Anupam Kher is an Indian actor and a current Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. He has received two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. He appeared in more than 500 films in several languages and many plays. He has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in Saaransh, Darr, Khel, Lamhe, and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. He won the National Film Award for Special Mention twice for his performances in Daddy and also in Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara. for his performance in the film Vijay, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in many international films including the Golden Globe, Bend It Like Beckham, Lust, Caution, Silver Linings Playbook. Check out below for Anupam Kher Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Movies, Images and More.
Anupam Kher Profile And Career
Anupam Kher was born on 7 March 1955, in Shimla. He belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit family. His father was a clerk and he has the modest upbringing. He did his schooling at D.A.V. School in Shimla. He is an alumnus and a former chairperson of the National School of Drama. He also performed in plays at Himachal Pradesh University during his early stage. He made his acting debut in 1982 movie Aagman. Then he performed as a retired middle-class Maharashtrian man in the movie Saaransh (1984). Anupam also hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle, Sawaal Dus Crore Ka, Lead India. He married Kirron Kehr in 1985, she is a member of the Indian Parliament from Chandigarh. Their son, his stepson, Sikandar Kher is an actor.
Anupam Kher Biography
Name | Anupam Kher |
Real Name | Anupam Kher |
Nickname | Anupam Kher |
Profession | Indian film actor, producer and director |
Date of Birth | 7 March 1955 |
Age | 63 (As of 2018) |
Zodiac sign | Yet to be Updated |
Father Name | Pushkar Nath Kher |
Mother Name | Dulari Kher |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate in Theatre drama |
School | D.A.V. School, Shimla. |
College | National School of Drama, New Delhi |
Hobbies | Acting, Traveling, Reading Books |
Hometown | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Married | Yes |
Wife Name | Kirron Kher |
Current City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Anupam Kher Movies list
As Director
Year | Film |
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2002 | Om Jai Jagadish |
As Producer
Year | Film | Notes |
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2000 | Bariwali | Bengali |
2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Also acted as Professor Uttam Chaudhary |
2009 | Tere Sang | Also acted in special appearance as a judge |
As Actor
1971 | Tiger Sixteen | Mr. Prem | Indian Classic Awards for Best Actor |
1982 | Aagmaan | ||
1984 | Saaransh | B.B. Pradhan | Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
Utsav | Samsthaana’s friend | ||
1985 | Arjun | ||
Jaanoo | Mr. Mathur | ||
Misaal | Rana | ||
Rao Saheb | Rao Saheb | ||
1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Mahesh Sandaliya | |
Palay Khan | British General Bonz | ||
Karma | Dr. Michael Dang | ||
Allah Rakha | R.S. Khera | ||
1987 | Trimurtulu | Don | Telugu film |
Nehru: The Jewel of India | Jawahar | Hindi and English feature film | |
1988 | Tezaab | Shyamlal | |
Zakhmi Aurat | |||
Pestonjee | Pestonjee | ||
Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Bhuchaal | ||
1989 | Ram Lakhan | Deodhar Shastri | Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Gorakh Nath | ||
Taaqatwar | Municipal officer Sharma | ||
Parinda | Inspector Prakash | ||
Daddy | Anand | National Film Award – Special Mention Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor |
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Chandni | Ramesh | Cameo | |
ChaalBaaz | Tribhuvan/Chachaji | ||
1990 | Kroadh | Inspector Vikram Shukla | |
Dil | Hazari Prasad | ||
Indrajaalam | Chief minister of Maharashtra | Malayalam film | |
1991 | Saudagar | Mandhaari Kaka | |
Lamhe | Prem | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
Hum | Girdhar | ||
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | Seth Dharamchand | ||
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkar | |||
Mast Kalandar | Pinku | ||
1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa | Jagjit “J.J.” Singh | |
Shola Aur Shabnam | Major Inder Mohan Lahti | ||
Nagin Aur Lootere | Police constable | ||
Khel | Seema’s Uncle | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
Beta | Totaram | ||
Do Hanso Ka Joda | |||
Ganga Bani Shola | |||
Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Batliwala | ||
Vansh | Krishnakant Dharmadhikari | ||
1993 | 1942: A Love Story | Raghuvir Pathak | Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor |
Darr | Vijay Awasthi | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Jagmohan/Manmohan | ||
1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary | |
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Nilamber | ||
1995 | Dil Ka Doctor | ||
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Dharamvir Malhotra | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
Papa Kehte Hein | |||
1996 | Chaahat | Shambunath Rathore | |
1997 | Gudgudee | Ajay Prasad | |
V.I.P. | Tamil film | ||
1998 | Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa | Dibyanath Chatterjee | |
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Principal Malhotra | ||
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Police commissioner | ||
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Mr. Bansal | ||
1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Mr. Vishwanath | |
Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Gulzarilal Verma | ||
2000 | Mohabbatein | Kake | |
Kya Kehna | Gulshan Bakshi | ||
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai | Mr. Saxena/Sirjee | ||
Refugee | Jaan Mohammad | ||
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Vicky Nath | ||
Dhadkan | Sheetal’s father | Special appearance | |
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Tamil husband (Muthu Pillai) | ||
2001 | Praja | Bappu Haji Mustafa | Malayalam film |
Jodi No.1 | Rai Bahadur | ||
Little John | Swamiji | Tamil film | |
2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Robin Singh | |
Bend It Like Beckham | Mr. Bhamra | English-language film | |
2003 | Banana Brothers | Ketan | English-language film |
2004 | Bride and Prejudice | Mr. Bakshi | English-language film |
Veer-Zaara | Zakir Ahmed | ||
ER | Ajay Rasgotra | ||
Aabra Ka Daabra | Limbu | ||
Hum Jo Keh Na Paaye | Neeraj Mehta | ||
2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Dr. Screwala | |
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Professor Uttam Chaudhary | National Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
Sarkar | Motilal Khurana | ||
The Mistress of Spices | Geeta’s grandfather | English-language film | |
Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Dayanath Trivedi | ||
Paheli | Bhanwarlal | ||
2006 | Rang De Basanti | Rajnath Singhania | |
Shaadi Se Pehle | Rani’s father | ||
Aap Ki Khatir | Arjun Khanna (Anu’s dad) | ||
Chup Chup Ke | Jai Ved Prasad | ||
Hope and a Little Sugar | Colonel | ||
Khosla Ka Ghosla | Kamal Kishore Khosla | ||
Jaan-E-Mann | Vakil Chachu (Boney) | ||
Vivah | Mr. Harischandra | ||
Apna Sapna Money Money | Satyabol Shastri | ||
Prateeksha | James Brown | ||
2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Reggie’s father | |
Kuttrapathirikai | Rajiv Gandhi | Tamil film | |
Heyy Babyy | Mr. Malhotra | ||
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Shivshankar Sahay | ||
Apna Asmaan | Dr. Sathya | ||
Victoria No. 203 | |||
Lust, Caution | Khalid Said ud-Din | Chinese film | |
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron | |||
Gandhi Park | Sammy Philips | English-Cross cultural Hollywood film | |
2008 | The Other End of the Line | Rajeev Sethi | English-language film |
Dhoom Dadakka | Mungilal | ||
C Kkompany | Mr. Joshi | ||
A Wednesday! | Prakash Rathod | ||
Tahaan | Subhan Darr | ||
De Taali | Abhi’s father | ||
God Tussi Great Ho | Arun’s father | ||
Meerabai Not Out | Dr. Awasthi | ||
2009 | Victory | Ram Shekhawat | |
Morning Walk | Joymohan | ||
Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Meet’s father | Punjabi film | |
Zamaanat | Dr. Madan | ||
Sankat City | Faujdar | ||
Life Partner | |||
Yeh Mera India | Mr. Kaur | ||
Dil Bole Hadippa! | Vikram “Vicky” Singh | ||
Wake Up Sid | Ram Mehra | ||
2010 | Apartment | Madhusudan Tanha | |
Dabangg | Dayal Babu | ||
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | English-language film | ||
Striker | Inspector Farooque | ||
Pyaar Impossible | Abhay’s father | ||
2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Joginder Singh Brar | |
Naughty @ 40 | Laxminarayan Srivastav | ||
Chatur Singh Two Star | Rajpal Sinha/Dr Jhatka | ||
Yeh Faasley | Devindar devilal Dua | ||
Pranayam | Achutha Menon | Malayalam film | |
Mausam | Maharaj Krishna | ||
Desi Boyz | Suresh Awasthi | ||
Aagaah: The Warning | Pir Baba | Hindi | |
Speedy Singhs | Darvesh Singh | English-language film | |
2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | Chandraveer Singh | |
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | Francis Marlo | ||
Mr. Bhatti on Chutti | BB Bhatti | ||
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein | Benam Kumar | ||
Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Mr Thapar, Meera’s father | ||
Silver Linings Playbook | Dr. Cliff Patel, Pat’s doctor and friend | English-language film | |
Midnight’s Children | Ghani | ||
2013 | Kashala Udyachi Baat | Blind Man | Marathi film |
Mai | Doctor | ||
Krrish 3 | Scientist | ||
Special 26 | P.K. Sharma aka Sharmaji | ||
Hum Hain Raahi Car Ke | Actor | ||
Chashme Baddoor | Double Role (Seema’s father and her father’s brother) | ||
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Latesh bhai | ||
Mahabharat | Shakuni | Voice over | |
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Joginder Armstrong | ||
2014 | Welcome Back Gandhi | Chief Minister of a state in India | |
Total Siyapaa | Asha’s father | ||
Gang of Ghosts | Gendamal | ||
Main Tera Hero | Vikrant Singhal | ||
Shongram | Old Karim | ||
Singham Returns | Gurukant “Guruji” Acharya | ||
Daawat-e-Ishq | Mr. Qadir | ||
Nayana | Nayana’s Muttachan | Malayalam film | |
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Purushotam Narayan Joshi | ||
Happy New Year | Manohar Sharma | Special appearance | |
Super Nani | Mr. Sammy | ||
The Shaukeens | Laali | ||
Sonali Cable | Boss-Waghela | ||
2015 | Baby | Shuklaji[35] | |
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene | D.K. Thawani | ||
Roy | Kabir Grewal’s father | Special appearance | |
Dirty Politics | C.B.I. Chief | ||
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Diwan Saheb/Bapu | ||
2016 | Buddha In A Traffic Jam | Professor Jamshed Batki or Ranjan Batki | Released 2014 In Mumbai International and Released 13 May 2016 Worldwide |
A Family Man | Dr. Savraj Singh | English-language film | |
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Dhoni’s Father / Pan Singh Dhoni | ||
Saat Uchakkey | Diwan | ||
2017 | The Big Sick | Azmat Nanjiani | English-language film |
Naam Shabana | Om Prakash Shukla (Shukla ji) | ||
Indu Sarkar | Nana Pradhan | ||
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Dinanath Joshi/”Dj Kakka” | ||
Judwaa 2 | Mr.Balraj Bakshi | ||
Ranchi Diaries | Thakur Bhaiyaa | ||
The Boy With The Topknot | Shathnam’s Father | Short TV-Film | |
2018 | Aiyaary | Tariq Ali | |
Ba Baa Black Sheep | |||
Hemant Oberoi | English-language Film | ||
The Accidental Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh | Based on the book of the same name |
As playback singer
Year | Film |
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1994 | Sherman Aashiq |
2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla |
Anupam Kher Tv Shows
Year | Show | Role |
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Arial Mr. Gold | Host | |
2001 | Sawaal Dus Crore Ka | Host |
2004 | Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle | Host |
2013 | 24 | Wasim Khan (Guest appearance) |
2014 | The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai | Host |
2015–present | Sense8 | Sanyam Dandekar |
2015 | Yum hen hum | |
2016 | Bharatvarsh | Host |
2017 | People | Host (Republic TV) |
The Indian Detective | ||
2018 | ‘’New Amsterdam’’ | Dr. Anil Kapoor |
Anupam Kher Awards and Nominations
1984 | Saaransh | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Won |
1986 | Janam | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
1988 | Vijay | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
1989 | Ram Lakhan | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
Daddy | National Film Awards | Special Jury Award | Won | |
1990 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Won | |
1991 | Lamhe | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
Dil | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
1992 | Khel | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
Saudagar | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
1993 | Darr | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
1994 | 1942: A Love Story | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
1995 | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
1997 | Chaahat | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
1999 | Haseena Maan Jayegi | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
Salaakhen | Hindi Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | National Film Awards | Special Jury Award | Won |
Karachi International Film Festival | Best Actor | Won | ||
2006 | Riverside International Film Festival at California | Best Actor | Won | |
Khosla Ka Ghosla | Global Indian Film Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Critics) | Won | |
2007 | Hindi Movie Awards | Best Comedian | Won | |
2010 | Wake Up Sid | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
2013 | Special 26 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
2018 | The Boy With The Topknot | British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
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
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
- 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 handprint 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.