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
- 2026 · The Raja Saab as Panditji
- 2025 · Calorie as Mohan
- 2025 · The Bengal Files as M.K. Gandhi
- 2025 · Metro... In Dino as Parimal
- 2025 · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2024 · The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- 2023 · Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput
- 2022 · The Kashmir Files as Pushkar Nath Pandit
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2018 · New Amsterdam as Vijay Kapoor
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2018 · Aiyaary as Tariq Ali
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2017 · Toilet: A Love Story as Kakka
- 2017 · The Big Sick as Azmat Nanjiani
- 2016 · A Family Man as Dr. Savraj Singh
- 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 · Sense8 as Sanyam Dandekar
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2015 · Roy as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2014 · Singham Returns as Guruji
- 2014 · Main Tera Hero as Vikrant Singhal
- 2014 · Total Siyapaa as Asha's father
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2012 · Silver Linings Playbook as Dr. Cliff Patel
- 2011 · Mausam as Maharaj Kishan
- 2010 · You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as Dia's Father
- 2010 · Dabangg as Dayal Babu
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Lust, Caution as Khalid Saiduddin
- 2007 · Heyy Babyy as Malhotra
- 2007 · The Other End of the Line as Rajeev Sethi
- 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 · The Mistress of Spices as Geeta's Grandfather
- 2005 · Sarkar as Motilal Khurana
- 2005 · Kyaa Kool Hai Hum as Dr. S. Screwvvala
- 2005 · Main Aisa Hi Hoon as Dayanath Trivedi
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 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
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2001 · Jodi No. 1 as Rai Bahadur
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Vicky Nath
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · China Gate as Seniro Army Official
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 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 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Dharamvir Malhotra
- 1995 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1995 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Tridev as Commissioner Mathur
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- 2025 · The Roshans as Self
- 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 · Ghost as
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2022 · Uunchai as Om Sharma
- 2022 · Karthikeya 2 as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2015 · Baby as Omprakash Shukla
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2014 · The Anupam Kher Show as Host
- 2013 · Gori Tere Pyaar Mein as Latesh Bhai
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2010 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2002 · Yeh Hai Jalwa as Robin Singh
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Police Commissioner Shyamlal
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1995 · Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! as President of India / Nathuram
- 1994 · Ikke Pe Ikka as
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- Future · The Last Show as
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay Mathew
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2023 · Trial by Fire as Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as Boss-Vaghela
- 2013 · Chashme Baddoor as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2007 · Dhokha as Saeed
- 2006 · Jaan-E-Mann as Bonney Kapoor
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 2000 · Refugee as
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · Mere Sapno Ki Rani as Lakhan Nehle
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · Fauzi as
- 2021 · Happy Birthday 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 · Love Sonia as Baldev Pratap Singh
- 2017 · The Indian Detective as Stanley D'Mello
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Bakshi
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2017 · Naam Shabana as Om Prakash Shukla
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2016 · M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story as Paan Singh Dhoni
- 2015 · Prem Ratan Dhan Payo as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
- 2014 · The Men in Blazers Show as Self
- 2014 · Daawat-e-Ishq as Abdul Qadir
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2014 · Gang of Ghosts as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2013 · Mahabharat as Shakuni (voice)
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2013 · Special 26 as P.K Sharma
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Jab Tak Hai Jaan as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2012 · Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2011 · Desi Boyz as Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 · Breakaway as Darvesh Singh
- 2011 · Pranayam as Achutha Menon
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Badmaash Company as Father
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · De Taali as
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2007 · Laaga Chunari Mein Daag as Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2007 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2006 · Vivah as Harishchandra Bajpayee
- 2006 · Khosla Ka Ghosla! as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara as Uttam Chaudhury
- 2005 · Paheli as Bhanwarlal
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 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
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 2001 · Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein as Deen Dayal
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Dhadkan as Digvijay Varma
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Gulshan Bakshi
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Col. Renah Abdulla
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Gulzarilal Verma
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Dharmendra
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1997 · Judwaa as
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Khal Nayak as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 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
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Aayee Milan Ki Raat as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Jumma Chumma In London as
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- Future · Yeh Prem Mol Liya as
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 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
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- Future · Nautanki as
- Future · American Blend as
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father