Anupam Kher
March 7, 1955 (70 years old) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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
- 2026 · Fauzi as
- 2025 · The Roshans as Self
- 2024 · Vijay 69 as Vijay Mathew
- 2024 · The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- 2023 · The Freelancer as Dr. Arif Khan
- 2023 · The Romantics as Self
- 2019 · One Day: Justice Delivered as Retired Judge Tyagi
- 2019 · Hotel Mumbai as Chef Hemant Oberoi
- 2018 · Mrs Wilson as Shahbaz Karim
- 2018 · New Amsterdam as Vijay Kapoor
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- 2015 · Sense8 as Sanyam Dandekar
- 2014 · The Men in Blazers Show as Self
- 2014 · The Anupam Kher Show as Host
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2012 · Silver Linings Playbook as Dr. Cliff Patel
- 2009 · Morning Walk as Joymohan
- 2009 · India's Got Talent as Self
- 2007 · Lust, Caution as Khalid Saiduddin
- 2007 · Buddha Mar Gaya as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
- 2007 · Cinema Asia: India as Self
- 2006 · Jaan-E-Mann as Bonney Kapoor
- 2004 · Veer-Zaara as Zakir Ahmed
- 2004 · Indian Idol as Self
- 2004 · Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as Karam Jindal
- 2002 · Spooks as Harakat
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- 2000 · Mohabbatein as Kake
- 1999 · Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Gulzarilal Verma
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Principal Malhotra
- 1996 · Shastra as Shanti Prasad
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Dharamvir Malhotra
- 1994 · Karan as Pawan Puri
- 1994 · ER as Ajay Rasgotra
- 1994 · Saajan Ka Ghar as Mr. Dhanraj
- 1993 · Khal Nayak as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
- 1993 · Gumrah as Prakash Chadha
- 1993 · Shreemaan Aashique as
- 1992 · Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- 1990 · Khatarnaak as
- 1989 · Ladaai as Deendayal Sharma
- 1989 · Mahaadev as
- 1989 · Ram Lakhan as Deodhar Shastri
- 1988 · Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Bhuchaal
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1986 · Palay Khan as
- Future · Yeh Prem Mol Liya as
- 2025 · Calorie as Mohan
- 2025 · The Bengal Files as M.K. Gandhi
- 2025 · Emergency as Jayaprakash Narayan
- 2023 · Trial by Fire as Captain Hardeep Bedi
- 2018 · Love Sonia as Baldev Pratap Singh
- 2017 · The Indian Detective as Stanley D'Mello
- 2017 · The Big Sick as Azmat Nanjiani
- 2017 · Snapshot Wedding as Vickram
- 2016 · M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story as Paan Singh Dhoni
- 2016 · A Family Man as Dr. Savraj Singh
- 2015 · Baby as Omprakash Shukla
- 2014 · Happy New Year as Manohar Sharma
- 2014 · Singham Returns as Guruji
- 2014 · Main Tera Hero as Vikrant Singhal
- 2013 · Chashme Baddoor as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
- 2013 · Special 26 as P.K Sharma
- 2012 · Jab Tak Hai Jaan as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
- 2011 · Breakaway as Darvesh Singh
- 2010 · You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as Dia's Father
- 2010 · Dabangg as Dayal Babu
- 2009 · Wake Up Sid as Ram Mehra
- 2007 · Laaga Chunari Mein Daag as Shivshankar Sahay
- 2007 · Dhokha as Saeed
- 2006 · Vivah as Harishchandra Bajpayee
- 2006 · Chup Chup Ke as Jeetu's Father
- 2006 · Rang De Basanti as Rajnath Singhania
- 2005 · The Mistress of Spices as Geeta's Grandfather
- 2004 · Bride & Prejudice as Chaman Bakshi
- 2002 · Bend It Like Beckham as Mr. Bhamra
- 2000 · Dhadkan as Digvijay Varma
- 2000 · Shikaar as
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- 1998 · China Gate as Seniro Army Official
- 1998 · Zor as
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Vidya Prakash
- 1997 · Ziddi as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
- 1994 · Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
- 1992 · Heer Ranjha as Kaedo
- 1992 · Vansh as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
- 1991 · Saudagar as Mandhari
- 1991 · Haque as Bittu Singh
- 1990 · Dil as Hazari Prasad
- 1988 · Falak as Jamuna Das,JD
- 1988 · Tamacha as Dr.Mehata
- 1985 · Arjun as Shivkumar Chowgule
- 1985 · Rao Saheb as Rao Saheb
- 1984 · Saaransh as B.V. Pradhan
- Future · Nautanki as
- 2025 · Metro... In Dino as Parimal
- 2024 · The Signature as Arvind
- 2024 · Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan as Guru Shambhu
- 2024 · Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay as
- 2023 · Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput
- 2023 · The Vaccine War as
- 2022 · Connect as Father Augustine
- 2022 · Uunchai as Om Sharma
- 2022 · Karthikeya 2 as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
- 2022 · The Kashmir Files as Pushkar Nath Pandit
- 2021 · Happy Birthday as
- 2017 · The Boy with the Topknot as Sathnam's Father
- 2017 · Ranchi Diaries as
- 2017 · Judwaa 2 as Bakshi
- 2017 · Toilet: A Love Story as Kakka
- 2017 · Naam Shabana as Om Prakash Shukla
- 2015 · Prem Ratan Dhan Payo as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
- 2014 · Super Nani as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
- 2014 · Sonali Cable as Boss-Vaghela
- 2014 · Daawat-e-Ishq as Abdul Qadir
- 2013 · Mahabharat as Shakuni (voice)
- 2013 · Gori Tere Pyaar Mein as Latesh Bhai
- 2012 · Midnight's Children as Ghani
- 2011 · Desi Boyz as Suresh Awasthi
- 2011 · Pranayam as Achutha Menon
- 2011 · Chatur Singh Two Star as Raj Kumar Sinha
- 2011 · The Lion of Judah as Monty (voice)
- 2011 · Zokkomon as
- 2011 · Game as Kabir Malhotra
- 2011 · Yeh Faasley as Devinder Devilal Dua
- 2010 · Nakshatra as Sharad
- 2010 · Badmaash Company as Father
- 2010 · Striker as Inspector Farooque
- 2009 · Dil Bole Hadippa! as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
- 2008 · Gandhi Park as Sammy Phillip
- 2008 · A Wednesday! as Prakash Rathod
- 2007 · My Own Sky as Dr. Sathya
- 2007 · Heyy Babyy as Malhotra
- 2007 · The Other End of the Line as Rajeev Sethi
- 2006 · Khosla Ka Ghosla! as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- 2005 · Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara as Uttam Chaudhury
- 2005 · Sarkar as Motilal Khurana
- 2005 · Paheli as Bhanwarlal
- 2004 · Aabra Ka Daabra as Limbu
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Dr. Mathur
- 2004 · Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Bhairav Chaudhary
- 2001 · Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein as Deen Dayal
- 2001 · Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Tejpal Singh
- 2001 · Jodi No. 1 as Rai Bahadur
- 2000 · Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as Ronak Grewal
- 2000 · Dil Hi Dil Mein as Col. Renah Abdulla
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Vicky Nath
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Kadhalar Dhinam as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Dharmendra
- 1998 · Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
- 1998 · Swami Vivekananda as Station master
- 1997 · V.I.P as Priya's father
- 1997 · Sanam as Seth Yashpal Anand
- 1997 · Judwaa as
- 1996 · Chaahat as Shambunath Singh Rathore
- 1995 · Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! as President of India / Nathuram
- 1995 · Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Oberoi
- 1994 · 1942: A Love Story as Raghuvir Pathak
- 1994 · Maha Shaktishaali as
- 1993 · Tadipaar as Kader Bhai
- 1993 · Darr as Vijay Awasti
- 1993 · Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
- 1992 · Apradhi as Heera
- 1992 · Khel as Seema's Uncle
- 1992 · Shola Aur Shabnam as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
- 1991 · Lamhe as Prem
- 1991 · Saathi as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- 1991 · Hum as Inspector Giridhar
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Bansi Lal
- 1990 · Naaka Bandi as
- 1990 · Izzatdaar as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
- 1989 · Chaalbaaz as Tribuvan
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Purshottam
- 1989 · Parinda as Inspector Prakash Nair
- 1989 · Chandni as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
- 1989 · Tridev as Commissioner Mathur
- 1989 · Bees Saal Baad as Thakur
- 1988 · Tezaab as Shyamlal
- 1988 · Kabzaa as Dagha Sahab
- 1988 · Shiva Shakti as D. C.
- 1986 · Jeeva as Inspector Dushant Singh
- 1986 · Samundar as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
- 1986 · Allah Rakha as R. S. Khera
- 1986 · Karma as Dr. Michael Dang
- 1986 · Peechha Karro as Boss Number 1
- 1986 · Aakhree Raasta as Mahesh Sandaliya
- Future · The India House as Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Future · Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore as Rabindranath Tagore
- 2025 · Tumko Meri Kasam as
- 2023 · Brand Bollywood Downunder as Self
- 2023 · Ghost as
- 2023 · Voice of Sathyanathan as President of India
- 2023 · IB 71 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
- 2022 · Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as
- 2021 · Bhuj: The Day India Shook as Narrator
- 2018 · Baa Baaa Black Sheep as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
- 2015 · Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
- 2014 · O Teri as Bilal Khawaja
- 2013 · Mai as Doctor
- 2012 · Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
- 2012 · Mr Bhatti on Chutti as Mr. Bhatti
- 2012 · Welcome Back Gandhi as
- 2010 · Apartment as Tanha
- 2009 · Perfect Mismatch as Mr. Bhalla
- 2007 · Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Lama
- 2007 · Kuttrapathirikai as Rajiv Gandhi
- 2005 · Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
- 2004 · Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story as John Uncle
- 2003 · Ek Alag Mausam as Dr Machado
- 2003 · Banana Brothers as
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Bhanu
- 1996 · Maahir as Balwant Rai
- 1996 · Vishwasghaat as Dr. Khurana
- 1995 · Janam Kundli as Mahendra Prasad
- 1994 · Eena Meena Deeka as Ujjwal Raja Bully
- 1994 · Pehla Pehla Pyar as Anand
- 1993 · Aasoo Bane Angaarey as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
- 1993 · Dil Tera Aashiq as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
- 1993 · Izzat Ki Roti as
- 1993 · Dil Ki Baazi as Daulatram
- 1992 · Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as Bhagwati Prasad
- 1992 · Humlaa as Jagtap
- 1991 · Pratigyabadh as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
- 1991 · Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin as Seth Dharamchand
- 1990 · Indrajaalam as Maharashtra Chief Minister
- 1990 · Kroadh as Inspector Vikram Shukla
- 1990 · Awaargi as Lala Jamal Khan
- 1989 · Kanoon Apna Apna as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
- 1989 · Aakhri Ghulam as
- 1988 · Sone Pe Suhaaga as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
- 1988 · Vijay as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
- 1987 · Insaf Ki Pukar as Sohan Lal
- 1987 · Uttar Dakshin as Ramniklal
- 1987 · Thikana as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
- 1985 · Jaanoo as Mr. Mathur
- 1985 · Wafadaar as
- 1984 · Jawaani as Surendra Malhotra
- Future · Victoria No. 203 as Raja
- Future · 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake as Father
- 2024 · Kaagaz 2 as Raj Narayan
- 2023 · Shiv Shastri Balboa as Shiv Shastri
- 2020 · The Relationship Manager as
- 2019 · Shongram as Old Karim
- 2019 · The Accidental Prime Minister as Manmohan Singh
- 2018 · Aiyaary as Tariq Ali
- 2017 · Indu Sarkar as
- 2017 · Kheer as nanu
- 2016 · Saat Uchakkey as Diwan
- 2016 · Buddha in a Traffic Jam as Professor Jamshed Batki
- 2015 · Dirty Politics as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- 2015 · Roy as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
- 2014 · The Shaukeens as
- 2014 · Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Narrator (voice)
- 2014 · Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as Purushottam Narayan Joshi
- 2014 · Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya as
- 2014 · Gang of Ghosts as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
- 2014 · Total Siyapaa as Asha's father
- 2013 · Kalimannu as Himself
- 2013 · Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
- 2013 · Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
- 2013 · Aurangzeb as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
- 2012 · Krishna and Kamsa as Gargacharya (voice)
- 2012 · Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
- 2012 · Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
- 2011 · Mausam as Maharaj Kishan
- 2011 · The Desire: A Journey of a Woman as
- 2011 · Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as Aggarwal
- 2011 · Naughty @ 40 as Laxminarayan
- 2011 · Yamla Pagla Deewana as Joginder Singh Brar
- 2010 · Lamhaa as Haji
- 2010 · Admissions Open as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
- 2010 · Pyaar Impossible! as Abhay's father
- 2009 · Yeh Mera India as Judge
- 2009 · Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2009 · Sankat City as Faujdar
- 2009 · Tera Mera Ki Rishta as Meet's Father
- 2009 · Victory as Ram Shekhawat
- 2008 · Meerabai Not Out as Dr. Awasthi
- 2008 · De Taali as
- 2008 · Tahaan as Subhan Daar
- 2008 · C Kkompany as Mr. Joshi
- 2008 · God Tussi Great Ho as Mr. Prajapati
- 2008 · Dhoom Dadakka as Mungi Lal
- 2008 · Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as Vishwas Khurana
- 2007 · Gauri The Unborn as Sudeep's dad
- 2007 · Shakalaka Boom Boom as
- 2006 · Hope and a Little Sugar as
- 2006 · Aap Ki Khatir as Arjun Khanna
- 2006 · Shaadi Se Pehle as
- 2006 · Prateeksha as James Brown
- 2005 · Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
- 2005 · Kyaa Kool Hai Hum as Dr. S. Screwvvala
- 2005 · Main Aisa Hi Hoon as Dayanath Trivedi
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
- 2002 · Yeh Hai Jalwa as Robin Singh
- 2001 · Praja as Haji Mustafa
- 2001 · Little John as Swamiji
- 2000 · Ghaath as Ramakant Patil
- 2000 · Aaghaaz as
- 2000 · Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as Muttu Pillai
- 2000 · Refugee as Jan Mohammad
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Gulshan Bakshi
- 1999 · Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
- 1998 · Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as Mr. Bansal
- 1998 · Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as Rashid Khan
- 1998 · Tirchhi Topiwale as
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Dadaji
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Sachidanand Agnihotri
- 1998 · Mother of 1084 as Dibyanath Chatterjee
- 1997 · Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
- 1997 · ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya as
- 1997 · Mere Sapno Ki Rani as Lakhan Nehle
- 1997 · Gudgudee as Ajay Prasad
- 1997 · Agnichakra as Dhanraj
- 1996 · Mr. Bechara as Dr. Dayanand
- 1996 · Prem Granth as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
- 1996 · Papa Kahte Hain as
- 1996 · Nirbhay as Ashok Sinha
- 1995 · Ram Shastra as Dhonga the great
- 1995 · Zamaana Deewana as Kamdev Singh (KD)
- 1995 · Dil Ka Doctor as
- 1994 · Ikke Pe Ikka as
- 1994 · Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as Hasmukh Khurana
- 1994 · Insaniyat as Brijbhan
- 1993 · Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
- 1993 · Sainik as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
- 1993 · Waqt Hamara Hai as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
- 1993 · Kayda Kanoon as Sinha
- 1993 · Parampara as Gora Shankar
- 1993 · Lootere as
- 1993 · Aaj Kie Aurat as Edictr Arun Saxena
- 1993 · Meherbaan as
- 1992 · Aasmaan Se Gira as Mad person at the sanitarium
- 1992 · Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
- 1992 · Deedar as Arjun Pratap Saxena
- 1992 · Zindagi Ek Juaa as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
- 1991 · Sau Crore as
- 1991 · Trinetra as Father Patrick
- 1991 · Aayee Milan Ki Raat as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
- 1991 · Deshwasi as Raja Shamsher Singh
- 1991 · Mast Kalandar as
- 1991 · Pyar Hua Chori Chori as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
- 1991 · Jumma Chumma In London as
- 1990 · Raiszaada as Jagannath
- 1990 · Jamai Raja as Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1990 · Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as Devraj Kamat
- 1990 · Aaj Ka Arjun as Police Inspector
- 1990 · Jeene Do as Hardayal
- 1990 · Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1990 · Nehru: The Jewel of India as
- 1989 · Main Azaad Hoon as Dalichand Jain
- 1989 · Paap Ka Ant as Minister Prajapati
- 1989 · Nigahen: Nagina Part II as Gorakh Nath
- 1989 · Sachai Ki Taqat as DCP Agarwal
- 1989 · Taaqatwar as Municipal Officer Sharma
- 1989 · Main Tera Dushman as Thakur Dayalu
- 1989 · Daddy as Anand
- 1989 · Jaaydaad as
- 1988 · Agnee as Shekavar
- 1988 · Dayavan as Mr. Kohli
- 1988 · Zakhmi Aurat as Advocate Mahendra Nath
- 1988 · Hatya as Surendra Mohan
- 1988 · Pestonjee as Pestonjee (Pesi)
- 1987 · Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Dharamchand
- 1987 · Kaash as Alok
- 1987 · Satyamev Jayate as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
- 1987 · Thrimoorthulu as
- 1987 · Sansar as Din Dayal Sharma
- 1987 · Mohre as
- 1986 · Kala Dhanda Goray Log as Jethia
- 1985 · Janam as Virendra Desai
- 1985 · Aitbaar as Public Prosecutor
- 1984 · Utsav as Samsthanak's friend
- 1982 · Aagaman as
- Future · The Last Show as
- Future · American Blend as
- Future · Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 as Kamal Kishore Khosla
- Future · Untitled Varanasi Project as



