Anupam Kher
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 7, 1955
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Shuru Theke Shuru
Shuru Theke Shuru TBA
Producer
- Out of Fashion
Out of Fashion TBA
Actor
- Shri Ram Bhoomi
Shri Ram Bhoomi TBA
Actor
- Untitled Varanasi Project
Untitled Varanasi Project TBA
Actor, Director, Writer
- Nautanki
Nautanki TBA
Actor
The Last Show TBA
Actor
- 'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake TBA
as Father, Producer
- Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore TBA
as Rabindranath Tagore
The India House TBA
as Shyamji Krishna Varma
Fauzi 2027
Actor
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 2027
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Yeh Prem Mol Liya 2026
Actor
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend 2026
as Jatayu (voice)
Calorie 2025
as Mohan
The Bengal Files 2025
as M.K. Gandhi
Tanvi the Great 2025
as Col Pratap Raina, Director, Producer, Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue
Metro... In Dino 2025
as Parimal
Tumko Meri Kasam 2025
Actor
Emergency 2025
as Jayaprakash Narayan
Vijay 69 2024
as Vijay Mathew
The Signature 2024
as Arvind, Co-Producer
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan 2024
as Guru Shambhu
Kaagaz 2 2024
as Raj Narayan
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay 2024
Actor
Brand Bollywood Downunder 2023
as Self
Tiger Nageswara Rao 2023
as Raghavendra Rajput
Ghost 2023
as A. N. Rao
The Vaccine War 2023
Actor
Voice of Sathyanathan 2023
as President of India
IB 71 2023
as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
Shiv Shastri Balboa 2023
as Shiv Shastri
Connect 2022
as Father Augustine
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal 2022
Actor
Uunchai 2022
as Om Sharma
Karthikeya 2 2022
as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
The Kashmir Files 2022
as Pushkar Nath Pandit
Bhuj: The Day India Shook 2021
as Narrator
Happy Birthday 2021
Actor
The Relationship Manager 2020
Actor
One Day: Justice Delivered 2019
as Retired Judge Tyagi
Shongram 2019
as Old Karim
Hotel Mumbai 2019
as Chef Hemant Oberoi
The Accidental Prime Minister 2019
as Manmohan Singh
Love Sonia 2018
as Baldev Pratap Singh
Baa Baaa Black Sheep 2018
as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
Aiyaary 2018
as Tariq Ali
The Boy with the Topknot 2017
as Sathnam's Father
Ranchi Diaries 2017
Actor, Producer
Judwaa 2 2017
as Bakshi
Toilet: A Love Story 2017
as Kakka
Indu Sarkar 2017
Actor
Naam Shabana 2017
as Om Prakash Shukla
The Big Sick 2017
as Azmat Nanjiani
Kheer 2017
as nanu
- Snapshot Wedding
Snapshot Wedding 2017
as Vickram
Saat Uchakkey 2016
as Diwan
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story 2016
as Paan Singh Dhoni
A Family Man 2016
as Dr. Savraj Singh
Buddha in a Traffic Jam 2016
as Professor Jamshed Batki
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo 2015
as Diwan Sahab / Bapu
Dirty Politics 2015
as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
Roy 2015
as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
Baby 2015
as Omprakash Shukla
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene 2015
Actor
The Shaukeens 2014
as Laali
Super Nani 2014
as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Happy New Year 2014
as Manohar Sharma
Sonali Cable 2014
as Boss-Vaghela
Awake: The Life of Yogananda 2014
as Narrator (voice)
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami 2014
as Purushottam Narayan Joshi
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya 2014
Actor
Daawat-e-Ishq 2014
as Abdul Qadir
Singham Returns 2014
as Guruji
Main Tera Hero 2014
as Vikrant Singhal
O Teri 2014
as Bilal Khawaja
Gang of Ghosts 2014
as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
Total Siyapaa 2014
as Asha's father
Mahabharat 2013
as Shakuni (voice)
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein 2013
as Latesh Bhai
Kalimannu 2013
as Himself
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 2013
as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke 2013
Actor
Aurangzeb 2013
as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
Chashme Baddoor 2013
as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Special 26 2013
as P.K Sharma
Mai 2013
as Doctor
Silver Linings Playbook 2012
as Dr. Cliff Patel
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein 2012
Actor
Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2012
as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
Midnight's Children 2012
as Ghani
Krishna and Kamsa 2012
as Gargacharya (voice)
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum 2012
Actor
Mr Bhatti on Chutti 2012
as Mr. Bhatti
Chaar Din Ki Chandni 2012
Actor
- Welcome Back Gandhi
Welcome Back Gandhi 2012
Actor
Desi Boyz 2011
as Suresh Awasthi
Breakaway 2011
as Darvesh Singh
Mausam 2011
as Maharaj Kishan
Pranayam 2011
as Achutha Menon
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman 2011
Actor
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande 2011
as Aggarwal
Chatur Singh Two Star 2011
as Raj Kumar Sinha
The Lion of Judah 2011
as Monty (voice)
Naughty @ 40 2011
as Laxminarayan
Zokkomon 2011
Actor
Game 2011
as Kabir Malhotra
Yeh Faasley 2011
as Devinder Devilal Dua
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2011
as Joginder Singh Brar
Nakshatra 2010
as Sharad
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger 2010
as Dia's Father
Dabangg 2010
as Dayal Babu
Lamhaa 2010
as Haji
Admissions Open 2010
as Professor Tariq Siddiqui
Badmaash Company 2010
as Father
Apartment 2010
as Tanha
Striker 2010
as Inspector Farooque
Pyaar Impossible! 2010
as Abhay's father
Wake Up Sid 2009
as Ram Mehra
Dil Bole Hadippa! 2009
as Vikram Singh (Vicky)
Yeh Mera India 2009
as Judge
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story 2009
as Judge (Guest Appearance), Co-Producer
Perfect Mismatch 2009
as Mr. Bhalla
Morning Walk 2009
as Joymohan
Sankat City 2009
as Faujdar
Tera Mera Ki Rishta 2009
as Meet's Father
Victory 2009
as Ram Shekhawat
Meerabai Not Out 2008
as Dr. Awasthi
De Taali 2008
Actor
Gandhi Park 2008
as Sammy Phillip
A Wednesday! 2008
as Prakash Rathod
Tahaan 2008
as Subhan Daar
C Kkompany 2008
as Mr. Joshi
God Tussi Great Ho 2008
as Mr. Prajapati
Dhoom Dadakka 2008
as Mungi Lal
- Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa 2008
as Vishwas Khurana
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro 2007
as Lama
Gauri The Unborn 2007
as Sudeep's dad
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag 2007
as Shivshankar Sahay
Lust, Caution 2007
as Khalid Saiduddin
My Own Sky 2007
as Dr. Sathya
- Victoria No. 203
Victoria No. 203 2007
as Raja
Dhokha 2007
as Saeed
Heyy Babyy 2007
as Dharamvir Malhotra
Buddha Mar Gaya 2007
as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Cinema Asia: India 2007
as Self
Shakalaka Boom Boom 2007
Actor
Kuttrapathirikai 2007
as Rajiv Gandhi
The Other End of the Line 2007
as Rajeev Sethi
Vivah 2006
as Harishchandra Bajpayee
Jaan-E-Mann 2006
as Bonney Kapoor
Hope and a Little Sugar 2006
Actor
- American Blend
American Blend 2006
as Raj
Khosla Ka Ghosla! 2006
as Kamal Kishore Khosla
Aap Ki Khatir 2006
as Arjun Khanna
Chup Chup Ke 2006
as Jeetu's Father
Shaadi Se Pehle 2006
Actor
Rang De Basanti 2006
as Rajnath Singhania
Prateeksha 2006
as James Brown
Yaraan Naal Baharaan 2005
Actor
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara 2005
as Uttam Chaudhury, Producer
The Mistress of Spices 2005
as Geeta's Grandfather
Sarkar 2005
as Motilal Khurana
Paheli 2005
as Bhanwarlal
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 2005
as Dr. S. Screwvvala
Main Aisa Hi Hoon 2005
as Dayanath Trivedi
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya 2005
Actor
Aabra Ka Daabra 2004
as Limbu
Veer-Zaara 2004
as Zakir Ahmed
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart 2004
as Karam Jindal
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story 2004
as John Uncle
- Shart: The Challenge
Shart: The Challenge 2004
as Dr. Mathur
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin 2004
as Bhairav Chaudhary
Bride & Prejudice 2004
as Chaman Bakshi
Jaal: The Trap 2003
as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
Ek Alag Mausam 2003
as Dr Machado
Banana Brothers 2003
Actor
Yeh Hai Jalwa 2002
as Robin Singh
Om Jai Jagadish 2002
Director
Bend It Like Beckham 2002
as Mr. Bhamra
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein 2001
as Deen Dayal
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta 2001
as Tejpal Singh
Praja 2001
as Haji Mustafa
Little John 2001
as Swamiji
Jodi No. 1 2001
as Rai Bahadur
Ghaath 2000
as Ramakant Patil
Mohabbatein 2000
as Kake
Aaghaaz 2000
as Balraj Nanda
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai 2000
as Muttu Pillai
Dhadkan 2000
as Digvijay Varma
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke 2000
as Ronak Grewal
Shikaar 2000
Actor
Refugee 2000
as Jan Mohammad
Kya Kehna 2000
as Gulshan Bakshi
Dil Hi Dil Mein 2000
as Col. Renah Abdulla
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge 2000
as Vicky Nath
Bariwali 2000
Producer
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai 2000
as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
- Anjaane
Anjaane 2000
Actor
Kadhalar Dhinam 1999
as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi 1999
as Gulzarilal Verma
Sooryavansham 1999
as Dharmendra
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain 1999
as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna 1998
as Mr. Bansal
China Gate 1998
as Seniro Army Official
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate 1998
as Rashid Khan
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998
as Principal Malhotra
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 1998
as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
Tirchhi Topiwale 1998
Actor
Swami Vivekananda 1998
as Station master
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai 1998
as Dadaji
Salaakhen 1998
as Sachidanand Agnihotri
Mother of 1084 1998
as Dibyanath Chatterjee
Saat Rang Ke Sapne 1998
as Bhanu
Zor 1998
as Uday Singh
Aflatoon 1997
as Vidya Prakash
- Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat 1997
Actor
Mere Sapno Ki Rani 1997
as Lakhan Nehle
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya 1997
Actor
V.I.P 1997
as Priya's father
Sanam 1997
as Seth Yashpal Anand
Ziddi 1997
as Advocate Ashok Pradhan
Gudgudee 1997
as Ajay Prasad
Agnichakra 1997
as Dhanraj
Judwaa 1997
Actor
Shastra 1996
as Shanti Prasad
Mr. Bechara 1996
as Dr. Dayanand
Maahir 1996
as Balwant Rai
Chaahat 1996
as Shambunath Singh Rathore
Prem Granth 1996
as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Papa Kahte Hain 1996
Actor
Nirbhay 1996
as Ashok Sinha
Vishwasghaat 1996
as Dr. Khurana
Ram Shastra 1995
as Dhonga the great
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)
Janam Kundli 1995
as Mahendra Prasad
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story 1995
as Oberoi
Dil Ka Doctor 1995
Actor
Karan 1994
as Pawan Puri
Ikke Pe Ikka 1994
Actor
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa 1994
as Hasmukh Khurana
Eena Meena Deeka 1994
as Ujjwal Raja Bully
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! 1994
as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Pehla Pehla Pyar 1994
as Anand
Saajan Ka Ghar 1994
as Mr. Dhanraj
Maha Shaktishaali 1994
Actor
1942: A Love Story 1994
as Raghuvir Pathak
Insaniyat 1994
as Brijbhan
Aasoo Bane Angaarey 1993
as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
Tadipaar 1993
as Kader Bhai
Dil Tera Aashiq 1993
as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke 1993
Actor
Darr 1993
as Vijay Awasti
Izzat Ki Roti 1993
Actor
Khal Nayak 1993
as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
Gumrah 1993
as Prakash Chadha
Sainik 1993
as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
Waqt Hamara Hai 1993
as Dinanath Sabkuchwala
Kayda Kanoon 1993
as Sinha
Parampara 1993
as Gora Shankar
Dil Ki Baazi 1993
as Daulatram
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja 1993
as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
Lootere 1993
Actor
Aaj Kie Aurat 1993
as Edictr Arun Saxena
Shreemaan Aashique 1993
Actor
Meherbaan 1993
Actor
Apradhi 1992
as Heera
Khel 1992
as Seema's Uncle
Aasmaan Se Gira 1992
as Mad person at the sanitarium
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka 1992
Actor
Deedar 1992
as Arjun Pratap Saxena
Heer Ranjha 1992
as Kaedo
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki 1992
as Bhagwati Prasad
Humlaa 1992
as Jagtap
- Zindagi Ek Juaa
Zindagi Ek Juaa 1992
as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
Vansh 1992
as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Shola Aur Shabnam 1992
as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Sau Crore 1991
Actor
- Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar 1991
as Lala Vijay Awasthi
Lamhe 1991
as Prem
Saathi 1991
as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
Saudagar 1991
as Mandhari
Trinetra 1991
as Father Patrick
Pratigyabadh 1991
as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin 1991
as Seth Dharamchand
Aayee Milan Ki Raat 1991
as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
Deshwasi 1991
as Raja Shamsher Singh
Hum 1991
as Inspector Giridhar
Mast Kalandar 1991
Actor
Jumma Chumma In London 1991
Actor
Haque 1991
as Bittu Singh
Pyar Hua Chori Chori 1991
as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Raiszaada 1990
as Jagannath
Jamai Raja 1990
as Din Dayal Trivedi
Indrajaalam 1990
as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh 1990
as Devraj Kamat
Aaj Ka Arjun 1990
as Police Inspector
Sheshnaag 1990
as Bansi Lal
Dil 1990
as Hazari Prasad
Naaka Bandi 1990
Actor
Kroadh 1990
as Inspector Vikram Shukla
Izzatdaar 1990
as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Awaargi 1990
as Lala Jamal Khan
Khatarnaak 1990
Actor
Jeene Do 1990
as Hardayal
- Nehru: The Jewel of India
Nehru: The Jewel of India 1990
Actor
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer 1990
Actor
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai 1990
Actor
Main Azaad Hoon 1989
as Dalichand Jain
Paap Ka Ant 1989
as Minister Prajapati
Chaalbaaz 1989
as Tribuvan
Bhrashtachar 1989
as Purshottam
Parinda 1989
as Inspector Prakash Nair
Ladaai 1989
as Deendayal Sharma
Kanoon Apna Apna 1989
as Kabza Kanhaiyalal
Chandni 1989
as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
Nigahen: Nagina Part II 1989
as Gorakh Nath
Tridev 1989
as Commissioner Mathur
Aakhri Ghulam 1989
Actor
Sachai Ki Taqat 1989
as DCP Agarwal
Taaqatwar 1989
as Municipal Officer Sharma
Mahaadev 1989
Actor
Bees Saal Baad 1989
as Thakur
Main Tera Dushman 1989
as Thakur Dayalu
Ram Lakhan 1989
as Deodhar Shastri
Daddy 1989
as Anand
Jaaydaad 1989
Actor
Agnee 1988
as Shekavar
Tezaab 1988
as Shyamlal
Dayavan 1988
as Mr. Kohli
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga 1988
as Bhuchaal
Zakhmi Aurat 1988
as Advocate Mahendra Nath
Sone Pe Suhaaga 1988
as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
Vijay 1988
as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
Hatya 1988
as Surendra Mohan
Kabzaa 1988
as Dagha Sahab
Falak 1988
as Jamuna Das,JD
Tamacha 1988
as Dr.Mehata
Shiva Shakti 1988
as D. C.
Pestonjee 1988
as Pestonjee (Pesi)
Akarshan 1988
as Self
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam 1987
as Dharamchand
Insaf Ki Pukar 1987
as Sohan Lal
Uttar Dakshin 1987
as Ramniklal
Thikana 1987
as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
Kaash 1987
as Alok
Satyamev Jayate 1987
as Advocate Amar N. Kaul
Thrimoorthulu 1987
Actor
Sansar 1987
as Din Dayal Sharma
- Zevar
Zevar 1987
as Narendra Chowdhury
Mohre 1987
Actor
Jeeva 1986
as Inspector Dushant Singh
Samundar 1986
as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
Allah Rakha 1986
as R. S. Khera
Karma 1986
as Dr. Michael Dang
Peechha Karro 1986
as Boss Number 1
Aakhree Raasta 1986
as Mahesh Sandaliya
Kala Dhanda Goray Log 1986
as Jethia
Palay Khan 1986
Actor
Janam 1985
as Virendra Desai
Jaanoo 1985
as Mr. Mathur
Wafadaar 1985
Actor
Arjun 1985
as Shivkumar Chowgule
Aitbaar 1985
as Public Prosecutor
Rao Saheb 1985
as Rao Saheb
Utsav 1984
as Samsthanak's friend
Saaransh 1984
as B.V. Pradhan
Jawaani 1984
as Surendra Malhotra
Aagaman 1982
Actor
Credits from TMDB.