Anupam Kher Salutes Hollywood Icon Robert Duvall, Calls His Legacy Timeless

Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher took to social media to honour the life and work of Hollywood legend Robert Duvall, who died peacefully at the age of 95 on February 15, 2026. In a heartfelt message, Kher lauded Duvall’s influence on cinema and described him as an actor whose quiet yet powerful presence never needed loud theatrics to command attention.

Sharing his admiration for the Hollywood icon, Kher reflected on Duvall’s ability to bring “extraordinary depth” to every role he undertook, from the meticulous calm of Tom Hagen in The Godfather to the haunting intensity of Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now.

Kher also highlighted Duvall’s Oscar-winning performance in Tender Mercies, a role that revealed rare vulnerability and emotional truth. He noted that films like The Apostle and Lonesome Dove further exemplified Duvall’s fearless commitment to complex, deeply human characters, performances that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

In his tribute, Anupam described Duvall as “brilliant without flamboyance, powerful without theatrics,” calling him a masterclass in subtlety whose legacy will continue to “teach, inspire, and endure.” He concluded his message with a respectful farewell: “Rest in grace. Your work will continue to teach, inspire, and endure. Om Shanti!”

Duvall’s remarkable film career spanned more than six decades, beginning with theatre in New York and early roles like Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird. His work influenced multiple generations of actors and filmmakers alike, earning admiration and tributes from around the world following his passing.