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 · The Raja Saab as Panditji
- 2025 · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay Mathew
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2024 · Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay as
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2023 · Trial by Fire as Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 2022 · Uunchai as Om Sharma
- 2022 · Karthikeya 2 as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
- 2022 · The Kashmir Files as Pushkar Nath Pandit
- 2019 · One Day: Justice Delivered as Retired Judge Tyagi
- 2019 · Hotel Mumbai as Chef Hemant Oberoi
- 2019 · The Accidental Prime Minister as Manmohan Singh
- 2018 · Mrs Wilson as Shahbaz Karim
- 2018 · New Amsterdam as Dr. Vijay Kapoor
- 2018 · Love Sonia as Baldev Pratap Singh
- 2018 · Aiyaary as Tariq Ali
- 2017 · The Indian Detective as Stanley D'Mello
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Bakshi
- 2017 · Toilet: A Love Story as Kakka
- 2017 · Naam Shabana as Om Prakash Shukla
- 2017 · The Big Sick as Azmat Nanjiani
- 2016 · M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story as Paan Singh Dhoni
- 2016 · A Family Man as Dr. Savraj Singh
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- 2015 · Prem Ratan Dhan Payo as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
- 2015 · Sense8 as Sanyam Dandekar
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2015 · Roy as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
- 2015 · Baby as Shukla
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · The Men In Blazers Show as Self
- 2014 · Daawat-e-Ishq as Abdul Qadir
- 2014 · Singham Returns as Guruji
- 2014 · The Anupam Kher Show as Host
- 2014 · Main Tera Hero as Vikrant Singhal
- 2014 · Gang of Ghosts as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2014 · Total Siyapaa as Asha's father
- 2013 · Mahabharat as Shakuni (voice)
- 2013 · Gori Tere Pyaar Mein as Latesh Bhai
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Chashme Baddoor as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2013 · Special 26 as P.K Sharma (Sharmaji)
- 2012 · Silver Linings Playbook as Dr. Cliff Patel
- 2012 · Jab Tak Hai Jaan as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
- 2011 · Desi Boyz as Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 · Breakaway as Darvesh Singh
- 2011 · Mausam as Maharaj Kishan
- 2011 · Pranayam as Achutha Menon
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2010 · You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as Dia's Father
- 2010 · Dabangg as Dayal Babu
- 2010 · Badmaash Company as Father
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2010 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2007 · Laaga Chunari Mein Daag as Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 · Lust, Caution as Khalid Saiduddin
- 2007 · Heyy Babyy as Malhotra
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2007 · The Other End of the Line as Rajeev Sethi
- 2006 · Vivah as Harishchandra Bajpayee
- 2006 · Jaan-E-Mann as Bonney Kapoor
- 2006 · Khosla Ka Ghosla! as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2006 · Chup Chup Ke as Jeetu's Father
- 2006 · Rang De Basanti as Rajnath Singhania
- 2005 · Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara as Uttam Chaudhury
- 2005 · The Mistress of Spices as Geeta's Grandfather
- 2005 · Sarkar as Motilal Khurana
- 2005 · Paheli as Bhanwarlal
- 2005 · Main Aisa Hi Hoon as Dayanath Trivedi
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2004 · Bride & Prejudice as Chaman Bakshi
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2002 · Yeh Hai Jalwa as Robin Singh
- 2002 · Spooks as Harakat
- 2002 · Bend It Like Beckham as Mr. Bhamra
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2001 · Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein as Deen Dayal
- 2001 · Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Tejpal Singh
- 2001 · Jodi No. 1 as Rai Bahadur
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 2000 · Dhadkan as Digvijay Varma
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 2000 · Refugee as
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Gulshan Bakshi
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Col. Renah Abdulla
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Vicky Nath
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Gulzarilal Verma
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Dharmendra
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · China Gate as Seniro Army Official
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Principal Malhotra
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Police Commissioner Shyamlal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Dharamvir Malhotra
- 1995 · Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! as President of India / Nathuram
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1995 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1993 · Khal Nayak as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 1993 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1993 · Sainik as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1989 · Tridev as Commissioner Mathur
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter as
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Mother Of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1995 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- Future · Metro... In Dino as
- 2024 · Kaagaz 2 as Raj Narayan
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2006 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- Future · The Last Show as
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- Future · Calorie as Mohan
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father