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