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
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend (2026)
as Jatayu (voice)
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
as Mr. Bhamra
Lust, Caution (2007)
as Khalid Saiduddin
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
as Dharamvir Malhotra
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
as Dr. Cliff Patel
Bride & Prejudice (2004)
as Chaman Bakshi
The Big Sick (2017)
as Azmat Nanjiani
Baby (2015)
as Omprakash Shukla
American Blend (2006)
as Raj
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
as Chef Hemant Oberoi
A Family Man (2016)
as Dr. Savraj Singh
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Shikaar (2000)
Actor
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
as Tejpal Singh
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
as Principal Malhotra
Yeh Prem Mol Liya (2026)
Actor
Gandhi Park (2008)
as Sammy Phillip
Aaghaaz (2000)
as Balraj Nanda
Calorie (2025)
as Mohan
Aagaman (1982)
Actor
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)
as Dia's Father
Falak (1988)
as Jamuna Das,JD
Refugee (2000)
as Jan Mohammad
Prem Granth (1996)
as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Aflatoon (1997)
as Vidya Prakash
My Own Sky (2007)
as Dr. Sathya
Breakaway (2011)
as Darvesh Singh
Dayavan (1988)
as Mr. Kohli
Ranchi Diaries (2017)
Actor
Peechha Karro (1986)
as Boss Number 1
Fauzi (2027)
Actor
Kheer (2017)
as nanu
Nakshatra (2010)
as Sharad
Tahaan (2008)
as Subhan Daar
Banana Brothers (2003)
Actor
Mohabbatein (2000)
as Kake
Vansh (1992)
as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Dhadkan (2000)
as Digvijay Varma
Yeh Faasley (2011)
as Devinder Devilal Dua
Swami Vivekananda (1998)
as Station master
Zor (1998)
as Uday Singh
Haque (1991)
as Bittu Singh
Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009)
as Meet's Father
Veer-Zaara (2004)
as Zakir Ahmed
Happy New Year (2014)
as Manohar Sharma
The Lion of Judah (2011)
as Monty (voice)
Saaransh (1984)
as B.V. Pradhan
Sonali Cable (2014)
as Boss-Vaghela
Aap Ki Khatir (2006)
as Arjun Khanna
Sheshnaag (1990)
as Bansi Lal
Nautanki (—)
Actor
Bhuj: The Day India Shook (2021)
as Narrator
The Other End of the Line (2007)
as Rajeev Sethi
Rao Saheb (1985)
as Rao Saheb
Zevar (1987)
as Narendra Chowdhury
Dhokha (2007)
as Saeed
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar (1991)
as Lala Vijay Awasthi
Super Nani (2014)
as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Wafadaar (1985)
Actor
Vijay 69 (2024)
as Vijay Mathew
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997)
as Lakhan Nehle
Love Sonia (2018)
as Baldev Pratap Singh
Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
Actor
Tamacha (1988)
as Dr.Mehata
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
as Col. Renah Abdulla
Emergency (2025)
as Jayaprakash Narayan
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Snapshot Wedding (2017)
as Vickram
The Mistress of Spices (2005)
as Geeta's Grandfather
Anjaane (2000)
Actor
Mr Bhatti on Chutti (2012)
as Mr. Bhatti
Ghaath (2000)
as Ramakant Patil
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
The Last Show (—)
Actor
Rang De Basanti (2006)
as Rajnath Singhania
Darr (1993)
as Vijay Awasti
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009)
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene (2015)
Actor
Little John (2001)
as Swamiji
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992)
Actor
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 (2027)
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Connect (2022)
as Father Augustine
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
as Ujjwal Raja Bully
Meerabai Not Out (2008)
as Dr. Awasthi
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein (2012)
Actor
Welcome Back Gandhi (2012)
Actor
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore (—)
as Rabindranath Tagore
Kalimannu (2013)
as Himself
Lootere (1993)
Actor
Untitled Varanasi Project (—)
Actor
Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006)
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Victoria No. 203 (2007)
as Raja
V.I.P (1997)
as Priya's father
Waqt Hamara Hai (1993)
as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
as Paan Singh Dhoni
Midnight's Children (2012)
as Ghani
Shongram (2019)
as Old Karim
Jumma Chumma In London (1991)
Actor
Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
as Police Inspector
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)
as Rashid Khan
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Actor
Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994)
as Anand
The India House (—)
as Shyamji Krishna Varma
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Chaahat (1996)
as Shambunath Singh Rathore
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake (—)
as Father
Yaraan Naal Baharaan (2005)
Actor
1942: A Love Story (1994)
as Raghuvir Pathak
Happy Birthday (2021)
Actor
Vivah (2006)
as Harishchandra Bajpayee
Hope and a Little Sugar (2006)
Actor
Thrimoorthulu (1987)
Actor
Wake Up Sid (2009)
as Ram Mehra
Chup Chup Ke (2006)
as Jeetu's Father
Main Tera Dushman (1989)
as Thakur Dayalu
Dil Ka Doctor (1995)
Actor
Desi Boyz (2011)
as Suresh Awasthi
Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)
as Self
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1990)
Actor
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
as Shivshankar Sahay
A Wednesday! (2008)
as Prakash Rathod
Karthikeya 2 (2022)
as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
Main Tera Hero (2014)
as Vikrant Singhal
Dabangg (2010)
as Dayal Babu
Heyy Babyy (2007)
as Malhotra
Shri Ram Bhoomi (—)
Actor
Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)
as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
The Kashmir Files (2022)
as Pushkar Nath Pandit
Gauri The Unborn (2007)
as Sudeep's dad
Paheli (2005)
as Bhanwarlal
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story (2004)
as John Uncle
Mahabharat (2013)
as Shakuni (voice)
Ram Lakhan (1989)
as Deodhar Shastri
Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023)
as Raghavendra Rajput
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Actor
The Boy with the Topknot (2017)
as Sathnam's Father
Toilet: A Love Story (2017)
as Kakka
Special 26 (2013)
as P.K Sharma
Tumko Meri Kasam (2025)
Actor
Judwaa (1997)
Actor
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
Uunchai (2022)
as Om Sharma
Saathi (1991)
as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
Naam Shabana (2017)
as Om Prakash Shukla
Judwaa 2 (2017)
as Bakshi
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
Parinda (1989)
as Inspector Prakash Nair
Sarkar (2005)
as Motilal Khurana
Sooryavansham (1999)
as Dharmendra
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
as Muttu Pillai
Metro... In Dino (2025)
as Parimal
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
as Vicky Nath
Singham Returns (2014)
as Guruji
Roy (2015)
as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
Aiyaary (2018)
as Tariq Ali
Gumrah (1993)
as Prakash Chadha
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat (1997)
Actor
Jamai Raja (1990)
as Din Dayal Trivedi
Cinema Asia: India (2007)
as Self
Lamhe (1991)
as Prem
Zamaana Deewana (1995)
as Kamdev Singh (KD)
Tridev (1989)
as Commissioner Mathur
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
as Dadaji
Khal Nayak (1993)
as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
as President of India / Nathuram
Pyaar Impossible! (2010)
as Abhay's father
The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)
as Manmohan Singh
Samundar (1986)
as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
Dil (1990)
as Hazari Prasad
Badmaash Company (2010)
as Father
Saudagar (1991)
as Mandhari
Dhoom Dadakka (2008)
as Mungi Lal
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
as Gorakh Nath
Game (2011)
as Kabir Malhotra
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
as Robin Singh
Ziddi (1997)
as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
Chandni (1989)
as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
as Deen Dayal
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (1997)
Actor
Tadipaar (1993)
as Kader Bhai
Deedar (1992)
as Arjun Pratap Saxena
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)
as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
The Bengal Files (2025)
as M.K. Gandhi
Awake: The Life of Yogananda (2014)
as Narrator (voice)
Sankat City (2009)
as Faujdar
Chatur Singh Two Star (2011)
as Raj Kumar Sinha
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
Karma (1986)
as Dr. Michael Dang
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
as Mr. Bansal
Jeeva (1986)
as Inspector Dushant Singh
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
as Oberoi
Yeh Mera India (2009)
as Judge
Utsav (1984)
as Samsthanak's friend
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993)
Actor
Janam (1985)
as Virendra Desai
Heer Ranjha (1992)
as Kaedo
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
as Bhairav Chaudhary
Satyamev Jayate (1987)
as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
Thikana (1987)
as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
as Seth Dharamchand
Tanvi the Great (2025)
as Col Pratap Raina
Jodi No. 1 (2001)
as Rai Bahadur
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992)
as Bhagwati Prasad
Kaash (1987)
as Alok
Hum (1991)
as Inspector Giridhar
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
as Dr. Mathur
Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
as Mr. Dhanraj
Dil Tera Aashiq (1993)
as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
Chaalbaaz (1989)
as Tribuvan
Naughty @ 40 (2011)
as Laxminarayan
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
as Latesh Bhai
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
as Mr. Prajapati
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande (2011)
as Aggarwal
IB 71 (2023)
as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
Arjun (1985)
as Shivkumar Chowgule
Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1991)
as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Gang of Ghosts (2014)
as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
One Day: Justice Delivered (2019)
as Retired Judge Tyagi
Buddha in a Traffic Jam (2016)
as Professor Jamshed Batki
Mahaadev (1989)
Actor
Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
as Bonney Kapoor
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988)
as Bhuchaal
Total Siyapaa (2014)
as Asha's father
Lamhaa (2010)
as Haji
Zakhmi Aurat (1988)
as Advocate Mahendra Nath
Apradhi (1992)
as Heera
Shaadi Se Pehle (2006)
Actor
Dil Ki Baazi (1993)
as Daulatram
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
as Dayanath Trivedi
Victory (2009)
as Ram Shekhawat
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (2007)
as Lama
Gudgudee (1997)
as Ajay Prasad
Allah Rakha (1986)
as R. S. Khera
O Teri (2014)
as Bilal Khawaja
Khel (1992)
as Seema's Uncle
China Gate (1998)
as Seniro Army Official
Shiva Shakti (1988)
as D. C.
Parampara (1993)
as Gora Shankar
Mausam (2011)
as Maharaj Kishan
Sanam (1997)
as Seth Yashpal Anand
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
as Gulzarilal Verma
Zokkomon (2011)
Actor
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke (2013)
Actor
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005)
as Dr. S. Screwvvala
Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007)
Actor
Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023)
as Shiv Shastri
Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986)
as Jethia
The Signature (2024)
as Arvind
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman (2011)
Actor
Awaargi (1990)
as Lala Jamal Khan
Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)
as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
Kaagaz 2 (2024)
as Raj Narayan
Ghost (2023)
as A. N. Rao
Pratigyabadh (1991)
as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
Tezaab (1988)
as Shyamlal
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994)
as Hasmukh Khurana
Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)
as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012)
Actor
Salaakhen (1998)
as Sachidanand Agnihotri
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2024)
as Guru Shambhu
De Taali (2008)
Actor
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
Indrajaalam (1990)
as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
Sainik (1993)
as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
Ladaai (1989)
as Deendayal Sharma
Baa Baaa Black Sheep (2018)
as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
Daawat-e-Ishq (2014)
as Abdul Qadir
Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998)
as Bhanu
Maahir (1996)
as Balwant Rai
Dirty Politics (2015)
as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
Insaniyat (1994)
as Brijbhan
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987)
as Dharamchand
Kya Kehna (2000)
as Gulshan Bakshi
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
as Sohan Lal
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
as Uttam Chaudhury
Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
as Joginder Singh Brar
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
as Ronak Grewal
Vijay (1988)
as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
Agnichakra (1997)
as Dhanraj
Pestonjee (1988)
as Pestonjee (Pesi)
Aitbaar (1985)
as Public Prosecutor
Mr. Bechara (1996)
as Dr. Dayanand
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004)
as Karam Jindal
The Vaccine War (2023)
Actor
Praja (2001)
as Haji Mustafa
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami (2014)
as Purushottam Narayan Joshi
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
Actor
Aakhree Raasta (1986)
as Mahesh Sandaliya
Prateeksha (2006)
as James Brown
Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
as Limbu
Bees Saal Baad (1989)
as Thakur
Jaanoo (1985)
as Mr. Mathur
The Shaukeens (2014)
as Laali
Izzatdaar (1990)
as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Pranayam (2011)
as Achutha Menon
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya (2014)
Actor
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2008)
as Vishwas Khurana
Krishna and Kamsa (2012)
as Gargacharya (voice)
Indu Sarkar (2017)
Actor
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
as Devraj Kamat
Humlaa (1992)
as Jagtap
Nehru: The Jewel of India (1990)
Actor
Taaqatwar (1989)
as Municipal Officer Sharma
Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
Actor
Kabzaa (1988)
as Dagha Sahab
Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
Actor
Karan (1994)
as Pawan Puri
Agnee (1988)
as Shekavar
Nirbhay (1996)
as Ashok Sinha
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
as Dalichand Jain
Saat Uchakkey (2016)
as Diwan
Meherbaan (1993)
Actor
Janam Kundli (1995)
as Mahendra Prasad
Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
as President of India
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
as Ramniklal
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
Kroadh (1990)
as Inspector Vikram Shukla
Striker (2010)
as Inspector Farooque
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay (2024)
Actor
Shastra (1996)
as Shanti Prasad
Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Palay Khan (1986)
Actor
Trinetra (1991)
as Father Patrick
Hatya (1988)
as Surendra Mohan
Ram Shastra (1995)
as Dhonga the great
Sau Crore (1991)
Actor
Bhrashtachar (1989)
as Purshottam
Mai (2013)
as Doctor
Daddy (1989)
as Anand
Perfect Mismatch (2009)
as Mr. Bhalla
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Actor
Akarshan (1988)
as Self
C Kkompany (2008)
as Mr. Joshi
Admissions Open (2010)
as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
Papa Kahte Hain (1996)
Actor
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Actor
Aasmaan Se Gira (1992)
as Mad person at the sanitarium
Raiszaada (1990)
as Jagannath
Jeene Do (1990)
as Hardayal
Vishwasghaat (1996)
as Dr. Khurana
Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
Actor
Sansar (1987)
as Din Dayal Sharma
Kuttrapathirikai (2007)
as Rajiv Gandhi
Apartment (2010)
as Tanha
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2005)
Actor
Sachai Ki Taqat (1989)
as DCP Agarwal
Aayee Milan Ki Raat (1991)
as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
Morning Walk (2009)
as Joymohan
Kanoon Apna Apna (1989)
as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
Mother of 1084 (1998)
as Dibyanath Chatterjee
Deshwasi (1991)
as Raja Shamsher Singh
Paap Ka Ant (1989)
as Minister Prajapati
The Relationship Manager (2020)
Actor
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
Actor
Aaj Kie Aurat (1993)
as Edictr Arun Saxena
Jaaydaad (1989)
Actor
Naaka Bandi (1990)
Actor
Mohre (1987)
Actor
Kayda Kanoon (1993)
as Sinha
Jawaani (1984)
as Surendra Malhotra
Khatarnaak (1990)
Actor
Ek Alag Mausam (2003)
as Dr Machado
Out of Fashion (—)
Actor
Aurangzeb (2013)
as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat