Anupam Kher
March 7, 1955 (69 years old) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Anupam Kher (born March 7, 1955) is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi-language films. He has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. He has played a variety of characters including numerous critically acclaimed leading or parallel roles. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of Indian cinema and arts. Kher is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004) and The Mistress of Spices (2005). In 2012, he co-starred in the Academy Award-winning Silver Linings Playbook.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 ยทThe Raja Saabas Panditji
- 2025 ยทEmergencyas Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2024 ยทVijay 69as Vijay Mathew
- 2024 ยทThe Signatureas Arvind
- 2024 ยทChhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaanas Guru Shambhu
- 2024 ยทKaagaz 2as Raj Narayan
- 2024 ยทKuch Khattaa Ho Jaayas
- 2023 ยทBrand Bollywood Downunderas Self
- 2023 ยทTiger Nageswara Raoas Raghavendra Rajput
- 2023 ยทGhostas
- 2023 ยทThe Vaccine Waras
- 2023 ยทThe Freelanceras Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 ยทVoice of Sathyanathanas President of India
- 2023 ยทIB 71as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2023 ยทThe Romanticsas Self
- 2023 ยทShiv Shastri Balboaas Shiv Shastri
- 2023 ยทTrial by Fireas Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 2022 ยทUunchaias Om Sharma
- 2022 ยทKarthikeya 2as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
- 2022 ยทThe Kashmir Filesas Pushkar Nath Pandit
- 2019 ยทShongramas Old Karim
- 2019 ยทThe Accidental Prime Ministeras Manmohan Singh
- 2017 ยทThe Boy with the Topknotas Sathnam's Father
- 2017 ยทRanchi Diariesas
- 2017 ยทIndu Sarkaras
- 2017 ยทSnapshot Weddingas Vickram
- 2016 ยทSaat Uchakkeyas Diwan
- 2014 ยทSonali Cableas
- 2014 ยทBalwinder Singh Famous Ho Gayaas
- 2014 ยทO Terias Bilal Khawaja
- 2014 ยทGang of Ghostsas Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2013 ยทKalimannuas Himself
- 2013 ยทYamla Pagla Deewana 2as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 ยทHum Hai Raahi CAR Keas
- 2012 ยทKrishna and Kamsaas Gargacharya (voice)
- 2012 ยทChaar Din Ki Chandnias
- 2011 ยทPranayamas Achutha Menon
- 2011 ยทChatur Singh Two Staras Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 ยทYeh Faasleyas Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2010 ยทApartmentas Tanha
- 2009 ยทYeh Mera Indiaas Judge
- 2009 ยทPerfect Mismatchas Mr. Bhalla
- 2008 ยทDhoom Dadakkaas Mungi Lal
- 2007 ยทGauri The Unbornas Sudeep's dad
- 2007 ยทShakalaka Boom Boomas
- 2006 ยทJaan-E-Mannas Bonney Kapoor
- 2006 ยทAap Ki Khatiras Arjun Khanna
- 2006 ยทShaadi Se Pehleas
- 2005 ยทYaraan Naal Baharaanas
- 2004 ยทAabra Ka Daabraas Limbu
- 2003 ยทJaal: The Trapas R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2003 ยทEk Alag Mausamas Dr Machado
- 2002 ยทYeh Hai Jalwaas Robin Singh
- 2001 ยทKyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Boltaas Tejpal Singh
- 2000 ยทAaghaazas
- 2000 ยทHamara Dil Aapke Paas Haias Muttu Pillai
- 2000 ยทDhaai Akshar Prem Keas Ronak Grewal
- 1999 ยทHum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hainas Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 ยทDoli Saja Ke Rakhnaas Mr. Bansal
- 1998 ยทJhooth Bole Kauwa Kaateas Rashid Khan
- 1998 ยทTirchhi Topiwaleas
- 1998 ยทSwami Vivekanandaas Station master
- 1997 ยทAgnichakraas Dhanraj
- 1996 ยทShastraas Shanti Prasad
- 1996 ยทPapa Kahte Hainas
- 1996 ยทNirbhayas Ashok Sinha
- 1994 ยทMaha Shaktishaalias
- 1994 ยท1942: A Love Storyas Raghuvir Pathak
- 1994 ยทInsaniyatas Brijbhan
- 1993 ยทAasoo Bane Angaareyas Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 ยทHum Hain Kamaal Keas
- 1993 ยทIzzat Ki Rotias
- 1993 ยทWaqt Hamara Haias Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 ยทKayda Kanoonas Sinha
- 1993 ยทParamparaas Gora Shankar
- 1993 ยทDil Ki Baazias Daulatram
- 1993 ยทMeherbaanas
- 1992 ยทHeer Ranjhaas Kaedo
- 1992 ยทHumlaaas Jagtap
- 1992 ยทZindagi Ek Juaaas Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1991 ยทSau Croreas
- 1991 ยทPyar Hua Chori Chorias Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 ยทIndrajaalamas Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 ยทAaj Ka Arjunas Police Inspector
- 1990 ยทSheshnaagas Bansi Lal
- 1990 ยทIzzatdaaras Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 ยทAwaargias Lala Jamal Khan
- 1989 ยทMain Azaad Hoonas Dalichand Jain
- 1989 ยทLadaaias Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 ยทSachai Ki Taqatas DCP Agarwal
- 1989 ยทMahaadevas
- 1989 ยทMain Tera Dushmanas Thakur Dayalu
- 1988 ยทSone Pe Suhaagaas Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 ยทKabzaaas Dagha Sahab
- 1988 ยทTamachaas Dr.Mehata
- 1988 ยทShiva Shaktias D. C.
- 1988 ยทAkarshanas Self
- 1987 ยทGhar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyamas Dharamchand
- 1987 ยทThikanaas Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 ยทKaashas Alok
- Future ยทMetro... In Dinoas
- 1987 ยทInsaf Ki Pukaras Sohan Lal
- 1987 ยทThrimoorthuluas
- 1986 ยทAllah Rakhaas R. S. Khera
- 1985 ยทJanamas Virendra Desai
- Future ยทJewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapteras
- 2022 ยทConnectas Father Augustine
- 2022 ยทNaam Tha Kanhaiyalalas
- 2021 ยทHappy Birthdayas
- 2019 ยทOne Day: Justice Deliveredas Retired Judge Tyagi
- 2018 ยทBaa Baaa Black Sheepas Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2017 ยทKheeras nanu
- 2013 ยทMaias Doctor
- 2012 ยทMr Bhatti on Chuttias Mr. Bhatti
- 2011 ยทSahi Dhandhe Galat Bandeas Aggarwal
- 2009 ยทTeree Sang: A Kidult Love Storyas Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 ยทMorning Walkas Joymohan
- 2009 ยทTera Mera Ki Rishtaas Meet's Father
- 2007 ยทKuttrapathirikaias Rajiv Gandhi
- 2005 ยทKaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aayaas
- 2004 ยทShukriya: Till Death Do Us Apartas Karam Jindal
- 2004 ยทTumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Storyas John Uncle
- 2004 ยทShart: The Challengeas Dr. Mathur
- 2000 ยทShikaaras
- 1998 ยทSaat Rang Ke Sapneas Bhanu
- 1997 ยทUff! Yeh Mohabbatas
- 1996 ยทMaahiras Balwant Rai
- 1996 ยทVishwasghaatas Dr. Khurana
- 1994 ยทChaand Kaa Tukdaaas Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 ยทPehla Pehla Pyaras Anand
- 1994 ยทSaajan Ka Gharas Mr. Dhanraj
- 1993 ยทTadipaaras Kader Bhai
- 1993 ยทDil Tera Aashiqas Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
- 1993 ยทLootereas
- 1992 ยทAasmaan Se Giraas Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 ยทUmar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Kaas
- 1991 ยทHaqueas Bittu Singh
- 1990 ยทNaaka Bandias
- 1990 ยทNehru: The Jewel of Indiaas
- 1990 ยทMera Pati Sirf Mera Haias
- 1989 ยทBhrashtacharas Purshottam
- 1989 ยทKanoon Apna Apnaas Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 ยทAakhri Ghulamas
- 1989 ยทBees Saal Baadas Thakur
- 1989 ยทJaaydaadas
- 1988 ยทPestonjeeas Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1987 ยทUttar Dakshinas Ramniklal
- 1987 ยทMohreas
- 1986 ยทKala Dhanda Goray Logas Jethia
- 1986 ยทPalay Khanas
- 1984 ยทJawaanias Surendra Malhotra
- Future ยทCalorieas Mohan
- 2021 ยทBhuj: The Day India Shookas Narrator
- 2020 ยทThe Relationship Manageras
- 2019 ยทHotel Mumbaias Chef Hemant Oberoi
- 2018 ยทMrs Wilsonas Shahbaz Karim
- 2018 ยทNew Amsterdamas Dr. Vijay Kapoor
- 2018 ยทLove Soniaas Baldev Pratap Singh
- 2018 ยทAiyaaryas Tariq Ali
- 2017 ยทThe Indian Detectiveas Stanley D'Mello
- 2017 ยทJudwaa 2as Bakshi
- 2017 ยทToilet: A Love Storyas Kakka
- 2017 ยทNaam Shabanaas Om Prakash Shukla
- 2017 ยทThe Big Sickas Azmat Nanjiani
- 2016 ยทM.S. Dhoni: The Untold Storyas Paan Singh Dhoni
- 2016 ยทA Family Manas Dr. Savraj Singh
- 2016 ยทBuddha in a Traffic Jamas Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2016 ยทThe Kapil Sharma Showas Himself
- 2016 ยทThe Kapil Sharma Showas Self
- 2015 ยทPrem Ratan Dhan Payoas Diwan Sahab / Bapu
- 2015 ยทSense8as Sanyam Dandekar
- 2015 ยทDirty Politicsas CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2015 ยทRoyas Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
- 2015 ยทBabyas Shukla
- 2015 ยทSharafat Gayi Tel Leneas
- 2014 ยทThe Shaukeensas
- 2014 ยทSuper Nanias Mr. Sam โSammyโ (Bamboo)
- 2014 ยทHappy New Yearas Manohar Sharma
- 2014 ยทAwake: The Life of Yoganandaas Narrator (voice)
- 2014 ยทEkkees Toppon Ki Salaamias
- 2014 ยทThe Men In Blazers Showas Self
- 2014 ยทDaawat-e-Ishqas Abdul Qadir
- 2014 ยทSingham Returnsas Guruji
- 2014 ยทThe Anupam Kher Showas Host
- 2014 ยทMain Tera Heroas Vikrant Singhal
- 2014 ยทTotal Siyapaaas Asha's father
- 2013 ยทMahabharatas Shakuni (voice)
- 2013 ยทGori Tere Pyaar Meinas Latesh Bhai
- 2013 ยทComedy Nights with Kapilas Self
- 2013 ยทAurangzebas Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 ยทChashme Baddooras Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2013 ยทSpecial 26as P.K Sharma (Sharmaji)
- 2012 ยทSilver Linings Playbookas Dr. Cliff Patel
- 2012 ยทChhodo Kal Ki Baateinas
- 2012 ยทJab Tak Hai Jaanas Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
- 2012 ยทMidnight's Childrenas Ghani
- 2012 ยทKyaa Super Kool Hain Humas
- 2012 ยทWelcome Back Gandhias
- 2011 ยทDesi Boyzas Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 ยทBreakawayas Darvesh Singh
- 2011 ยทMausamas Maharaj Kishan
- 2011 ยทThe Desire: A Journey of a Womanas
- 2011 ยทNaughty @ 40as Laxminarayan
- 2011 ยทZokkomonas
- 2011 ยทGameas Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 ยทYamla Pagla Deewanaas Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 ยทNakshatraas Sharad
- 2010 ยทYou Will Meet a Tall Dark Strangeras Dia's Father
- 2010 ยทDabanggas Dayal Babu
- 2010 ยทLamhaaas Haji
- 2010 ยทAdmissions Openas Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 ยทBadmaash Companyas Father
- 2010 ยทStrikeras Inspector Farooque
- 2010 ยทPyaar Impossible!as Abhay's father
- 2009 ยทWake Up Sidas Ram Mehra
- 2009 ยทDil Bole Hadippa!as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 ยทSankat Cityas Faujdar
- 2009 ยทIndia's Got Talentas Self
- 2009 ยทVictoryas Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 ยทMeerabai Not Outas Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 ยทA Wednesday!as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 ยทTahaanas Subhan Daar
- 2008 ยทC Kkompanyas Mr. Joshi
- 2008 ยทGod Tussi Great Hoas Mr. Prajapati
- 2008 ยทRama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaaas Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 ยทJaane Bhi Do Yaaroas Lama
- 2007 ยทLaaga Chunari Mein Daagas Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 ยทLust, Cautionas Khalid Saiduddin
- 2007 ยทMy Own Skyas Dr. Sathya
- 2007 ยทHeyy Babyyas Malhotra
- 2007 ยทBuddha Mar Gayaas Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 ยทCinema Asia: Indiaas Self
- 2007 ยทThe Other End of the Lineas Rajeev Sethi
- 2006 ยทVivahas Harishchandra Bajpayee
- 2006 ยทHope and a Little Sugaras
- 2006 ยทKhosla Ka Ghosla!as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2006 ยทChup Chup Keas Jeetu's Father
- 2006 ยทRang De Basantias Rajnath Singhania
- 2006 ยทPrateekshaas James Brown
- 2005 ยทMaine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maraas Uttam Chaudhury
- 2005 ยทThe Mistress of Spicesas Geeta's Grandfather
- 2005 ยทSarkaras Motilal Khurana
- 2005 ยทPahelias Bhanwarlal
- 2005 ยทMain Aisa Hi Hoonas Dayanath Trivedi
- 2004 ยทVeer-Zaaraas Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 ยทIndian Idolas Self
- 2004 ยทMeri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahinas Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2004 ยทBride & Prejudiceas Chaman Bakshi
- 2003 ยทBanana Brothersas
- 2002 ยทSpooksas Harakat
- 2002 ยทBend It Like Beckhamas Mr. Bhamra
- 2002 ยทJeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Himself
- 2001 ยทRehnaa Hai Terre Dil Meinas Deen Dayal
- 2001 ยทPrajaas Haji Mustafa
- 2001 ยทLittle Johnas Swamiji
- 2001 ยทJodi No. 1as Rai Bahadur
- 2000 ยทGhaathas Ramakant Patil
- 2000 ยทMohabbateinas Kake
- 2000 ยทDhadkanas Digvijay Varma
- 2000 ยทRefugeeas
- 2000 ยทKya Kehnaas Gulshan Bakshi
- 2000 ยทDil Hi Dil Meinas Col. Renah Abdulla
- 2000 ยทDulhan Hum Le Jayengeas Vicky Nath
- 2000 ยทKaho Naa... Pyaar Haias Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- 2000 ยทAnjaaneas
- 1999 ยทKadhalar Dhinamas the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 ยทHaseena Maan Jaayegias Gulzarilal Verma
- 1999 ยทSooryavanshamas Dharmendra
- 1998 ยทChina Gateas Seniro Army Official
- 1998 ยทKuch Kuch Hota Haias Principal Malhotra
- 1998 ยทBade Miyan Chote Miyanas Police Commissioner Shyamlal
- 1998 ยทJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Haias Dadaji
- 1998 ยทSalaakhenas Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1998 ยทMother Of 1084as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1998 ยทZoras
- 1997 ยทAflatoonas Vidya Prakash
- 1997 ยทAur Pyaar Ho Gayaas
- 1997 ยทV.I.Pas Priya's father
- 1997 ยทSanamas Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1997 ยทZiddias Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 ยทGudgudeeas Ajay Prasad
- 1996 ยทMr. Becharaas Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 ยทChaahatas Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 ยทPrem Granthas Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1995 ยทRam Shastraas Dhonga the great
- 1995 ยทDilwale Dulhania Le Jayengeas Dharamvir Malhotra
- 1995 ยทOh Darling! Yeh Hai India!as President of India / Nathuram
- 1995 ยทZamaana Deewanaas Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1995 ยทJanam Kundlias Mahendra Prasad
- 1995 ยทDushmani: A Violent Love Storyas Oberoi
- 1995 ยทDil Ka Doctoras
- 1994 ยทKaranas Pawan Puri
- 1994 ยทERas Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 ยทHum Aapke Hain Koun..!as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1993 ยทDarras Vijay Awasti
- 1993 ยทKhal Nayakas Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 1993 ยทGumrahas Prakash Chadha
- 1993 ยทSainikas Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 ยทRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Rajaas Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1993 ยทAaj Kie Auratas Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 ยทShreemaan Aashiqueas
- 1992 ยทApradhias Heera
- 1992 ยทKhelas Seema's Uncle
- 1992 ยทDeedaras Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 ยทEk Ladka Ek Ladkias Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 ยทVanshas Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1992 ยทShola Aur Shabnamas Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1992 ยทAap Ki Adalatas Himself
- 1991 ยทLamheas Prem
- 1991 ยทSaathias Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 ยทSaudagaras Mandhari
- 1991 ยทTrinetraas Father Patrick
- 1991 ยทPratigyabadhas Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 ยทDeshwasias Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 ยทHumas Inspector Giridhar
- 1991 ยทMast Kalandaras
- 1991 ยทDil Hai Ke Manta Nahinas Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 ยทRaiszaadaas Jagannath
- 1990 ยทJamai Rajaas Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 ยทJeevan Ek Sanghurshas Devraj Kamat
- 1990 ยทDilas Hazari Prasad
- 1990 ยทKroadhas Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 ยทKhatarnaakas
- 1990 ยทJeene Doas Hardayal
- 1989 ยทPaap Ka Antas Minister Prajapati
- 1989 ยทTaaqatwaras Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1988 ยทPaap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doongaas Bhuchaal
- 1985 ยทJaanooas Mr. Mathur
- Future ยทThe India Houseas Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Future ยทThe Last Showas
- Future ยท'Pratikshya' Hindi Remakeas Father
- 1990 ยทKanoon Ki Zanjeeras
- 1989 ยทChaalbaazas Tribuvan
- 1989 ยทParindaas Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 ยทChandnias Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 ยทNigahen: Nagina Part IIas Gorakh Nath
- 1989 ยทTridevas Commissioner Mathur
- 1989 ยทRam Lakhanas Deodhar Shastri
- 1989 ยทDaddyas Anand
- 1988 ยทAgneeas Shekavar
- 1988 ยทTezaabas Shyamlal
- 1988 ยทDayavanas Mr. Kohli
- 1988 ยทZakhmi Auratas Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 ยทVijayas Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 ยทHatyaas Surendra Mohan
- 1988 ยทFalakas Jamuna Das,JD
- 1987 ยทSatyamev Jayateas Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 ยทSansaras Din Dayal Sharma
- 1986 ยทJeevaas Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 ยทSamundaras Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 ยทKarmaas Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 ยทPeechha Karroas Boss Number 1
- 1986 ยทAakhree Raastaas Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1985 ยทWafadaaras
- 1985 ยทArjunas Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1985 ยทAitbaaras Public Prosecutor
- 1985 ยทRao Sahebas Rao Saheb
- 1984 ยทUtsavas Samsthanak's friend
- 1984 ยทSaaranshas B.V. Pradhan
- 1982 ยทAagamanas
- Future ยทUntitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagoreas Rabindranath Tagore