Anupam Kher
March 7, 1955 (71 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
- 2026 · Fauzi as
- 2025 · The Bengal Files as M.K. Gandhi
- 2025 · Tanvi the Great as Col Pratap Raina
- 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 · 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 Vaccine War as
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 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
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 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 Vijay Kapoor
- 2018 · Love Sonia as Baldev Pratap Singh
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 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 · 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 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as Purushottam Narayan Joshi
- 2014 · The Men in Blazers Show as Self
- 2014 · Daawat-e-Ishq as Abdul Qadir
- 2014 · The Anupam Kher Show as Host
- 2014 · Main Tera Hero as Vikrant Singhal
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2014 · Gang of Ghosts as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2013 · Mahabharat as Shakuni (voice)
- 2013 · Gori Tere Pyaar Mein as Latesh Bhai
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 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 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 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 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 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 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2010 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 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
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 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 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2007 · The Other End of the Line as Rajeev Sethi
- 2006 · Vivah as Harishchandra Bajpayee
- 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
- 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 · 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
- 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 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 2000 · Dhadkan as Digvijay Varma
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Vicky Nath
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Dharmendra
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 1998 · China Gate as Seniro Army Official
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Principal Malhotra
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1998 · Mother of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1997 · Judwaa as
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti 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 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1993 · Khal Nayak as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 1993 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 · Tridev as Commissioner Mathur
- 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 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Nautanki as
- 2026 · Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2025 · Calorie as Mohan
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · De Taali as
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Gulshan Bakshi
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Col. Renah Abdulla
- 1999 · Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Gulzarilal Verma
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
- 1997 · Mere Sapno Ki Rani as Lakhan Nehle
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Ikke Pe Ikka as
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- Future · American Blend as
- Future · Yeh Prem Mol Liya as
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 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
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as Boss-Vaghela
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2014 · Singham Returns as Guruji
- 2014 · Total Siyapaa as Asha's father
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Chashme Baddoor as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 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 · Dhokha as Saeed
- 2006 · Jaan-E-Mann as Bonney Kapoor
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2001 · Jodi No. 1 as Rai Bahadur
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 2000 · Refugee as Jan Mohammad
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1995 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Eena Meena Deeka as Ujjwal Raja Bully
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Sainik as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Aayee Milan Ki Raat as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Jumma Chumma In London as
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 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 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father
- Future · Untitled Varanasi Project as
- Future · The Last Show as
- Future · Victoria No. 203 as Raja
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore