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 · Metro... In Dino as
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2025 · The Roshans as Self
- 2025 · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay Mathew
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2024 · Kaagaz 2 as Raj Narayan
- 2024 · Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay as
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2006 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2001 · Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Tejpal Singh
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 2000 · Refugee as
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Gulzarilal Verma
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 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 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 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 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2023 · Trial by Fire as Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2022 · Uunchai as Om Sharma
- 2022 · Karthikeya 2 as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
- 2022 · The Kashmir Files as Pushkar Nath Pandit
- Future · Calorie as Mohan
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2019 · One Day: Justice Delivered as Retired Judge Tyagi
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 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 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 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
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2016 · M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story as Paan Singh Dhoni
- 2016 · A Family Man as Dr. Savraj Singh
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- Future · Untitled Sooraj & Ayushmann Movie as
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 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 Shukla
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene 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
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 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 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Chashme Baddoor as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2013 · Special 26 as P.K Sharma
- 2012 · Silver Linings Playbook as Dr. Cliff Patel
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Jab Tak Hai Jaan as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 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 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 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 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2007 · Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman as Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 · Lust, Caution as Khalid Saiduddin
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Heyy Babyy as Malhotra
- 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 · Jaan-E-Mann as Bonney Kapoor
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Khosla Ka Ghosla! as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 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 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 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
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 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 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 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 · Shikaar 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 · 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 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Police Commissioner Shyamlal
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1998 · Mother Of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 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
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 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 · 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 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 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 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- Future · Ayushmann khurrana untitled as
- Future · The Last Show as
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 · Tridev as Commissioner Mathur
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 · Mohre 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
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- Future · American Blend as