Anupam Kher
Birthday
1955/03/07 (70 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Also know as
अनुपम खेर, 阿努潘·凱爾, 阿努潘·凯尔, آنوپام کر
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), Brid...Read more
Acting
(2002) Bend It Like Beckham
as Mr. Bhamra
(1989) Main Tera Dushman
as Thakur Dayalu
(2007) Heyy Babyy
as Malhotra
(2004) Veer-Zaara
as Zakir Ahmed
(2009) Sankat City
as Faujdar
(2008) C Kkompany
as Mr. Joshi
(2009) Perfect Mismatch
as Mr. Bhalla
(2009) Victory
as Ram Shekhawat
(2005) Sarkar
as Motilal Khurana
(1990) Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
as ---
(2009) Morning Walk
as Joymohan
(2009) Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
(2009) Yeh Mera India
as Judge
(2009) Wake Up Sid
as Ram Mehra
(2000) Mohabbatein
as Kake
(1989) Ladaai
as Deendayal Sharma
(2009) Dil Bole Hadippa!
as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
(1999) Haseena Maan Jaayegi
as Gulzarilal Verma
(1996) Maahir
as Balwant Rai
(2001) Jodi No. 1
as Rai Bahadur
(2007) Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman
as Shivshankar Sahay
(1994) 1942: A Love Story
as Raghuvir Pathak
(2006) Vivah
as Harishchandra Bajpayee
(2005) The Mistress of Spices
as Geeta's Grandfather
(1982) Aagaman
as ---
(2007) Cinema Asia: India
as Self
(2017) Snapshot Wedding
as Vickram
(2010) Striker
as Inspector Farooque
(2008) God Tussi Great Ho
as Mr. Prajapati
(2019) Shongram
as Old Karim
(1998) Tirchhi Topiwale
as ---
(1991) Sau Crore
as ---
(1993) Darr
as Vijay Awasti
(1993) Sainik
as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
(2010) Lamhaa
as Haji
(2022) The Kashmir Files
as Pushkar Nath Pandit
(2022) Connect
as Father Augustine
(2011) Yeh Faasley
as Devinder Devilal Dua
(2008) Tahaan
as Subhan Daar
(2011) Game
as Kabir Malhotra
(1988) Tezaab
as Shyamlal
(1997) Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
as ---
(2010) Dabangg
as Dayal Babu
(2006) Khosla Ka Ghosla!
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
(2010) You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
as Dia's Father
(1990) Jamai Raja
as Din Dayal Trivedi
(2010) Badmaash Company
as Father
(1992) Apradhi
as Heera
(1993) Aaj Kie Aurat
as Edictr Arun Saxena
(1991) Deshwasi
as Raja Shamsher Singh
(2010) Apartment
as Tanha
(2010) Admissions Open
as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
(1998) Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
as Police Commissioner Shyamlal
(1994) Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
(2023) IB 71
as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
(2001) Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
as Deen Dayal
(2008) Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa
as Vishwas Khurana
(2000) Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
(1989) Nigahen: Nagina Part II
as Gorakh Nath
(2010) Nakshatra
as Sharad
(1990) Dil
as Hazari Prasad
(1995) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
as Dharamvir Malhotra
(2011) Breakaway
as Darvesh Singh
(2006) Chup Chup Ke
as Jeetu's Father
(2008) A Wednesday!
as Prakash Rathod
(1999) Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
(2007) Lust, Caution
as Khalid Saiduddin
(2021) Happy Birthday
as ---
(1989) Ram Lakhan
as Deodhar Shastri
(2012) Silver Linings Playbook
as Dr. Cliff Patel
(1992) Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
as Bhagwati Prasad
(2011) Yamla Pagla Deewana
as Joginder Singh Brar
(2011) Chatur Singh Two Star
as Raj Kumar Sinha
(2011) Mausam
as Maharaj Kishan
(2000) Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
as Muttu Pillai
(2005) Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
as Uttam Chaudhury
The India House
as Shyamji Krishna Varma
(2008) Meerabai Not Out
as Dr. Awasthi
(2004) Bride & Prejudice
as Chaman Bakshi
(1985) Arjun
as Shivkumar Chowgule
(2006) Jaan-E-Mann
as Bonney Kapoor
(2011) Desi Boyz
as Suresh Awasthi
(1988) Vijay
as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
(1992) Shola Aur Shabnam
as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
(1998) China Gate
as Seniro Army Official
(2012) Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
as ---
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
as Rabindranath Tagore
(1985) Rao Saheb
as Rao Saheb
(1990) Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
as ---
(2023) Ghost
as ---
(2004) Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
as Karam Jindal
(1997) Ziddi
as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
(2011) Pranayam
as Achutha Menon
(2006) Hope and a Little Sugar
as ---
(2012) Jab Tak Hai Jaan
as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
(2006) Aap Ki Khatir
as Arjun Khanna
(1984) Saaransh
as B.V. Pradhan
(2007) Gauri The Unborn
as Sudeep's dad
(2012) Chaar Din Ki Chandni
as ---
(1993) Tadipaar
as Kader Bhai
(2012) Mr Bhatti on Chutti
as Mr. Bhatti
(1991) Pyar Hua Chori Chori
as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
(1990) Izzatdaar
as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
(1993) Parampara
as Gora Shankar
(1995) Zamaana Deewana
as Kamdev Singh (KD)
(1995) Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
as President of India / Nathuram
(2022) Karthikeya 2
as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
(1991) Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
as Seth Dharamchand
(2000) Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Vicky Nath
(1993) Dil Tera Aashiq
as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
(1992) Deedar
as Arjun Pratap Saxena
(1994) Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
as Hasmukh Khurana
(1993) Kayda Kanoon
as Sinha
(2000) Kya Kehna
as Gulshan Bakshi
(2013) Special 26
as P.K Sharma (Sharmaji)
(1989) Chaalbaaz
as Tribuvan
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake
as Father
(1988) Dayavan
as Mr. Kohli
(1992) Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka
as ---
(2011) The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
as ---
(1993) Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
as ---
(1998) Mother Of 1084
as Dibyanath Chatterjee
(2013) Kalimannu
as Himself
(2013) Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
as Latesh Bhai
(1992) Khel
as Seema's Uncle
(2014) Total Siyapaa
as Asha's father
(2000) Refugee
as ---
(1988) Pestonjee
as Pestonjee (Pesi)
(1987) Uttar Dakshin
as Ramniklal
(2024) The Signature
as Arvind
(1989) Kanoon Apna Apna
as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
(1986) Aakhree Raasta
as Mahesh Sandaliya
(1992) Zindagi Ek Juaa
as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
(1987) Kaash
as Alok
(2014) O Teri
as Bilal Khawaja
(2013) Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
(2023) Brand Bollywood Downunder
as Self
(2025) Emergency
as Jayaprakash Narayan
(2022) Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
as ---
(2014) Singham Returns
as Guruji
(1989) Daddy
as Anand
(2023) Tiger Nageswara Rao
as Raghavendra Rajput
(2011) Zokkomon
as ---
(1997) V.I.P
as Priya's father
(2004) Aabra Ka Daabra
as Limbu
(2022) Uunchai
as Om Sharma
(1985) Jaanoo
as Mr. Mathur
(1990) Khatarnaak
as ---
(2012) Krishna and Kamsa
as Gargacharya (voice)
(2013) Chashme Baddoor
as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
(2014) Daawat-e-Ishq
as Abdul Qadir
(2014) Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
as ---
(2014) The Shaukeens
as ---
(1988) Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
as Bhuchaal
(2014) Sonali Cable
as ---
(2023) Voice of Sathyanathan
as President of India
(2023) Shiv Shastri Balboa
as Shiv Shastri
(1986) Peechha Karro
as Boss Number 1
(2014) Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
as ---
(1997) Aflatoon
as Vidya Prakash
(2014) Happy New Year
as Manohar Sharma
(2014) Super Nani
as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
(2025) Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins
as ---
(2015) Roy
as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
(2024) Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
as ---
(2013) Aurangzeb
as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
(1996) Nirbhay
as Ashok Sinha
(1989) Chandni
as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
Calorie
as Mohan
(2024) Kaagaz 2
as Raj Narayan
(1987) Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Dharamchand
(2007) Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
as Lama
(2013) Mai
as Doctor
(2015) Baby
as Shukla
(2024) Vijay 69
as Vijay Mathew
(2014) Awake: The Life of Yogananda
as Narrator (voice)
(1998) Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
as Rashid Khan
(2001) Praja
as Haji Mustafa
(2025) Metro... In Dino
as ---
(2014) Main Tera Hero
as Vikrant Singhal
(1986) Karma
as Dr. Michael Dang
(2014) Gang of Ghosts
as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
(2015) Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
(2003) Jaal: The Trap
as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
(1993) Khal Nayak
as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
(1985) Aitbaar
as Public Prosecutor
(2000) Dhadkan
as Digvijay Varma
(1990) Aaj Ka Arjun
as Police Inspector
(1997) Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
as ---
(2023) The Vaccine War
as ---
(2016) A Family Man
as Dr. Savraj Singh
(2001) Little John
as Swamiji
(1995) Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
as Oberoi
(1993) Gumrah
as Prakash Chadha
(2009) Tera Mera Ki Rishta
as Meet's Father
(2007) My Own Sky
as Dr. Sathya
(2024) Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
as Guru Shambhu
(2016) M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
as Paan Singh Dhoni
(1998) Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
as Mr. Bansal
(1990) Nehru: The Jewel of India
as ---
(2016) Buddha in a Traffic Jam
as Professor Jamshed Batki
(2012) Midnight's Children
as Ghani
(2000) Anjaane
as ---
(2000) Shikaar
as ---
(1989) Parinda
as Inspector Prakash Nair
(1985) Janam
as Virendra Desai
(2000) Ghaath
as Ramakant Patil
(1984) Utsav
as Samsthanak's friend
(2019) Hotel Mumbai
as Chef Hemant Oberoi
(1994) Insaniyat
as Brijbhan
(2004) Shart: The Challenge
as Dr. Mathur
(2001) Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
as Tejpal Singh
(1992) Humlaa
as Jagtap
(1988) Akarshan
as Self
(2000) Dil Hi Dil Mein
as Col. Renah Abdulla
(2007) The Other End of the Line
as Rajeev Sethi
(1988) Zakhmi Aurat
as Advocate Mahendra Nath
(2017) The Big Sick
as Azmat Nanjiani
(2012) Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
as ---
(2017) Toilet: A Love Story
as Kakka
(2017) Naam Shabana
as Om Prakash Shukla
(2007) Buddha Mar Gaya
as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
(1989) Taaqatwar
as Municipal Officer Sharma
(2008) Dhoom Dadakka
as Mungi Lal
(2018) Love Sonia
as Baldev Pratap Singh
(1991) Trinetra
as Father Patrick
(1990) Awaargi
as Lala Jamal Khan
(1998) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Principal Malhotra
(1996) Chaahat
as Shambunath Singh Rathore
(1993) Dil Ki Baazi
as Daulatram
(2003) Ek Alag Mausam
as Dr Machado
(2015) Dirty Politics
as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
(1997) Sanam
as Seth Yashpal Anand
(1988) Shiva Shakti
as D. C.
(1996) Papa Kahte Hain
as ---
(2017) Judwaa 2
as Bakshi
(2017) Indu Sarkar
as ---
(2019) The Accidental Prime Minister
as Manmohan Singh
(1993) Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
(1989) Main Azaad Hoon
as Dalichand Jain
(2006) Shaadi Se Pehle
as ---
(1988) Sone Pe Suhaaga
as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
(1994) Pehla Pehla Pyar
as Anand
(1986) Kala Dhanda Goray Log
as Jethia
(2017) Ranchi Diaries
as ---
(1986) Jeeva
as Inspector Dushant Singh
(2015) Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
as ---
(1987) Satyamev Jayate
as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
(1990) Jeene Do
as Hardayal
(1990) Sheshnaag
as Bansi Lal
(1989) Bees Saal Baad
as Thakur
(2016) Saat Uchakkey
as Diwan
(2017) The Boy with the Topknot
as Sathnam's Father
(1993) Izzat Ki Roti
as ---
(1998) Saat Rang Ke Sapne
as Bhanu
(2018) Aiyaary
as Tariq Ali
(2006) Prateeksha
as James Brown
(2013) Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
as ---
(2011) Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
as Aggarwal
(1990) Raiszaada
as Jagannath
(1996) Shastra
as Shanti Prasad
(2013) Mahabharat
as Shakuni (voice)
(1989) Sachai Ki Taqat
as DCP Agarwal
(2007) Kuttrapathirikai
as Rajiv Gandhi
(1991) Mast Kalandar
as ---
(1990) Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
as Devraj Kamat
(1987) Thikana
as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
(1998) Swami Vivekananda
as Station master
(2018) Baa Baaa Black Sheep
as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
(1995) Ram Shastra
as Dhonga the great
(1995) Janam Kundli
as Mahendra Prasad
(2007) Shakalaka Boom Boom
as ---
(2005) Main Aisa Hi Hoon
as Dayanath Trivedi
(1991) Lamhe
as Prem
(2000) Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
as Ronak Grewal
(2004) Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Bhairav Chaudhary
(1988) Kabzaa
as Dagha Sahab
(2004) Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
as John Uncle
(1986) Samundar
as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
(1991) Hum
as Inspector Giridhar
(1993) Lootere
as ---
(1989) Mahaadev
as ---
(2010) Pyaar Impossible!
as Abhay's father
(2005) Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
as ---
(2006) Rang De Basanti
as Rajnath Singhania
(1986) Allah Rakha
as R. S. Khera
(1993) Shreemaan Aashique
as ---
(1994) Saajan Ka Ghar
as Mr. Dhanraj
(1996) Prem Granth
as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
(1988) Agnee
as Shekavar
(1998) Zor
as ---
(1997) Gudgudee
as Ajay Prasad
(2005) Paheli
as Bhanwarlal
(1987) Insaf Ki Pukar
as Sohan Lal
(1990) Naaka Bandi
as ---
(1990) Kroadh
as Inspector Vikram Shukla
(2002) Yeh Hai Jalwa
as Robin Singh
(1998) Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Dadaji
(1992) Heer Ranjha
as Kaedo
(1995) Dil Ka Doctor
as ---
(2019) One Day: Justice Delivered
as Retired Judge Tyagi
(1991) Pratigyabadh
as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
(1996) Mr. Bechara
as Dr. Dayanand
(1991) Saudagar
as Mandhari
(1998) Salaakhen
as Sachidanand Agnihotri
(2005) Yaraan Naal Baharaan
as ---
(2011) Naughty @ 40
as Laxminarayan
(1988) Hatya
as Surendra Mohan
(1989) Bhrashtachar
as Purshottam
(1989) Jaaydaad
as ---
(1993) Meherbaan
as ---
(1996) Vishwasghaat
as Dr. Khurana
(1999) Kadhalar Dhinam
as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
(1987) Mohre
as ---
(1984) Jawaani
as Surendra Malhotra
(1990) Indrajaalam
as Maharashtra Chief Minister
(1988) Falak
as Jamuna Das,JD
(1993) Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
(1987) Sansar
as Din Dayal Sharma
The Last Show
as ---
(1999) Sooryavansham
as Dharmendra
(1988) Tamacha
as Dr.Mehata
(1985) Wafadaar
as ---
(1987) Thrimoorthulu
as ---
(2012) Welcome Back Gandhi
as ---
(2020) The Relationship Manager
as ---
(2003) Banana Brothers
as ---
(1989) Aakhri Ghulam
as ---
(1989) Paap Ka Ant
as Minister Prajapati
(1994) Maha Shaktishaali
as ---
(2000) Aaghaaz
as ---
(1993) Waqt Hamara Hai
as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
(2021) Bhuj: The Day India Shook
as Narrator
(1992) Vansh
as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
(2017) Kheer
as nanu
(1992) Aasmaan Se Gira
as Mad person at the sanitarium
(1991) Haque
as Bittu Singh
(1997) Agnichakra
as Dhanraj
(2025) The Raja Saab
as Panditji
(1994) Karan
as Pawan Puri
(1991) Saathi
as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
(1989) Tridev
as Commissioner Mathur
(1986) Palay Khan
as ---
(2008) Gandhi Park
as Sammy Phillip
(2011) The Lion of Judah
as Monty (voice)
(2025) Tumko Meri Kasam
as ---
(2023) The Freelancer
as Dr. Arif Khan
(2009) India's Got Talent
as Self
(2017) The Indian Detective
as Stanley D'Mello
(2018) Mrs Wilson
as Shahbaz Karim
(2018) New Amsterdam
as Dr. Vijay Kapoor
(2002) Spooks
as Harakat
(2014) The Anupam Kher Show
as Host
(2002) Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself
(2014) The Men In Blazers Show
as Self
(1994) ER
as Ajay Rasgotra
(2015) Sense8
as Sanyam Dandekar
(2013) Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
(2016) The Kapil Sharma Show
as Himself
(1992) Aap Ki Adalat
as Himself
(2016) The Kapil Sharma Show
as Self
(2004) Indian Idol
as Self
(2023) Trial by Fire
as Captain Hardeep Bedi
(2023) The Romantics
as Self
(2025) The Roshans
as Self