Actor

Anupam Kher

Born 7 March 1955 · 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.

Films and shows

  1. 2027Khosla Ka Ghosla 2Kamal Kishore Khosla
  2. 2027FauziMahatma Gandhi
  3. 2026Yeh Prem Mol Liya
  4. 2026Ramayana: Rise of a Legend3h 15mJatayu (voice)
  5. 2025Metro... In Dino2h 39mParimal
  6. 2025Emergency2h 27mJayaprakash Narayan
  7. 2025Tanvi the Great2h 40mCol Pratap Raina
  8. 2025The Bengal Files3h 25mM.K. Gandhi
  9. 2025CalorieMohan
  10. 2025Tumko Meri Kasam2h 46m
  11. 2024Kaagaz 22h 5mRaj Narayan
  12. 2024Vijay 691h 52mVijay Mathew
  13. 2024The Signature1h 40mArvind
  14. 2024Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan2h 25mGuru Shambhu
  15. 2024Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay2h 5m
  16. 2023Shiv Shastri Balboa2h 12mShiv Shastri
  17. 2023Tiger Nageswara Rao2h 58mRaghavendra Rajput
  18. 2023Brand Bollywood Downunder1h 32mSelf
  19. 2023The Freelancer1 seasonDr. Arif Khan
  20. 2023IB 711h 57mIB Chief N.S. Awasthi
  21. 2023Ghost2h 12mA. N. Rao
  22. 2023The Vaccine War2h 40m
  23. 2023Voice of Sathyanathan2h 15mPresident of India
  24. 2023Trial by Fire1 seasonCaptain Hardeep Bedi
  25. 2022Uunchai2h 49mOm Sharma
  26. 2022The Kashmir Files2h 50mPushkar Nath Pandit
  27. 2022Connect1h 39mFather Augustine
  28. 2022Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal1h 13m
  29. 2022Karthikeya 22h 25mDr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
  30. 2021Bhuj: The Day India ShookNarrator
  31. 2021Happy Birthday
  32. 2020The Relationship Manager18m
  33. 2019Shongram1h 43mOld Karim
  34. 2019The Accidental Prime Minister1h 51mManmohan Singh
  35. 2019One Day: Justice Delivered2h 4mRetired Judge Tyagi
  36. 2019Hotel Mumbai2h 3mChef Hemant Oberoi
  37. 2018Baa Baaa Black Sheep1h 43mCharudutt Sharma / Charlie
  38. 2018Aiyaary2h 37mTariq Ali
  39. 2018Mrs Wilson1 seasonShahbaz Karim
  40. 2018Love Sonia2h 6mBaldev Pratap Singh
  41. 2017Kheer7mnanu
  42. 2017Snapshot Wedding1h 40mVickram
  43. 2017The Boy with the Topknot1h 27mSathnam's Father
  44. 2017Toilet: A Love Story2h 35mKakka
  45. 2017Judwaa 22h 30mBakshi
  46. 2017The Indian Detective1 seasonStanley D'Mello
  47. 2017The Big Sick2hAzmat Nanjiani
  48. 2017Naam Shabana2h 27mOm Prakash Shukla
  49. 2017Indu Sarkar2h 19m
  50. 2017Ranchi Diaries1h 36m
  51. 2016Buddha in a Traffic Jam1h 54mProfessor Jamshed Batki
  52. 2016M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story3h 10mPaan Singh Dhoni
  53. 2016Saat Uchakkey2h 19mDiwan
  54. 2016A Family Man1h 48mDr. Savraj Singh
  55. 2015Baby2h 40mOmprakash Shukla
  56. 2015Prem Ratan Dhan Payo2h 44mDiwan Sahab / Bapu
  57. 2015Dirty Politics2h 9mCBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
  58. 2015Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene1h 48m
  59. 2015Roy2h 26mMr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
  60. 2014Ekkees Toppon Ki SalaamiPurushottam Narayan Joshi
  61. 2014Awake: The Life of Yogananda1h 27mNarrator (voice)
  62. 2014The Anupam Kher Show1 seasonHost
  63. 2014Total Siyapaa1h 48mAsha's father
  64. 2014Gang of Ghosts2h 8mRaibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
  65. 2014The Shaukeens2h 4mLaali
  66. 2014Daawat-e-Ishq1h 58mAbdul Qadir
  67. 2014Sonali Cable2h 7mBoss-Vaghela
  68. 2014Singham Returns2h 22mGuruji
  69. 2014Main Tera Hero2h 8mVikrant Singhal
  70. 2014Super Nani2h 13mMr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
  71. 2014O Teri1h 47mBilal Khawaja
  72. 2014Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
  73. 2014Happy New Year3hManohar Sharma
  74. 2013Special 262h 24mP.K Sharma
  75. 2013Gori Tere Pyaar Mein2h 30mLatesh Bhai
  76. 2013Kalimannu1h 59mHimself
  77. 2013Yamla Pagla Deewana 22h 34mJoginder Armstrong / Dude G.
  78. 2013Mai1h 45mDoctor
  79. 2013Chashme Baddoor2hSuryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
  80. 2013Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke2h 5m
  81. 2013Aurangzeb2h 17mInspector Vijaykant Phogat
  82. 2013Mahabharat1h 59mShakuni (voice)
  83. 2012Mr Bhatti on ChuttiMr. Bhatti
  84. 2012Silver Linings Playbook2h 2mDr. Cliff Patel
  85. 2012Chaar Din Ki Chandni1h 59m
  86. 2012Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum2h 17m
  87. 2012Welcome Back Gandhi
  88. 2012Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein2h 13m
  89. 2012Midnight's Children2h 28mGhani
  90. 2012Krishna and Kamsa1h 57mGargacharya (voice)
  91. 2012Jab Tak Hai Jaan2h 56mMr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
  92. 2011Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande2hAggarwal
  93. 2011Pranayam2h 19mAchutha Menon
  94. 2011Chatur Singh Two Star2h 30mRaj Kumar Sinha
  95. 2011Mausam2h 41mMaharaj Kishan
  96. 2011Breakaway1h 40mDarvesh Singh
  97. 2011Desi Boyz2h 2mSuresh Awasthi
  98. 2011The Lion of Judah1h 27mMonty (voice)
  99. 2011Yamla Pagla Deewana2h 40mJoginder Singh Brar
  100. 2011Yeh FaasleyDevinder Devilal Dua
  101. 2011Zokkomon1h 49m
  102. 2011The Desire: A Journey of a Woman1h 21m
  103. 2011Naughty @ 401h 48mLaxminarayan
  104. 2011Game2h 15mKabir Malhotra
  105. 2010Nakshatra2h 14mSharad
  106. 2010Admissions OpenProfessor Tariq Siddiqui
  107. 2010Striker2h 4mInspector Farooque
  108. 2010Pyaar Impossible!2h 20mAbhay's father
  109. 2010Lamhaa1h 55mHaji
  110. 2010ApartmentTanha
  111. 2010Badmaash Company2h 24mFather
  112. 2010Dabangg2h 10mDayal Babu
  113. 2009Yeh Mera India2h 14mJudge
  114. 2009Morning Walk1h 45mJoymohan
  115. 2009Sankat City1h 50mFaujdar
  116. 2009Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story2h 12mJudge (Guest Appearance)
  117. 2009Tera Mera Ki Rishta2h 46mMeet's Father
  118. 2009Dil Bole Hadippa!2h 28mVikram Singh (Vicky)
  119. 2009Victory2h 30mRam Shekhawat
  120. 2009Perfect Mismatch1h 32mMr. Bhalla
  121. 2009Wake Up Sid2h 18mRam Mehra
  122. 2008A Wednesday!1h 43mPrakash Rathod
  123. 2008C Kkompany2h 10mMr. Joshi
  124. 2008Gandhi Park1h 45mSammy Phillip
  125. 2008Dhoom Dadakka2h 8mMungi Lal
  126. 2008Meerabai Not Out2h 25mDr. Awasthi
  127. 2008God Tussi Great Ho2h 32mMr. Prajapati
  128. 2008Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa2h 25mVishwas Khurana
  129. 2008De Taali2h 20m
  130. 2008Tahaan1h 35mSubhan Daar
  131. 2007Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro2h 15mLama
  132. 2007Victoria No. 2032h 10mRaja
  133. 2007Buddha Mar Gaya1h 33mLaxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
  134. 2007Cinema Asia: India52mSelf
  135. 2007Gauri The Unborn1h 38mSudeep's dad
  136. 2007My Own Sky1h 50mDr. Sathya
  137. 2007Laaga Chunari Mein Daag2h 17mShivshankar Sahay
  138. 2007Dhokha1h 54mSaeed
  139. 2007Kuttrapathirikai2h 1mRajiv Gandhi
  140. 2007Heyy Babyy2h 30mMalhotra
  141. 2007Shakalaka Boom Boom2h 9m
  142. 2007The Other End of the Line1h 46mRajeev Sethi
  143. 2006Khosla Ka Ghosla!2h 15mKamal Kishore Khosla
  144. 2006American BlendRaj
  145. 2006Vivah2h 55mHarishchandra Bajpayee
  146. 2006Aap Ki Khatir2h 7mArjun Khanna
  147. 2006Jaan-E-Mann2h 51mBonney Kapoor
  148. 2006Prateeksha2h 13mJames Brown
  149. 2006Hope and a Little Sugar1h 40m
  150. 2006Shaadi Se Pehle2h 8m
  151. 2006Chup Chup Ke2h 45mJeetu's Father
  152. 2006Rang De Basanti2h 37mRajnath Singhania
  153. 2005Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara1h 40mUttam Chaudhury
  154. 2005Paheli2h 21mBhanwarlal
  155. 2005Main Aisa Hi Hoon2h 42mDayanath Trivedi
  156. 2005The Mistress of Spices1h 32mGeeta's Grandfather
  157. 2005Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
  158. 2005Yaraan Naal Baharaan
  159. 2005Sarkar2h 3mMotilal Khurana
  160. 2005Kyaa Kool Hai Hum2h 52mDr. S. Screwvvala
  161. 2004Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart2h 17mKaram Jindal
  162. 2004Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story2h 7mJohn Uncle
  163. 2004Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin2h 30mBhairav Chaudhary
  164. 2004Shart: The ChallengeDr. Mathur
  165. 2004Aabra Ka Daabra2h 24mLimbu
  166. 2004Veer-Zaara3h 12mZakir Ahmed
  167. 2004Bride & Prejudice1h 52mChaman Bakshi
  168. 2003Ek Alag Mausam2hDr Machado
  169. 2003Jaal: The TrapR. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
  170. 2003Banana Brothers
  171. 2002Bend It Like Beckham1h 52mMr. Bhamra
  172. 2002Yeh Hai Jalwa2h 22mRobin Singh
  173. 2002Om Jai Jagadish2h 52mDirector
  174. 2001Little John2h 4mSwamiji
  175. 2001Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein2h 48mDeen Dayal
  176. 2001Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta2h 29mTejpal Singh
  177. 2001Jodi No. 12h 20mRai Bahadur
  178. 2001Praja2h 59mHaji Mustafa
  179. 2000Dil Hi Dil Mein2h 27mCol. Renah Abdulla
  180. 2000Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai2h 52mMr. Saxena / Sirjee
  181. 2000Kya Kehna2h 35mGulshan Bakshi
  182. 2000Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge2h 21mVicky Nath
  183. 2000Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke2h 47mRonak Grewal
  184. 2000Ghaath2h 38mRamakant Patil
  185. 2000Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai2h 45mMuttu Pillai
  186. 2000Refugee3h 30mJan Mohammad
  187. 2000Shikaar2h 15m
  188. 2000Anjaane
  189. 2000AaghaazBalraj Nanda
  190. 2000Mohabbatein3h 36mKake
  191. 2000Dhadkan2h 51mDigvijay Varma
  192. 2000Bariwali2h 30mProducer
  193. 1999Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain2h 48mMr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
  194. 1999Sooryavansham3h 2mDharmendra
  195. 1999Haseena Maan Jaayegi2h 30mGulzarilal Verma
  196. 1999Kadhalar Dhinam2h 12mthe man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
  197. 1998Mother of 10842h 32mDibyanath Chatterjee
  198. 1998Salaakhen2h 46mSachidanand Agnihotri
  199. 1998Doli Saja Ke Rakhna2h 52mMr. Bansal
  200. 1998Saat Rang Ke Sapne2h 56mBhanu
  201. 1998Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate2h 28mRashid Khan
  202. 1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan2h 22mCommissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
  203. 1998Zor2h 5mUday Singh
  204. 1998Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai2h 44mDadaji
  205. 1998Tirchhi Topiwale2h 24m
  206. 1998Kuch Kuch Hota Hai3h 5mPrincipal Malhotra
  207. 1998Swami Vivekananda2h 46mStation master
  208. 1998China Gate2h 59mSeniro Army Official
  209. 1997Gudgudee2h 24mAjay Prasad
  210. 1997Aflatoon2h 33mVidya Prakash
  211. 1997Ziddi2h 50mAdvocate Ashok Pradhan
  212. 1997AgnichakraDhanraj
  213. 1997Mere Sapno Ki Rani2h 37mLakhan Nehle
  214. 1997Sanam2h 36mSeth Yashpal Anand
  215. 1997Uff! Yeh Mohabbat2h 14m
  216. 1997Judwaa2h 28m
  217. 1997...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya2h 33m
  218. 1997V.I.PPriya's father
  219. 1996Shastra2h 24mShanti Prasad
  220. 1996Vishwasghaat2h 8mDr. Khurana
  221. 1996Prem Granth2h 36mSwami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
  222. 1996Chaahat2h 35mShambunath Singh Rathore
  223. 1996MaahirBalwant Rai
  224. 1996Nirbhay2h 15mAshok Sinha
  225. 1996Papa Kahte Hain
  226. 1996Mr. Bechara2h 20mDr. Dayanand
  227. 1995Dushmani: A Violent Love Story2h 36mOberoi
  228. 1995Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!2h 33mPresident of India / Nathuram
  229. 1995Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge3h 10mDharamvir Malhotra
  230. 1995Zamaana Deewana3hKamdev Singh (KD)
  231. 1995Ram ShastraDhonga the great
  232. 1995Janam Kundli2h 37mMahendra Prasad
  233. 1995Dil Ka Doctor2h 10m
  234. 1994Pehla Pehla Pyar2h 32mAnand
  235. 1994Chaand Kaa Tukdaa2h 38mHasmukh Khurana
  236. 1994Karan2h 20mPawan Puri
  237. 19941942: A Love Story2h 37mRaghuvir Pathak
  238. 1994Saajan Ka Ghar2h 33mMr. Dhanraj
  239. 1994Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!3h 27mProf. Siddharth Chaudhary
  240. 1994Maha Shaktishaali
  241. 1994Ikke Pe Ikka2h 15m
  242. 1994Insaniyat2h 49mBrijbhan
  243. 1994Eena Meena DeekaUjjwal Raja Bully
  244. 1993Tadipaar2h 14mKader Bhai
  245. 1993Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja3h 10mJagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
  246. 1993Gumrah2h 29mPrakash Chadha
  247. 1993Darr2h 59mVijay Awasti
  248. 1993Khal Nayak3h 10mIshwar Girdhar Pandey
  249. 1993Kayda Kanoon2h 30mSinha
  250. 1993Dil Tera Aashiq2h 25mThakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
  251. 1993Dil Ki Baazi2h 20mDaulatram
  252. 1993Sainik2h 17mRetd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
  253. 1993Aaj Kie Aurat2h 32mEdictr Arun Saxena
  254. 1993Parampara2h 35mGora Shankar
  255. 1993Meherbaan
  256. 1993Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
  257. 1993Lootere
  258. 1993Shreemaan Aashique
  259. 1993Izzat Ki Roti
  260. 1993Aasoo Bane Angaarey2h 31mShyamsunder (Radha's husband)
  261. 1993Waqt Hamara Hai2h 28mDinanath Sabkuchwala
  262. 1992Vansh2h 40mKrishnakant Dharmadhikari
  263. 1992Aasmaan Se Gira1h 28mMad person at the sanitarium
  264. 1992Ek Ladka Ek Ladki2h 42mBhagwati Prasad
  265. 1992Zindagi Ek Juaa2h 54mJagjit 'JJ' Singh
  266. 1992Heer Ranjha2h 39mKaedo
  267. 1992Deedar2hArjun Pratap Saxena
  268. 1992Khel2h 25mSeema's Uncle
  269. 1992Shola Aur Shabnam2h 47mMajor Inder Mohan Lahti
  270. 1992HumlaaJagtap
  271. 1992Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka2h 31m
  272. 1992Apradhi2h 39mHeera
  273. 1991Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar2h 5mLala Vijay Awasthi
  274. 1991Haque2hBittu Singh
  275. 1991Aayee Milan Ki RaatBajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
  276. 1991Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin2h 34mSeth Dharamchand
  277. 1991Pyar Hua Chori Chori2h 35mAdvocate Jhun Jhun Wala
  278. 1991Lamhe3h 7mPrem
  279. 1991Pratigyabadh2h 5mTej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
  280. 1991TrinetraFather Patrick
  281. 1991Saudagar3h 33mMandhari
  282. 1991Deshwasi2h 25mRaja Shamsher Singh
  283. 1991Mast Kalandar
  284. 1991Sau Crore
  285. 1991Jumma Chumma In London
  286. 1991Hum3h 4mInspector Giridhar
  287. 1991Saathi2h 55mInspector Kotwal / Sultan
  288. 1990Jeene Do1h 53mHardayal
  289. 1990Dil2h 52mHazari Prasad
  290. 1990Jeevan Ek Sanghursh2h 39mDevraj Kamat
  291. 1990Awaargi2h 29mLala Jamal Khan
  292. 1990Izzatdaar2h 45mJailor Mushtaque Ali
  293. 1990Jamai Raja2h 46mDin Dayal Trivedi
  294. 1990KroadhInspector Vikram Shukla
  295. 1990Naaka Bandi2h 44m
  296. 1990Khatarnaak2h 21m
  297. 1990Nehru: The Jewel of India2h 45m
  298. 1990Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai2h 23m
  299. 1990Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
  300. 1990SheshnaagBansi Lal
  301. 1990Aaj Ka Arjun2h 44mPolice Inspector
  302. 1990Raiszaada2h 29mJagannath
  303. 1990IndrajaalamMaharashtra Chief Minister
  304. 1989Daddy2h 15mAnand
  305. 1989Main Azaad Hoon2h 40mDalichand Jain
  306. 1989Nigahen: Nagina Part II2h 20mGorakh Nath
  307. 1989Chaalbaaz2h 35mTribuvan
  308. 1989Bhrashtachar2h 33mPurshottam
  309. 1989Sachai Ki Taqat2h 7mDCP Agarwal
  310. 1989Parinda2h 34mInspector Prakash Nair
  311. 1989LadaaiDeendayal Sharma
  312. 1989Bees Saal Baad2h 21mThakur
  313. 1989Kanoon Apna Apna2h 42mKabza Kanhaiyalal
  314. 1989Aakhri Ghulam
  315. 1989Jaaydaad2h 9m
  316. 1989Mahaadev2h 15m
  317. 1989Main Tera Dushman2h 35mThakur Dayalu
  318. 1989Paap Ka AntMinister Prajapati
  319. 1989TaaqatwarMunicipal Officer Sharma
  320. 1989Ram Lakhan2h 54mDeodhar Shastri
  321. 1989Chandni3hRamesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
  322. 1988Pestonjee2h 5mPestonjee (Pesi)
  323. 1988Agnee2h 15mShekavar
  324. 1988Zakhmi AuratAdvocate Mahendra Nath
  325. 1988Tezaab2h 54mShyamlal
  326. 1988Falak2h 46mJamuna Das,JD
  327. 1988Dayavan2h 54mMr. Kohli
  328. 1988Shiva Shakti2h 26mD. C.
  329. 1988Kabzaa2h 15mDagha Sahab
  330. 1988HatyaSurendra Mohan
  331. 1988Tamacha2h 45mDr.Mehata
  332. 1988Vijay2h 52mLala Yodhraj Bhalla
  333. 1988Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar DoongaBhuchaal
  334. 1988Sone Pe Suhaaga2h 34mJustice Nyaychand Rastogi
  335. 1987ZevarNarendra Chowdhury
  336. 1987Kaash2h 20mAlok
  337. 1987Sansar1h 54mDin Dayal Sharma
  338. 1987Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam2h 16mDharamchand
  339. 1987Satyamev Jayate2h 24mAdvocate Amar N. Kaul
  340. 1987Insaf Ki Pukar2h 26mSohan Lal
  341. 1987Mohre1h 44m
  342. 1987Thikana2h 3mAnwar Ali (friendly appearance)
  343. 1987Thrimoorthulu
  344. 1987Uttar DakshinRamniklal
  345. 1986SamundarRajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
  346. 1986Kala Dhanda Goray Log2h 39mJethia
  347. 1986Aakhree Raasta2h 44mMahesh Sandaliya
  348. 1986Peechha Karro2h 5mBoss Number 1
  349. 1986Karma3h 12mDr. Michael Dang
  350. 1986Jeeva2h 4mInspector Dushant Singh
  351. 1986Palay Khan2h 27m
  352. 1986Allah Rakha2h 45mR. S. Khera
  353. 1985Rao Saheb2h 3mRao Saheb
  354. 1985Janam2hVirendra Desai
  355. 1985Arjun2h 34mShivkumar Chowgule
  356. 1985Aitbaar2h 13mPublic Prosecutor
  357. 1985Jaanoo2h 25mMr. Mathur
  358. 1985Wafadaar2h 30m
  359. 1984Saaransh2h 17mB.V. Pradhan
  360. 1984JawaaniSurendra Malhotra
  361. 1984Utsav2h 25mSamsthanak's friend
  362. 1982Aagaman2h 30m
  363. Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore
  364. The India HouseShyamji Krishna Varma
  365. 'Pratikshya' Hindi RemakeFather
  366. The Last Show
  367. Out of Fashion
  368. Nautanki
  369. Shri Ram Bhoomi
  370. Untitled Varanasi Project
  371. Shuru Theke ShuruProducer