(Image source from: Twitter/AnupamPKher)

Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has launched actor Anupam Kher's autobiography "Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly" in New York.

Anupam Kher expressed his was thrill over his friend Rishi Kapoor releasing his autobiography, saying: "He is not just a fine actor, but also a symbol of courage and hope in his fight, and recovery from disease.”

Rishi Kapoor is currently undergoing medical treatment for cancer in New York.

Kher also felt extremely gratified to have his friends from the American show "New Amsterdam" participate in the event.

I Launch my autobiography #LessonsLifeTaughtMeUnknowingly today at @IndiainNewYork with a video that captures the essence of my journey so far. Thrilled that @chintskap, #NeetuKapoor, @NBCNewAmsterdam family & my friends will be present at this exclusive emotional ceremony. pic.twitter.com/PpbLurS2zK

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 9, 2019

It was really a dream launch for my autobiography #LesonsLifeTaughtMeUnknowingly in New York. #DetailsTomorrow pic.twitter.com/X9rb8SDShv

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 10, 2019

"That my book got launched in this consulate in New York, through the good offices of (Consulate General of India, New York) Sandeep Chakravorty, is something I could have never dreamt about," said Anupam. "For a smalltown boy from Shimla to making a mark in the Indian film industry and then to come here and be accepted in the City of Dreams only proves the maxim of my life," he added.

Anupam, whose career span in movies is over three decades, has featured in more than 500 films in several languages. The "Saaransh" actor is also a motivational speaker.

By Sowmya Sangam