Biography
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.
Filmography
all 403
Movies 384
TV Shows 19
self 14
Director 3
Narrator 2
Voice 1
Producer 1
Panditji
The Raja Saab (2025)
Movie
Jayaprakash Narayan
Emergency (2025)
Movie
Actor
Stardom (2024)
TV
Vijay Mathew
Vijay 69 (2024)
Movie
Raj Narayan
Kaagaz 2 (2024)
Movie
Raghavendra Rajput
Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023)
Movie
Actor
Ghost (2023)
Movie
Cabinet Secretary
The Vaccine War (2023)
Movie
Dr. Arif Khan
The Freelancer (2023)
TV
President of India
Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
Movie
IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
IB 71 (2023)
Movie
Shiv Shastri
Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023)
Movie
Captain Hardeep Bedi
Trial by Fire (2023)
TV
Father Augustine
Connect (2022)
Movie
Om Sharma
Uunchai (2022)
Movie
Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
Karthikeya 2 (2022)
Movie
Pushkar Nath Pandit
The Kashmir Files (2022)
Movie
Justice Omprakash Tyagi
One Day: Justice Delivered (2019)
Movie
Old Karim
Shongram (2019)
Movie
Chef Hemant Oberoi
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
Movie
Manmohan Singh
The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)
Movie
Shahbaz Karim
Mrs Wilson (2018)
TV
5.3
Dr. Vijay Kapoor
New Amsterdam (2018)
TV
6.33
Baldev Pratap Singh
Love Sonia (2018)
Movie
Charudutt Sharma
Baa Baaa Black Sheep (2018)
Movie
Tariq Ali
Aiyaary (2018)
Movie
Stanley D'Mello
The Indian Detective (2017)
TV
1
Sathnam's Father
The Boy with the Topknot (2017)
Movie
Thakur Bhaiya
Ranchi Diaries (2017)
Movie
Mr. Balraj Bakshi
Judwaa 2 (2017)
Movie
6
Dinanath Joshi (Kaka)
Toilet: A Love Story (2017)
Movie
1
Nana Pradhan
Indu Sarkar (2017)
Movie
Om Prakash Shukla
Naam Shabana (2017)
Movie
6
Actor
Kheer (2017)
Movie
Vickram
Snapshot Wedding (2017)
Movie
Diwan Saab
Saat Uchakkey (2016)
Movie
Pan Singh Dhoni
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
Movie
8
Dr. Savraj Singh
A Family Man (2016)
Movie
7.33
Professor Ranjan Batki
Buddha in a Traffic Jam (2016)
Movie
Self / Himself
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
TV
Diwan Sahab / Bapu
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
Movie
6
Satyaprakash Mishra
Dirty Politics (2015)
Movie
Kabir's Dad
Roy (2015)
Movie
1
Shukla
Baby (2015)
Movie
1
D. K. Thawani
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene (2015)
Movie
Lalivani
The Shaukeens (2014)
Movie
Mr. Sammy
Super Nani (2014)
Movie
Manohar Sharma
Happy New Year (2014)
Movie
4.5
Boss-Vaghela
Sonali Cable (2014)
Movie
Purushotam Narayan Joshi
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami (2014)
Movie
Abdul Qadir
Daawat-e-Ishq (2014)
Movie
6
Gurukant Acharya a.k.a 'Guruji'
Singham Returns (2014)
Movie
5.38
Host / Presenter
The Anupam Kher Show (2014)
TV
Vikrant Singhal
Main Tera Hero (2014)
Movie
1
Bilal Khawaja
O Teri (2014)
Movie
Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
Gang of Ghosts (2014)
Movie
Asha's Father
Total Siyapaa (2014)
Movie
Shakuni
Mahabharat (2013)
Movie
Collector
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
Movie
Himself
Kalimannu (2013)
Movie
Joginder Armstrong
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
Movie
Vijaykant Phogat
Aurangzeb (2013)
Movie
Suryakant
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
Movie
6
Sharma Ji
Special 26 (2013)
Movie
6
Doctor
Mai (2013)
Movie
Dr. Cliff Patel
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Movie
7.33
Benaam Kumar
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein (2012)
Movie
Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
Movie
6.11
Gargacharya (voice)
Krishna and Kamsa (2012)
Movie
Francis Marlo
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
Movie
BB Bhatti
Mr Bhatti on Chutti (2012)
Movie
Chandra Veer Singh
Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012)
Movie
Suresh Awasthi
Desi Boyz (2011)
Movie
10
Peer Jammat Ali Shah Baba
Aagaah: The Warning (2011)
Movie
Darvesh Singh
Breakaway (2011)
Movie
Maharaj Krish
Mausam (2011)
Movie
Achutha Menon
Pranayam (2011)
Movie
Raj Kumar Sinha
Chatur Singh Two Star (2011)
Movie
Laxminarayan Kapoor
Naughty @ 40 (2011)
Movie
Deshraj
Zokkomon (2011)
Movie
Kabir Malhotra
Game (2011)
Movie
Devender Devilal Dua
Yeh Faasley (2011)
Movie
Joginder Singh Brar
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
Movie
Sharad
Nakshatra (2010)
Movie
Dia's Father
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)
Movie
5
Dayal Babu
Dabangg (2010)
Movie
4.75
Haji Sayyed Shah
Lamhaa (2010)
Movie
Prof. Tariq Siddiqui
Admissions Open (2010)
Movie
Sajjan Kapoor
Badmaash Company (2010)
Movie
Madhusudan 'Tanha'
Apartment (2010)
Movie
Farokh
Striker (2010)
Movie
Abhay's father
Pyaar Impossible! (2010)
Movie
Ram Mehra(Sid's father)
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Movie
5.5
Vikram Singh (Vicky)
Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)
Movie
10
Judge Ayyar
Yeh Mera India (2009)
Movie
Jugran
Life Partner (2009)
Movie
Mr. Bhalla
Perfect Mismatch (2009)
Movie
Fauzdaar
Sankat City (2009)
Movie
Joymohan Sen
Morning Walk (2009)
Movie
Mohinder - Natasha's husband
Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009)
Movie
Ram Shikhawat
Victory (2009)
Movie
6
Dr. Awasthi
Meerabai Not Out (2008)
Movie
Aggarwal
De Taali (2008)
Movie
Prakash Rathod
A Wednesday! (2008)
Movie
5
Subhan Daar
Tahaan (2008)
Movie
Ramakant 'Dude' Joshi
C Kkompany (2008)
Movie
Mr. Prajapati
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
Movie
Mungi Lal
Dhoom Dadakka (2008)
Movie
Vishwas Khurana
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2008)
Movie
Sudeep's dad
Gauri The Unborn (2007)
Movie
Shivshankar Sahay
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
Movie
Khalid Saiduddin
Lust, Caution (2007)
Movie
4.5
Dr. Sathya
My Own Sky (2007)
Movie
Saeed Noor Bux
Dhokha (2007)
Movie
Malhotra
Heyy Babyy (2007)
Movie
5.97
Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
Movie
Reggie's father
Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007)
Movie
Rajeev Sethi
The Other End of the Line (2007)
Movie
Rajiv Gandhi
Kuttrapathirikai (2007)
Movie
Satyabol Shashtri
Apna Sapna Money Money (2006)
Movie
6
Harishchandra
Vivah (2006)
Movie
Bonney Kapoor
Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
Movie
Kamal Kishore Khosla
Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006)
Movie
1
Arjun Khanna
Aap Ki Khatir (2006)
Movie
2.67
Jeetu's Father
Chup Chup Ke (2006)
Movie
6
Mangal Pratap Bhalla
Shaadi Se Pehle (2006)
Movie
Rajnath Singhania
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Movie
4
James Brown
Prateeksha (2006)
Movie
Col. Thakur Singh
Yaraan Naal Baharaan (2005)
Movie
Uttam Chaudhury
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
Movie
Geeta's Grandfather
The Mistress of Spices (2005)
Movie
Motilal Khurana
Sarkar (2005)
Movie
1
Bhanwarlal
Paheli (2005)
Movie
Dr. Screwvala
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005)
Movie
6.8
Dayanath Trivedi
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
Movie
Zakir Ahmed
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Movie
5.91
Karam Jindal
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004)
Movie
Mr. Kapoor
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
Movie
Tyagi (lawyer)
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)
Movie
Bhairav Chaudhary
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
Movie
Chaman Bakshi
Bride & Prejudice (2004)
Movie
R.K. Sharma
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
Movie
Dr. Machado
Ek Alag Mausam (2003)
Movie
Robin Singh
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Movie
Director
Om Jai Jagadish (2002)
Movie
Harakat
Spooks (2002)
TV
6
Mr. Bhamra
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Movie
7
Deendayal Shastri (DD) (Maddy's Father)
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
Movie
6
Haji Mustafa
Praja (2001)
Movie
Rai Bahadur
Jodi No. 1 (2001)
Movie
5.5
Swamiji
Little John (2001)
Movie
Dilip Dev Kapoor
Aashiq (2001)
Movie
Ramakant Patil
Ghaath (2000)
Movie
Muttu Pillai
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
Movie
Digvijay Varma
Dhadkan (2000)
Movie
Ronak Grewal
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
Movie
Shyamlal 'Shamu' Gupta
Shikaar (2000)
Movie
Gulshan Baxi (Priya's dad)
Kya Kehna (2000)
Movie
Col. Renah Abdulla
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
Movie
Vicky Nath
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Movie
Producer
Bariwali (2000)
Movie
Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Movie
6.25
Actor
Anjaane (2000)
Movie
Col. Renah Abdulla
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
Movie
Gulzarilal Verma
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Movie
5
Dharmendra (Mindra)
Sooryavansham (1999)
Movie
Mr. Vishwanath
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
Movie
Mr. Bansal
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
Movie
Seniro Army Official
China Gate (1998)
Movie
Rashid Khan
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)
Movie
6
Jai Kumar (JK)
Prem Aggan (1998)
Movie
Principal Malhotra
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
6.14
Police Commissioner Shyamlal
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
Movie
6.38
Station Master Disciple
Swami Vivekananda (1998)
Movie
Subhas Chandra Bose
Pride (1998)
Movie
Dhanrajgir (Dadaji)
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
Sachidanand Agnihotri
Salaakhen (1998)
Movie
Dinanath Tripathi
Keemat (1998)
Movie
Dibyanath Chatterji (Brati's father)
Mother Of 1084 (1998)
Movie
Vidya Prakash
Aflatoon (1997)
Movie
Teja Singh
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat (1997)
Movie
Birju (Bunnu's dad)
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Movie
Kailashnath Kapoor
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
Movie
2
Actor
V.I.P (1997)
Movie
Yashpal Anand
Sanam (1997)
Movie
Advocate Ashok Pradhan
Ziddi (1997)
Movie
Ajay Prasad
Gudgudee (1997)
Movie
Dhanraj
Agnichakra (1997)
Movie
Police Inspector Vidyarthi
Judwaa (1997)
Movie
6.57
Shanti Prasad
Shastra (1996)
Movie
Dr. Dayanand
Mr. Bechara (1996)
Movie
Balwant Rai
Maahir (1996)
Movie
Actor
Shohrat (1996)
Movie
Shambunath Singh Rathore
Chaahat (1996)
Movie
Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Prem Granth (1996)
Movie
Krishan Khanna
Papa Kahte Hain (1996)
Movie
Kushal Singh
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)
Movie
2.5
Actor
Nirbhay (1996)
Movie
Dr. Khurana
Vishwasghaat (1996)
Movie
Dhonga the great
Ram Shastra (1995)
Movie
Dharamvir Malhotra
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Movie
10
President of India / Nathuram
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
Movie
Kamdev Singh (KD)
Zamaana Deewana (1995)
Movie
Mahendra Prasad
Janam Kundli (1995)
Movie
Dr. Dilbagh
Dil Ka Doctor (1995)
Movie
Pawan Puri
Karan (1994)
Movie
Kailash Nath
Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
Movie
Ajay Rasgotra
ER (1994)
TV
5.44
Hasmukh Khurana
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994)
Movie
Ujwal Raja Bully
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
Movie
Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
Movie
2
Mr. Dhanraj
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
Movie
Raghuvir Pathak
1942: A Love Story (1994)
Movie
Col. Udham 'Udhu' Singh
Pyar Ka Rog (1994)
Movie
Laxminarain Jetley
Laadla (1994)
Movie
Brijbhan
Insaniyat (1994)
Movie
Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
Movie
Vijay Awasti
Darr (1993)
Movie
7.5
Kader
Tadipaar (1993)
Movie
Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
Dil Tera Aashiq (1993)
Movie
Nilamber
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993)
Movie
Girdharilal Chakradhari
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Movie
Ishwar Girdhar Pandey (jailor)
Khal Nayak (1993)
Movie
Prakash Chadha
Gumrah (1993)
Movie
Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
Sainik (1993)
Movie
Dinanath Sabkuchwala
Waqt Hamara Hai (1993)
Movie
Gora Shankar
Parampara (1993)
Movie
Daulatram
Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
Movie
Jagmohan Lal Jugran
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
Movie
Chengez Lala
Lootere (1993)
Movie
Edictr Arun Saxena
Aaj Kie Aurat (1993)
Movie
Professor Vishwamitra
Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
Movie
Shankar
Meherbaan (1993)
Movie
Heera
Apradhi (1992)
Movie
Seema's Uncle
Khel (1992)
Movie
Mad person at sanitarium
Aasmaan Se Gira (1992)
Movie
Arjun Pratap Saxena
Deedar (1992)
Movie
Bhagwati Prasad
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992)
Movie
Jagtap
Humlaa (1992)
Movie
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)
Movie
Totaram
Beta (1992)
Movie
Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Vansh (1992)
Movie
Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
Movie
Himself
Aap Ki Adalat (1992)
TV
Mohanbai
Sau Crore (1991)
Movie
Prem Anand
Lamhe (1991)
Movie
Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
Saathi (1991)
Movie
Mandhari
Saudagar (1991)
Movie
Father Patrick
Trinetra (1991)
Movie
Tej Bahadur
Pratigyabadh (1991)
Movie
Bajrangi
Aayee Milan Ki Raat (1991)
Movie
Raja Shamsher Singh
Deshwasi (1991)
Movie
Inspector Giridhar
Hum (1991)
Movie
Seth Dharamchand
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
Movie
Rana Ranjit Singh Sangwan
Khilaaf (1991)
Movie
Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1991)
Movie
Bittu Singh
Haque (1991)
Movie
Jagannath
Raiszaada (1990)
Movie
Din Dayal Trivedi aka DDT
Jamai Raja (1990)
Movie
Maharashtra Chief Minister
Indrajaalam (1990)
Movie
Devraj Kamat
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
Movie
Police Inspector
Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
Movie
Diwan Pratap Singh
Nyay Anyay (1990)
Movie
Hazariprasad
Dil (1990)
Movie
8
Inspector Vikram Shukla
Kroadh (1990)
Movie
Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Izzatdaar (1990)
Movie
Lala Jamal Khan
Awaargi (1990)
Movie
Advocate Shankar Dayal Sharma
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
Movie
Hardayal
Jeene Do (1990)
Movie
Indeevar Srivastava
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1990)
Movie
Dalichand Jain
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
Movie
Tribuvan
Chaalbaaz (1989)
Movie
Minister Prajapati
Paap Ka Ant (1989)
Movie
Purshottam
Bhrashtachar (1989)
Movie
Dinanath 'DDN'
Ladaai (1989)
Movie
Inspector Prakash
Parinda (1989)
Movie
1
Kabza Kanhaiyalal
Kanoon Apna Apna (1989)
Movie
Ramesh (Guest Appearance)
Chandni (1989)
Movie
Gorakh Nath
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
Movie
Commissioner Mathur
Tridev (1989)
Movie
Rai Bahadur Thakur Daulat Singh
Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
Movie
DCP Agarwal
Sachai Ki Taqat (1989)
Movie
Municipal Officer Sharma
Taaqatwar (1989)
Movie
Mahesh Heera
Mahaadev (1989)
Movie
Thakur Dayalu
Main Tera Dushman (1989)
Movie
Deodhar Shastri
Ram Lakhan (1989)
Movie
Anand
Daddy (1989)
Movie
Dhanpat Rai
Jaaydaad (1989)
Movie
Shekawat
Agnee (1988)
Movie
Shyamlal (Mohini's dad)
Tezaab (1988)
Movie
Mr. Kohli
Dayavan (1988)
Movie
Advocate Mahendra Nath
Zakhmi Aurat (1988)
Movie
Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)
Movie
Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
Vijay (1988)
Movie
Surendra Mohan
Hatya (1988)
Movie
Dagha Sahab
Kabzaa (1988)
Movie
Muralidhar - Champa's father
Falak (1988)
Movie
Dr.Mehata
Tamacha (1988)
Movie
Pestonjee (Pesi)
Pestonjee (1988)
Movie
Dharamchand
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)
Movie
Sohan Lal
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
Movie
Ramniklal
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
Movie
Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
Thikana (1987)
Movie
Advocate Amar N. Kaul
Satyamev Jayate (1987)
Movie
Din Dayal Sharma
Sansar (1987)
Movie
Jagmohan 'Jagga' Sharma
Mohre (1987)
Movie
Narendra Chowdhury
Zevar (1987)
Movie
Inspector Dushant Singh
Jeeva (1986)
Movie
Kailashnath
Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986)
Movie
Rajeshwar Nath 'Girija Shankar'
Samundar (1986)
Movie
R.S. Khera
Allah Rakha (1986)
Movie
Dr. Michael Dang
Karma (1986)
Movie
4
Boss Number 1
Peechha Karro (1986)
Movie
Mahesh Sandaliya
Aakhree Raasta (1986)
Movie
British General Bonz
Palay Khan (1986)
Movie
Virendra (Rahul's father)
Janam (1985)
Movie
Mr. Mathur
Jaanoo (1985)
Movie
Daya Sagar
Wafadaar (1985)
Movie
Shivkumar Chowgule
Arjun (1985)
Movie
Public Prosecutor
Aitbaar (1985)
Movie
Commissioner Khan
Hum Naujawan (1985)
Movie
Raosaheb
Rao Saheb (1985)
Movie
Samsthanak's friend
Utsav (1984)
Movie
B.V. Pradhan
Saaransh (1984)
Movie
Surendra Malhotra
Jawaani (1984)
Movie
Actor
Aagaman (1982)
Movie
Self
India Reborn
TV
Director
Tanvi The Great
Movie
Rabindranath Tagore
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
Movie
Mohan
Calorie
Movie
Shyamji Krishna Varma
The India House
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-03-07 (69 years old)
Birth PlaceShimla, India
ReligionHinduism
Height1.73-meter
SpouseKirron Kher
SiblingsRaju Kher
RelativesSikandar Kher
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesShimla, India
Also Known Asअनुपम खेर, 阿努潘·凱爾, 阿努潘·凯尔
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Padma Bhushan
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