Over three decades after it first hit the silver screen, the 1991 film Lamhe re-released in theatres last Friday. A cult favourite, the movie is also special for actor Anupam Kher, who starred alongside Anil Kapoor and Sridevi.

Talking about the film’s initial reception, Anupam tells us, “Now, it is a cult film, but back then it was ahead of its time.” He adds, “Today, a relationship between an older man and a younger woman is not a big deal, but people weren’t prepared for that 35 years ago. I find it ironic because people watch and appreciate films like Pretty Woman (1990). Aisi bahut saari films hain.”

Asserting that the film is one of the late director Yash Chopra’s finest works, the actor adds that its less-than-stellar theatrical run came as a surprise to the cast and crew: “I remember when Yash ji said ‘The film is not doing well’. It was a shock for us because we thought it was very good.”

Now that it is back in theatres, the 70-year-old feels Lamhe might get the reception it deserves. “I think people want to revisit anything to do with nostalgia. This film reminds people of the early ’90s — it’s not just about the story but about emotions.”