Anupam Kher
Acting
Born: March 7, 1955 (age 71) · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Silver Linings Playbook
2012
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
The Big Sick
2017
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
Sense8
2015
Hotel Mumbai
2019
New Amsterdam
2018
ER
1994
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Lust, Caution
2007
A Family Man
2016
Rang De Basanti
2006
Photos (5)
Movies (337)
Lust, Caution
Khalid Saiduddin
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Dharamvir Malhotra
Silver Linings Playbook
Dr. Cliff Patel
Hotel Mumbai
Chef Hemant Oberoi
The Big Sick
Azmat Nanjiani
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Principal Malhotra
Bend It Like Beckham
Mr. Bhamra
Bride & Prejudice
Chaman Bakshi
Veer-Zaara
Zakir Ahmed
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
Mohabbatein
Kake
A Family Man
Dr. Savraj Singh
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Dia's Father
Happy New Year
Manohar Sharma
Chashme Baddoor
Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Wake Up Sid
Ram Mehra
The Other End of the Line
Rajeev Sethi
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Dr. S. Screwvvala
Love Sonia
Baldev Pratap Singh
Emergency
Jayaprakash Narayan
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Paan Singh Dhoni
Karthikeya 2
Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
Rang De Basanti
Rajnath Singhania
Sarkar
Motilal Khurana
The Mistress of Spices
Geeta's Grandfather
Baby
Omprakash Shukla
Kadhalar Dhinam
the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
The Bengal Files
M.K. Gandhi
Vijay 69
Vijay Mathew
The Lion of Judah
Monty (voice)
Vivah
Harishchandra Bajpayee
Breakaway
Darvesh Singh
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
Heyy Babyy
Malhotra
Dhadkan
Digvijay Varma
C Kkompany
Mr. Joshi
V.I.P
Priya's father
Naam Shabana
Om Prakash Shukla
Prem Granth
Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Sonali Cable
Boss-Vaghela
Zor
1998
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
Little John
Swamiji
Chaahat
Shambunath Singh Rathore
Swami Vivekananda
Station master
Badmaash Company
Father
Maahir
Balwant Rai
The Kashmir Files
Pushkar Nath Pandit
Singham Returns
Guruji
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Dabangg
Dayal Babu
Metro... In Dino
Parimal
Midnight's Children
Ghani
Chup Chup Ke
Jeetu's Father
Paheli
Bhanwarlal
Aap Ki Khatir
Arjun Khanna
Special 26
P.K Sharma
Tiger Nageswara Rao
Raghavendra Rajput
Main Tera Hero
Vikrant Singhal
Tridev
Commissioner Mathur
Toilet: A Love Story
Kakka
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
John Uncle
Pratigyabadh
Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
Dil Bole Hadippa!
Vikram Singh (Vicky)
Hope and a Little Sugar
2006
Calorie
Mohan
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Col. Renah Abdulla
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Narrator (voice)
Dayavan
Mr. Kohli
Wafadaar
1985
Judwaa
1997
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Diwan Sahab / Bapu
Judwaa 2
Bakshi
Tera Mera Ki Rishta
Meet's Father
Tanvi the Great
Col Pratap Raina
Pehla Pehla Pyar
Anand
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1997
Voice of Sathyanathan
President of India
Dil
Hazari Prasad
Super Nani
Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Desi Boyz
Suresh Awasthi
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
Muttu Pillai
Darr
Vijay Awasti
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
Dayanath Trivedi
1942: A Love Story
Raghuvir Pathak
Aiyaary
Tariq Ali
Peechha Karro
Boss Number 1
Ranchi Diaries
2017
The Boy with the Topknot
Sathnam's Father
IB 71
IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
Parampara
Gora Shankar
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Kamal Kishore Khosla
Ram Lakhan
Deodhar Shastri
Morning Walk
Joymohan
Chatur Singh Two Star
Raj Kumar Sinha
Waqt Hamara Hai
Dinanath Sabkuchwala
Aflatoon
Vidya Prakash
Pyaar Impossible!
Abhay's father
Yeh Faasley
Devinder Devilal Dua
Haque
Bittu Singh
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Latesh Bhai
Saathi
Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
Bhrashtachar
Purshottam
Arjun
Shivkumar Chowgule
Tamacha
Dr.Mehata
Aabra Ka Daabra
Limbu
Roy
Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
Mahabharat
Shakuni (voice)
China Gate
Seniro Army Official
Nigahen: Nagina Part II
Gorakh Nath
Jodi No. 1
Rai Bahadur
Ziddi
Advocate Ashok Pradhan
Vansh
Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Seth Dharamchand
Krishna and Kamsa
Gargacharya (voice)
Apradhi
Heera
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
Oberoi
Karma
Dr. Michael Dang
Aakhree Raasta
Mahesh Sandaliya
Sainik
Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
Dirty Politics
CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
The Accidental Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Gulzarilal Verma
Shaadi Se Pehle
2006
Saaransh
B.V. Pradhan
Dil Tera Aashiq
Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
The Signature
Arvind
Parinda
Inspector Prakash Nair
The Vaccine War
2023
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
2015
Tadipaar
Kader Bhai
Main Tera Dushman
Thakur Dayalu
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Shivshankar Sahay
Shiv Shastri Balboa
Shiv Shastri
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Sheshnaag
Bansi Lal
Kya Kehna
Gulshan Bakshi
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
Refugee
Jan Mohammad
Rao Saheb
Rao Saheb
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Joginder Singh Brar
God Tussi Great Ho
Mr. Prajapati
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
2012
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
President of India / Nathuram
Dhokha
Saeed
Heer Ranjha
Kaedo
Gandhi Park
Sammy Phillip
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
Chandni
Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
A Wednesday!
Prakash Rathod
Aaj Ka Arjun
Police Inspector
Aitbaar
Public Prosecutor
Gauri The Unborn
Sudeep's dad
Game
Kabir Malhotra
Izzat Ki Roti
1993
The Shaukeens
Laali
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Vicky Nath
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Mr. Bansal
Aagaman
1982
Trinetra
Father Patrick
Shola Aur Shabnam
Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Khal Nayak
Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
Lamhe
Prem
Shiva Shakti
D. C.
Zamaana Deewana
Kamdev Singh (KD)
Tahaan
Subhan Daar
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
Judge (Guest Appearance)
Striker
Inspector Farooque
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Ronak Grewal
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
Rashid Khan
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
Saudagar
Mandhari
My Own Sky
Dr. Sathya
Falak
Jamuna Das,JD
Banana Brothers
2003
Sone Pe Suhaaga
Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
Kaash
Alok
Buddha Mar Gaya
Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
Devraj Kamat
Saajan Ka Ghar
Mr. Dhanraj
Praja
Haji Mustafa
Jeeva
Inspector Dushant Singh
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Tejpal Singh
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Dharamchand
Nakshatra
Sharad
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Guru Shambhu
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Deen Dayal
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Dadaji
Sooryavansham
Dharmendra
Allah Rakha
R. S. Khera
Mausam
Maharaj Kishan
Indu Sarkar
2017
Connect
Father Augustine
Uttar Dakshin
Ramniklal
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
Tezaab
Shyamlal
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Robin Singh
Hum
Inspector Giridhar
Samundar
Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
2013
Daawat-e-Ishq
Abdul Qadir
Yeh Mera India
Judge
Ghaath
Ramakant Patil
Izzatdaar
Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Shongram
Old Karim
Lootere
1993
Ghost
2023
Mai
Doctor
Saat Uchakkey
Diwan
Eena Meena Deeka
Ujjwal Raja Bully
Lamhaa
Haji
Papa Kahte Hain
1996
Kheer
nanu
Zakhmi Aurat
Advocate Mahendra Nath
De Taali
2008
Prateeksha
James Brown
Jaal: The Trap
R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Bhairav Chaudhary
Utsav
Samsthanak's friend
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
One Day: Justice Delivered
Retired Judge Tyagi
Jumma Chumma In London
1991
Zokkomon
2011
Dil Ki Baazi
Daulatram
Thikana
Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
2011
Chaalbaaz
Tribuvan
Mahaadev
1989
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka
1992
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
Bhagwati Prasad
Taaqatwar
Municipal Officer Sharma
Kabzaa
Dagha Sahab
Yaraan Naal Baharaan
2005
Naaka Bandi
1990
Gang of Ghosts
Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
Salaakhen
Sachidanand Agnihotri
Mr Bhatti on Chutti
Mr. Bhatti
Perfect Mismatch
Mr. Bhalla
Ram Shastra
Dhonga the great
Gudgudee
Ajay Prasad
Deedar
Arjun Pratap Saxena
Dhoom Dadakka
Mungi Lal
Palay Khan
1986
Sachai Ki Taqat
DCP Agarwal
Aaj Kie Aurat
Edictr Arun Saxena
Sankat City
Faujdar
Happy Birthday
2021
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Mr. Bechara
Dr. Dayanand
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Bhanu
Main Azaad Hoon
Dalichand Jain
Gumrah
Prakash Chadha
Aayee Milan Ki Raat
Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
Baa Baaa Black Sheep
Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
Meerabai Not Out
Dr. Awasthi
Hatya
Surendra Mohan
Tumko Meri Kasam
2025
Mother of 1084
Dibyanath Chatterjee
Jaan-E-Mann
Bonney Kapoor
Khel
Seema's Uncle
Janam Kundli
Mahendra Prasad
Khatarnaak
1990
Vishwasghaat
Dr. Khurana
Bees Saal Baad
Thakur
O Teri
Bilal Khawaja
Sanam
Seth Yashpal Anand
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Jeene Do
Hardayal
Paap Ka Ant
Minister Prajapati
Indrajaalam
Maharashtra Chief Minister
Kala Dhanda Goray Log
Jethia
Jaaydaad
1989
Agnee
Shekavar
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
2014
Mere Sapno Ki Rani
Lakhan Nehle
Insaf Ki Pukar
Sohan Lal
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
Hasmukh Khurana
Vijay
Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
Aggarwal
Jawaani
Surendra Malhotra
Pranayam
Achutha Menon
Uunchai
Om Sharma
Naughty @ 40
Laxminarayan
Jamai Raja
Din Dayal Trivedi
Kayda Kanoon
Sinha
Kroadh
Inspector Vikram Shukla
Awaargi
Lala Jamal Khan
Aaghaaz
2000
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
Karam Jindal
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Aasmaan Se Gira
Mad person at the sanitarium
Total Siyapaa
Asha's father
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Jaanoo
Mr. Mathur
Deshwasi
Raja Shamsher Singh
Admissions Open
Professor Tariq Siddiqui
Janam
Virendra Desai
Daddy
Anand
Shastra
Shanti Prasad
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
1990
Satyamev Jayate
Advocate Amar N. Kaul
Nirbhay
Ashok Sinha
Ek Alag Mausam
Dr Machado
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Ladaai
Deendayal Sharma
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
Bhuchaal
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
Purushottam Narayan Joshi
Dil Ka Doctor
1995
Humlaa
Jagtap
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Pestonjee
Pestonjee (Pesi)
Kuttrapathirikai
Rajiv Gandhi
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
Uttam Chaudhury
Meherbaan
1993
Raiszaada
Jagannath
Mast Kalandar
1991
Shreemaan Aashique
1993
Kaagaz 2
Raj Narayan
Sansar
Din Dayal Sharma
Sau Crore
1991
Buddha in a Traffic Jam
Professor Jamshed Batki
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
2012
Aakhri Ghulam
1989
Bhuj: The Day India Shook
Narrator
Insaniyat
Brijbhan
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
2024
Mohre
1987
Kanoon Apna Apna
Kabza Kanhaiyalal
Apartment
Tanha
Victory
Ram Shekhawat
The Relationship Manager
2020
Agnichakra
Dhanraj
Karan
Pawan Puri
Aurangzeb
Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
TV Shows (9)
ER
Ajay Rasgotra · 1 eps
New Amsterdam
Vijay Kapoor · 42 eps
Spooks
Harakat · 1 eps
Sense8
Sanyam Dandekar · 11 eps
Mrs Wilson
Shahbaz Karim · 3 eps
The Anupam Kher Show
Host · 25 eps
The Freelancer
Dr. Arif Khan · 7 eps
Trial by Fire
Captain Hardeep Bedi · 7 eps
The Indian Detective
Stanley D'Mello · 4 eps
Self / Appearances (13)
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self · 4 eps
Indian Idol
Self · 2 eps
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · 3 eps
India's Got Talent
Self · 1 eps
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self · 1 eps
The Men in Blazers Show
Self · 1 eps
The Roshans
Self · 2 eps
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself · 1 eps
The Romantics
Self · 4 eps
Kalimannu
Himself
Akarshan
Self
Brand Bollywood Downunder
Self
Cinema Asia: India
Self
