Anupam Kher
Acting
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Anupam Kher
Filmography
Acting (366)
2026
Ramayanaas Jatayu (voice)
2025
Calorieas Mohan
2025
The Bengal Filesas M.K. Gandhi
5.9
2025
Tanvi the Greatas Col Pratap Raina
6.2
2025
Metro... In Dinoas Parimal
6.4
2025
5.0
2025
Emergencyas Jayaprakash Narayan
4.8
2024
Vijay 69as Vijay Mathew
7.0
2024
The Signatureas Arvind
2024
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaanas Guru Shambhu
2024
Kaagaz 2as Raj Narayan
6.0
3.0
2023
Brand Bollywood Downunderas Self
6.0
2023
Tiger Nageswara Raoas Raghavendra Rajput
5.2
2023
2.0
2023
5.8
2023
Voice of Sathyanathanas President of India
6.5
2023
IB 71as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
6.8
2023
Shiv Shastri Balboaas Shiv Shastri
5.6
2022
Connectas Father Augustine
7.5
2022
Uunchaias Om Sharma
6.2
2022
Karthikeya 2as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
6.3
2022
The Kashmir Filesas Pushkar Nath Pandit
7.1
2021
Bhuj: The Day India Shookas Narrator
2021
8.0
2019
One Day: Justice Deliveredas Retired Judge Tyagi
4.6
2019
Shongramas Old Karim
2019
The Accidental Prime Ministeras Manmohan Singh
5.3
2018
Hotel Mumbaias Chef Hemant Oberoi
7.5
2018
Love Soniaas Baldev Pratap Singh
7.2
2018
Baa Baaa Black Sheepas Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
5.0
2018
Aiyaaryas Tariq Ali
5.8
2017
The Boy with the Topknotas Sathnam's Father
5.8
2017
2017
Judwaa 2as Bakshi
5.3
2017
Toilet: A Love Storyas Kakka
6.8
2017
5.0
2017
Naam Shabanaas Om Prakash Shukla
5.7
2017
The Big Sickas Azmat Nanjiani
7.3
2017
Kheeras nanu
5.0
2017
Snapshot Weddingas Vickram
2016
Saat Uchakkeyas Diwan
4.9
2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Storyas Paan Singh Dhoni
7.3
2016
A Family Manas Dr. Savraj Singh
6.7
2016
Buddha in a Traffic Jamas Professor Jamshed Batki
6.7
2015
Prem Ratan Dhan Payoas Diwan Sahab / Bapu
5.3
2015
Dirty Politicsas CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
2.5
2015
Royas Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
4.6
2015
Babyas Omprakash Shukla
6.8
2.7
2014
The Shaukeensas Laali
4.4
2014
Super Nanias Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
6.8
2014
Happy New Yearas Manohar Sharma
6.2
2014
Sonali Cableas Boss-Vaghela
5.2
2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaamias Purushottam Narayan Joshi
5.0
2014
Awake: The Life of Yoganandaas Narrator (voice)
6.7
2014
Daawat-e-Ishqas Abdul Qadir
6.8
2014
Singham Returnsas Guruji
6.1
2014
Main Tera Heroas Vikrant Singhal
5.6
2014
O Terias Bilal Khawaja
2.6
2014
Gang of Ghostsas Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
3.5
2014
Total Siyapaaas Asha's father
4.5
2013
Mahabharatas Shakuni (voice)
6.8
2013
Gori Tere Pyaar Meinas Latesh Bhai
6.0
2013
Kalimannuas Himself
5.0
2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
3.5
7.5
2013
Aurangzebas Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
6.0
2013
Chashme Baddooras Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
4.7
2013
Special 26as P.K Sharma
7.3
2013
Maias Doctor
7.0
2012
Silver Linings Playbookas Dr. Cliff Patel
7.2
2012
Jab Tak Hai Jaanas Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
7.0
2012
Midnight's Childrenas Ghani
5.5
2012
Krishna and Kamsaas Gargacharya (voice)
8.4
4.7
2012
Mr Bhatti on Chuttias Mr. Bhatti
5.7
2011
Desi Boyzas Suresh Awasthi
6.2
2011
Breakawayas Darvesh Singh
5.4
2011
Mausamas Maharaj Kishan
5.6
2011
Pranayamas Achutha Menon
7.2
2011
Chatur Singh Two Staras Raj Kumar Sinha
2.6
2011
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bandeas Aggarwal
4.0
2011
The Lion of Judahas Monty (voice)
5.4
2011
Naughty @ 40as Laxminarayan
2.7
2011
4.7
2011
Gameas Kabir Malhotra
5.8
2011
Yeh Faasleyas Devinder Devilal Dua
2011
Yamla Pagla Deewanaas Joginder Singh Brar
5.3
2010
Nakshatraas Sharad
8.0
2010
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Strangeras Dia's Father
5.9
2010
Dabanggas Dayal Babu
5.9
2010
Lamhaaas Haji
6.6
2010
Admissions Openas Professor Tariq Siddiqui
2010
Badmaash Companyas Father
5.8
2010
Apartmentas Tanha
4.0
2010
Strikeras Inspector Farooque
6.7
2010
Pyaar Impossible!as Abhay's father
5.3
2009
Wake Up Sidas Ram Mehra
7.2
2009
Dil Bole Hadippa!as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
5.5
2009
Yeh Mera Indiaas Judge
8.5
2009
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Storyas Judge (Guest Appearance)
7.2
2009
Perfect Mismatchas Mr. Bhalla
7.0
2009
Sankat Cityas Faujdar
4.9
2009
Morning Walkas Joymohan
7.0
2009
Tera Mera Ki Rishtaas Meet's Father
7.3
2009
Victoryas Ram Shekhawat
4.6
2008
Meerabai Not Outas Dr. Awasthi
4.0
2008
4.1
2008
Gandhi Parkas Sammy Phillip
2008
Tahaanas Subhan Daar
6.5
2008
A Wednesday!as Prakash Rathod
7.0
2008
C Kkompanyas Mr. Joshi
5.1
2008
God Tussi Great Hoas Mr. Prajapati
4.2
2008
Dhoom Dadakkaas Mungi Lal
8.7
2008
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaaas Vishwas Khurana
5.3
2007
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaroas Lama
2007
Gauri The Unbornas Sudeep's dad
2.0
2007
Laaga Chunari Mein Daagas Shivshankar Sahay
5.4
2007
Lust, Cautionas Khalid Saiduddin
7.3
2007
My Own Skyas Dr. Sathya
2007
Dhokhaas Saeed
7.0
2007
Victoria No. 203as Raja
2007
Heyy Babyyas Malhotra
5.9
2007
Buddha Mar Gayaas Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
4.2
2007
Cinema Asia: Indiaas Self
3.5
2007
The Other End of the Lineas Rajeev Sethi
6.5
2007
Kuttrapathirikaias Rajiv Gandhi
2006
Vivahas Harishchandra Bajpayee
6.7
2006
Jaan-E-Mannas Bonney Kapoor
5.4
6.5
2006
American Blendas Raj
8.0
2006
Khosla Ka Ghosla!as Kamal Kishore Khosla
7.3
2006
Aap Ki Khatiras Arjun Khanna
4.6
2006
Chup Chup Keas Jeetu's Father
6.3
2006
4.1
2006
Rang De Basantias Rajnath Singhania
7.1
2006
Prateekshaas James Brown
6.0
7.0
2005
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maraas Uttam Chaudhury
5.8
2005
The Mistress of Spicesas Geeta's Grandfather
6.2
2005
Sarkaras Motilal Khurana
6.9
2005
Pahelias Bhanwarlal
6.1
2005
Main Aisa Hi Hoonas Dayanath Trivedi
5.5
2005
Kyaa Kool Hai Humas Dr. S. Screwvvala
5.0
7.0
2004
Aabra Ka Daabraas Limbu
4.3
2004
Veer-Zaaraas Zakir Ahmed
7.5
2004
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apartas Karam Jindal
5.6
2004
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Storyas John Uncle
6.5
2004
Shart: The Challengeas Dr. Mathur
10.0
2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahinas Bhairav Chaudhary
4.0
2004
Bride & Prejudiceas Chaman Bakshi
6.5
2003
Jaal: The Trapas R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
5.9
2003
Ek Alag Mausamas Dr Machado
2003
8.0
2002
Yeh Hai Jalwaas Robin Singh
5.6
2002
Bend It Like Beckhamas Mr. Bhamra
6.3
2001
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Meinas Deen Dayal
6.5
2001
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Boltaas Tejpal Singh
5.3
2001
Prajaas Haji Mustafa
4.4
2001
Jodi No. 1as Rai Bahadur
5.4
2001
Little Johnas Swamiji
5.8
2000
Ghaathas Ramakant Patil
9.0
2000
Mohabbateinas Kake
7.1
2000
3.4
2000
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Haias Muttu Pillai
5.5
2000
Dhadkanas Digvijay Varma
6.3
2000
Dhaai Akshar Prem Keas Ronak Grewal
5.9
2000
6.5
2000
Refugeeas Jan Mohammad
5.4
2000
Kya Kehnaas Gulshan Bakshi
5.7
2000
Dil Hi Dil Meinas Col. Renah Abdulla
7.3
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayengeas Vicky Nath
5.5
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Haias Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
6.7
2000
7.0
1999
Kadhalar Dhinamas the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
7.3
1999
Haseena Maan Jaayegias Gulzarilal Verma
5.9
1999
Sooryavanshamas Dharmendra
6.1
1999
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hainas Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
5.8
1998
China Gateas Seniro Army Official
6.7
1998
Doli Saja Ke Rakhnaas Mr. Bansal
7.4
1998
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaateas Rashid Khan
6.6
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Haias Principal Malhotra
7.5
1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyanas Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
5.8
1998
7.3
1998
Swami Vivekanandaas Station master
10.0
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Haias Dadaji
5.6
1998
Salaakhenas Sachidanand Agnihotri
6.9
1998
Mother of 1084as Dibyanath Chatterjee
7.9
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapneas Bhanu
6.5
1998
6.3
1997
Aflatoonas Vidya Prakash
4.9
9.0
5.7
1997
Mere Sapno Ki Ranias Lakhan Nehle
9.0
1997
V.I.Pas Priya's father
3.5
1997
Sanamas Seth Yashpal Anand
4.3
1997
Ziddias Advocate Ashok Pradhan
5.8
1997
Gudgudeeas Ajay Prasad
7.5
1997
Agnichakraas Dhanraj
7.0
1997
6.0
1996
Shastraas Shanti Prasad
5.7
1996
Mr. Becharaas Dr. Dayanand
6.4
1996
Maahiras Balwant Rai
8.0
1996
Chaahatas Shambunath Singh Rathore
6.7
1996
Prem Granthas Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
5.2
1996
7.0
1996
Nirbhayas Ashok Sinha
9.0
1996
Vishwasghaatas Dr. Khurana
9.0
1995
Ram Shastraas Dhonga the great
7.5
1995
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayengeas Dharamvir Malhotra
8.5
1995
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!as President of India / Nathuram
4.7
1995
Zamaana Deewanaas Kamdev Singh (KD)
6.0
1995
Janam Kundlias Mahendra Prasad
5.3
1995
Dushmani: A Violent Love Storyas Oberoi
7.0
1995
10.0
1994
Karanas Pawan Puri
9.0
1994
3.7
1994
Chaand Kaa Tukdaaas Hasmukh Khurana
5.7
1994
Eena Meena Deekaas Ujjwal Raja Bully
6.7
1994
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
6.6
1994
Pehla Pehla Pyaras Anand
6.9
1994
Saajan Ka Gharas Mr. Dhanraj
6.0
1994
1942: A Love Storyas Raghuvir Pathak
6.0
9.0
1994
Insaniyatas Brijbhan
6.8
1993
Aasoo Bane Angaareyas Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
7.0
1993
Tadipaaras Kader Bhai
5.8
1993
Dil Tera Aashiqas Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
6.0
8.8
1993
Darras Vijay Awasti
6.9
1993
5.3
1993
Khal Nayakas Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
6.7
1993
Gumrahas Prakash Chadha
7.0
1993
Sainikas Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
6.1
1993
Waqt Hamara Haias Dinanath Sabkuchwala
6.0
1993
Kayda Kanoonas Sinha
5.0
1993
Paramparaas Gora Shankar
6.2
1993
Dil Ki Baazias Daulatram
7.0
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Rajaas Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
5.7
1993
4.7
1993
Aaj Kie Auratas Edictr Arun Saxena
4.3
5.7
1993
6.7
1992
Apradhias Heera
6.7
1992
Khelas Seema's Uncle
6.4
1992
Aasmaan Se Giraas Mad person at the sanitarium
8.0
4.5
1992
Deedaras Arjun Pratap Saxena
7.0
1992
Heer Ranjhaas Kaedo
10.0
1992
Ek Ladka Ek Ladkias Bhagwati Prasad
6.8
1992
Humlaaas Jagtap
10.0
1992
Zindagi Ek Juaaas Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
8.3
1992
Vanshas Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
8.0
1992
Shola Aur Shabnamas Major Inder Mohan Lahti
6.8
1991
5.0
1991
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaaras Lala Vijay Awasthi
1991
Lamheas Prem
6.7
1991
Saathias Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
6.0
1991
Saudagaras Mandhari
6.3
1991
Trinetraas Father Patrick
9.7
1991
Pratigyabadhas Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
6.3
1991
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahinas Seth Dharamchand
6.9
1991
Aayee Milan Ki Raatas Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
5.0
1991
Deshwasias Raja Shamsher Singh
10.0
1991
Humas Inspector Giridhar
6.0
1991
8.7
1991
Pyar Hua Chori Chorias Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
8.7
1991
Haqueas Bittu Singh
10.0
9.0
1990
Raiszaadaas Jagannath
5.5
1990
Jamai Rajaas Din Dayal Trivedi
6.2
1990
Indrajaalamas Maharashtra Chief Minister
6.3
1990
Aaj Ka Arjunas Police Inspector
6.6
1990
Jeevan Ek Sanghurshas Devraj Kamat
5.0
1990
Sheshnaagas Bansi Lal
5.3
1990
Dilas Hazari Prasad
6.5
1990
7.4
1990
Kroadhas Inspector Vikram Shukla
5.8
1990
Izzatdaaras Jailor Mushtaque Ali
6.5
1990
Awaargias Lala Jamal Khan
8.5
1990
7.0
5.5
10.0
1990
Jeene Doas Hardayal
9.3
1989
Main Azaad Hoonas Dalichand Jain
6.4
1989
Chaalbaazas Tribuvan
6.0
1989
Paap Ka Antas Minister Prajapati
5.5
1989
Bhrashtacharas Purshottam
3.4
1989
Ladaaias Deendayal Sharma
8.0
1989
Parindaas Inspector Prakash Nair
7.2
1989
Kanoon Apna Apnaas Kabza Kanhaiyalal
6.5
1989
Chandnias Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
7.0
1989
Nigahen: Nagina Part IIas Gorakh Nath
6.6
1989
Tridevas Commissioner Mathur
6.3
1989
7.0
1989
Sachai Ki Taqatas DCP Agarwal
5.0
1989
Taaqatwaras Municipal Officer Sharma
7.7
1989
7.0
1989
Main Tera Dushmanas Thakur Dayalu
7.8
1989
Bees Saal Baadas Thakur
5.7
1989
Ram Lakhanas Deodhar Shastri
6.6
1989
Daddyas Anand
4.8
1989
4.8
1988
Agneeas Shekavar
7.7
1988
Tezaabas Shyamlal
6.0
1988
Dayavanas Mr. Kohli
6.2
1988
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doongaas Bhuchaal
6.0
1988
Zakhmi Auratas Advocate Mahendra Nath
6.7
1988
Sone Pe Suhaagaas Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
6.5
1988
Vijayas Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
4.4
1988
Hatyaas Surendra Mohan
6.8
1988
Kabzaaas Dagha Sahab
7.0
1988
Falakas Jamuna Das,JD
8.5
1988
Tamachaas Dr.Mehata
5.0
1988
Shiva Shaktias D. C.
4.5
1988
Pestonjeeas Pestonjee (Pesi)
4.9
1988
Akarshanas Self
4.0
1987
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyamas Dharamchand
9.0
1987
Insaf Ki Pukaras Sohan Lal
10.0
1987
Uttar Dakshinas Ramniklal
6.5
1987
Thikanaas Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
6.5
1987
Kaashas Alok
8.3
1987
Satyamev Jayateas Advocate Amar N. Kaul
6.0
1987
1987
Sansaras Din Dayal Sharma
6.3
1987
6.3
1987
Zevaras Narendra Chowdhury
8.5
1986
Jeevaas Inspector Dushant Singh
5.5
1986
Samundaras Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
6.6
1986
Allah Rakhaas R. S. Khera
4.3
1986
Karmaas Dr. Michael Dang
7.3
1986
Peechha Karroas Boss Number 1
9.0
1986
Aakhree Raastaas Mahesh Sandaliya
7.1
1986
Kala Dhanda Goray Logas Jethia
5.3
1986
8.5
1985
Janamas Virendra Desai
6.5
1985
Jaanooas Mr. Mathur
10.0
1985
7.0
1985
Arjunas Shivkumar Chowgule
5.3
1985
Aitbaaras Public Prosecutor
5.0
1985
Rao Sahebas Rao Saheb
7.0
1984
Utsavas Samsthanak's friend
5.0
1984
Saaranshas B.V. Pradhan
6.8
1984
Jawaanias Surendra Malhotra
7.0
1982
7.0
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The India Houseas Shyamji Krishna Varma
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Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagoreas Rabindranath Tagore
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'Pratikshya' Hindi Remakeas Father
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Fauzias Mahatma Gandhi
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Khosla Ka Ghosla 2as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Production & Directing (15)
2025
Tanvi the GreatDirector
6.2
2025
Tanvi the GreatProducer
6.2
2025
Tanvi the GreatWriter
6.2
2025
Tanvi the GreatScreenplay
6.2
2025
Tanvi the GreatDialogue
6.2
2024
The SignatureCo-Producer
2017
Ranchi DiariesProducer
2009
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love StoryCo-Producer
7.2
2005
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin MaraProducer
5.8
2002
Om Jai JagadishDirector
5.3
2000
BariwaliProducer
7.0
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'Pratikshya' Hindi RemakeProducer
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Untitled Varanasi ProjectDirector
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Shuru Theke ShuruProducer