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