Anupam Kher
Department: 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.
Known For
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
Main Tera Dushman
1989
Heyy Babyy
2007
Veer-Zaara
2004
C Kkompany
2008
Sankat City
2009
Perfect Mismatch
2009
Sarkar
2005
Victory
2009
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Morning Walk
2009
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
2009
Yeh Mera India
2009
Wake Up Sid
2009
Mohabbatein
2000
Ladaai
1989
Dil Bole Hadippa!
2009
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999
Maahir
1996
Jodi No. 1
2001
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
2007
1942: A Love Story
1994
Vivah
2006
The Mistress of Spices
2005
Aagaman
1982
Cinema Asia: India
2007
Snapshot Wedding
2017
Striker
2010
God Tussi Great Ho
2008
Shongram
2019
Sau Crore
1991
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Darr
1992
Sainik
1993
Lamhaa
2010
The Kashmir Files
2022
Connect
2022
Yeh Faasley
2011
Tahaan
2008
Game
2011
Tezaab
1988
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
1997
Dabangg
2010
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Jamai Raja
1990
Badmaash Company
2010
Apradhi
1992
Aaj Kie Aurat
1993
Deshwasi
1991
Apartment
2010
Admissions Open
2010
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
1994
IB 71
2023
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa
2008
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
Nigahen: Nagina Part II
1989
Nakshatra
2010
Dil
1990
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
Breakaway
2011
Chup Chup Ke
2006
A Wednesday!
2008
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
Lust, Caution
2007
Happy Birthday
2021
Ram Lakhan
1989
Silver Linings Playbook
2012
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
1992
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011
Chatur Singh Two Star
2011
Mausam
2011
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
2005
The India House
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Meerabai Not Out
2008
Bride & Prejudice
2004
Arjun
1985
Jaan-E-Mann
2006
Desi Boyz
2011
Vijay
1988
Shola Aur Shabnam
1992
China Gate
1998
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
2012
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
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Rao Saheb
1985
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
1990
Ghost
2023
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
2004
Ziddi
1997
Pranayam
2011
Hope and a Little Sugar
2006
Aap Ki Khatir
2006
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2012
Saaransh
1984
Gauri The Unborn
2007
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Mr Bhatti on Chutti
2012
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
1991
Izzatdaar
1990
Tadipaar
1993
Parampara
1993
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
1995
Zamaana Deewana
1995
Karthikeya 2
2022
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
1991
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
Dil Tera Aashiq
1993
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994
Kayda Kanoon
1993
Deedar
1992
Kya Kehna
2000
Special 26
2013
Chaalbaaz
1989
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake
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Dayavan
1988
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka
1992
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
2011
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993
Mother of 1084
1998
Kalimannu
2013
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
2013
Khel
1992
Total Siyapaa
2014
Refugee
2000
Pestonjee
1988
Uttar Dakshin
1987
The Signature
2024
Kanoon Apna Apna
1989
Aakhree Raasta
1986
Zindagi Ek Juaa
1992
Kaash
1987
O Teri
2014
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023
Emergency
2025
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Singham Returns
2014
Daddy
1989
Tiger Nageswara Rao
2023
Zokkomon
2011
V.I.P
1997
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
Uunchai
2022
Jaanoo
1985
Khatarnaak
1990
Krishna and Kamsa
2012
Chashme Baddoor
2013
Daawat-e-Ishq
2014
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
2014
The Shaukeens
2014
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988
Sonali Cable
2014
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
Shiv Shastri Balboa
2023
Peechha Karro
1986
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
Aflatoon
1997
Happy New Year
2014
Super Nani
2014
Roy
2015
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
2024
Aurangzeb
2013
Chandni
1989
Nirbhay
1996
Calorie
2025
Kaagaz 2
2024
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
2007
Mai
2013
Baby
2015
Vijay 69
2024
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
2014
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
Praja
2001
Metro... In Dino
2025
Main Tera Hero
2014
Karma
1986
Gang of Ghosts
2014
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
2015
Jaal: The Trap
2003
Khal Nayak
1993
Aitbaar
1985
Dhadkan
2000
Aaj Ka Arjun
1990
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1997
The Vaccine War
2023
A Family Man
2016
Little John
2001
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
1995
Gumrah
1993
Tera Mera Ki Rishta
2009
My Own Sky
2007
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2024
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998
Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
Buddha in a Traffic Jam
2016
Midnight's Children
2012
Anjaane
2000
Shikaar
2000
Parinda
1989
Janam
1985
Ghaath
2000
Utsav
1984
Hotel Mumbai
2019
Insaniyat
1994
Shart: The Challenge
2004
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001
Humlaa
1992
Akarshan
1988
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
The Other End of the Line
2007
Zakhmi Aurat
1988
The Big Sick
2017
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
2012
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
Naam Shabana
2017
Buddha Mar Gaya
2007
Taaqatwar
1989
Dhoom Dadakka
2008
Love Sonia
2018
Trinetra
1991
Awaargi
1990
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Chaahat
1996
Dil Ki Baazi
1993
Ek Alag Mausam
2003
Dirty Politics
2015
Sanam
1997
Shiva Shakti
1988
Papa Kahte Hain
1996
Judwaa 2
2017
Indu Sarkar
2017
The Accidental Prime Minister
2019
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
Shaadi Se Pehle
2006
Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988
Pehla Pehla Pyar
1994
Kala Dhanda Goray Log
1986
Ranchi Diaries
2017
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
2015
Satyamev Jayate
1987
Jeeva
1986
Jeene Do
1990
Sheshnaag
1990
Bees Saal Baad
1989
Saat Uchakkey
2016
The Boy with the Topknot
2017
Izzat Ki Roti
1993
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
Aiyaary
2018
Prateeksha
2006
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
2013
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
2011
Raiszaada
1990
Shastra
1996
Mahabharat
2013
Sachai Ki Taqat
1989
Kuttrapathirikai
2007
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
1990
Mast Kalandar
1991
Thikana
1987
Swami Vivekananda
1998
Baa Baaa Black Sheep
2018
Ram Shastra
1995
Janam Kundli
1995
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
2005
Lamhe
1991
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004
Kabzaa
1988
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
2004
Samundar
1986
Hum
1991
Lootere
1993
Mahaadev
1989
Pyaar Impossible!
2010
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Rang De Basanti
2006
Allah Rakha
1986
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
Shreemaan Aashique
1993
Prem Granth
1996
Agnee
1988
Zor
1998
Gudgudee
1997
Paheli
2005
Insaf Ki Pukar
1987
Naaka Bandi
1990
Kroadh
1990
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
Heer Ranjha
1992
Dil Ka Doctor
1995
One Day: Justice Delivered
2019
Pratigyabadh
1991
Mr. Bechara
1996
Saudagar
1991
Salaakhen
1998
Yaraan Naal Baharaan
2005
Naughty @ 40
2011
Hatya
1988
Bhrashtachar
1989
Jaaydaad
1989
Meherbaan
1993
Vishwasghaat
1996
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
Mohre
1987
Jawaani
1984
Indrajaalam
1990
Falak
1988
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
Sansar
1987
The Last Show
—
Sooryavansham
1999
Tamacha
1988
Wafadaar
1985
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Welcome Back Gandhi
2012
The Relationship Manager
2020
Banana Brothers
2003
Aakhri Ghulam
1989
Paap Ka Ant
1989
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Aaghaaz
2000
Waqt Hamara Hai
1993
Bhuj: The Day India Shook
2021
Vansh
1992
Kheer
2017
Aasmaan Se Gira
1992
Haque
1991
Agnichakra
1997
Karan
1994
Saathi
1991
Tridev
1989
Palay Khan
1986
Gandhi Park
2008
The Lion of Judah
2011
Tumko Meri Kasam
2025
American Blend
—
Yeh Prem Mol Liya
—
The Bengal Files
2025
Dhokha
2007
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
2005
Nautanki
—
Aayee Milan Ki Raat
1991
Fauzi
2026
De Taali
2008
Mere Sapno Ki Rani
1997
Judwaa
1997
Jumma Chumma In London
1991
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
2026
Eena Meena Deeka
1994
Victoria No. 203
—
Untitled Varanasi Project
—
Tanvi the Great
2025
The Freelancer
2023
India's Got Talent
2009
The Indian Detective
2017
Mrs Wilson
2018
New Amsterdam
2018
Spooks
2002
The Anupam Kher Show
2014
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
The Men in Blazers Show
2014
ER
1994
Sense8
2015
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Aap Ki Adalat
1992
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Indian Idol
2004
Trial by Fire
2023
The Romantics
2023
The Roshans
2025
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024