Anupam Kher
March 7, 1955 (70 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 · The Bengal Files: Right to Life as
- 2025 · Metro... In Dino as Parimal
- 2025 · The Roshans as Self
- 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 · The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- 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 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 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 · 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
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Gang of Ghosts as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2014 · Total Siyapaa as Asha's father
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2006 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara as Uttam Chaudhury
- 2005 · Kyaa Kool Hai Hum as Dr. S. Screwvvala
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2002 · Yeh Hai Jalwa as Robin Singh
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1998 · Mother Of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Untitled Sooraj & Ayushmann Movie as
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- Future · The Last Show as
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 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 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
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2016 · M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story as Paan Singh Dhoni
- 2016 · A Family Man as Dr. Savraj Singh
- 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 · Roy as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
- 2015 · Baby as Shukla
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 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 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2013 · Mahabharat as Shakuni (voice)
- 2013 · Gori Tere Pyaar Mein as Latesh Bhai
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Chashme Baddoor as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2013 · Special 26 as P.K Sharma
- 2012 · Silver Linings Playbook as Dr. Cliff Patel
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Jab Tak Hai Jaan as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 2011 · Desi Boyz as Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 · Breakaway as Darvesh Singh
- 2011 · Mausam as Maharaj Kishan
- 2011 · Pranayam as Achutha Menon
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 · You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as Dia's Father
- 2010 · Dabangg as Dayal Babu
- 2010 · Badmaash Company as Father
- 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 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman as Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 · Lust, Caution as Khalid Saiduddin
- 2007 · Dhokha as Saeed
- 2007 · Heyy Babyy as Malhotra
- 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 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Khosla Ka Ghosla! as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2006 · Chup Chup Ke as Jeetu's Father
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 2006 · Rang De Basanti as Rajnath Singhania
- 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
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2004 · Bride & Prejudice as Chaman Bakshi
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 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 · Little John as Swamiji
- 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 · 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 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 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 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 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 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 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 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · American Blend as
- Future · Calorie as Mohan
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- Future · Ayushmann khurrana untitled as
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father
- Future · Nautanki as