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