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