Anupam Kher Mourns Jeffrey Archer's Death: Will Always Remain A Great Admirer - See Post

Anupam Kher paid tribute to Jeffrey Archer, remembering their Dubai meeting. He went on to detail about the moment when he presented him his first book and the advice that stayed with him.

The death of celebrated British author Jeffrey Archer has left a void among his readers in India, with several celebrities also mourning the loss of the acclaimed storyteller. After actors Soha Ali Khan and Trisha Krishnan remembered Archer, veteran actor Anupam Kher has now paid an emotional tribute to the late author. In his post she shared his brief but memorable meeting with Archer at the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai, Anupam Kher shared a photograph from the occasion and remembered presenting the writer with his first book, The Best Thing About You Is You.

Anupam Kher Remembers Jeffrey Archer

Anupam Kher took to Instagram to remember Jeffrey Archer, sharing a photograph from the occasion when the two met at the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai. The actor recalled how meaningful it was to present Archer with his first book, The Best Thing About You Is You. Anupam Kher began his tribute by expressing his admiration for Archer's writing and the impact of novels such as Kane and Abel and Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.

"Thank you, Mr. Jeffrey Archer, for the priceless memory! Deeply saddened by the passing of the great storyteller," he wrote, adding that he had "always" remained a great admirer of the author's work. He mentioned about their meeting, the actor posted , "I had the opportunity to meet him at the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai and present him with my first book, The Best Thing About You Is You. It was a brief yet very important meeting for me! One of the highlights of my life."

Anupam Kher also wrote about on seeing Archer hold his book. He wrote, "A writer whose books I had held with such admiration was now holding mine. There was something so beautiful about that moment."

The Advice That Stayed With Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher revealed that the two had a conversation about writing during their meeting. He remembered asking Archer what he considered the most important quality for a writer. The actor said the author's thoughts on "the importance of memory" and "imagination" remained with him. "Today, my memory takes me back to that meeting, while his imagination lives on through his stories," He wrote.

Jeffrey Archer died on October 5, 2026, aged 86. The celebrated author and former politician enjoyed a strong following in India, which he had described as his biggest market. His books, including Kane and Abel, The Fourth Estate and The Clifton Chronicles series, became best-sellers in the country, while his appearances at Indian literary events attracted large audiences.