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Native name
  
Hindi: अनुपम खेर

Relatives
  
Raju Kher (brother)

Children
  
Sikandar Kher

Religion
  
Hinduism

Spouse
  
Kirron Kher (m. 1985)


Years active
  
1982–present

Role
  
Actor

Nationality
  
Indian

Name
  
Anupam Kher

Siblings
  
Raju Kher

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Born
  
7 March 1955 (age 68) (
1955-03-07
)
Shimla, Punjab, India (now Himachal Pradesh, India)

Occupation
  
Actor, producer, director

Parents
  
Dulari Kher, Pushkarnath Kher

Movies
  
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Saaransh, Silver Linings Playbook, Dil, Baby

Similar People
  
Kirron Kher, Sikandar Kher, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Raju Kher

Profiles

Vicky Kaushal shares a hilarious anecdote: Guest Lecture @Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares


Anupam Kher (born 7 March 1955) is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 500 films and many plays. Mainly working in Hindi films, he has also appeared in acclaimed international films such as the 2002 Golden Globe nominated Bend It Like Beckham, Ang Lee's 2007 Golden Lion-winning Lust, Caution, and David O. Russell's 2013 Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook. Kher has won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role five times. For his performance in the 1988 film Vijay he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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He has held the post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India. He is currently the chairman at Actor Prepares. 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 cinema and arts.

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His wife, actress Kirron Kher, is a Member of the Indian Parliament from Chandigarh.

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Early life

Kher was born on 7 March 1955 in Shimla, in a Kashmiri Pandit family. His father was a clerk and he had a modest upbringing. He received education at D.A.V. School in Shimla. In his struggling days as an actor in Mumbai, he slept on railway platforms. He is an alumnus and a former chairperson of the National School of Drama. Some of his early roles were in plays performed at the Himachal Pradesh University.

Career

Kher made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie Aagman. Then in 1984 came Saaransh, where 28-year-old Kher played a retired Template:Middle-class Maharashtrian man who has lost his son. He hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle, Sawaal Dus Crore Ka, Lead India and the recent The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which has become a big hit on its 1st episode when Shah Rukh Khan was invited as his guest. He has had many comic roles but has also played the villain such as his acclaimed role as the terrorist Dr. Dang in Karma (1986). For his role in Daddy (1989) he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.

He has starred alongside Hindi Cinema's superstar Shahrukh Khan many times in films such as Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Chaahat (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Veer-Zaara (2004) and Happy New Year.

He ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2002) and has been a producer. He produced and starred in the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance. The role of the Police Commissioner Rathor, played by him in critically and commercially acclaimed A Wednesday is also very much appreciated.

Kher is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), Speedy Singhs (2011), his appearance on the hit TV show ER, and more recently in The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007). In 2012 he co-starred in the Academy Award-winning Silver Linings Playbook.

Kher has written and starred in a play about his own life called Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.

Until recently he served as chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and was its director between 2001 and 2004.

In 2007, Anupam Kher, with his batchmate of NSD, Satish Kaushik, started a film production company, Karol Bagh Productions. Their first film, Tere Sang, was directed by Satish Kaushik.

He was appointed in 2010 as the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation, which strives to improve children's education in India.

In 2011, he starred alongside Mohanlal and Jayaprada in the Malayalam language romantic drama Pranayam. Kher chose Pranayam as one of the seven best films of his career.

He also starred in a number of Marathi films such as Thoda Tuza...Thoda Maza, Kashala Udyachi Baat and Punjabi films such as Yaaraan naal bahaaraan.

He is also an occasional talk show participant.

In 2009, Kher voiced Carl Fredricksen in the Hindi-dubbed version of the Disney-Pixar animated film Up, which was his voice role.

Anupam Kher has currently appeared in The Dirty Politics. The movie also features Om Puri and Jackie Shroff.

In 2014, Kher starred in the British film Shongram, a fictional romantic drama based around the factual and historical events of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

In 2016, Anupam Kher narrated in the ABP News documentary TV series Bharatvarsh, which showcases the journey from ancient India to the 19th century.

In late 2016, Anupam Kher made his first fiction production named Khwaabon Ki Zamin Par airing on Zindagi.

Personal life

Anupam Kher is married to actress Kirron Kher (since 1985). Her son, his stepson, is actor Sikandar Kher.

Controversy

While speaking (During March 2016) in Kolkata at the Telegraph National Debate on Intolerance, he mentioned that Yogi Adityanath and Sadhvi should be thrown out of BJP and jailed.

Awards and recognitions

Civilian award
  • 2004: Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema
  • 2016: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts
  • National Film Awards
  • 1989: National Film Award – Special Jury Award: Daddy
  • 2005: National Film Award – Special Jury Award: Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
  • Filmfare Awards
  • 1984: Best Actor, Saaransh
  • 1988: Best Supporting Actor, Vijay
  • 1989: Best Comedian, Ram Lakhan
  • 1990: Critics Award for Best Performance, Daddy
  • 1991: Best Comedian, Lamhe
  • 1992: Best Comedian, Khel
  • 1993: Best Comedian, Darr
  • 1995: Best Comedian, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
  • 1986: Nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Janam
  • 1991: Nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Dil
  • 1992: Nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Saudagar
  • 1994: Nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
  • 1997: Nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Chaahat
  • 2013: Nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Special 26
  • Screen Awards
  • 1994: Best Supporting Actor for 1942: A Love Story
  • 1999: Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jayegi
  • Hindi Movie Awards
  • 1999 : Best Supporting Actor for Salaakhen
  • 2007 : Best Comedian for Khosla Ka Ghosla
  • Other awards
  • 2000: Actor of the Decade Award (Millennium Honours)
  • 2000: Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Sansui Viewers Choice Awards
  • 2001: Real Life Hero Award at the Zee Gold Hindi Cinema Awards
  • 2005: "Divya Himachal Award" for excellence 2005, with the blessings of H.H. Dalai Lama
  • 2005: Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
  • 2006: Best Actor Award at the Riverside International Film Festival at California for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
  • 2006: GIFA awards: Critics Choice Awards – Best Actor in a Comic Role for Khosla Ka Ghosla
  • 2013: Outstanding Achievement in Cinema award at The Asian Awards.
  • 2015: Kalakar Award for The ACTOR Of The Year in Kolkata
  • Recognition
  • He was honoured by Walk of the Stars as his hand print was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai.
  • He was presented with the “Honoured Guest” award by the US state of Texas for his contribution to cinema and art.
  • Producer

    Anupam Kher's production house also made some television shows, notable among them Imtihaan (1994).

    Actor

    (Partial filmography, in Hindi language unless noted)

    Filmography

    Actor
    -
    The Signature (announced)
    -
    Untitled/Anupam Kher 538th/movie (announced)
    -
    Untitled Siddharth Anand/Saif Ali Khan Project (TV Series) (announced)
    -
    Hindi remake of Pratikshya movie (pre-production)
    -
    Retirement (pre-production) as
    Anand
    -
    The India House (pre-production)
    -
    Hera Pheri 3 (filming)
    -
    Vijay 69 (filming)
    2024
    Metro.... In Dino (filming)
    2023
    Tiger Nageswara Rao (filming)
    -
    Alert 24X7 (post-production)
    -
    Kaagaz 2 (post-production)
    2023
    Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay (post-production)
    2023
    Emergency (post-production) as
    Jai prakash Nayaran
    2023
    Ghost (post-production)
    -
    Miss Match India (completed)
    -
    Room (completed) as
    Rudra Rathore
    -
    The Delhi Files
    -
    The Son in Law (TV Series) (announced) as
    Om Mehta
    - Pilot - Om Mehta
    2024
    Untitled
    2023
    The Freelancer (TV Series) as
    Dr. Arif Khan
    - Episode #1.7 (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    - Episode #1.6 (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    - Episode #1.5 (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    - Martyr? (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    - Flashback (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    - Hell (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    - SOS (2023) - Dr. Arif Khan
    2023
    The Vaccine War
    2023
    Voice of Sathyanathan
    2023
    IB 71 as
    IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
    2023
    Trial by Fire (TV Mini Series) as
    Captain Hardeep Bedi
    - Border (2023) - Captain Hardeep Bedi
    - Heroes (2023) - Captain Hardeep Bedi
    - Trial by Fire (2023)
    2022
    Connect as
    Father Augustine
    2022
    Uunchai as
    Om Sharma
    2022
    Shiv Shastri Balboa as
    Shiv Shastri
    2022
    What's Love Got to Do with It? as
    Mr. Latif (uncredited)
    2022
    Karthikeya 2 as
    Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
    2022
    The Kashmir Files as
    Pushkar Nath Pandit
    2021
    Koochie Koochie Hota Hai as
    Principal (voice)
    2021
    Zamaanat: And Justice for All as
    Dr. Madan
    2021
    The Last Show
    2021
    Happy Birthday (Short)
    2018
    New Amsterdam (TV Series) as
    Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Essential Workers (2021) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The New Normal (2021) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - A Matter of Seconds (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Liftoff (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Perspectives (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Double Blind (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Sabbath (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - In the Graveyard (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - 14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Hiding Behind My Smile (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Code Silver (2020) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The Island (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - What the Heart Wants (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Good Soldiers (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Righteous Right Hand (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The Karman Line (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The Denominator (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Replacement (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The Big Picture (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Your Turn (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Luna (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - This Is Not the End (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Preventable (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Happy Place (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Five Miles West (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Sanctuary (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - King of Swords (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Croaklahoma (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The Forsaken (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - The Blues (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Anima Sola (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - A Seat at the Table (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Six or Seven Minutes (2019) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - As Long as It Takes (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Three Dots (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Domino Effect (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Anthropocene (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Cavitation (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Boundaries (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Every Last Minute (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Rituals (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    - Pilot (2018) - Dr. Vijay Kapoor
    2020
    The Relationship Manager (Short)
    2019
    Opigesic Oil TVC ft. Anupam Kher (Video short)
    2019
    One Day: Justice Delivered as
    Justice Omprakash Tyagi
    2019
    Shongram as
    Old Karim
    2019
    The Accidental Prime Minister as
    Manmohan Singh
    2018
    Mrs. Wilson (TV Mini Series) as
    Shahbaz Karim
    - Episode #1.3 (2018) - Shahbaz Karim
    - Episode #1.2 (2018) - Shahbaz Karim
    - Episode #1.1 (2018) - Shahbaz Karim
    2018
    Hotel Mumbai as
    Oberoi
    2018
    Love Sonia as
    Baldev Singh
    2018
    Baa Baaa Black Sheep as
    Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
    2018
    Aiyaary as
    Tariq Ali
    2017
    Snapshot Wedding as
    Vickram
    2017
    The Indian Detective (TV Mini Series) as
    Stanley D'Mello
    - Episode #1.4 (2017) - Stanley D'Mello
    - Episode #1.3 (2017) - Stanley D'Mello
    - Episode #1.2 (2017) - Stanley D'Mello
    - Episode #1.1 (2017) - Stanley D'Mello
    2017
    The Boy with the Topknot (TV Movie) as
    Sathnam's Father
    2017
    Ranchi Diaries as
    Thakur Bhaiya
    2017
    Judwaa 2 as
    Mr. Balraj Bakshi
    2017
    Toilet: A Love Story as
    Dinanath Joshi (Kaka)
    2017
    Indu Sarkar as
    Nana Pradhan
    2015
    Sense8 (TV Series) as
    Sanyam Dandekar
    - I Have No Room in My Heart for Hate (2017) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - Fear Never Fixed Anything (2017) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - Who Am I? (2017) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - Demons (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - Art Is Like Religion (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - What's Going On? (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - I Am Also A We (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - What Is Human? (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    - Limbic Resonance (2015) - Sanyam Dandekar
    2017
    Naam Shabana as
    Om Prakash Shukla
    2017
    Kheer (TV Short)
    2017
    The Big Sick as
    Azmat
    2016
    Ramayana (TV Series) as
    Maharaj Dashrath (voice)
    2016
    Saat Uchakkey as
    Diwan Saab
    2016
    M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story as
    Pan Singh Dhoni
    2016
    A Family Man as
    Dr. Singh
    2016
    Buddha in a Traffic Jam as
    Professor Ranjan Batki
    2015
    Prem Ratan Dhan Payo as
    Diwan
    2015
    Mera wo Matlab nahin tha (Podcast Series)
    2015
    Dirty Politics as
    Satyaprakash Mishra
    2015
    Roy as
    Kabir's Dad
    2015
    Baby as
    Om Prakash Shukla
    2015
    Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene as
    D. K. Thawani
    2014
    Nayana as
    Kamal Kishore Swaroop
    2014
    The Shaukeens as
    Lalivani
    2014
    Super Nani as
    Mr. Sammy
    2014
    Happy New Year as
    Manohar Sharma
    2014
    Sonali Cable as
    Boss-Vaghela
    2014
    Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami as
    Purushotam Narayan Joshi
    2014
    Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
    2014
    Daawat-e-Ishq as
    Abdul Qadir
    2014
    Singham Returns as
    Gurukant Acharya a.k.a 'Guruji'
    2014
    Awake: The Life of Yogananda (Documentary) as
    Narrator
    2014
    Main Tera Hero as
    Vikrant Singhal
    2014
    O Teri as
    Bilal Khawaja
    2014
    Gang of Ghosts as
    Gaindamal Hemraj
    2014
    Total Chaos as
    Asha's Father
    2013
    Mahabharat as
    Shakuni (voice)
    2013
    Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! as
    Collector
    2013
    24: India (TV Series) as
    Wasim Khan
    - 1am - 2am (2013) - Wasim Khan
    - 12am - 1am (2013) - Wasim Khan
    2013
    Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 as
    Joginder Armstrong / Dude G
    2013
    Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke as
    Prof. A.L. Ganguly
    2013
    Aurangzeb as
    Vijaykant Phogat
    2013
    Chashme Baddoor as
    Suryakant / Chandrakant
    2013
    Special 26 as
    Sharma Ji
    2013
    Mai as
    Doctor
    2012
    Shobhna's Seven Nights as
    Davidar
    2012
    Jab Tak Hai Jaan as
    Meera's father
    2012
    Silver Linings Playbook as
    Dr. Cliff Patel
    2012
    Midnight's Children as
    Ghani
    2012
    Krishna Aur Kans as
    Gargacharya (voice)
    2012
    Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum as
    Francis Marlo
    2012
    Mr Bhatti on Chutti as
    BB Bhatti
    2012
    Kashala Udyachi Baat as
    Benaam Kumar
    2012
    Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
    Benaam Kumar
    2012
    Welcome Back Gandhi
    2012
    Chaar Din Ki Chandni as
    Chandra Veer Singh
    2011
    Desi Boyz as
    Suresh Awasthi
    2011
    Kuch Log
    2011
    Havai Dada as
    Dada
    2011
    Mausam as
    Maharaj Krish
    2011
    Breakaway as
    Darvesh Singh
    2011
    Pranayam as
    Achutha Menon
    2011
    The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
    2011
    Chatur Singh Two Star as
    Raj Kumar Sinha
    2011
    Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande as
    Aggarwal
    2011
    Aagaah: The Warning as
    Peer Jammat Ali Shah Baba
    2011
    The Lion of Judah as
    Monty (voice)
    2011
    Naughty @ 40 as
    Laxminarayan Kapoor
    2011
    Zokkomon as
    Deshraj / Dr. Vivek Rai
    2011
    Game as
    Kabir Malhotra
    2011
    Yeh Faasley as
    Devender Devilal Dua
    2011
    Yamla Pagla Deewana as
    Joginder Singh Brar
    2010
    Nakshatra as
    Sharad
    2010
    Dabangg as
    Dayal Babu
    2010
    Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir as
    Haji Sayyed Shah
    2010
    You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as
    Dia's Father
    2010
    Admissions Open as
    Prof. Tariq Siddiqui
    2010
    Badmaash Company as
    Sajjan Kapoor
    2010
    Apartment: Rent at Your Own Risk as
    Madhusudan 'Tanha'
    2010
    Striker as
    Farokh
    2010
    Pyaar Impossible as
    Abhay's father
    2009
    Wake Up Sid as
    Ram Mehra(Sid's father)
    2009
    Dil Bole Hadippa as
    Choudhary Vikramjeet 'Vicky' Singh
    2009
    Life Partner as
    Jugran
    2009
    Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story as
    Judge
    2009
    It's a Mismatch as
    Mr. Bhalla
    2009
    Morning Walk as
    Joymohan Sen
    2009
    Sankat City as
    Fauzdaar
    2009
    Tera Mera Ki Rishta as
    Mohinder - Natasha's husband
    2009
    Victory as
    Ram Shikhawat
    2008
    Saanncha as
    Ram Khilawan
    2008
    Meerabai Not Out as
    Dr. Awasthi
    2008
    A Wednesday as
    Prakash Rathod
    2008
    C Kkompany as
    Ramakant 'Dude' Joshi
    2008
    God Tussi Great Ho as
    Mr. Prajapati
    2008
    Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India as
    Judge Ayyar
    2008
    De Taali as
    Aggarwal
    2008
    Tahaan as
    Subhan Daar
    2008
    Dhoom Dadakka as
    Mungi Lal
    2008
    Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa as
    Vishwas Khurana
    2008
    My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves as
    Murtaza
    2007
    Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as
    Lama
    2007
    Dus Kahaniyaan as
    Anya's dad (segment "Lovedale")
    2007
    Gauri: The Unborn as
    Sudeep's dad
    2007
    Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman as
    Shivshankar Sahay
    2007
    Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha
    2007
    Apna Asmaan as
    Dr. Sathya
    2007
    Dhokha as
    Saeed Noor Bux
    2007
    Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever as
    Raja
    2007
    Lust, Caution as
    Khalid Saiduddin
    2007
    Heyy Babyy as
    Malhotra
    2007
    Buddha Mar Gaya as
    Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
    2007
    Gandhi Park as
    Sammy Philips
    2007
    Shakalaka Boom Boom as
    Reggie's father
    2007
    The Other End of the Line as
    Rajeev Sethi
    2006
    Prateeksha as
    James Brown
    2006
    Apna Sapna Money Money as
    Satyabol Shashtri
    2006
    Vivah as
    Harishchandra
    2006
    Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again as
    Bonney Kapoor
    2006
    Hope & a Little Sugar as
    Colonel Vir Singh Oberoi
    2006
    Khosla Ka Ghosla! as
    Kamal Kishore Khosla
    2006
    Aap Ki Khatir as
    Arjun Khanna
    2006
    Chup Chup Ke as
    Jaidev Prasad - Jeetu's father
    2006
    Shaadi Se Pehle as
    Mangal Pratap Bhalla
    2006
    American Blend as
    Raj
    2006
    Umar as
    Narrator
    2006
    Rang De Basanti as
    Rajnath Singhania
    2006
    Adharm
    2005
    Tum Meri Ho
    2005
    Yaraan Naal Baharaan as
    Col. Thakur Singh
    2005
    I Did Not Kill Gandhi as
    Uttam Chaudhury
    2005
    The Mistress of Spices as
    Geeta's Grandfather
    2005
    Sarkar as
    Motilal Khurana
    2005
    Paheli as
    Bhanwarlal
    2005
    Hum Jo Keh Na Paaye (TV Movie) as
    Neeraj Mehta
    2005
    Kyaa Kool Hai Hum as
    Dr. Screwvala
    2005
    Main Aisa Hi Hoon as
    Dayanath Trivedi
    2004
    Aabra Ka Daabra as
    Limbu
    2004
    Veer-Zaara as
    Zakir Ahmed
    2004
    MI-5 (TV Series) as
    Harakat
    - Who Guards the Guards? (2004) - Harakat
    2004
    Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart as
    Karam Jindal
    2004
    ER (TV Series) as
    Ajay Rasgotra
    - Damaged (2004) - Ajay Rasgotra
    2004
    Bride & Prejudice as
    Chaman Bakshi
    2004
    Tumsa Nahin Dekha as
    John Uncle
    2004
    Shart: The Challenge as
    Mr. Kapoor
    2004
    Pride and Honour as
    Tyagi (lawyer)
    2004
    Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as
    Bhairav Chaudhary
    2004
    Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya as
    Dr. Verma
    2004
    Chess: A Game Plan
    2003
    Banana Brothers as
    Ketan
    2003
    Second Generation (TV Movie) as
    Khan
    2003
    Jaal: The Trap as
    R.K. Sharma
    2003
    Ek Alag Mausam as
    Dr. Machado
    2002
    Yeh Hai Jalwa as
    Robin Singh
    2002
    Bend It Like Beckham as
    Mr. Bhamra
    2002
    Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe as
    Mr. Puri
    2001
    Praja as
    Haji Musthafa / Bapu
    2001
    Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein as
    Deendayal Shastri (DD) (Maddy's Father)
    2001
    Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as
    Tejpal
    2001
    Jodi No. 1 as
    Rai Bahadur
    2001
    Little John as
    Swamiji
    2001
    Aashiq as
    Dilip Dev Kapoor
    2000
    Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke as
    Ronak Grewal
    2000
    Gharwali Uparwali (TV Series) as
    Business Tycoon
    - Episode #1.1 (2000) - Business Tycoon
    2000
    Shikaar as
    Shyamlal 'Shamu' Gupta / Ramlal Gupta
    2000
    Ghaath as
    Ramakant Patil
    2000
    Anjaane
    2000
    Mohabbatein as
    Kake
    2000
    Aaghaaz as
    Balraj Nanda
    2000
    Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai as
    Muttu Pillai
    2000
    Dhadkan as
    Sheetal's father (Special Appearence)
    2000
    Refugee as
    Jaan Mohammad
    2000
    Kya Kehna as
    Gulshan Baxi (Priya's dad)
    2000
    Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as
    Vicky Nath
    2000
    Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as
    Saxena
    1999
    Sarfarosh-E-Hind as
    DCP Arun Bedi
    1999
    Kadhalar Dinam as
    Col. Renah Abdulla
    1999
    Haseena Maan Jaayegi as
    Gulzarilal Verma
    1999
    Sooryavansham as
    Dharmendra (Mindra)
    1999
    Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain as
    Mr. Vishwanath
    1998
    Tirchhi Topiwale as
    Mr. Mehra
    1998
    China Gate as
    Brigadier Anoop Kumar / Governor (Special Appearance)
    1998
    Doli Saja Ke Rakhna as
    Mr. Bansal
    1998
    Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate as
    Rashid Khan
    1998
    Prem Aggan as
    Jai Kumar (JK)
    1998
    Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as
    Police Commissioner Shyamlal
    1998
    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as
    Principal Malhotra
    1998
    Puraido: Unmei no toki as
    Subhas Chandra Bose
    1998
    Vivekananda as
    Station Master Disciple
    1998
    When One Falls in Love as
    Dhanrajgir (Dadaji)
    1998
    Aunty No. 1 as
    Jyotish
    1998
    Salaakhen as
    Sachidanand Agnihotri
    1998
    Keemat: They Are Back as
    Dinanath Tripathi
    1998
    Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa as
    Dibyanath Chatterji (Brati's father)
    1998
    Saat Rang Ke Sapne as
    Bhanu
    1998
    Zor: Never Underestimate the Force as
    DIG Uday Singh
    1998
    Phool Aur Faulad
    1997
    Gudgudee as
    Ajay Prasad
    1997
    Share Bazaar as
    Inspector Sharma
    1997
    Uff! Yeh Mohabbat as
    Teja Singh
    1997
    Aflatoon as
    Vidya Prakash
    1997
    Khwaab as
    Mahesh's dad
    1997
    Deewana Mastana as
    Birju (Bunnu's dad)
    1997
    ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya as
    Kailashnath Kapoor
    1997
    Mere Sapno Ki Rani as
    Lakhan Nehle
    1997
    V.I.P
    1997
    Sanam as
    Yashpal Anand
    1997
    Ziddi as
    Advocate Ashok Pradhan
    1997
    Agnichakra as
    Dhanraj
    1997
    Judwaa as
    Police Inspector Vidyarthi
    1996
    Duniyaa Jhukti Hai
    1996
    PremGranth as
    Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
    1996
    Vishwasghaat as
    Dr. Khurana
    1996
    Shastra as
    Shanti Prasad
    1996
    Mr. Bechara as
    Dr. Dayal Anand
    1996
    Maahir as
    Balwant Rai
    1996
    Shohrat
    1996
    Chaahat as
    Shambunath Singh Rathod
    1996
    Papa Kahte Hain as
    Krishan Khanna (as Krishan Anand)
    1996
    Tu Chor Main Sipahi as
    Kushal Singh
    1996
    Dhun
    1996
    Durjan
    1996
    Nirbhay
    1995
    Dil Ka Doctor as
    Dr. Dilbagh
    1995
    Ram Shastra as
    Dhonga the great
    1995
    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as
    Dharamvir Malhotra
    1995
    Oh Darling Yeh Hai India as
    President of India / Nathuram
    1995
    Zamaana Deewana as
    Kamdev Singh alias K.D. (criminal psychologist)
    1995
    Janam Kundli as
    Mahendra Prasad
    1995
    Taqdeerwala as
    Police Inspector Ranjit Singh
    1995
    Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as
    Oberoi
    1995
    Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba
    1994
    Ikke Pe Ikka as
    Kailash Nath
    1994
    Chaand Kaa Tukdaa as
    Hasmukh Khurana
    1994
    Eena Meena Deeka as
    Ujwal Raja Bully
    1994
    Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as
    Prof. Siddharth Choudhury
    1994
    1942: A Love Story as
    Raghuvir Pathak
    1994
    Pehla Pehla Pyar as
    Anand
    1994
    Pyar Ka Rog as
    Col. Udham 'Udhu' Singh
    1994
    Saajan Ka Ghar as
    Mr. Dhanraj
    1994
    Maha Shaktishaali
    1994
    Laadla as
    Laxminarain Jetley
    1994
    Insaniyat as
    Brijbhan
    1994
    Baali Umar Ko Salaam as
    Banwarilal 'Ansu' Ansimal
    1994
    Karan as
    Pawan Puri
    1993
    Aasoo Bane Angaarey as
    Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
    1993
    Meharbaan as
    Shankar
    1993
    Darr as
    Vijay Awasti
    1993
    Kasam Teri Kasam
    1993
    Tadipaar as
    Kader
    1993
    Dil Tera Aashiq as
    Chaudhary Ranbir Singh
    1993
    Hum Hain Kamaal Ke as
    Nilamber
    1993
    Sainik as
    Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
    1993
    Izzat Ki Roti as
    Girdharilal Chakradhari
    1993
    Gumrah as
    Prakash Chadha
    1993
    Waqt Hamara Hai as
    Dinanath Sabkuchwala
    1993
    Khalnayak as
    Ishwar Girdhar Pandey (jailor)
    1993
    Kayda Kanoon as
    Sinha
    1993
    Parampara as
    Gora Shankar
    1993
    Dil Ki Baazi as
    Daulatram
    1993
    Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja as
    Jagmohan Lal Jugran / Manmohan Lal
    1993
    Lootere as
    Chengez Lala
    1993
    Baaghi Sultana as
    Special Appearance
    1993
    Aaj Kie Aurat as
    Edictr Arun Saxena
    1993
    Shreemaan Aashique as
    Professor Vishwamitra
    1993
    Phoolan Hasina Ramkali
    1993
    My Story
    1992
    Maarg as
    Guru Ji
    1992
    Nagin Aur Lootere as
    Constable
    1992
    Naseebwaala as
    Totaram Lalwani
    1992
    Pyar Hua Chori Chori as
    Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
    1992
    Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka as
    Vakil Batliwala
    1992
    Apradhi as
    Heera
    1992
    Aasmaan Se Gira as
    Mad person at sanitarium
    1992
    Deedar as
    Arjun Pratap Saxena
    1992
    Heer Ranjha as
    Kaedo
    1992
    Khel as
    Seema's Uncle
    1992
    Ganga Bani Shola
    1992
    Ek Ladka Ek Ladki as
    Bhagwati Prasad
    1992
    Humlaa as
    Jagtap
    1992
    Zindagi Ek Juaa as
    Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
    1992
    Parasmani as
    Dhamdrilal
    1992
    Sarphira as
    Bali Seth
    1992
    Beta as
    Totaram
    1992
    Vansh as
    Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
    1992
    Shola Aur Shabnam as
    Major Inder Mohan Lahti
    1992
    Binani
    1992
    Dil Ne Ikaar Kiya
    1992
    Do Hanso Ka Joda
    1992
    Gori
    1991
    Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar
    1991
    Haque as
    Bittu Singh
    1991
    Mast Kalandar as
    Pinkoo
    1991
    Phoolwati
    1991
    Swayam
    1991
    Trinetra as
    Father Patrick
    1991
    Sau Crore as
    Mohanbai
    1991
    Lamhe as
    Prem Anand
    1991
    Do Pal
    1991
    Saathi as
    Police Inspector Kotwal
    1991
    Saudagar as
    Mandhari
    1991
    Pratigyabadh as
    Tej Bahadur / Tejaa
    1991
    Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin as
    Seth Dharamchand
    1991
    Ramwati
    1991
    Ayee Milan Ki Raat as
    Bajrangi / Sumer Singh / Baldev Singh
    1991
    Deshwasi as
    Raja Shamsher Singh
    1991
    Hum as
    Inspector Girdhar
    1991
    Khilaaf as
    Rana Ranjit Singh Sangwan
    1991
    Bijlee Aur Badal
    1991
    Deewane
    1991
    Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein
    1990
    Haar Jeet
    1990
    Indrajaalam as
    Maharashtra Chief Minister
    1990
    Kanoon Ki Zanjeer as
    Indeevar Srivastava
    1990
    Khatarnaak as
    Dabariya
    1990
    Muqaddar Ka Badshaah as
    Vijay Singh
    1990
    Sheshnaag
    1990
    Jamai Raja as
    Din Dayal Trivedi aka DDT
    1990
    Nyay Anyay as
    Diwan Pratap Singh (as Anupum Kher)
    1990
    Raeeszada
    1990
    Aaj Ka Arjun as
    Police Inspector
    1990
    Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
    Advocate Shankar Dayal Sharma
    1990
    Jeevan Ek Sanghursh as
    Devraj Kamat
    1990
    Dil as
    Hazariprasad
    1990
    Choron Ki Rani Hasino Ka Raja
    1990
    Naaka Bandi as
    Havaldar / CID Inspector Karamchand
    1990
    Kroadh as
    Inspector Vikram Shukla
    1990
    Izzatdaar as
    Jailor Mushtaque Ali
    1990
    Jeene Do as
    Hardayal
    1990
    Awaargi as
    Lala Jamal Khan
    1990
    Akaash Ganga
    1990
    Nehru: The Jewel of India
    1989
    Ab Meri Baari
    1989
    Daddy (TV Movie) as
    Anand
    1989
    Jaaydaad as
    Dhanpat Rai
    1989
    Kasam Vardi Kee as
    Chaddha
    1989
    Mahaadev as
    Mahesh Heera
    1989
    Sachai Ki Taqat as
    DCP Agarwal
    1989
    Taaqatwar as
    Municipal Officer Sharma
    1989
    Main Azaad Hoon as
    Dalichand Jain
    1989
    Chaalbaaz as
    Tribhuvan Das
    1989
    Paap Ka Ant as
    Minister Prajapati
    1989
    Zakham as
    Durjan
    1989
    Bhrashtachar as
    Purshottam
    1989
    Ladaai as
    Dinanath 'DDN' / Dindayal Sharma
    1989
    Parinda as
    Inspector Prakash
    1989
    Kanoon Apna Apna as
    Kabza Kanhaiyalal
    1989
    Tu Nagin Main Sapera
    1989
    Chandni as
    Ramesh (Guest Appearance)
    1989
    Nigahen: Nagina Part II as
    Gorakh Nath
    1989
    Tridev as
    Mathur - Police Commissioner
    1989
    Aakhri Ghulam as
    Rai Bahadur Thakur Daulat Singh
    1989
    Nishane Bazi
    1989
    Bees Saal Baad as
    Thakur
    1989
    Main Tera Dushman as
    Thakur Dayalu
    1989
    Ram Lakhan as
    Deodhar Shastri
    1988
    Mere Baad
    1988
    Sone Pe Suhaaga as
    Justice Nyaychand Rastogi (N.C.R.)
    1988
    Agnee as
    Shekawat
    1988
    Tezaab as
    Shyamlal (Mohini's dad)
    1988
    Dayavan as
    Mr. Kohli
    1988
    Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as
    Bhuchaal
    1988
    Zakhmi Aurat as
    Advocate Mahendra Nath
    1988
    Vijay as
    Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
    1988
    Hatya as
    Surendra Mohan
    1988
    Kabzaa as
    Dagha Sahab
    1988
    Pestonjee as
    Pestonjee (Pesi)
    1988
    Falak (The Sky) as
    Muralidhar - Champa's father
    1988
    Tamacha as
    Dr. Mehta
    1988
    Shiva Shakti as
    D.C.
    1988
    Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as
    Dharamchand
    1987
    Dozakh as
    Virendra Singh
    1987
    Kaun Kitney Pani Mein
    1987
    Mohre as
    Jagmohan 'Jagga' Sharma / Major Vishwas Sawant
    1987
    Zevar as
    Narendra Chowdhury
    1987
    Insaf Ki Pukar as
    Sohan Lal
    1987
    Uttar Dakshin as
    Ramniklal
    1987
    Thikana as
    Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
    1987
    Kaash as
    Alok
    1987
    Trimurtulu as
    Don
    1987
    Satyamev Jayate as
    Advocate Amar N. Kaul
    1987
    Sansar as
    Din Dayal Sharma
    1986
    Andaz Pyaar Ka
    1986
    Insaaf Ki Awaaz as
    Kailashnath
    1986
    Jeeva as
    Inspector Dushant Singh
    1986
    Palay Khan as
    British General Bonz
    1986
    Swarthi
    1986
    Rao Saheb as
    Raosaheb
    1986
    Duty
    1986
    Samundar as
    Rajeshwar Nath 'Girija Shankar'
    1986
    Karma as
    Dr. Michael Dang
    1986
    Allah-Rakha as
    R.S. Khera
    1986
    Peechha Karro as
    Boss Number 1
    1986
    Aakhree Raasta as
    Mahesh Sandaliya
    1986
    Kala Dhanda Goray Log as
    Durga Das Jetia
    1986
    Ganga Akhir Ganga Hain
    1986
    Raj Se Swaraj (TV Series) as
    Gandhi
    1985
    Janam (TV Movie) as
    Virendra (Rahul's father)
    1985
    Hum Naujawan as
    Commissioner Khan
    1985
    Jaanoo as
    Mr. Mathur
    1985
    Wafadaar as
    Daya Sagar
    1985
    Misaal as
    Rana
    1985
    Arjun as
    Shivkumar Chowgule
    1985
    Aitbaar as
    Public Prosecutor
    1985
    Agnidaah
    1984
    Sheeshay Ka Ghar
    1984
    Jawaani as
    Surendra Malhotra
    1984
    Utsav as
    Sansthanak's friend
    1984
    Saaransh as
    B.V. Pradhan
    1984
    Kim (TV Movie) as
    Servant to the Widow of Kulu (uncredited)
    1984
    Jeevan Sandhya
    1983
    Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as
    'Disco-Killer' (scenes deleted)
    1982
    Aagman
    1982
    Apmaan as
    Victor
    1973
    Daag: A Poem of Love as
    Extra in song Ni Main Yaar Manana (uncredited)
    Producer
    -
    Hindi remake of Pratikshya movie (producer) (pre-production)
    -
    Oh What A... (Short) (executive producer) (completed)
    2022
    The Kashmir Files (executive producer)
    2021
    The Last Show (producer)
    2021
    The City and A Girl (Short) (producer)
    2017
    Ranchi Diaries (producer)
    2016
    Khwaabon Ki Zamin Par - Zindagi (TV Series) (producer - 19 episodes)
    2012
    I Went Shopping for Robert De Niro (Short) (producer)
    2009
    Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (co-producer)
    2005
    I Did Not Kill Gandhi (producer)
    2000
    Bariwali (producer)
    1994
    Imtihaan (TV Series) (producer)
    Music Department
    2003
    Ek Alag Mausam (playback singer)
    1993
    Izzat Ki Roti (playback singer)
    1993
    Waqt Hamara Hai (playback singer)
    1993
    Shreemaan Aashique (playback singer)
    1990
    Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (playback singer)
    1988
    Vijay (playback singer)
    Director
    2012
    I Went Shopping for Robert De Niro (Short)
    2002
    Om Jai Jagadish
    Soundtrack
    2006
    Khosla Ka Ghosla! ("Chak De Phattey (Sweety Mix)")
    1998
    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (performer: "Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai" - uncredited)
    Thanks
    -
    Dar-Badar (acknowledgement) (completed)
    2009
    Fast Forward (special thanks)
    2000
    Dhadkan (special thanks)
    Self
    -
    Brand Bollywood...downunder (Documentary) (post-production) as
    Self - Actor / Teacher
    2023
    The Romantics (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - The Boy from Jalandhar (2023) - Self
    2019
    The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Shiv Shastri Balboa Promotion (2023) - Self
    - Uunchai Special (2022) - Self
    - Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik & Pankaj Tripathi (2020) - Self
    - Anupam Kher & Esha Gupta (2019) - Self
    2023
    Bigg Boss (TV Series) as
    Self - Guest
    - Anupam-Neena in the house! (2023) - Self - Guest
    2022
    Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (Documentary)
    2022
    67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022 (TV Special) as
    Self - award presenter
    2021
    Bhuj: The Day India Shook (TV Series documentary) as
    Narrator
    2021
    In Creative Company (Podcast Series) as
    Self
    - Anupam Kher (2021) - Self
    2020
    Anupam Cares (Podcast Series) as
    Self - Host
    2020
    Get Real with Shannon K (2020/2021) (TV Series) as
    Self
    2019
    Made in Hollywood (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Dumbo/Hotel Mumbai/Wonder Park (2019) - Self
    2019
    Ok! TV (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode #4.144 (2019) - Self
    2019
    Behind the Scenes of 'Hotel Mumbai' (Video documentary short) as
    Self / Oberoi
    2018
    Hotel Mumbai: Press Conference (Video documentary) as
    Self - Actor
    2018
    Guftagoo (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Guftagoo with Anupam Kher (2018) - Self
    2017
    That's What It's All About: The Journey of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Documentary) as
    Self
    2017
    The Legionnaires of Laughter (Video) as
    Self - Special Guest
    2016
    Memoirs of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (TV Movie) as
    Self
    2014
    The Anupam Kher Show (TV Series) as
    Self - Host
    - Rishi Kapoor (2015) - Self - Host
    - Waheeda Rehman & Asha Parekh (2015) - Self - Host
    - Boman Irani & Paresh Rawal (2015) - Self - Host
    - Madhuri Dixit (2015) - Self - Host
    - Irrfan Khan (2015) - Self - Host
    - Sonu Nigam (2015) - Self - Host
    - Gulzar (2015) - Self - Host
    - Akshay Kumar (2014) - Self - Host
    - Yuvraj Singh (2014) - Self - Host
    - Parineeti Chopra & Aditya Roy Kapur (2014) - Self - Host
    - David Dhawan & Varun Dhawan (2014) - Self - Host
    - Kapil Sharma (2014) - Self - Host
    - Naseeruddin Shah & Om Puri (2014) - Self - Host
    2014
    Comedy Nights with Kapil (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Shah Rukh Khan, Anupam Kher, Kajol, Farida Jalal, Mandira Bedi and Pooja Ruparel (2014) - Self
    - Lisa Haydon, Anupam Kher, Annu Kapoor and Piyush Mishra (2014) - Self
    - Anupam Kher (2014) - Self
    2013
    14th IIFA Awards (TV Special) as
    Self - Presenter: Best Lyrics and Winner: Outstanding Achievement by an Indian in International Cinema
    2012
    Breakaway: Making Breakaway (Video short) as
    Self
    2009
    India Reborn (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Manufacturing Dreams (2009) - Self
    2007
    Movie Connections (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Bend It Like Beckham (2007) - Self
    2006
    India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (TV Series) as
    Self - Judge
    - Episode #2.1 (2006) - Self - Judge
    2004
    Film '72 (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode dated 11 October 2004 (2004) - Self
    2003
    She Shoots, She Scores: The Making of 'Bend It Like Beckham' (Video documentary short) as
    Self
    2000
    1st IIFA Awards (2000) (TV Special) as
    Host
    2000
    Say Na Something to Anupam Uncle (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode #1.2 (2000) - Self
    1992
    All the Best (TV Series) as
    Self
    1991
    Dastak (TV Special) as
    Self
    1991
    Jhomma Chumma in London (TV Special) as
    Self
    1988
    Akarshan as
    Self
    1986
    Rimjhim Geeton Ki (Documentary) as
    Self
    1982
    Laila Majnu Ki Nai Nautanki (Documentary)
    Archive Footage
    2005
    Pride and Prejudice Revisited (TV Movie documentary) as
    Mr. Chaman Bakshi (uncredited)

    References

    Anupam Kher Wikipedia