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