagging meaty roles after a certain age. “Fantastic things are happening. We have young writers writing stories for people who are above 60. Recently, I did a film called The Signature. It is a love story by Gajendra Ahire, a Marathi director. I have signed one-two more films. I have done one with (actor) Vidyut Jammwal. Then there’s (late actor-filmmaker) Satish Kaushik’s Kaagaz 2 and Emergency. I am challenging myself in different ways,” the actor says.

The 68-year-old emphasizes on stories revolving around people of his age group, and not being neglected. “New scripts are written, and they are coming from 30-year-old writers. Today, Indian cinema is not dependent on a certain kind of hero. I recently got a Best Actor award!” says Kher.

This zest also reflects in his dedication towards fitness. His social media often features visuals of him working out and taking swimming lessons. It is also because so many senior actors are competing for the same role, says Kher. “[There is] all the more reason for us to be physically fit. When people are casting you for films, and when they see the person trying to be physically fit, it gives them courage not only because [you] are a good actor, but have a hunger. I am hungry — I will never say, ‘Bahut kaam kar liya, ab nahin’. This is the best field, there’s no syllabus here. There’s always something new happening,” explains the actor.