Anupam Kher
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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
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
as Dharamvir Malhotra
Lust, Caution (2007)
as Khalid Saiduddin
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
as Dr. Cliff Patel
Love Sonia (2018)
as Baldev Pratap Singh
Heer Ranjha (1992)
as Kaedo
Veer-Zaara (2004)
as Zakir Ahmed
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
as Chef Hemant Oberoi
Mohabbatein (2000)
as Kake
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
as Principal Malhotra
The Big Sick (2017)
as Azmat Nanjiani
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
as Mr. Bhamra
Emergency (2025)
as Jayaprakash Narayan
Vivah (2006)
as Harishchandra Bajpayee
A Family Man (2016)
as Dr. Savraj Singh
Bride & Prejudice (2004)
as Chaman Bakshi
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
Happy New Year (2014)
as Manohar Sharma
Darr (1993)
as Vijay Awasti
Special 26 (2013)
as P.K Sharma
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)
as Dia's Father
Tridev (1989)
as Commissioner Mathur
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
Baby (2015)
as Omprakash Shukla
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
as Paan Singh Dhoni
The Bengal Files (2025)
as M.K. Gandhi
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 (2026)
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Rang De Basanti (2006)
as Rajnath Singhania
Wake Up Sid (2009)
as Ram Mehra
Metro... In Dino (2025)
as Parimal
Chandni (1989)
as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Dabangg (2010)
as Dayal Babu
The Other End of the Line (2007)
as Rajeev Sethi
The Kashmir Files (2022)
as Pushkar Nath Pandit
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
Fauzi (2026)
Actor
Dhadkan (2000)
as Digvijay Varma
Chup Chup Ke (2006)
as Jeetu's Father
Paheli (2005)
as Bhanwarlal
Sarkar (2005)
as Motilal Khurana
The Mistress of Spices (2005)
as Geeta's Grandfather
Yeh Prem Mol Liya (2026)
Actor
Main Tera Hero (2014)
as Vikrant Singhal
The Lion of Judah (2011)
as Monty (voice)
Judwaa 2 (2017)
as Bakshi
Aap Ki Khatir (2006)
as Arjun Khanna
Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006)
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Badmaash Company (2010)
as Father
Desi Boyz (2011)
as Suresh Awasthi
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Toilet: A Love Story (2017)
as Kakka
Heyy Babyy (2007)
as Malhotra
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (1997)
Actor
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
Ram Lakhan (1989)
as Deodhar Shastri
Dayavan (1988)
as Mr. Kohli
Chaahat (1996)
as Shambunath Singh Rathore
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Naam Shabana (2017)
as Om Prakash Shukla
Roy (2015)
as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
A Wednesday! (2008)
as Prakash Rathod
Dil (1990)
as Hazari Prasad
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
as Vicky Nath
Singham Returns (2014)
as Guruji
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
as Deen Dayal
Pyaar Impossible! (2010)
as Abhay's father
Breakaway (2011)
as Darvesh Singh
Tamacha (1988)
as Dr.Mehata
Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)
as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
Khal Nayak (1993)
as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
as Shivshankar Sahay
Refugee (2000)
as Jan Mohammad
Aakhree Raasta (1986)
as Mahesh Sandaliya
Swami Vivekananda (1998)
as Station master
Haque (1991)
as Bittu Singh
China Gate (1998)
as Seniro Army Official
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
as Dadaji
Welcome Back Gandhi (2012)
Actor
Lootere (1993)
Actor
Daawat-e-Ishq (2014)
as Abdul Qadir
Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
as Police Inspector
Zor (1998)
Actor
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
as Robin Singh
Sainik (1993)
as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
C Kkompany (2008)
as Mr. Joshi
Kya Kehna (2000)
as Gulshan Bakshi
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
as Mr. Prajapati
Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
as Bonney Kapoor
Super Nani (2014)
as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Karthikeya 2 (2022)
as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
Zamaana Deewana (1995)
as Kamdev Singh (KD)
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
as Seth Dharamchand
Prem Granth (1996)
as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Saudagar (1991)
as Mandhari
Aflatoon (1997)
as Vidya Prakash
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
as Mr. Bansal
Shaadi Se Pehle (2006)
Actor
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
as President of India / Nathuram
Lamhe (1991)
as Prem
Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009)
as Meet's Father
Kabzaa (1988)
as Dagha Sahab
Hatya (1988)
as Surendra Mohan
Parinda (1989)
as Inspector Prakash Nair
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
as Col. Renah Abdulla
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
as Dayanath Trivedi
Gumrah (1993)
as Prakash Chadha
Vansh (1992)
as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Mahabharat (2013)
as Shakuni (voice)
Ziddi (1997)
as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
as Oberoi
Judwaa (1997)
Actor
Aiyaary (2018)
as Tariq Ali
Mausam (2011)
as Maharaj Kishan
Sooryavansham (1999)
as Dharmendra
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
Chaalbaaz (1989)
as Tribuvan
Ladaai (1989)
as Deendayal Sharma
Karma (1986)
as Dr. Michael Dang
Hum (1991)
as Inspector Giridhar
Parampara (1993)
as Gora Shankar
Salaakhen (1998)
as Sachidanand Agnihotri
Game (2011)
as Kabir Malhotra
Midnight's Children (2012)
as Ghani
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story (2004)
as John Uncle
O Teri (2014)
as Bilal Khawaja
Tezaab (1988)
as Shyamlal
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
as Mr. Dhanraj
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
Saaransh (1984)
as B.V. Pradhan
Main Tera Dushman (1989)
as Thakur Dayalu
Dil Tera Aashiq (1993)
as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
V.I.P (1997)
as Priya's father
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
as Tejpal Singh
Mr. Bechara (1996)
as Dr. Dayanand
Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
as President of India
Trinetra (1991)
as Father Patrick
Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994)
as Anand
Vijay 69 (2024)
as Vijay Mathew
Jamai Raja (1990)
as Din Dayal Trivedi
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
as Muttu Pillai
Arjun (1985)
as Shivkumar Chowgule
Little John (2001)
as Swamiji
Naughty @ 40 (2011)
as Laxminarayan
Utsav (1984)
as Samsthanak's friend
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
as Latesh Bhai
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
as Ronak Grewal
Thrimoorthulu (1987)
Actor
Uunchai (2022)
as Om Sharma
The Signature (2024)
as Arvind
The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)
as Manmohan Singh
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994)
as Hasmukh Khurana
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
Actor
Allah Rakha (1986)
as R. S. Khera
Jodi No. 1 (2001)
as Rai Bahadur
Rao Saheb (1985)
as Rao Saheb
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Actor
Falak (1988)
as Jamuna Das,JD
Vijay (1988)
as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
Awaargi (1990)
as Lala Jamal Khan
1942: A Love Story (1994)
as Raghuvir Pathak
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)
as Rashid Khan
Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007)
Actor
Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
as Limbu
Saathi (1991)
as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
Zokkomon (2011)
Actor
Kaash (1987)
as Alok
Aagaman (1982)
Actor
Sonali Cable (2014)
as Boss-Vaghela
Samundar (1986)
as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
Naaka Bandi (1990)
Actor
Waqt Hamara Hai (1993)
as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
Tanvi the Great (2025)
as Col Pratap Raina
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
as Joginder Singh Brar
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
as Gulzarilal Verma
Ranchi Diaries (2017)
Actor
Palay Khan (1986)
Actor
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
as Bhairav Chaudhary
Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)
as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992)
as Bhagwati Prasad
Ghaath (2000)
as Ramakant Patil
IB 71 (2023)
as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
Tumko Meri Kasam (2025)
Actor
Ram Shastra (1995)
as Dhonga the great
Gang of Ghosts (2014)
as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
Connect (2022)
as Father Augustine
Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Kalimannu (2013)
as Himself
Satyamev Jayate (1987)
as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
Actor
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
as Ramniklal
Saat Uchakkey (2016)
as Diwan
Striker (2010)
as Inspector Farooque
Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
Actor
Apradhi (1992)
as Heera
Peechha Karro (1986)
as Boss Number 1
Dirty Politics (2015)
as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
as Dr. Mathur
Zakhmi Aurat (1988)
as Advocate Mahendra Nath
Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014)
as Narrator (voice)
Insaniyat (1994)
as Brijbhan
Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
as Daulatram
Shiva Shakti (1988)
as D. C.
Humlaa (1992)
as Jagtap
My Own Sky (2007)
as Dr. Sathya
Bees Saal Baad (1989)
as Thakur
Jumma Chumma In London (1991)
Actor
Shastra (1996)
as Shanti Prasad
Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)
as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
Sankat City (2009)
as Faujdar
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman (2011)
Actor
Sheshnaag (1990)
as Bansi Lal
Tadipaar (1993)
as Kader Bhai
Agnichakra (1997)
as Dhanraj
Sanam (1997)
as Seth Yashpal Anand
Dhokha (2007)
as Saeed
De Taali (2008)
Actor
The Shaukeens (2014)
as Laali
Jeeva (1986)
as Inspector Dushant Singh
Bhrashtachar (1989)
as Purshottam
Thikana (1987)
as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2024)
as Guru Shambhu
Cinema Asia: India (2007)
as Self
Wafadaar (1985)
Actor
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988)
as Bhuchaal
Yeh Mera India (2009)
as Judge
Daddy (1989)
as Anand
The Vaccine War (2023)
Actor
Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023)
as Raghavendra Rajput
Khel (1992)
as Seema's Uncle
Kroadh (1990)
as Inspector Vikram Shukla
Chatur Singh Two Star (2011)
as Raj Kumar Sinha
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009)
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
Tahaan (2008)
as Subhan Daar
Indu Sarkar (2017)
Actor
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
as Ujjwal Raja Bully
Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)
as Self
Jawaani (1984)
as Surendra Malhotra
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
as Gorakh Nath
Pratigyabadh (1991)
as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
Lamhaa (2010)
as Haji
Mahaadev (1989)
Actor
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Actor
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Actor
Gandhi Park (2008)
as Sammy Phillip
Total Siyapaa (2014)
as Asha's father
Praja (2001)
as Haji Mustafa
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
as Dalichand Jain
Janam (1985)
as Virendra Desai
Jeene Do (1990)
as Hardayal
Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986)
as Jethia
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993)
Actor
Agnee (1988)
as Shekavar
Ghost (2023)
Actor
Krishna and Kamsa (2012)
as Gargacharya (voice)
One Day: Justice Delivered (2019)
as Retired Judge Tyagi
Raiszaada (1990)
as Jagannath
Deedar (1992)
as Arjun Pratap Saxena
Jaanoo (1985)
as Mr. Mathur
Paap Ka Ant (1989)
as Minister Prajapati
Nirbhay (1996)
as Ashok Sinha
Meerabai Not Out (2008)
as Dr. Awasthi
Dhoom Dadakka (2008)
as Mungi Lal
Kaagaz 2 (2024)
as Raj Narayan
Pranayam (2011)
as Achutha Menon
Pestonjee (1988)
as Pestonjee (Pesi)
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005)
as Dr. S. Screwvvala
Maahir (1996)
as Balwant Rai
Yeh Faasley (2011)
as Devinder Devilal Dua
The Boy with the Topknot (2017)
as Sathnam's Father
Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997)
as Lakhan Nehle
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (2007)
as Lama
Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1991)
as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Calorie (2025)
as Mohan
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay (2024)
Actor
Deshwasi (1991)
as Raja Shamsher Singh
Hope and a Little Sugar (2006)
Actor
Snapshot Wedding (2017)
as Vickram
Papa Kahte Hain (1996)
Actor
Anjaane (2000)
Actor
Victory (2009)
as Ram Shekhawat
Izzatdaar (1990)
as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Nehru: The Jewel of India (1990)
Actor
Taaqatwar (1989)
as Municipal Officer Sharma
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
Actor
Meherbaan (1993)
Actor
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992)
Actor
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Actor
Buddha in a Traffic Jam (2016)
as Professor Jamshed Batki
Sansar (1987)
as Din Dayal Sharma
Janam Kundli (1995)
as Mahendra Prasad
Morning Walk (2009)
as Joymohan
Gudgudee (1997)
as Ajay Prasad
Indrajaalam (1990)
as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene (2015)
Actor
Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023)
as Shiv Shastri
Yaraan Naal Baharaan (2005)
Actor
Sau Crore (1991)
Actor
Kayda Kanoon (1993)
as Sinha
Aasmaan Se Gira (1992)
as Mad person at the sanitarium
Mother of 1084 (1998)
as Dibyanath Chatterjee
Nakshatra (2010)
as Sharad
Prateeksha (2006)
as James Brown
Vishwasghaat (1996)
as Dr. Khurana
Mr Bhatti on Chutti (2012)
as Mr. Bhatti
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2005)
Actor
Perfect Mismatch (2009)
as Mr. Bhalla
Mohre (1987)
Actor
Aaghaaz (2000)
Actor
Victoria No. 203 (—)
as Raja
Kanoon Apna Apna (1989)
as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)
as Dharamchand
Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012)
Actor
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami (2014)
as Purushottam Narayan Joshi
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2008)
as Vishwas Khurana
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
as Devraj Kamat
Akarshan (1988)
as Self
Shongram (2019)
as Old Karim
Khatarnaak (1990)
Actor
Kuttrapathirikai (2007)
as Rajiv Gandhi
American Blend (—)
Actor
Aitbaar (1985)
as Public Prosecutor
Dil Ka Doctor (1995)
Actor
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1990)
Actor
Happy Birthday (2021)
Actor
Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998)
as Bhanu
Baa Baaa Black Sheep (2018)
as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
Actor
Mai (2013)
as Doctor
Jaaydaad (1989)
Actor
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke (2013)
Actor
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat (1997)
Actor
Admissions Open (2010)
as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
The India House (—)
as Shyamji Krishna Varma
Apartment (2010)
as Tanha
The Last Show (—)
Actor
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
as Sohan Lal
Sachai Ki Taqat (1989)
as DCP Agarwal
Aaj Kie Aurat (1993)
as Edictr Arun Saxena
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
as Uttam Chaudhury
Banana Brothers (2003)
Actor
Gauri The Unborn (2007)
as Sudeep's dad
Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
Actor
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004)
as Karam Jindal
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya (2014)
Actor
Shikaar (2000)
Actor
Aayee Milan Ki Raat (1991)
as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake (—)
as Father
Nautanki (—)
Actor
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande (2011)
as Aggarwal
Kheer (2017)
as nanu
Ek Alag Mausam (2003)
as Dr Machado
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein (2012)
Actor
Bhuj: The Day India Shook (2021)
as Narrator
Karan (1994)
as Pawan Puri
The Relationship Manager (2020)
Actor
Untitled Varanasi Project (—)
Actor
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore (—)
as Rabindranath Tagore
Aurangzeb (2013)
as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat