Anupam Kher
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.
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Movies (370)
Fauzi
2027
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
2027 · Kamal Kishore Khosla
Yeh Prem Mol Liya
2026
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
2026 · Jatayu (voice)
Calorie
2025 · Mohan
The Bengal Files
2025 · M.K. Gandhi
Tanvi the Great
2025 · Col Pratap Raina, Director, Producer, Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue
Metro... In Dino
2025 · Parimal
Tumko Meri Kasam
2025
Emergency
2025 · Jayaprakash Narayan
Vijay 69
2024 · Vijay Mathew
The Signature
2024 · Arvind, Co-Producer
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2024 · Guru Shambhu
Kaagaz 2
2024 · Raj Narayan
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
2024
Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023 · Self
Tiger Nageswara Rao
2023 · Raghavendra Rajput
Ghost
2023 · A. N. Rao
The Vaccine War
2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023 · President of India
IB 71
2023 · IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
Shiv Shastri Balboa
2023 · Shiv Shastri
Connect
2022 · Father Augustine
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Uunchai
2022 · Om Sharma
Karthikeya 2
2022 · Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
The Kashmir Files
2022 · Pushkar Nath Pandit
Bhuj: The Day India Shook
2021 · Narrator
Happy Birthday
2021
The Relationship Manager
2020
One Day: Justice Delivered
2019 · Retired Judge Tyagi
Shongram
2019 · Old Karim
Atentado en el Hotel Mumbai
2019 · Chef Hemant Oberoi
The Accidental Prime Minister
2019 · Manmohan Singh
Love Sonia
2018 · Baldev Pratap Singh
Baa Baaa Black Sheep
2018 · Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
Aiyaary
2018 · Tariq Ali
The Boy with the Topknot
2017 · Sathnam's Father
Ranchi Diaries
2017 · Producer
Judwaa 2
2017 · Bakshi
Toilet: A Love Story
2017 · Kakka
Indu Sarkar
2017
Naam Shabana
2017 · Om Prakash Shukla
Por eso lo llaman amor
2017 · Azmat Nanjiani
Kheer
2017 · nanu
Snapshot Wedding
2017 · Vickram
Saat Uchakkey
2016 · Diwan
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016 · Paan Singh Dhoni
Hombre de familia
2016 · Dr. Savraj Singh
Buddha in a Traffic Jam
2016 · Professor Jamshed Batki
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
2015 · Diwan Sahab / Bapu
Dirty Politics
2015 · CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
Roy
2015 · Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
Baby
2015 · Omprakash Shukla
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
2015
The Shaukeens
2014 · Laali
Super Nani
2014 · Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Happy New Year
2014 · Manohar Sharma
Sonali Cable
2014 · Boss-Vaghela
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014 · Purushottam Narayan Joshi
Awake: La vida de Yogananda
2014 · Narrator (voice)
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
2014
Daawat-e-Ishq
2014 · Abdul Qadir
Singham Returns
2014 · Guruji
Main Tera Hero
2014 · Vikrant Singhal
O Teri
2014 · Bilal Khawaja
Gang of Ghosts
2014 · Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
Total Siyapaa
2014 · Asha's father
Mahabharat
2013 · Shakuni (voice)
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
2013 · Latesh Bhai
Kalimannu
2013 · Himself
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013 · Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
2013
Aurangzeb
2013 · Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
Chashme Baddoor
2013 · Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Special 26
2013 · P.K Sharma
Mai
2013 · Doctor
Los Juegos del Destino
2012 · Dr. Cliff Patel
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
2012
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2012 · Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
Midnight's Children
2012 · Ghani
Krishna and Kamsa
2012 · Gargacharya (voice)
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
2012
Mr Bhatti on Chutti
2012 · Mr. Bhatti
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Welcome Back Gandhi
2012
Desi Boyz
2011 · Suresh Awasthi
Breakaway
2011 · Darvesh Singh
Mausam
2011 · Maharaj Kishan
Pranayam
2011 · Achutha Menon
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
2011
Chatur Singh Two Star
2011 · Raj Kumar Sinha
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
2011 · Aggarwal
El León de Judah
2011 · Monty (voice)
Naughty @ 40
2011 · Laxminarayan
Zokkomon
2011
Game
2011 · Kabir Malhotra
Yeh Faasley
2011 · Devinder Devilal Dua
Yamla Pagla Deewana
2011 · Joginder Singh Brar
Nakshatra
2010 · Sharad
Conocerás al hombre de tus sueños
2010 · Dia's Father
Dabangg
2010 · Dayal Babu
Lamhaa
2010 · Haji
Admissions Open
2010 · Professor Tariq Siddiqui
Badmaash Company
2010 · Father
Apartment
2010 · Tanha
Striker
2010 · Inspector Farooque
Pyaar Impossible!
2010 · Abhay's father
Wake Up Sid
2009 · Ram Mehra
Dil Bole Hadippa!
2009 · Vikram Singh (Vicky)
Yeh Mera India
2009 · Judge
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
2009 · Judge (Guest Appearance), Co-Producer
Perfect Mismatch
2009 · Mr. Bhalla
Sankat City
2009 · Faujdar
Morning Walk
2009 · Joymohan
Tera Mera Ki Rishta
2009 · Meet's Father
Victory
2009 · Ram Shekhawat
Meerabai Not Out
2008 · Dr. Awasthi
De Taali
2008
Gandhi Park
2008 · Sammy Phillip
Tahaan
2008 · Subhan Daar
A Wednesday!
2008 · Prakash Rathod
C Kkompany
2008 · Mr. Joshi
God Tussi Great Ho
2008 · Mr. Prajapati
Dhoom Dadakka
2008 · Mungi Lal
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa
2008 · Vishwas Khurana
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
2007 · Lama
Gauri The Unborn
2007 · Sudeep's dad
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
2007 · Shivshankar Sahay
Lust, Caution
2007 · Khalid Saiduddin
My Own Sky
2007 · Dr. Sathya
Dhokha
2007 · Saeed
Victoria No. 203
2007 · Raja
Heyy Babyy
2007 · Malhotra
Buddha Mar Gaya
2007 · Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Cinema Asia: India
2007 · Self
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
The Other End of the Line
2007 · Rajeev Sethi
Kuttrapathirikai
2007 · Rajiv Gandhi
Vivah
2006 · Harishchandra Bajpayee
Jaan-E-Mann
2006 · Bonney Kapoor
Hope and a Little Sugar
2006
American Blend
2006 · Raj
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006 · Kamal Kishore Khosla
Aap Ki Khatir
2006 · Arjun Khanna
Chup Chup Ke
2006 · Jeetu's Father
Shaadi Se Pehle
2006
Rang De Basanti
2006 · Rajnath Singhania
Prateeksha
2006 · James Brown
Yaraan Naal Baharaan
2005
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
2005 · Uttam Chaudhury, Producer
Los Secretos de la Pasión
2005 · Geeta's Grandfather
Sarkar
2005 · Motilal Khurana
Paheli
2005 · Bhanwarlal
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
2005 · Dayanath Trivedi
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
2005 · Dr. S. Screwvvala
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004 · Limbu
Veer-Zaara
2004 · Zakir Ahmed
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
2004 · Karam Jindal
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
2004 · John Uncle
Shart: The Challenge
2004 · Dr. Mathur
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2004 · Bhairav Chaudhary
Bride & Prejudice
2004 · Chaman Bakshi
Jaal: The Trap
2003 · R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
Ek Alag Mausam
2003 · Dr Machado
Banana Brothers
2003
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002 · Robin Singh
Om Jai Jagadish
2002 · Director
Jugando con el destino
2002 · Mr. Bhamra
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001 · Deen Dayal
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001 · Tejpal Singh
Praja
2001 · Haji Mustafa
Jodi No. 1
2001 · Rai Bahadur
Little John
2001 · Swamiji
Ghaath
2000 · Ramakant Patil
Mohabbatein
2000 · Kake
Aaghaaz
2000 · Balraj Nanda
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000 · Muttu Pillai
Dhadkan
2000 · Digvijay Varma
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000 · Ronak Grewal
Shikaar
2000
Refugee
2000 · Jan Mohammad
Kya Kehna
2000 · Gulshan Bakshi
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000 · Col. Renah Abdulla
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Vicky Nath
Bariwali
2000 · Producer
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000 · Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
Anjaane
2000
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999 · the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999 · Gulzarilal Verma
Sooryavansham
1999 · Dharmendra
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999 · Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
China Gate
1998 · Seniro Army Official
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998 · Mr. Bansal
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998 · Rashid Khan
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · Principal Malhotra
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998 · Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Swami Vivekananda
1998 · Station master
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998 · Dadaji
Salaakhen
1998 · Sachidanand Agnihotri
Mother of 1084
1998 · Dibyanath Chatterjee
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998 · Bhanu
Zor
1998 · Uday Singh
Aflatoon
1997 · Vidya Prakash
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
1997
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1997
Mere Sapno Ki Rani
1997 · Lakhan Nehle
V.I.P
1997 · Priya's father
Sanam
1997 · Seth Yashpal Anand
Ziddi
1997 · Advocate Ashok Pradhan
Gudgudee
1997 · Ajay Prasad
Agnichakra
1997 · Dhanraj
Judwaa
1997
Shastra
1996 · Shanti Prasad
Mr. Bechara
1996 · Dr. Dayanand
Maahir
1996 · Balwant Rai
Chaahat
1996 · Shambunath Singh Rathore
Prem Granth
1996 · Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Papa Kahte Hain
1996
Nirbhay
1996 · Ashok Sinha
Vishwasghaat
1996 · Dr. Khurana
Ram Shastra
1995 · Dhonga the great
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Dharamvir Malhotra
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
1995 · President of India / Nathuram
Zamaana Deewana
1995 · Kamdev Singh (KD)
Janam Kundli
1995 · Mahendra Prasad
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
1995 · Oberoi
Dil Ka Doctor
1995
Karan
1994 · Pawan Puri
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994 · Hasmukh Khurana
Eena Meena Deeka
1994 · Ujjwal Raja Bully
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
1994 · Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Pehla Pehla Pyar
1994 · Anand
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994 · Mr. Dhanraj
1942: A Love Story
1994 · Raghuvir Pathak
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Insaniyat
1994 · Brijbhan
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993 · Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
Tadipaar
1993 · Kader Bhai
Dil Tera Aashiq
1993 · Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993
Darr
1993 · Vijay Awasti
Izzat Ki Roti
1993
Khal Nayak
1993 · Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
Gumrah
1993 · Prakash Chadha
Sainik
1993 · Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
Waqt Hamara Hai
1993 · Dinanath Sabkuchwala
Kayda Kanoon
1993 · Sinha
Parampara
1993 · Gora Shankar
Dil Ki Baazi
1993 · Daulatram
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993 · Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
Lootere
1993
Aaj Kie Aurat
1993 · Edictr Arun Saxena
Shreemaan Aashique
1993
Meherbaan
1993
Apradhi
1992 · Heera
Khel
1992 · Seema's Uncle
Aasmaan Se Gira
1992 · Mad person at the sanitarium
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka
1992
Deedar
1992 · Arjun Pratap Saxena
Heer Ranjha
1992 · Kaedo
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
1992 · Bhagwati Prasad
Humlaa
1992 · Jagtap
Zindagi Ek Juaa
1992 · Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
Vansh
1992 · Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Shola Aur Shabnam
1992 · Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Sau Crore
1991
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar
1991 · Lala Vijay Awasthi
Lamhe
1991 · Prem
Saathi
1991 · Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
Saudagar
1991 · Mandhari
Trinetra
1991 · Father Patrick
Pratigyabadh
1991 · Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
1991 · Seth Dharamchand
Aayee Milan Ki Raat
1991 · Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
Deshwasi
1991 · Raja Shamsher Singh
Hum
1991 · Inspector Giridhar
Mast Kalandar
1991
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
1991 · Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Haque
1991 · Bittu Singh
Jumma Chumma In London
1991
Raiszaada
1990 · Jagannath
Jamai Raja
1990 · Din Dayal Trivedi
Indrajaalam
1990 · Maharashtra Chief Minister
Aaj Ka Arjun
1990 · Police Inspector
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
1990 · Devraj Kamat
Sheshnaag
1990 · Bansi Lal
Dil
1990 · Hazari Prasad
Naaka Bandi
1990
Kroadh
1990 · Inspector Vikram Shukla
Izzatdaar
1990 · Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Awaargi
1990 · Lala Jamal Khan
Khatarnaak
1990
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
1990
Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
Jeene Do
1990 · Hardayal
Main Azaad Hoon
1989 · Dalichand Jain
Chaalbaaz
1989 · Tribuvan
Paap Ka Ant
1989 · Minister Prajapati
Bhrashtachar
1989 · Purshottam
Ladaai
1989 · Deendayal Sharma
Parinda
1989 · Inspector Prakash Nair
Kanoon Apna Apna
1989 · Kabza Kanhaiyalal
Chandni
1989 · Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
Nigahen: Nagina Part II
1989 · Gorakh Nath
Tridev
1989 · Commissioner Mathur
Aakhri Ghulam
1989
Sachai Ki Taqat
1989 · DCP Agarwal
Taaqatwar
1989 · Municipal Officer Sharma
Mahaadev
1989
Main Tera Dushman
1989 · Thakur Dayalu
Bees Saal Baad
1989 · Thakur
Ram Lakhan
1989 · Deodhar Shastri
Daddy
1989 · Anand
Jaaydaad
1989
Agnee
1988 · Shekavar
Tezaab
1988 · Shyamlal
Dayavan
1988 · Mr. Kohli
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988 · Bhuchaal
Zakhmi Aurat
1988 · Advocate Mahendra Nath
Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988 · Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
Vijay
1988 · Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
Hatya
1988 · Surendra Mohan
Kabzaa
1988 · Dagha Sahab
Falak
1988 · Jamuna Das,JD
Tamacha
1988 · Dr.Mehata
Shiva Shakti
1988 · D. C.
Pestonjee
1988 · Pestonjee (Pesi)
Akarshan
1988 · Self
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987 · Dharamchand
Insaf Ki Pukar
1987 · Sohan Lal
Uttar Dakshin
1987 · Ramniklal
Thikana
1987 · Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
Kaash
1987 · Alok
Satyamev Jayate
1987 · Advocate Amar N. Kaul
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Sansar
1987 · Din Dayal Sharma
Mohre
1987
Zevar
1987 · Narendra Chowdhury
Jeeva
1986 · Inspector Dushant Singh
Samundar
1986 · Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
Allah Rakha
1986 · R. S. Khera
Karma
1986 · Dr. Michael Dang
Peechha Karro
1986 · Boss Number 1
Aakhree Raasta
1986 · Mahesh Sandaliya
Kala Dhanda Goray Log
1986 · Jethia
Palay Khan
1986
Janam
1985 · Virendra Desai
Jaanoo
1985 · Mr. Mathur
Wafadaar
1985
Arjun
1985 · Shivkumar Chowgule
Aitbaar
1985 · Public Prosecutor
Rao Saheb
1985 · Rao Saheb
Utsav
1984 · Samsthanak's friend
Saaransh
1984 · B.V. Pradhan
Jawaani
1984 · Surendra Malhotra
Aagaman
1982
The India House
· Shyamji Krishna Varma
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
· Rabindranath Tagore
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake
· Father, Producer
The Last Show
Nautanki
Untitled Varanasi Project
· Director, Writer
Shri Ram Bhoomi
Out of Fashion
Shuru Theke Shuru
· Producer
TV shows (19)
The Roshans
2025 · Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024 · Self
The Freelancer
2023 · Dr. Arif Khan
Los románticos
2023 · Self
Trial by Fire
2023 · Captain Hardeep Bedi
Mrs Wilson
2018 · Shahbaz Karim
New Amsterdam
2018 · Vijay Kapoor
The Indian Detective
2017 · Stanley D'Mello
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Self
Sense8
2015 · Sanyam Dandekar
The Men in Blazers Show
2014 · Self
The Anupam Kher Show
2014 · Host, Presenter
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Self
India's Got Talent
2009 · Self
Indian Idol
2004 · Self
Spooks
2002 · Harakat
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Himself
ER
1994 · Ajay Rasgotra
Aap Ki Adalat
1992 · Himself