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Anupam Kher

Film Producer / Film Director | * 03/07/1955 (70) | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (India)
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Anupam Kher (born 7 March 1955) is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over four decades, he has acted in more than 540 films. A veteran of Indian cinema, Kher is recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards for his acting performances. Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution to Indian cinema and arts. Kher made his acting debut with Mahesh Bhatt-directed drama film Saaransh (1984), which marked Kher's breakthrough role, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of an elderly father. Since then he starred in several other supporting roles. He was appreciated in negative roles in films such as Karma (1986), Tezaab (1988) and Chaalbaaz (1989). For Vijay (1988), he won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance. In 1989, ()
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Anupam Kher is an Indian stage, film and television actor and producer who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Romance / Love

Known for these Movies & Shows

Based on the memoir by Indian policy analyst Sanjaya Baru, The Accidental Prime Minister explores Manmohan Singh's tenure as the Prime Minister of India, and the kind of control he had over his cabine ...

The Accidental Prime Minister

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2019 | 2.9/5 | 1h 51min
History, Drama
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Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. While several terrorists spread hatred and death through the city, others attack the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Both hotel staff and guests risk their lives, making unth ...

Hotel Mumbai

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2019 | 3.8/5 | 2h 3min
Thriller, History, Drama, Action
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A retired school teacher and his wife come to terms with life after the death of their only son in a mugging incident on the streets of New York. ...

Saaransh

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1984 | 3.5/5 | 2h 17min
Drama
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Upon retirement, cranky control freak Kamal Kishore Khosla obsesses about procuring a plot of land in Delhi, where he plans to build his dream house. After investing his entire life's savings to acqui ...

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

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2006 | 3.6/5 | 2h 15min
Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Anupam Kher

Padma Bhushan Padma Shri in Arts
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Movies with Anupam Kher as Actor(318)

2025 Metro... In Dino
as Jayaprakash Narayan2025 Emergency
2024 Untitled Vishnuvardhan film
2024 Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
2024 Kaagaz 2
as Vijay Mathew2024 Vijay 69
as Shiv Shastri2023 Shiv Shastri Balboa
2023 Tiger Nageswara Rao
as himself2023 Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023 Ghost
2023 The Vaccine War
2023 Voice of Sathyanathan
2023 IB 71
as Father Augustine2022 Connect
as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak2022 Karthikeya 2
as Om Sharma2022 Uunchai
2022 Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
as Pushkar Nath Pandit2022 The Kashmir Files
2020 The Relationship Manager
as Chef Hemant Oberoi2019 Hotel Mumbai
as Old Karim2019 Shongram
as Manmohan Singh2019 The Accidental Prime Minister
as Retired Judge Tyagi2019 One Day: Justice Delivered
as Tariq Ali2018 Aiyaary
as Baldev Pratap Singh2018 Love Sonia
as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie2018 Baa Baaa Black Sheep
as Sathnam's Father2017 The Boy with the Topknot
2017 Indu Sarkar
as Azmat Nanjiani2017 The Big Sick
as Om Prakash Shukla2017 Naam Shabana
as Bakshi2017 Judwaa 2
2017 Ranchi Diaries
as nanu2017 Kheer
as Kakka2017 Toilet: A Love Story
as Dr. Savraj Singh2016 A Family Man
as Diwan2016 Saat Uchakkey
as Professor Jamshed Batki2016 Buddha in a Traffic Jam
as Paan Singh Dhoni2016 M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
as Shukla2015 Baby
2015 Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra2015 Dirty Politics
as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father2015 Roy
as Diwan Sahab / Bapu2015 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
as Abdul Qadir2014 Daawat-e-Ishq
2014 Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
as Asha's father2014 Total Siyapaa
as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)2014 Super Nani
as Guruji2014 Singham Returns
as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj2014 Gang Of Ghosts
as Narrator (voice)2014 Awake: The Life of Yogananda
as Vikrant Singhal2014 Main Tera Hero
2014 Sonali Cable
as Manohar Sharma2014 Happy New Year
2014 Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
as Bilal Khawaja2014 O Teri
2014 The Shaukeens
as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat2013 Aurangzeb
as P.K Sharma (Sharmaji)2013 Special 26
as himself2013 Kalimannu
2013 Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
as Latesh Bhai2013 Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan2013 Chashme Baddoor
as Shakuni (voice)2013 Mahabharat
as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2012 Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
as Gargacharya (voice)2012 Krishna and Kamsa
as Ghani2012 Midnight's Children
2012 Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
2012 Welcome Back Gandhi
2012 Chaar Din Ki Chandni
as Mr. Bhatti2012 Mr Bhatti on Chutti
as Dr. Cliff Patel2012 Silver Linings Playbook
as Aggarwal2011 Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
as Darvesh Singh2011 Breakaway
as Devinder Devilal Dua2011 Yeh Faasley
as Raj Kumar Sinha2011 Chatur Singh Two Star
as Joginder Singh Brar2011 Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011 Zokkomon
as Suresh Awasthi2011 Desi Boyz
as Laxminarayan2011 Naughty @ 40
as Maharaj Kishan2011 Mausam
2011 The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
as Achutha Menon2011 Pranayam
as Kabir Malhotra2011 Game
as Tanha2010 Apartment
as Father2010 Badmaash Company
as Haji2010 Lamhaa
as Sharad2010 Nakshatra
as Dayal Babu2010 Dabangg
as Professor Tariq Siddiqui2010 Admissions Open
as Dia's Father2010 You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
as Inspector Farooque2010 Striker
as Abhay's father2010 Pyaar Impossible!
as Vikram Singh (Vicky)2009 Dil Bole Hadippa!
as Mr. Bhalla2009 Perfect Mismatch
as Meet's Father2009 Tera Mera Ki Rishta
as Faujdar2009 Sankat City
as Judge (Guest Appearance)2009 Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
as Joymohan2009 Morning Walk
as Judge2009 Yeh Mera India
as Ram Shekhawat2009 Victory
as Ram Mehra2009 Wake Up Sid
as Mr. Joshi2008 C Kkompany
as Subhan Daar2008 Tahaan
as Mungi Lal2008 Dhoom Dadakka
as Dr. Awasthi2008 Meerabai Not Out
as Rajeev Sethi2008 The Other End of the Line
as Mr. Prajapati2008 God Tussi Great Ho
as Vishwas Khurana2008 Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa
as Prakash Rathod2008 A Wednesday!
as Sudeep's dad2007 Gauri The Unborn
as Dr. Sathya2007 My Own Sky
as Shivshankar Sahay2007 Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
as Khalid Saiduddin2007 Lust, Caution
as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya2007 Buddha Mar Gaya
2007 Shakalaka Boom Boom
as Malhotra2007 Heyy Babyy
as Kamal Kishore Khosla2006 Khosla Ka Ghosla!
as Bonney Kapoor2006 Jaan-E-Mann
as Harishchandra Bajpayee2006 Vivah
as James Brown2006 Prateeksha
as Arjun Khanna2006 Aap Ki Khatir
2006 Hope and a Little Sugar
as Jeetu's Father2006 Chup Chup Ke
2006 Shaadi Se Pehle
as Rajnath Singhania2006 Rang De Basanti
as Uttam Chaudhury2005 Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
as Motilal Khurana2005 Sarkar
as Geeta's Grandfather2005 The Mistress of Spices
2005 Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
as Dayanath Trivedi2005 Main Aisa Hi Hoon
2005 Yaraan Naal Baharaan
as Bhanwarlal2005 Paheli
as Karam Jindal2004 Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
as Dr. Mathur2004 Shart: The Challenge
as Zakir Ahmed2004 Veer-Zaara
as Limbu2004 Aabra Ka Daabra
as John Uncle2004 Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
as Chaman Bakshi2004 Bride & Prejudice
as Bhairav Chaudhary2004 Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
as Dr Machado2003 Ek Alag Mausam
2003 Banana Brothers
as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid2003 Jaal: The Trap
as Robin Singh2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa
as Mr. Bhamra2002 Bend It Like Beckham
as Rai Bahadur2001 Jodi No. 1
as Deen Dayal2001 Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
as Swamiji2001 Little John
as Haji Mustafa2001 Praja
as Ronak Grewal2000 Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000 Shikaar
as Vicky Nath2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Gulshan Bakshi2000 Kya Kehna
2000 Aaghaaz
as Col. Renah Abdulla2000 Dil Hi Dil Mein
as Kake2000 Mohabbatein
as Muttu Pillai2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000 Refugee
as Ramakant Patil2000 Ghaath
as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee2000 Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Digvijay Varma2000 Dhadkan
as Gulzarilal Verma1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi
as Dharmendra1999 Sooryavansham
as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father1999 Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)1999 Kadhalar Dhinam
as Sachidanand Agnihotri1998 Salaakhen
as Dadaji1998 Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Rashid Khan1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
as Mr. Bansal1998 Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
as Seniro Army Official1998 China Gate
as Bhanu1998 Saat Rang Ke Sapne
as Police Commissioner Shyamlal1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
as Station master1998 Swami Vivekananda
as Principal Malhotra1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 Tirchhi Topiwale
as Dibyanath Chatterjee1998 Mother Of 1084
as Advocate Ashok Pradhan1997 Ziddi
as Dhanraj1997 Agnichakra
as Ajay Prasad1997 Gudgudee
as Priya's father1997 V.I.P
as Vidya Prakash1997 Aflatoon
as Seth Yashpal Anand1997 Sanam
1997 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
1996 Shastra
as Shambunath Singh Rathore1996 Chaahat
as Balwant Rai1996 Maahir
as Dr. Dayanand1996 Mr. Bechara
as Dr. Khurana1996 Vishwasghaat
1996 Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)1996 Prem Granth
1996 Papa Kahte Hain
as President of India / Nathuram1995 Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
as Dharamvir Malhotra1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
as Oberoi1995 Dushmani
1995 Dil Ka Doctor
as Kamdev Singh (KD)1995 Zamaana Deewana
as Mahendra Prasad1995 Janam Kundli
as Dhonga the great1995 Ram Shastra
as Hasmukh Khurana1994 Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994 Maha Shaktishaali
as Anand1994 Pehla Pehla Pyar
as Mr. Dhanraj1994 Saajan Ka Ghar
as Brijbhan1994 Insaniyat
as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary1994 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
as Raghuvir Pathak1994 1942: A Love Story
as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey1993 Khal Nayak
as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)1993 Aasoo Bane Angaarey
as Sinha1993 Kayda Kanoon
as Dinanath Sabkuchwala1993 Waqt Hamara Hai
1993 Shreemaan Aashique
as Prakash Chadha1993 Gumrah
1993 Meherbaan
1993 Izzat Ki Roti
as Gora Shankar1993 Parampara
as Chaudhary Ranbir Singh1993 Dil Tera Aashiq
as Kader Bhai1993 Tadipaar
as Daulatram1993 Dil Ki Baazi
as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt1993 Sainik
as Vijay Awasti1993 Darr
1993 Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
as Edictr Arun Saxena1993 Aaj Kie Aurat
1993 Lootere
as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
as Arjun Pratap Saxena1992 Deedar
as Mad person at the sanitarium1992 Aasmaan Se Gira
as Major Inder Mohan Lahti1992 Shola Aur Shabnam
as Heera1992 Apradhi
1992 Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka
as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari1992 Vansh
as Seema's Uncle1992 Khel
as Bhagwati Prasad1992 Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh1992 Zindagi Ek Juaa
as Kaedo1992 Heer Ranjha
as Jagtap1992 Humlaa
as Inspector Giridhar1991 Hum
as Seth Dharamchand1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
as Father Patrick1991 Trinetra
as Raja Shamsher Singh1991 Deshwasi
as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver1991 Pratigyabadh
1991 Sau Crore
as Prem1991 Lamhe
1991 Mast Kalandar
as Bittu Singh1991 Haque
as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala1991 Pyar Hua Chori Chori
as Mandhari1991 Saudagar
as Din Dayal Trivedi1990 Jamai Raja
1990 Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
as Devraj Kamat1990 Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
as Bansi Lal1990 Sheshnaag
as Hazari Prasad1990 Dil
1990 Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
as Inspector Vikram Shukla1990 Kroadh
1990 Naaka Bandi
as Lala Jamal Khan1990 Awaargi
as Police Inspector1990 Aaj Ka Arjun
1990 Nehru: The Jewel of India
as Jagannath1990 Raeeszada
as Hardayal1990 Jeene Do
as Jailor Mushtaque Ali1990 Izzatdaar
as Maharashtra Chief Minister1990 Indrajaalam
as Deodhar Shastri1989 Ram Lakhan
as DCP Agarwal1989 Sachai Ki Taqat
as Thakur Dayalu1989 Main Tera Dushman
as Deendayal Sharma1989 Ladaai
as Thakur1989 Bees Saal Baad
as Dalichand Jain1989 Main Azaad Hoon
1989 Jaaydaad
as Gorakh Nath1989 Nigahen: Nagina Part II
as Commissioner Mathur1989 Tridev
as Kabza Kanhaiyalal1989 Kanoon Apna Apna
as Anand1989 Daddy
as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)1989 Chandni
as Tribuvan1989 Chaalbaaz
as Municipal Officer Sharma1989 Taaqatwar
1989 Aakhri Ghulam
as Inspector Prakash Nair1989 Parinda
as Purshottam1989 Bhrashtachar
1989 Mahaadev
as Minister Prajapati1989 Paap Ka Ant
as Jamuna Das,JD1988 Falak
as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla1988 Vijay
as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga
as D. C.1988 Shiva Shakti
as Dagha Sahab1988 Kabzaa
as Surendra Mohan1988 Hatya
as Shyamlal1988 Tezaab
as Shekavar1988 Agnee
as Pestonjee (Pesi)1988 Pestonjee
as Dr.Mehata1988 Tamacha
as Bhuchaal1988 Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
as Advocate Mahendra Nath1988 Zakhmi Aurat
as Mr. Kohli1988 Dayavan
as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)1987 Thikana
as Alok1987 Kaash
as Ramniklal1987 Uttar Dakshin
1987 Mohre
1987 Thrimoorthulu
1987 Insaf Ki Pukar
as Din Dayal Sharma1987 Sansar
as Advocate Amar N. Kaul1987 Satyamev Jayate
as Dharamchand1987 Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
as Boss Number 11986 Peechha Karro
as Inspector Dushant Singh1986 Jeeva
as Jethia1986 Kala Dhanda Goray Log
as Dr. Michael Dang1986 Karma
as Mahesh Sandaliya1986 Aakhree Raasta
as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar1986 Samundar
as R. S. Khera1986 Allah-Rakha
as Virendra Desai1985 Janam
as Rao Saheb1985 Rao Saheb
1985 Wafadaar
as Public Prosecutor1985 Trust
as Mr. Mathur1985 Jaanoo
as Shivkumar Chowgule1985 Arjun
as Surendra Malhotra1984 Jawaani
as Samsthanak's friend1984 Utsav
as B.V. Pradhan1984 Saaransh

TV Shows/Series with Anupam Kher as Actor(13)

as Captain Hardeep Bedi2023 Trial by Fire
as Dr. Arif Khan2023 The Freelancer
as himself2023 The Romantics
as Dr. Vijay Kapoor2018 New Amsterdam
as Shahbaz Karim2018 Mrs Wilson
as Stanley D'Mello2017 The Indian Detective
as himself2016 The Kapil Sharma Show
as Sanyam Dandekar2015 Sense8
as himself2014 The Men In Blazers Show
as himself2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil
as himself2004 Indian Idol
as himself2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as himself1992 Aap Ki Adalat

Movies with Anupam Kher as Crew(4)

Production/Producer2017 Ranchi Diaries
Production/Co-Producer2009 Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
Directing/Director2002 Om Jai Jagadish
Production/Producer2000 The Lady of the House

Additional Information

Full Name: Anupam Kher
Citizenship: India
Born: Monday, 03/07 1955 (March) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (India) (current age: 70 years + 135 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Educated at: National School of Drama, Himachal Pradesh University
Spouses (current/former): Kirron Kher
Siblings: Raju Kher
Related to: Sikandar Kher
Other names for Anupam Kher (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"अनुपम खेर"
"阿努潘·凱爾"
"阿努潘·凯尔"
"انوپم کهیر"
Anupam Kher frequently works together with these people:
Shakti Kapoor (35x, Actor)
Satish Kaushik (30x, Actor)
Gulshan Grover (30x, Actor)
Kader Khan (28x, Actor)
Udit Narayan (28x, Crew)
Anil Kapoor (26x, Actor)
Jackie Shroff (25x, Actor)
Johnny Lever (24x, Actor)
Amrish Puri (23x, Actor)
Paresh Rawal (22x, Actor)
Mahesh Bhatt (22x, Crew)
Kiku Sharda (15x, Actor)
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