Actor Anupam Kher says it was the “most amazing feeling” to meet his Silver Linings Playbook co-star and Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival 2025. De Niro was awarded the honourary Palme d’Or Award for Lifetime Achievement at the festival on its opening day, May 13.

Kher, who is returning to direction with his upcoming film Tanvi The Great, shared a video on his Instagram handle on Friday. In a lengthy note attached to the post, Kher congratulated the Hollywood actor for the award.

“In Cannes: Best hug from the greatest actor of all times! It was the most amazing feeling to meet my friend #RobertDeNiro, his graceful wife #Tiffany and their beautiful daughter #Gia in Cannes! Their love and affection touched me deeply,” the actor wrote.