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