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 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 · 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 · 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 · Hotel Mumbai as Chef Hemant Oberoi
- 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 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Bakshi
- 2017 · Toilet: A Love Story as Kakka
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 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
- 2015 · Baby as Omprakash Shukla
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 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 · 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)
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2011 · Desi Boyz as Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 · Mausam as Maharaj Kishan
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 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 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 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: 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 · 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 · Kyaa Kool Hai Hum as Dr. S. Screwvvala
- 2005 · Main Aisa Hi Hoon as Dayanath Trivedi
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 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
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 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
- 1998 · China Gate as Seniro Army Official
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 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 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 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 · 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 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 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 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1993 · Sainik as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 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 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 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 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- Future · The Last Show as
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2019 · One Day: Justice Delivered as Retired Judge Tyagi
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2019 · The Accidental Prime Minister as Manmohan Singh
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as Boss-Vaghela
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2012 · Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
- 2011 · Breakaway as Darvesh Singh
- 2011 · Pranayam as Achutha Menon
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2006 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Mother Of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Ayushmann khurrana untitled as
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- Future · Calorie as Mohan
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · Untitled Sooraj & Ayushmann Movie as
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- Future · American Blend as
- Future · Nautanki as
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father