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