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



