Anupam Kher opts out of US show ‘New Amsterdam’ as a regular

Anupam Kher will no longer be seen as a regular in NBC’s show ‘New Amsterdam’.

Deadline reports that Kher’s character Dr Vijay Kapoor will be phased out as a regular. He has been associated with the show since the launch in 2018.

The news follows after Kher confirmed that his wife Kirron Kher is battling with blood cancer. He said, “Just so that rumours don’t get the better of a situation Sikandar and I would like to inform everyone that Kirron has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment and we are sure she will come out of this stronger than before. We are very blessed that she is being looked after by a phenomenal set of doctors. She’s always been a fighter and takes things head on.”

He added, “She’s all heart and that’s why she has so many people that love her. So keep sending your love to her in your prayers and in your heart. She is well on her way to recovery and we thank everyone for their support and love.”