Anupam Kher
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.
TV Shows(18)
The Roshans
Self
2025
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
The Freelancer
Dr. Arif Khan
2023
The Romantics
Self
2023
Trial by Fire
Captain Hardeep Bedi
2023
Mrs Wilson
Shahbaz Karim
2018
New Amsterdam
Vijay Kapoor
2018
The Indian Detective
Stanley D'Mello
2017
The Kapil Sharma Show
Himself
2016
Sense8
Sanyam Dandekar
2015
The Men in Blazers Show
Self
2014
The Anupam Kher Show
Host
2014
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
India's Got Talent
Self
2009
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Spooks
Harakat
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself
1992
Movies(362)
Yeh Prem Mol Liya
2026
Fauzi
2026
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
Kamal Kishore Khosla
2026
Calorie
Mohan
2025
The Bengal Files
M.K. Gandhi
2025
Tanvi the Great
Col Pratap Raina
2025
Metro... In Dino
Parimal
2025
Tumko Meri Kasam
2025
Emergency
Jayaprakash Narayan
2025
Vijay 69
Vijay Mathew
2024
The Signature
Arvind
2024
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Guru Shambhu
2024
Kaagaz 2
Raj Narayan
2024
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay
2024
Brand Bollywood Downunder
Self
2023
Tiger Nageswara Rao
Raghavendra Rajput
2023
Ghost
2023
The Vaccine War
2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
President of India
2023
IB 71
IB Chief N.S. Awasthi
2023
Shiv Shastri Balboa
Shiv Shastri
2023
Connect
Father Augustine
2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Uunchai
Om Sharma
2022
Karthikeya 2
Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak
2022
The Kashmir Files
Pushkar Nath Pandit
2022
Bhuj: The Day India Shook
Narrator
2021
Happy Birthday
2021
The Relationship Manager
2020
One Day: Justice Delivered
Retired Judge Tyagi
2019
Shongram
Old Karim
2019
Hotel Mumbai
Chef Hemant Oberoi
2019
The Accidental Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh
2019
Love Sonia
Baldev Pratap Singh
2018
Baa Baaa Black Sheep
Charudutt Sharma / Charlie
2018
Aiyaary
Tariq Ali
2018
The Boy with the Topknot
Sathnam's Father
2017
Ranchi Diaries
2017
Judwaa 2
Bakshi
2017
Toilet: A Love Story
Kakka
2017
Indu Sarkar
2017
Naam Shabana
Om Prakash Shukla
2017
The Big Sick
Azmat Nanjiani
2017
Kheer
nanu
2017
Snapshot Wedding
Vickram
2017
Saat Uchakkey
Diwan
2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Paan Singh Dhoni
2016
A Family Man
Dr. Savraj Singh
2016
Buddha in a Traffic Jam
Professor Jamshed Batki
2016
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Diwan Sahab / Bapu
2015
Dirty Politics
CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
2015
Roy
Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father
2015
Baby
Omprakash Shukla
2015
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
2015
The Shaukeens
2014
Super Nani
Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
2014
Happy New Year
Manohar Sharma
2014
Sonali Cable
Boss-Vaghela
2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
Purushottam Narayan Joshi
2014
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
Narrator (voice)
2014
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
2014
Daawat-e-Ishq
Abdul Qadir
2014
Singham Returns
Guruji
2014
Main Tera Hero
Vikrant Singhal
2014
O Teri
Bilal Khawaja
2014
Gang of Ghosts
Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj
2014
Total Siyapaa
Asha's father
2014
Mahabharat
Shakuni (voice)
2013
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Latesh Bhai
2013
Kalimannu
Himself
2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.
2013
Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
2013
Aurangzeb
Inspector Vijaykant Phogat
2013
Chashme Baddoor
Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
2013
Special 26
P.K Sharma
2013
Mai
Doctor
2013
Silver Linings Playbook
Dr. Cliff Patel
2012
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein
2012
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)
2012
Midnight's Children
Ghani
2012
Krishna and Kamsa
Gargacharya (voice)
2012
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum
2012
Mr Bhatti on Chutti
Mr. Bhatti
2012
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Welcome Back Gandhi
2012
Desi Boyz
Suresh Awasthi
2011
Breakaway
Darvesh Singh
2011
Mausam
Maharaj Kishan
2011
Pranayam
Achutha Menon
2011
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
2011
Chatur Singh Two Star
Raj Kumar Sinha
2011
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
Aggarwal
2011
The Lion of Judah
Monty (voice)
2011
Naughty @ 40
Laxminarayan
2011
Zokkomon
2011
Game
Kabir Malhotra
2011
Yeh Faasley
Devinder Devilal Dua
2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Joginder Singh Brar
2011
Nakshatra
Sharad
2010
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Dia's Father
2010
Dabangg
Dayal Babu
2010
Lamhaa
Haji
2010
Admissions Open
Professor Tariq Siddiqui
2010
Badmaash Company
Father
2010
Apartment
Tanha
2010
Striker
Inspector Farooque
2010
Pyaar Impossible!
Abhay's father
2010
Wake Up Sid
Ram Mehra
2009
Dil Bole Hadippa!
Vikram Singh (Vicky)
2009
Yeh Mera India
Judge
2009
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story
Judge (Guest Appearance)
2009
Perfect Mismatch
Mr. Bhalla
2009
Sankat City
Faujdar
2009
Morning Walk
Joymohan
2009
Tera Mera Ki Rishta
Meet's Father
2009
Victory
Ram Shekhawat
2009
Meerabai Not Out
Dr. Awasthi
2008
De Taali
2008
Gandhi Park
Sammy Phillip
2008
Tahaan
Subhan Daar
2008
A Wednesday!
Prakash Rathod
2008
C Kkompany
Mr. Joshi
2008
God Tussi Great Ho
Mr. Prajapati
2008
Dhoom Dadakka
Mungi Lal
2008
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa
Vishwas Khurana
2008
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Lama
2007
Gauri The Unborn
Sudeep's dad
2007
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Shivshankar Sahay
2007
Lust, Caution
Khalid Saiduddin
2007
My Own Sky
Dr. Sathya
2007
Dhokha
Saeed
2007
Heyy Babyy
Malhotra
2007
Buddha Mar Gaya
Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya
2007
Cinema Asia: India
Self
2007
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
The Other End of the Line
Rajeev Sethi
2007
Kuttrapathirikai
Rajiv Gandhi
2007
Vivah
Harishchandra Bajpayee
2006
Jaan-E-Mann
Bonney Kapoor
2006
Hope and a Little Sugar
2006
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Kamal Kishore Khosla
2006
Aap Ki Khatir
Arjun Khanna
2006
Chup Chup Ke
Jeetu's Father
2006
Shaadi Se Pehle
2006
Rang De Basanti
Rajnath Singhania
2006
Prateeksha
James Brown
2006
Yaraan Naal Baharaan
2005
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
Uttam Chaudhury
2005
The Mistress of Spices
Geeta's Grandfather
2005
Sarkar
Motilal Khurana
2005
Paheli
Bhanwarlal
2005
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
Dayanath Trivedi
2005
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Dr. S. Screwvvala
2005
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Aabra Ka Daabra
Limbu
2004
Veer-Zaara
Zakir Ahmed
2004
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
Karam Jindal
2004
Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
John Uncle
2004
Shart: The Challenge
Dr. Mathur
2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Bhairav Chaudhary
2004
Bride & Prejudice
Chaman Bakshi
2004
Jaal: The Trap
R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid
2003
Ek Alag Mausam
Dr Machado
2003
Banana Brothers
2003
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Robin Singh
2002
Bend It Like Beckham
Mr. Bhamra
2002
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Deen Dayal
2001
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Tejpal Singh
2001
Praja
Haji Mustafa
2001
Jodi No. 1
Rai Bahadur
2001
Little John
Swamiji
2001
Ghaath
Ramakant Patil
2000
Mohabbatein
Kake
2000
Aaghaaz
2000
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
Muttu Pillai
2000
Dhadkan
Digvijay Varma
2000
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Ronak Grewal
2000
Shikaar
2000
Refugee
Jan Mohammad
2000
Kya Kehna
Gulshan Bakshi
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Col. Renah Abdulla
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Vicky Nath
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Mr. Saxena / Sirjee
2000
Anjaane
2000
Kadhalar Dhinam
the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)
1999
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Gulzarilal Verma
1999
Sooryavansham
Dharmendra
1999
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father
1999
China Gate
Seniro Army Official
1998
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Mr. Bansal
1998
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
Rashid Khan
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Principal Malhotra
1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi
1998
Tirchhi Topiwale
1998
Swami Vivekananda
Station master
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Dadaji
1998
Salaakhen
Sachidanand Agnihotri
1998
Mother of 1084
Dibyanath Chatterjee
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Bhanu
1998
Zor
1998
Aflatoon
Vidya Prakash
1997
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
1997
...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
1997
Mere Sapno Ki Rani
Lakhan Nehle
1997
V.I.P
Priya's father
1997
Sanam
Seth Yashpal Anand
1997
Ziddi
Advocate Ashok Pradhan
1997
Gudgudee
Ajay Prasad
1997
Agnichakra
Dhanraj
1997
Judwaa
1997
Shastra
Shanti Prasad
1996
Mr. Bechara
Dr. Dayanand
1996
Maahir
Balwant Rai
1996
Chaahat
Shambunath Singh Rathore
1996
Prem Granth
Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
1996
Papa Kahte Hain
1996
Nirbhay
Ashok Sinha
1996
Vishwasghaat
Dr. Khurana
1996
Ram Shastra
Dhonga the great
1995
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Dharamvir Malhotra
1995
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
President of India / Nathuram
1995
Zamaana Deewana
Kamdev Singh (KD)
1995
Janam Kundli
Mahendra Prasad
1995
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
Oberoi
1995
Dil Ka Doctor
1995
Karan
Pawan Puri
1994
Ikke Pe Ikka
1994
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
Hasmukh Khurana
1994
Eena Meena Deeka
Ujjwal Raja Bully
1994
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
1994
Pehla Pehla Pyar
Anand
1994
Saajan Ka Ghar
Mr. Dhanraj
1994
1942: A Love Story
Raghuvir Pathak
1994
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Insaniyat
Brijbhan
1994
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)
1993
Tadipaar
Kader Bhai
1993
Dil Tera Aashiq
Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary
1993
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993
Darr
Vijay Awasti
1993
Izzat Ki Roti
1993
Khal Nayak
Ishwar Girdhar Pandey
1993
Gumrah
Prakash Chadha
1993
Sainik
Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt
1993
Waqt Hamara Hai
Dinanath Sabkuchwala
1993
Kayda Kanoon
Sinha
1993
Parampara
Gora Shankar
1993
Dil Ki Baazi
Daulatram
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal
1993
Lootere
1993
Aaj Kie Aurat
Edictr Arun Saxena
1993
Shreemaan Aashique
1993
Meherbaan
1993
Apradhi
Heera
1992
Khel
Seema's Uncle
1992
Aasmaan Se Gira
Mad person at the sanitarium
1992
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka
1992
Deedar
Arjun Pratap Saxena
1992
Heer Ranjha
Kaedo
1992
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
Bhagwati Prasad
1992
Humlaa
Jagtap
1992
Zindagi Ek Juaa
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh
1992
Vansh
Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
1992
Shola Aur Shabnam
Major Inder Mohan Lahti
1992
Sau Crore
1991
Lamhe
Prem
1991
Saathi
Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
1991
Saudagar
Mandhari
1991
Trinetra
Father Patrick
1991
Pratigyabadh
Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver
1991
Aayee Milan Ki Raat
Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh
1991
Deshwasi
Raja Shamsher Singh
1991
Hum
Inspector Giridhar
1991
Mast Kalandar
1991
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Seth Dharamchand
1991
Pyar Hua Chori Chori
Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala
1991
Haque
Bittu Singh
1991
Jumma Chumma In London
1991
Raiszaada
Jagannath
1990
Jamai Raja
Din Dayal Trivedi
1990
Indrajaalam
Maharashtra Chief Minister
1990
Aaj Ka Arjun
Police Inspector
1990
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
Devraj Kamat
1990
Sheshnaag
Bansi Lal
1990
Dil
Hazari Prasad
1990
Naaka Bandi
1990
Kroadh
Inspector Vikram Shukla
1990
Izzatdaar
Jailor Mushtaque Ali
1990
Awaargi
Lala Jamal Khan
1990
Khatarnaak
1990
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
1990
Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
Jeene Do
Hardayal
1990
Main Azaad Hoon
Dalichand Jain
1989
Chaalbaaz
Tribuvan
1989
Paap Ka Ant
Minister Prajapati
1989
Bhrashtachar
Purshottam
1989
Ladaai
Deendayal Sharma
1989
Parinda
Inspector Prakash Nair
1989
Kanoon Apna Apna
Kabza Kanhaiyalal
1989
Chandni
Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)
1989
Nigahen: Nagina Part II
Gorakh Nath
1989
Tridev
Commissioner Mathur
1989
Aakhri Ghulam
1989
Sachai Ki Taqat
DCP Agarwal
1989
Taaqatwar
Municipal Officer Sharma
1989
Mahaadev
1989
Main Tera Dushman
Thakur Dayalu
1989
Bees Saal Baad
Thakur
1989
Ram Lakhan
Deodhar Shastri
1989
Daddy
Anand
1989
Jaaydaad
1989
Agnee
Shekavar
1988
Tezaab
Shyamlal
1988
Dayavan
Mr. Kohli
1988
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
Bhuchaal
1988
Zakhmi Aurat
Advocate Mahendra Nath
1988
Sone Pe Suhaaga
Justice Nyaychand Rastogi
1988
Vijay
Lala Yodhraj Bhalla
1988
Hatya
Surendra Mohan
1988
Kabzaa
Dagha Sahab
1988
Falak
Jamuna Das,JD
1988
Tamacha
Dr.Mehata
1988
Shiva Shakti
D. C.
1988
Pestonjee
Pestonjee (Pesi)
1988
Akarshan
Self
1988
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
Dharamchand
1987
Insaf Ki Pukar
Sohan Lal
1987
Uttar Dakshin
Ramniklal
1987
Thikana
Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)
1987
Kaash
Alok
1987
Satyamev Jayate
Advocate Amar N. Kaul
1987
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Sansar
Din Dayal Sharma
1987
Mohre
1987
Jeeva
Inspector Dushant Singh
1986
Samundar
Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar
1986
Allah Rakha
R. S. Khera
1986
Karma
Dr. Michael Dang
1986
Peechha Karro
Boss Number 1
1986
Aakhree Raasta
Mahesh Sandaliya
1986
Kala Dhanda Goray Log
Jethia
1986
Palay Khan
1986
Janam
Virendra Desai
1985
Jaanoo
Mr. Mathur
1985
Wafadaar
1985
Arjun
Shivkumar Chowgule
1985
Aitbaar
Public Prosecutor
1985
Rao Saheb
Rao Saheb
1985
Utsav
Samsthanak's friend
1984
Saaransh
B.V. Pradhan
1984
Jawaani
Surendra Malhotra
1984
Aagaman
1982
The India House
Shyamji Krishna Varma
Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore
'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake
Father
The Last Show
American Blend
Nautanki
Victoria No. 203
Raja
Untitled Varanasi Project