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.
Acted in
The Raja Saab
2025
as Panditji
Emergency
2025
as Jayaprakash Narayan
Vijay 69
2024
as Vijay Mathew
The Signature
2024
as Arvind
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2024
as Guru Shambhu
Kaagaz 2
2024
as Raj Narayan
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
2024
Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023
as Self
Tiger Nageswara Rao
2023
as Raghavendra Rajput
Ghost
2023
The Vaccine War
2023
The Freelancer
2023
as Dr. Arif Khan
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
as President of India
IB 71
2023
as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
The Romantics
2023
as Self
Shiv Shastri Balboa
2023
as Shiv Shastri
Trial by Fire
2023
as Captain Hardeep Bedi
Connect
2022
as Father Augustine
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
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
The Relationship Manager
2020
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
Mrs Wilson
2018
as Shahbaz Karim
New Amsterdam
2018
as Dr. Vijay Kapoor
Love Sonia
2018
as Baldev Pratap Singh
Baa Baaa Black Sheep
2018
as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
Aiyaary
2018
as Tariq Ali
The Indian Detective
2017
as Stanley D'Mello
The Boy with the Topknot
2017
as Sathnam's Father
Ranchi Diaries
2017
Judwaa 2
2017
as Bakshi
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
as Kakka
Indu Sarkar
2017
Naam Shabana
2017
as Om Prakash Shukla
The Big Sick
2017
as Azmat Nanjiani
Kheer
2017
as nanu
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
Sense8
2015
as Sanyam Dandekar
Dirty Politics
2015
as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
Roy
2015
as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
Baby
2015
as Shukla
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
2015
The Shaukeens
2014
Super Nani
2014
as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Happy New Year
2014
as Manohar Sharma
Sonali Cable
2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
2014
as Narrator (voice)
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
2014
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
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
2013
as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
2013
Aurangzeb
2013
as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
Chashme Baddoor
2013
as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Special 26
2013
as P.K Sharma (Sharmaji)
Mai
2013
as Doctor
Silver Linings Playbook
2012
as Dr. Cliff Patel
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
2012
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
Mr Bhatti on Chutti
2012
as Mr. Bhatti
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Welcome Back Gandhi
2012
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
Chatur Singh Two Star
2011
as Raj Kumar Sinha
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
2011
as Aggarwal
Naughty @ 40
2011
as Laxminarayan
Zokkomon
2011
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)
Perfect Mismatch
2009
as Mr. Bhalla
Sankat City
2009
as Faujdar
Morning Walk
2009
as Joymohan
India's Got Talent
2009
as Self
Tera Mera Ki Rishta
2009
as Meet's Father
Victory
2009
as Ram Shekhawat
Meerabai Not Out
2008
as Dr. Awasthi
Tahaan
2008
as Subhan Daar
A Wednesday!
2008
as Prakash Rathod
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
2008
as Vishwas Khurana
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
Heyy Babyy
2007
as Malhotra
Buddha Mar Gaya
2007
as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
Cinema Asia: India
2007
as Self
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
The Other End of the Line
2007
as Rajeev Sethi
Kuttrapathirikai
2007
as Rajiv Gandhi
Vivah
2006
as Harishchandra Bajpayee
Jaan-E-Mann
2006
as Bonney Kapoor
Hope and a Little Sugar
2006
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
Rang De Basanti
2006
as Rajnath Singhania
Prateeksha
2006
as James Brown
Yaraan Naal Baharaan
2005
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
2005
as Uttam Chaudhury
The Mistress of Spices
2005
as Geeta's Grandfather
Sarkar
2005
as Motilal Khurana
Paheli
2005
as Bhanwarlal
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
2005
as Dayanath Trivedi
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Aabra Ka Daabra
2004
as Limbu
Veer-Zaara
2004
as Zakir Ahmed
Indian Idol
2004
as Self
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
2004
as Karam Jindal
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
2004
as John Uncle
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
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002
as Robin Singh
Spooks
2002
as Harakat
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
Jodi No. 1
2001
as Rai Bahadur
Little John
2001
as Swamiji
Ghaath
2000
as Ramakant Patil
Mohabbatein
2000
as Kake
Aaghaaz
2000
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
as Muttu Pillai
Dhadkan
2000
as Digvijay Varma
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000
as Ronak Grewal
Shikaar
2000
Refugee
2000
Kya Kehna
2000
as Gulshan Bakshi
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
as Col. Renah Abdulla
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Vicky Nath
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
Anjaane
2000
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
China Gate
1998
as Seniro Army Official
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998
as Mr. Bansal
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
as Rashid Khan
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Principal Malhotra
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998
as Police Commissioner Shyamlal
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
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
Aflatoon
1997
as Vidya Prakash
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
1997
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
1997
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
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
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
Karan
1994
as Pawan Puri
ER
1994
as Ajay Rasgotra
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994
as Hasmukh Khurana
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
1994
as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
Pehla Pehla Pyar
1994
as Anand
Saajan Ka Ghar
1994
as Mr. Dhanraj
1942: A Love Story
1994
as Raghuvir Pathak
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Insaniyat
1994
as Brijbhan
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
Darr
1993
as Vijay Awasti
Tadipaar
1993
as Kader Bhai
Dil Tera Aashiq
1993
as Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993
Izzat Ki Roti
1993
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
Aaj Kie Aurat
1993
as Edictr Arun Saxena
Shreemaan Aashique
1993
Meherbaan
1993
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
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
1992
as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
Vansh
1992
as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Shola Aur Shabnam
1992
as Major Inder Mohan Lahti
Sau Crore
1991
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
Deshwasi
1991
as Raja Shamsher Singh
Hum
1991
as Inspector Giridhar
Mast Kalandar
1991
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
1991
as Seth Dharamchand
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
1991
as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
Haque
1991
as Bittu Singh
Raiszaada
1990
as Jagannath
Jamai Raja
1990
as Din Dayal Trivedi
Indrajaalam
1990
as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Aaj Ka Arjun
1990
as Police Inspector
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
1990
as Devraj Kamat
Sheshnaag
1990
as Bansi Lal
Dil
1990
as Hazari Prasad
Naaka Bandi
1990
Kroadh
1990
as Inspector Vikram Shukla
Izzatdaar
1990
as Jailor Mushtaque Ali
Awaargi
1990
as Lala Jamal Khan
Khatarnaak
1990
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
1990
Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
Jeene Do
1990
as Hardayal
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
as Dalichand Jain
Chaalbaaz
1989
as Tribuvan
Paap Ka Ant
1989
as Minister Prajapati
Bhrashtachar
1989
as Purshottam
Ladaai
1989
as Deendayal Sharma
Parinda
1989
as Inspector Prakash Nair
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
Sachai Ki Taqat
1989
as DCP Agarwal
Taaqatwar
1989
as Municipal Officer Sharma
Mahaadev
1989
Main Tera Dushman
1989
as Thakur Dayalu
Bees Saal Baad
1989
as Thakur
Ram Lakhan
1989
as Deodhar Shastri
Daddy
1989
as Anand
Jaaydaad
1989
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
Sansar
1987
as Din Dayal Sharma
Mohre
1987
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
Janam
1985
as Virendra Desai
Jaanoo
1985
as Mr. Mathur
Wafadaar
1985
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
The India House
as Shyamji Krishna Varma
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
as Rabindranath Tagore
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake
as Father
Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter
Calorie
as Mohan
Metro... In Dino
