Anupam Kher to receive Kalidas Samman

New Delhi: Veteran actor Aupam Kher will be honoured with the Kalidas Samman for his contribution in the field of theatre.

Kher, 56, began his career with theatre after graduating from the National School of Drama and later also became the chairperson of the institute.

"Have to share this great news. I have been chosen for this year's Kalidas Samman (award) in the field of theatre," Kher posted on Twitter.

The Kalidas Samman is a prestigious award presented annually by the government of Madhya Pradesh.

The award is named after Kalidas, a renowned Classical Sanskrit writer of ancient India, widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language with his 'Meghadutam' and 'Abhigyan Shakuntalam'.