Birthday:
Mar 07, 1955
Place of Birth: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Place of Birth: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Anupam Kher
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bend It Like Beckham | Mr. Bhamra | 2002 |
| Main Tera Dushman | Thakur Dayalu | 1989 |
| Heyy Babyy | Malhotra | 2007 |
| Veer-Zaara | Zakir Ahmed | 2004 |
| C Kkompany | Mr. Joshi | 2008 |
| Sankat City | Faujdar | 2009 |
| Perfect Mismatch | Mr. Bhalla | 2009 |
| Sarkar | Motilal Khurana | 2005 |
| Victory | Ram Shekhawat | 2009 |
| Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | 1990 | |
| Morning Walk | Joymohan | 2009 |
| Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story | Judge (Guest Appearance) | 2009 |
| Yeh Mera India | Judge | 2009 |
| Wake Up Sid | Ram Mehra | 2009 |
| Mohabbatein | Kake | 2000 |
| Ladaai | Deendayal Sharma | 1989 |
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | Vikram Singh (Vicky) | 2009 |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Gulzarilal Verma | 1999 |
| Maahir | Balwant Rai | 1996 |
| Jodi No. 1 | Rai Bahadur | 2001 |
| Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Shivshankar Sahay | 2007 |
| 1942: A Love Story | Raghuvir Pathak | 1994 |
| Vivah | Harishchandra Bajpayee | 2006 |
| The Mistress of Spices | Geeta's Grandfather | 2005 |
| Aagaman | 1982 | |
| Cinema Asia: India | Self | 2007 |
| Snapshot Wedding | Vickram | 2017 |
| Striker | Inspector Farooque | 2010 |
| God Tussi Great Ho | Mr. Prajapati | 2008 |
| Shongram | Old Karim | 2019 |
| Sau Crore | 1991 | |
| Tirchhi Topiwale | 1998 | |
| Darr | Vijay Awasti | 1993 |
| Sainik | Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt | 1993 |
| Lamhaa | Haji | 2010 |
| The Kashmir Files | Pushkar Nath Pandit | 2022 |
| Connect | Father Augustine | 2022 |
| Yeh Faasley | Devinder Devilal Dua | 2011 |
| Tahaan | Subhan Daar | 2008 |
| Game | Kabir Malhotra | 2011 |
| Tezaab | Shyamlal | 1988 |
| Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | 1997 | |
| Dabangg | Dayal Babu | 2010 |
| Khosla Ka Ghosla! | Kamal Kishore Khosla | 2006 |
| You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | Dia's Father | 2010 |
| Jamai Raja | Din Dayal Trivedi | 1990 |
| Badmaash Company | Father | 2010 |
| Apradhi | Heera | 1992 |
| Aaj Kie Aurat | Edictr Arun Saxena | 1993 |
| Deshwasi | Raja Shamsher Singh | 1991 |
| Apartment | Tanha | 2010 |
| Admissions Open | Professor Tariq Siddiqui | 2010 |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Police Commissioner Shyamlal | 1998 |
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary | 1994 |
| IB 71 | IB Chief N.S. Awasthi | 2023 |
| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Deen Dayal | 2001 |
| Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa | Vishwas Khurana | 2008 |
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Mr. Saxena / Sirjee | 2000 |
| Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Gorakh Nath | 1989 |
| Nakshatra | Sharad | 2010 |
| Dil | Hazari Prasad | 1990 |
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Dharamvir Malhotra | 1995 |
| Breakaway | Darvesh Singh | 2011 |
| Chup Chup Ke | Jeetu's Father | 2006 |
| A Wednesday! | Prakash Rathod | 2008 |
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father | 1999 |
| Lust, Caution | Khalid Saiduddin | 2007 |
| Happy Birthday | 2021 | |
| Ram Lakhan | Deodhar Shastri | 1989 |
| Silver Linings Playbook | Dr. Cliff Patel | 2012 |
| Ek Ladka Ek Ladki | Bhagwati Prasad | 1992 |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | Joginder Singh Brar | 2011 |
| Chatur Singh Two Star | Raj Kumar Sinha | 2011 |
| Mausam | Maharaj Kishan | 2011 |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Muttu Pillai | 2000 |
| Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Uttam Chaudhury | 2005 |
| The India House | Shyamji Krishna Varma | 1970 |
| Meerabai Not Out | Dr. Awasthi | 2008 |
| Bride & Prejudice | Chaman Bakshi | 2004 |
| Arjun | Shivkumar Chowgule | 1985 |
| Jaan-E-Mann | Bonney Kapoor | 2006 |
| Desi Boyz | Suresh Awasthi | 2011 |
| Vijay | Lala Yodhraj Bhalla | 1988 |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Major Inder Mohan Lahti | 1992 |
| China Gate | Seniro Army Official | 1998 |
| Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | 2012 | |
| Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore | 1970 |
| Rao Saheb | Rao Saheb | 1985 |
| Kanoon Ki Zanjeer | 1990 | |
| Ghost | 2023 | |
| Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart | Karam Jindal | 2004 |
| Ziddi | Advocate Ashok Pradhan | 1997 |
| Pranayam | Achutha Menon | 2011 |
| Hope and a Little Sugar | 2006 | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | Arjun Khanna | 2006 |
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance) | 2012 |
| Saaransh | B.V. Pradhan | 1984 |
| Gauri The Unborn | Sudeep's dad | 2007 |
| Chaar Din Ki Chandni | 2012 | |
| Mr Bhatti on Chutti | Mr. Bhatti | 2012 |
| Pyar Hua Chori Chori | Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala | 1991 |
| Izzatdaar | Jailor Mushtaque Ali | 1990 |
| Tadipaar | Kader Bhai | 1993 |
| Parampara | Gora Shankar | 1993 |
| Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! | President of India / Nathuram | 1995 |
| Zamaana Deewana | Kamdev Singh (KD) | 1995 |
| Karthikeya 2 | Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak | 2022 |
| Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | Seth Dharamchand | 1991 |
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Vicky Nath | 2000 |
| Dil Tera Aashiq | Chaudhary Ranbir Singh | 1993 |
| Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | Hasmukh Khurana | 1994 |
| Kayda Kanoon | Sinha | 1993 |
| Deedar | Arjun Pratap Saxena | 1992 |
| Kya Kehna | Gulshan Bakshi | 2000 |
| Special 26 | P.K Sharma (Sharmaji) | 2013 |
| Chaalbaaz | Tribuvan | 1989 |
| 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake | Father | 1970 |
| Dayavan | Mr. Kohli | 1988 |
| Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | 1992 | |
| The Desire: A Journey of a Woman | 2011 | |
| Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | 1993 | |
| Mother Of 1084 | Dibyanath Chatterjee | 1998 |
| Kalimannu | Himself | 2013 |
| Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Latesh Bhai | 2013 |
| Khel | Seema's Uncle | 1992 |
| Total Siyapaa | Asha's father | 2014 |
| Refugee | 2000 | |
| Pestonjee | Pestonjee (Pesi) | 1988 |
| Uttar Dakshin | Ramniklal | 1987 |
| The Signature | Arvind | 2024 |
| Kanoon Apna Apna | Kabza Kanhaiyalal | 1989 |
| Aakhree Raasta | Mahesh Sandaliya | 1986 |
| Zindagi Ek Juaa | Jagjit 'JJ' Singh | 1992 |
| Kaash | Alok | 1987 |
| O Teri | Bilal Khawaja | 2014 |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Joginder Armstrong / Dude G. | 2013 |
| Brand Bollywood Downunder | Self | 2023 |
| Emergency | Jayaprakash Narayan | 2025 |
| Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | 2022 | |
| Singham Returns | Guruji | 2014 |
| Daddy | Anand | 1989 |
| Tiger Nageswara Rao | Raghavendra Rajput | 2023 |
| Zokkomon | 2011 | |
| V.I.P | Priya's father | 1997 |
| Aabra Ka Daabra | Limbu | 2004 |
| Uunchai | Om Sharma | 2022 |
| Jaanoo | Mr. Mathur | 1985 |
| Khatarnaak | 1990 | |
| Krishna and Kamsa | Gargacharya (voice) | 2012 |
| Chashme Baddoor | Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan | 2013 |
| Daawat-e-Ishq | Abdul Qadir | 2014 |
| Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya | 2014 | |
| The Shaukeens | 2014 | |
| Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Bhuchaal | 1988 |
| Sonali Cable | 2014 | |
| Voice of Sathyanathan | President of India | 2023 |
| Shiv Shastri Balboa | Shiv Shastri | 2023 |
| Peechha Karro | Boss Number 1 | 1986 |
| Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | 2014 | |
| Aflatoon | Vidya Prakash | 1997 |
| Happy New Year | Manohar Sharma | 2014 |
| Super Nani | Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo) | 2014 |
| Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter | 1970 | |
| Roy | Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father | 2015 |
| Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay | 2024 | |
| Aurangzeb | Inspector Vijaykant Phogat | 2013 |
| Chandni | Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law) | 1989 |
| Nirbhay | Ashok Sinha | 1996 |
| Calorie | Mohan | 1970 |
| Kaagaz 2 | Raj Narayan | 2024 |
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Dharamchand | 1987 |
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Lama | 2007 |
| Mai | Doctor | 2013 |
| Baby | Shukla | 2015 |
| Vijay 69 | Vijay Mathew | 2024 |
| Awake: The Life of Yogananda | Narrator (voice) | 2014 |
| Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | Rashid Khan | 1998 |
| Praja | Haji Mustafa | 2001 |
| Metro... In Dino | 1970 | |
| Main Tera Hero | Vikrant Singhal | 2014 |
| Karma | Dr. Michael Dang | 1986 |
| Gang of Ghosts | Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj | 2014 |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Diwan Sahab / Bapu | 2015 |
| Jaal: The Trap | R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid | 2003 |
| Khal Nayak | Ishwar Girdhar Pandey | 1993 |
| Aitbaar | Public Prosecutor | 1985 |
| Dhadkan | Digvijay Varma | 2000 |
| Aaj Ka Arjun | Police Inspector | 1990 |
| Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | 1997 | |
| The Vaccine War | 2023 | |
| A Family Man | Dr. Savraj Singh | 2016 |
| Little John | Swamiji | 2001 |
| Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | Oberoi | 1995 |
| Gumrah | Prakash Chadha | 1993 |
| Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Meet's Father | 2009 |
| My Own Sky | Dr. Sathya | 2007 |
| Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | Guru Shambhu | 2024 |
| M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Paan Singh Dhoni | 2016 |
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Mr. Bansal | 1998 |
| Nehru: The Jewel of India | 1990 | |
| Buddha in a Traffic Jam | Professor Jamshed Batki | 2016 |
| Midnight's Children | Ghani | 2012 |
| Anjaane | 2000 | |
| Shikaar | 2000 | |
| Parinda | Inspector Prakash Nair | 1989 |
| Janam | Virendra Desai | 1985 |
| Ghaath | Ramakant Patil | 2000 |
| Utsav | Samsthanak's friend | 1984 |
| Hotel Mumbai | Chef Hemant Oberoi | 2019 |
| Insaniyat | Brijbhan | 1994 |
| Shart: The Challenge | Dr. Mathur | 2004 |
| Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Tejpal Singh | 2001 |
| Humlaa | Jagtap | 1992 |
| Akarshan | Self | 1988 |
| Dil Hi Dil Mein | Col. Renah Abdulla | 2000 |
| The Other End of the Line | Rajeev Sethi | 2007 |
| Zakhmi Aurat | Advocate Mahendra Nath | 1988 |
| The Big Sick | Azmat Nanjiani | 2017 |
| Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein | 2012 | |
| Toilet: A Love Story | Kakka | 2017 |
| Naam Shabana | Om Prakash Shukla | 2017 |
| Buddha Mar Gaya | Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya | 2007 |
| Taaqatwar | Municipal Officer Sharma | 1989 |
| Dhoom Dadakka | Mungi Lal | 2008 |
| Love Sonia | Baldev Pratap Singh | 2018 |
| Trinetra | Father Patrick | 1991 |
| Awaargi | Lala Jamal Khan | 1990 |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Principal Malhotra | 1998 |
| Chaahat | Shambunath Singh Rathore | 1996 |
| Dil Ki Baazi | Daulatram | 1993 |
| Ek Alag Mausam | Dr Machado | 2003 |
| Dirty Politics | CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra | 2015 |
| Sanam | Seth Yashpal Anand | 1997 |
| Shiva Shakti | D. C. | 1988 |
| Papa Kahte Hain | 1996 | |
| Judwaa 2 | Bakshi | 2017 |
| Indu Sarkar | 2017 | |
| The Accidental Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh | 2019 |
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal | 1993 |
| Main Azaad Hoon | Dalichand Jain | 1989 |
| Shaadi Se Pehle | 2006 | |
| Sone Pe Suhaaga | Justice Nyaychand Rastogi | 1988 |
| Pehla Pehla Pyar | Anand | 1994 |
| Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Jethia | 1986 |
| Ranchi Diaries | 2017 | |
| Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene | 2015 | |
| Satyamev Jayate | Advocate Amar N. Kaul | 1987 |
| Jeeva | Inspector Dushant Singh | 1986 |
| Jeene Do | Hardayal | 1990 |
| Sheshnaag | Bansi Lal | 1990 |
| Bees Saal Baad | Thakur | 1989 |
| Saat Uchakkey | Diwan | 2016 |
| The Boy with the Topknot | Sathnam's Father | 2017 |
| Izzat Ki Roti | 1993 | |
| Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Bhanu | 1998 |
| Aiyaary | Tariq Ali | 2018 |
| Prateeksha | James Brown | 2006 |
| Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke | 2013 | |
| Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande | Aggarwal | 2011 |
| Raiszaada | Jagannath | 1990 |
| Shastra | Shanti Prasad | 1996 |
| Mahabharat | Shakuni (voice) | 2013 |
| Sachai Ki Taqat | DCP Agarwal | 1989 |
| Kuttrapathirikai | Rajiv Gandhi | 2007 |
| Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | Devraj Kamat | 1990 |
| Mast Kalandar | 1991 | |
| Thikana | Anwar Ali (friendly appearance) | 1987 |
| Swami Vivekananda | Station master | 1998 |
| Baa Baaa Black Sheep | Charudutt Sharma / Charlie | 2018 |
| Ram Shastra | Dhonga the great | 1995 |
| Janam Kundli | Mahendra Prasad | 1995 |
| Shakalaka Boom Boom | 2007 | |
| Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Dayanath Trivedi | 2005 |
| Lamhe | Prem | 1991 |
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | Ronak Grewal | 2000 |
| Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | Bhairav Chaudhary | 2004 |
| Kabzaa | Dagha Sahab | 1988 |
| Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story | John Uncle | 2004 |
| Samundar | Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar | 1986 |
| Hum | Inspector Giridhar | 1991 |
| Lootere | 1993 | |
| Mahaadev | 1989 | |
| Pyaar Impossible! | Abhay's father | 2010 |
| Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya | 2005 | |
| Rang De Basanti | Rajnath Singhania | 2006 |
| Allah Rakha | R. S. Khera | 1986 |
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Mr. Dhanraj | 1994 |
| Shreemaan Aashique | 1993 | |
| Prem Granth | Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad) | 1996 |
| Agnee | Shekavar | 1988 |
| Zor | 1998 | |
| Gudgudee | Ajay Prasad | 1997 |
| Paheli | Bhanwarlal | 2005 |
| Insaf Ki Pukar | Sohan Lal | 1987 |
| Naaka Bandi | 1990 | |
| Kroadh | Inspector Vikram Shukla | 1990 |
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | Robin Singh | 2002 |
| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Dadaji | 1998 |
| Heer Ranjha | Kaedo | 1992 |
| Dil Ka Doctor | 1995 | |
| One Day: Justice Delivered | Retired Judge Tyagi | 2019 |
| Pratigyabadh | Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver | 1991 |
| Mr. Bechara | Dr. Dayanand | 1996 |
| Saudagar | Mandhari | 1991 |
| Salaakhen | Sachidanand Agnihotri | 1998 |
| Yaraan Naal Baharaan | 2005 | |
| Naughty @ 40 | Laxminarayan | 2011 |
| Hatya | Surendra Mohan | 1988 |
| Bhrashtachar | Purshottam | 1989 |
| Jaaydaad | 1989 | |
| Meherbaan | 1993 | |
| Vishwasghaat | Dr. Khurana | 1996 |
| Kadhalar Dhinam | the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver) | 1999 |
| Mohre | 1987 | |
| Jawaani | Surendra Malhotra | 1984 |
| Indrajaalam | Maharashtra Chief Minister | 1990 |
| Falak | Jamuna Das,JD | 1988 |
| Aasoo Bane Angaarey | Shyamsunder (Radha's husband) | 1993 |
| Sansar | Din Dayal Sharma | 1987 |
| The Last Show | 1970 | |
| Sooryavansham | Dharmendra | 1999 |
| Tamacha | Dr.Mehata | 1988 |
| Wafadaar | 1985 | |
| Thrimoorthulu | 1987 | |
| Welcome Back Gandhi | 2012 | |
| The Relationship Manager | 2020 | |
| Banana Brothers | 2003 | |
| Aakhri Ghulam | 1989 | |
| Paap Ka Ant | Minister Prajapati | 1989 |
| Maha Shaktishaali | 1994 | |
| Aaghaaz | 2000 | |
| Waqt Hamara Hai | Dinanath Sabkuchwala | 1993 |
| Bhuj: The Day India Shook | Narrator | 2021 |
| Vansh | Krishnakant Dharmadhikari | 1992 |
| Kheer | nanu | 2017 |
| Aasmaan Se Gira | Mad person at the sanitarium | 1992 |
| Haque | Bittu Singh | 1991 |
| Agnichakra | Dhanraj | 1997 |
| The Raja Saab | Panditji | 2025 |
| Karan | Pawan Puri | 1994 |
| Saathi | Inspector Kotwal / Sultan | 1991 |
| Tridev | Commissioner Mathur | 1989 | Series | Cast | Year |
| The Freelancer | Dr. Arif Khan | 2023 |
| India's Got Talent | Self | 2009 |
| The Indian Detective | Stanley D'Mello | 2017 |
| Mrs Wilson | Shahbaz Karim | 2018 |
| New Amsterdam | Dr. Vijay Kapoor | 2018 |
| Spooks | Harakat | 2002 |
| The Anupam Kher Show | Host | 2014 |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself | 2002 |
| The Men In Blazers Show | Self | 2014 |
| ER | Ajay Rasgotra | 1994 |
| Sense8 | Sanyam Dandekar | 2015 |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self | 2013 |
| The Kapil Sharma Show | Himself | 2016 |
| Aap Ki Adalat | Himself | 1992 |
| The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | 2016 |
| Indian Idol | Self | 2004 |
| Trial by Fire | Captain Hardeep Bedi | 2023 |
| The Romantics | Self | 2023 |
