Actor

Anupam Kher

366 movies as actor · 3 as director

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

Silver Linings Playbook

2012 · Drama, Comedy

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995 · Comedy, Drama

The Big Sick

2017 · Comedy, Drama

Bend It Like Beckham

2002 · Comedy, Drama

Hotel Mumbai

2019 · Thriller, History

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010 · Comedy, Drama

Lust, Caution

2007 · Action, Drama

A Family Man

2016 · Drama

Rang De Basanti

2006 · Comedy, Drama

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998 · Romance, Drama

Bride & Prejudice

2004 · Drama, Comedy

A Wednesday!

2008 · Drama, Thriller

Anupam Kher movies

The India House

Shyamji Krishna Varma

Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindrana

Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake

'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake

Father

The Last Show

Upcoming

Nautanki

Nautanki

Upcoming

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2

Kamal Kishore Khosla

Untitled Varanasi Project

Untitled Varanasi Project

Upcoming

Shri Ram Bhoomi

Shri Ram Bhoomi

Upcoming

Fauzi

2026 · Mahatma Gandhi

Yeh Prem Mol Liya

2026

Ramayana

2026 · Jatayu (voice)

Calorie

2025 · Mohan

The Bengal Files

2025 · M.K. Gandhi

Tanvi the Great

2025 · Col Pratap Raina

Metro... In Dino

2025 · Parimal

Tumko Meri Kasam

2025

Emergency

2025 · Jayaprakash Narayan

Vijay 69

2024 · Vijay Mathew

The Signature

2024 · Arvind

Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan

2024 · Guru Shambhu

Kaagaz 2

2024 · Raj Narayan

Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay

2024

Brand Bollywood Downunder

2023 · Self

Tiger Nageswara Rao

2023 · Raghavendra Rajput

Ghost

2023

The Vaccine War

2023

Voice of Sathyanathan

2023 · President of India

IB 71

2023 · IB Chief N.S. Awasthi

Shiv Shastri Balboa

2023 · Shiv Shastri

Connect

2022 · Father Augustine

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

2022

Uunchai

2022 · Om Sharma

Karthikeya 2

2022 · Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak

The Kashmir Files

2022 · Pushkar Nath Pandit

Bhuj: The Day India Shook

2021 · Narrator

Happy Birthday

2021

The Relationship Manager

2020

One Day: Justice Delivered

2019 · Retired Judge Tyagi

Shongram

2019 · Old Karim

Hotel Mumbai

2019 · Chef Hemant Oberoi

The Accidental Prime Minister

2019 · Manmohan Singh

Love Sonia

2018 · Baldev Pratap Singh

Baa Baaa Black Sheep

2018 · Charudutt Sharma / Charlie

Aiyaary

2018 · Tariq Ali

The Boy with the Topknot

2017 · Sathnam's Father

Ranchi Diaries

2017

Judwaa 2

2017 · Bakshi

Toilet: A Love Story

2017 · Kakka

Indu Sarkar

2017

Naam Shabana

2017 · Om Prakash Shukla

The Big Sick

2017 · Azmat Nanjiani

Kheer

2017 · nanu

Snapshot Wedding

Snapshot Wedding

2017 · Vickram

Saat Uchakkey

2016 · Diwan

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

2016 · Paan Singh Dhoni

A Family Man

2016 · Dr. Savraj Singh

Buddha in a Traffic Jam

2016 · Professor Jamshed Batki

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

2015 · Diwan Sahab / Bapu

Dirty Politics

2015 · CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra

Roy

2015 · Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father

Baby

2015 · Omprakash Shukla

Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene

2015

The Shaukeens

2014 · Laali

Super Nani

2014 · Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)

Happy New Year

2014 · Manohar Sharma

Sonali Cable

2014 · Boss-Vaghela

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

2014 · Purushottam Narayan Joshi

Awake: The Life of Yogananda

2014 · Narrator (voice)

Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya

2014

Daawat-e-Ishq

2014 · Abdul Qadir

Singham Returns

2014 · Guruji

Main Tera Hero

2014 · Vikrant Singhal

O Teri

2014 · Bilal Khawaja

Gang of Ghosts

2014 · Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj

Total Siyapaa

2014 · Asha's father

Mahabharat

2013 · Shakuni (voice)

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein

2013 · Latesh Bhai

Kalimannu

2013 · Himself

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

2013 · Joginder Armstrong / Dude G.

Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke

2013

Aurangzeb

2013 · Inspector Vijaykant Phogat

Chashme Baddoor

2013 · Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan

Special 26

2013 · P.K Sharma

Mai

2013 · Doctor

Silver Linings Playbook

2012 · Dr. Cliff Patel

Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein

2012

Jab Tak Hai Jaan

2012 · Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance)

Midnight's Children

2012 · Ghani

Krishna and Kamsa

2012 · Gargacharya (voice)

Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum

2012

Mr Bhatti on Chutti

2012 · Mr. Bhatti

Chaar Din Ki Chandni

2012

Welcome Back Gandhi

Welcome Back Gandhi

2012

Desi Boyz

2011 · Suresh Awasthi

Breakaway

2011 · Darvesh Singh

Mausam

2011 · Maharaj Kishan

Pranayam

2011 · Achutha Menon

The Desire: A Journey of a Woman

2011

Chatur Singh Two Star

2011 · Raj Kumar Sinha

Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande

2011 · Aggarwal

The Lion of Judah

2011 · Monty (voice)

Naughty @ 40

2011 · Laxminarayan

Zokkomon

2011

Game

2011 · Kabir Malhotra

Yeh Faasley

2011 · Devinder Devilal Dua

Yamla Pagla Deewana

2011 · Joginder Singh Brar

Nakshatra

2010 · Sharad

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010 · Dia's Father

Dabangg

2010 · Dayal Babu

Lamhaa

2010 · Haji

Admissions Open

2010 · Professor Tariq Siddiqui

Badmaash Company

2010 · Father

Apartment

2010 · Tanha

Striker

2010 · Inspector Farooque

Pyaar Impossible!

2010 · Abhay's father

Wake Up Sid

2009 · Ram Mehra

Dil Bole Hadippa!

2009 · Vikram Singh (Vicky)

Yeh Mera India

2009 · Judge

Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story

2009 · Judge (Guest Appearance)

Perfect Mismatch

2009 · Mr. Bhalla

Sankat City

2009 · Faujdar

Morning Walk

2009 · Joymohan

Tera Mera Ki Rishta

2009 · Meet's Father

Victory

2009 · Ram Shekhawat

Meerabai Not Out

2008 · Dr. Awasthi

De Taali

2008

Gandhi Park

2008 · Sammy Phillip

Tahaan

2008 · Subhan Daar

A Wednesday!

2008 · Prakash Rathod

C Kkompany

2008 · Mr. Joshi

God Tussi Great Ho

2008 · Mr. Prajapati

Dhoom Dadakka

2008 · Mungi Lal

Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa

Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa

2008 · Vishwas Khurana

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

2007 · Lama

Gauri The Unborn

2007 · Sudeep's dad

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

2007 · Shivshankar Sahay

Lust, Caution

2007 · Khalid Saiduddin

My Own Sky

2007 · Dr. Sathya

Dhokha

2007 · Saeed

Victoria No. 203

Victoria No. 203

2007 · Raja

Heyy Babyy

2007 · Malhotra

Buddha Mar Gaya

2007 · Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya

Cinema Asia: India

2007 · Self

Shakalaka Boom Boom

2007

The Other End of the Line

2007 · Rajeev Sethi

Kuttrapathirikai

2007 · Rajiv Gandhi

Vivah

2006 · Harishchandra Bajpayee

Jaan-E-Mann

2006 · Bonney Kapoor

Hope and a Little Sugar

2006

American Blend

American Blend

2006 · Raj

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

2006 · Kamal Kishore Khosla

Aap Ki Khatir

2006 · Arjun Khanna

Chup Chup Ke

2006 · Jeetu's Father

Shaadi Se Pehle

2006

Rang De Basanti

2006 · Rajnath Singhania

Prateeksha

2006 · James Brown

Yaraan Naal Baharaan

2005

Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara

2005 · Uttam Chaudhury

The Mistress of Spices

2005 · Geeta's Grandfather

Sarkar

2005 · Motilal Khurana

Paheli

2005 · Bhanwarlal

Main Aisa Hi Hoon

2005 · Dayanath Trivedi

Kyaa Kool Hai Hum

2005 · Dr. S. Screwvvala

Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya

2005

Aabra Ka Daabra

2004 · Limbu

Veer-Zaara

2004 · Zakir Ahmed

Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart

2004 · Karam Jindal

Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story

2004 · John Uncle

Shart: The Challenge

Shart: The Challenge

2004 · Dr. Mathur

Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

2004 · Bhairav Chaudhary

Bride & Prejudice

2004 · Chaman Bakshi

Jaal: The Trap

2003 · R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid

Ek Alag Mausam

2003 · Dr Machado

Banana Brothers

2003

Yeh Hai Jalwa

2002 · Robin Singh

Bend It Like Beckham

2002 · Mr. Bhamra

Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein

2001 · Deen Dayal

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

2001 · Tejpal Singh

Praja

2001 · Haji Mustafa

Jodi No. 1

2001 · Rai Bahadur

Little John

2001 · Swamiji

Ghaath

2000 · Ramakant Patil

Mohabbatein

2000 · Kake

Aaghaaz

2000 · Balraj Nanda

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

2000 · Muttu Pillai

Dhadkan

2000 · Digvijay Varma

Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke

2000 · Ronak Grewal

Shikaar

2000

Refugee

2000 · Jan Mohammad

Kya Kehna

2000 · Gulshan Bakshi

Dil Hi Dil Mein

2000 · Col. Renah Abdulla

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000 · Vicky Nath

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

2000 · Mr. Saxena / Sirjee

Anjaane

Anjaane

2000

Kadhalar Dhinam

1999 · the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver)

Haseena Maan Jaayegi

1999 · Gulzarilal Verma

Sooryavansham

1999 · Dharmendra

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain

1999 · Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father

China Gate

1998 · Seniro Army Official

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

1998 · Mr. Bansal

Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate

1998 · Rashid Khan

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998 · Principal Malhotra

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998 · Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi

Tirchhi Topiwale

1998

Swami Vivekananda

1998 · Station master

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

1998 · Dadaji

Salaakhen

1998 · Sachidanand Agnihotri

Mother of 1084

1998 · Dibyanath Chatterjee

Saat Rang Ke Sapne

1998 · Bhanu

Zor

1998 · Uday Singh

Aflatoon

1997 · Vidya Prakash

Uff! Yeh Mohabbat

Uff! Yeh Mohabbat

1997

...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya

1997

Mere Sapno Ki Rani

1997 · Lakhan Nehle

V.I.P

1997 · Priya's father

Sanam

1997 · Seth Yashpal Anand

Ziddi

1997 · Advocate Ashok Pradhan

Gudgudee

1997 · Ajay Prasad

Agnichakra

1997 · Dhanraj

Judwaa

1997

Shastra

1996 · Shanti Prasad

Mr. Bechara

1996 · Dr. Dayanand

Maahir

1996 · Balwant Rai

Chaahat

1996 · Shambunath Singh Rathore

Prem Granth

1996 · Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)

Papa Kahte Hain

1996

Nirbhay

1996 · Ashok Sinha

Vishwasghaat

1996 · Dr. Khurana

Ram Shastra

1995 · Dhonga the great

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995 · Dharamvir Malhotra

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!

1995 · President of India / Nathuram

Zamaana Deewana

1995 · Kamdev Singh (KD)

Janam Kundli

1995 · Mahendra Prasad

Dushmani: A Violent Love Story

1995 · Oberoi

Dil Ka Doctor

1995

Karan

1994 · Pawan Puri

Ikke Pe Ikka

1994

Chaand Kaa Tukdaa

1994 · Hasmukh Khurana

Eena Meena Deeka

1994 · Ujjwal Raja Bully

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

1994 · Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary

Pehla Pehla Pyar

1994 · Anand

Saajan Ka Ghar

1994 · Mr. Dhanraj

1942: A Love Story

1994 · Raghuvir Pathak

Maha Shaktishaali

1994

Insaniyat

1994 · Brijbhan

Aasoo Bane Angaarey

1993 · Shyamsunder (Radha's husband)

Tadipaar

1993 · Kader Bhai

Dil Tera Aashiq

1993 · Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary

Hum Hain Kamaal Ke

1993

Darr

1993 · Vijay Awasti

Izzat Ki Roti

1993

Khal Nayak

1993 · Ishwar Girdhar Pandey

Gumrah

1993 · Prakash Chadha

Sainik

1993 · Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt

Waqt Hamara Hai

1993 · Dinanath Sabkuchwala

Kayda Kanoon

1993 · Sinha

Parampara

1993 · Gora Shankar

Dil Ki Baazi

1993 · Daulatram

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

1993 · Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal

Lootere

1993

Aaj Kie Aurat

1993 · Edictr Arun Saxena

Shreemaan Aashique

1993

Meherbaan

1993

Apradhi

1992 · Heera

Khel

1992 · Seema's Uncle

Aasmaan Se Gira

1992 · Mad person at the sanitarium

Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka

1992

Deedar

1992 · Arjun Pratap Saxena

Heer Ranjha

1992 · Kaedo

Ek Ladka Ek Ladki

1992 · Bhagwati Prasad

Humlaa

1992 · Jagtap

Zindagi Ek Juaa

Zindagi Ek Juaa

1992 · Jagjit 'JJ' Singh

Vansh

1992 · Krishnakant Dharmadhikari

Shola Aur Shabnam

1992 · Major Inder Mohan Lahti

Sau Crore

1991

Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar

Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar

1991 · Lala Vijay Awasthi

Lamhe

1991 · Prem

Saathi

1991 · Inspector Kotwal / Sultan

Saudagar

1991 · Mandhari

Trinetra

1991 · Father Patrick

Pratigyabadh

1991 · Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver

Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin

1991 · Seth Dharamchand

Aayee Milan Ki Raat

1991 · Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh

Deshwasi

1991 · Raja Shamsher Singh

Hum

1991 · Inspector Giridhar

Mast Kalandar

1991

Pyar Hua Chori Chori

1991 · Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala

Haque

1991 · Bittu Singh

Jumma Chumma In London

1991

Raiszaada

1990 · Jagannath

Jamai Raja

1990 · Din Dayal Trivedi

Indrajaalam

1990 · Maharashtra Chief Minister

Aaj Ka Arjun

1990 · Police Inspector

Jeevan Ek Sanghursh

1990 · Devraj Kamat

Sheshnaag

1990 · Bansi Lal

Dil

1990 · Hazari Prasad

Naaka Bandi

1990

Kroadh

1990 · Inspector Vikram Shukla

Izzatdaar

1990 · Jailor Mushtaque Ali

Awaargi

1990 · Lala Jamal Khan

Khatarnaak

1990

Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai

1990

Kanoon Ki Zanjeer

1990

Nehru: The Jewel of India

Nehru: The Jewel of India

1990

Jeene Do

1990 · Hardayal

Main Azaad Hoon

1989 · Dalichand Jain

Chaalbaaz

1989 · Tribuvan

Paap Ka Ant

1989 · Minister Prajapati

Bhrashtachar

1989 · Purshottam

Ladaai

1989 · Deendayal Sharma

Parinda

1989 · Inspector Prakash Nair

Kanoon Apna Apna

1989 · Kabza Kanhaiyalal

Chandni

1989 · Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law)

Nigahen: Nagina Part II

1989 · Gorakh Nath

Tridev

1989 · Commissioner Mathur

Aakhri Ghulam

1989

Sachai Ki Taqat

1989 · DCP Agarwal

Taaqatwar

1989 · Municipal Officer Sharma

Mahaadev

1989

Main Tera Dushman

1989 · Thakur Dayalu

Bees Saal Baad

1989 · Thakur

Ram Lakhan

1989 · Deodhar Shastri

Daddy

1989 · Anand

Jaaydaad

1989

Agnee

1988 · Shekavar

Tezaab

1988 · Shyamlal

Dayavan

1988 · Mr. Kohli

Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga

1988 · Bhuchaal

Zakhmi Aurat

1988 · Advocate Mahendra Nath

Sone Pe Suhaaga

1988 · Justice Nyaychand Rastogi

Vijay

1988 · Lala Yodhraj Bhalla

Hatya

1988 · Surendra Mohan

Kabzaa

1988 · Dagha Sahab

Falak

1988 · Jamuna Das,JD

Tamacha

1988 · Dr.Mehata

Shiva Shakti

1988 · D. C.

Pestonjee

1988 · Pestonjee (Pesi)

Akarshan

1988 · Self

Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam

1987 · Dharamchand

Insaf Ki Pukar

1987 · Sohan Lal

Uttar Dakshin

1987 · Ramniklal

Thikana

1987 · Anwar Ali (friendly appearance)

Kaash

1987 · Alok

Satyamev Jayate

1987 · Advocate Amar N. Kaul

Thrimoorthulu

1987

Sansar

1987 · Din Dayal Sharma

Mohre

1987

Zevar

Zevar

1987 · Narendra Chowdhury

Jeeva

1986 · Inspector Dushant Singh

Samundar

1986 · Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar

Allah Rakha

1986 · R. S. Khera

Karma

1986 · Dr. Michael Dang

Peechha Karro

1986 · Boss Number 1

Aakhree Raasta

1986 · Mahesh Sandaliya

Kala Dhanda Goray Log

1986 · Jethia

Palay Khan

1986

Janam

1985 · Virendra Desai

Jaanoo

1985 · Mr. Mathur

Wafadaar

1985

Arjun

1985 · Shivkumar Chowgule

Aitbaar

1985 · Public Prosecutor

Rao Saheb

1985 · Rao Saheb

Utsav

1984 · Samsthanak's friend

Saaransh

1984 · B.V. Pradhan

Jawaani

1984 · Surendra Malhotra

Aagaman

1982

Directed by Anupam Kher

Untitled Varanasi Project

Untitled Varanasi Project

Upcoming

Tanvi the Great

2025

Om Jai Jagadish

2002

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