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 · The Roshans as Self
- 2025 · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay Mathew
- 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 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 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 · 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 · 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
- 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 (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 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 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 · Heyy Babyy as Malhotra
- 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 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2006 · Chup Chup Ke as Jeetu's Father
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 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 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 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 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2001 · Jodi No. 1 as Rai Bahadur
- 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
- 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
- 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 · Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 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)
- 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 · 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
- 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 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 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 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 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 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 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 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- Future · Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins as
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2024 · Kaagaz 2 as Raj Narayan
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2014 · Gang of Ghosts as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2014 · Total Siyapaa as Asha's father
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2007 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1995 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Metro... In Dino as
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- 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
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene 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
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 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 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- Future · Calorie as Mohan
- Future · The Last Show as
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father