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 Mahatma Gandhi
- 2026 · Yeh Prem Mol Liya as
- 2026 · Ramayana as Jatayu (voice)
- 2025 · Calorie as Mohan
- 2025 · The Roshans as Self
- 2025 · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay Mathew
- 2024 · The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- 2023 · Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2023 · Trial by Fire as Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 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
- 2017 · The Indian Detective as Stanley D'Mello
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Bakshi
- 2017 · Toilet: A Love Story as Kakka
- 2017 · The Big Sick as Azmat Nanjiani
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 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 Self
- 2015 · Prem Ratan Dhan Payo as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
- 2015 · Sense8 as Sanyam Dandekar
- 2015 · Baby as Omprakash Shukla
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as Boss-Vaghela
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · The Men in Blazers Show as Self
- 2014 · Singham Returns as Guruji
- 2014 · The Anupam Kher Show as Host
- 2014 · Main Tera Hero as Vikrant Singhal
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 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
- 2011 · Desi Boyz as Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 · Breakaway as Darvesh Singh
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2010 · You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as Dia's Father
- 2010 · Dabangg as Dayal Babu
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 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 · American Blend as Raj
- 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
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 2004 · Bride & Prejudice as Chaman Bakshi
- 2002 · Spooks as Harakat
- 2002 · Bend It Like Beckham as Mr. Bhamra
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2001 · Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Tejpal Singh
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as Balraj Nanda
- 2000 · Dhadkan as Digvijay Varma
- 2000 · Refugee as Jan Mohammad
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Col. Renah Abdulla
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Principal Malhotra
- 1997 · Mere Sapno Ki Rani as Lakhan Nehle
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Dharamvir Malhotra
- 1995 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar as Lala Vijay Awasthi
- 1991 · Jumma Chumma In London as
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- Future · Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2025 · The Bengal Files as M.K. Gandhi
- 2025 · Metro... In Dino as Parimal
- 2022 · Karthikeya 2 as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2019 · One Day: Justice Delivered as Retired Judge Tyagi
- 2019 · The Accidental Prime Minister as Manmohan Singh
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2010 · Badmaash Company as Father
- 2010 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2007 · Laaga Chunari Mein Daag as Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2002 · Yeh Hai Jalwa as Robin Singh
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Vicky Nath
- 1999 · Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Gulzarilal Verma
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Dharmendra
- 1998 · China Gate as Seniro Army Official
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Zor as Uday Singh
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · Judwaa as
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1989 · Tridev as Commissioner Mathur
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- Future · Nautanki as
- 2025 · Tanvi the Great as Col Pratap Raina
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2018 · Aiyaary as Tariq Ali
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Naam Shabana as Om Prakash Shukla
- 2015 · Roy as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2007 · Dhokha as Saeed
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Khosla Ka Ghosla! as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2001 · Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein as Deen Dayal
- 2001 · Jodi No. 1 as Rai Bahadur
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Gulshan Bakshi
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1995 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1994 · Eena Meena Deeka as Ujjwal Raja Bully
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Khal Nayak as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Zevar as Narendra Chowdhury
- Future · Shri Ram Bhoomi as
- Future · Untitled Varanasi Project as
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · The Last Show as
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Uunchai as Om Sharma
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as Laali
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2014 · Daawat-e-Ishq as Abdul Qadir
- 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 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2011 · Mausam as Maharaj Kishan
- 2011 · Pranayam as Achutha Menon
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Victoria No. 203 as Raja
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2006 · Jaan-E-Mann as Bonney Kapoor
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2005 · Main Aisa Hi Hoon as Dayanath Trivedi
- 2005 · Kyaa Kool Hai Hum as Dr. S. Screwvvala
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1995 · Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! as President of India / Nathuram
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Sainik as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Aayee Milan Ki Raat as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2024 · Kaagaz 2 as Raj Narayan
- 2024 · Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay as
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as Purushottam Narayan Joshi
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · De Taali as
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara as Uttam Chaudhury
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Mother of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Ikke Pe Ikka as
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 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 · Daddy as Anand
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra