He also revealed to have spent time with Robert at his home, adding, “Thank you, dearest Mr. De Niro, for inviting me into your home, for the delicious lunch, and for your love and warmth. Our conversations and your generosity with your time mean so much to me. Every time we meet, the admirer in me is as excited as the friend! I have the deepest respect for you, both as an actor and as a person. And I feel truly fortunate to be able to call you my friend.”

Anupam ended his note by sending love to Robert, Tiffany and their family, “My love and gratitude to you, Tiffany and your entire family. Thank you for another beautiful memory that I will carry home with me. God bless you always! Most importantly- THANK YOU for the cap. Your kind gesture means the world to me! #RobertDeNiro #Legend #Friendship.”

Fans were thrilled to see Robert and Anupam meet again. “Your so lucky! Robert De Niro is a legend and so are you!” read one comment. “Anupam ji is flexing his reach now, btw his performance in Silver linings playbook was on par with DeNiro's antics, hope he gets a few more meaty projects to show his mettle because he does have a global appeal,” read another. Numerous fans even left comments such as, “For us, it’s two legends meeting each other!” and “You’re so lucky! Robert De Niro is a legend and so are you!”

Robert de Niro and Anupam first met while working together on the 2012 Hollywood film Silver Linings Playbook. The David O Russell Oscar-nominated film saw them share the screen. Their collaboration soon developed into a friendship, with them supporting each other’s films through the years. More recently, de Niro attended the New York premiere of Anupam-directed film Tanvi The Great in June 2025. They also met at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, where Robert de Niro was honoured with the Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement.