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