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
- 2024 · Metro... In Dino as
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2024 · Kaagaz 2 as Raj Narayan
- 2024 · Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay as
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2023 · Trial by Fire as Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 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 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 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 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 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 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 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 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 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 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 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 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 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 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Badmaash Company as Father
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2010 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 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 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 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 · Bride & Prejudice as Chaman Bakshi
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 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
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 2000 · Dhadkan as Digvijay Varma
- 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 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Principal Malhotra
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Police Commissioner Shyamlal
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Dharamvir Malhotra
- 1995 · Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! as President of India / Nathuram
- 1995 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1995 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Khal Nayak as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 1993 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1993 · Sainik as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 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 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father
- Future · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- Future · The Last Show as
- Future · Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter as
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- Future · Calorie as Mohan
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Mother Of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- 1982 · Aagaman as