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