Anupam Kher
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With more than 500 films to his name, Anupam Kher is one of Indian cinema's most prolific character actors. Born in Shimla, he debuted at just 28 playing a grieving old man in 'Saaransh' (1984) and became a Bollywood fixture, memorably as the father in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995). Western audiences know him from 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002), as the therapist in 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012), 'The Big Sick' (2017) and the series 'New Amsterdam' (2018-2023). Comedy, menace or paternal warmth: Kher shifts between them with veteran ease.
Anupam Kher
282 Movies
9 Series
With more than 500 films to his name, Anupam Kher is one of Indian cinema's most prolific character actors. Born in Shimla, he debuted at just 28 playing a grieving old man in 'Saaransh' (1984) and became a Bollywood fixture, memorably as the father in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995). Western audiences know him from 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002), as the therapist in 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012), 'The Big Sick' (2017) and the series 'New Amsterdam' (2018-2023). Comedy, menace or paternal warmth: Kher shifts between them with veteran ease.
Movies
Plays Jatayu (voice)
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
2026
Plays Mr. Bhamra
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
Plays Khalid Saiduddin
Lust, Caution
2007
Plays Dr. Cliff Patel
Silver Linings Playbook
2012
Plays Dharamvir Malhotra
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
Plays Chaman Bakshi
Bride & Prejudice
2004
Plays Azmat Nanjiani
The Big Sick
2017
Plays Omprakash Shukla
Baby
2015
Plays Chef Hemant Oberoi
Hotel Mumbai
2019
Plays nanu
Kheer
2017
Plays Balraj Nanda
Aaghaaz
2000
Plays Devinder Devilal Dua
Yeh Faasley
2011
Plays Dr. Sathya
My Own Sky
2007
Plays Tejpal Singh
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001
Plays Dr. Savraj Singh
A Family Man
2016
Plays Baldev Pratap Singh
Love Sonia
2018
Plays Sharad
Nakshatra
2010
Plays Jan Mohammad
Refugee
2000
Plays Rao Saheb
Rao Saheb
1985
Plays Darvesh Singh
Breakaway
2011
Plays Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan
Chashme Baddoor
2013
Plays Subhan Daar
Tahaan
2008
Plays Jamuna Das,JD
Falak
1988
Plays Mohan
Calorie
2025
Plays Principal Malhotra
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Plays Kake
Mohabbatein
2000
Plays Vidya Prakash
Aflatoon
1997
Plays Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad)
Prem Granth
1996
Plays Dia's Father
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Plays Zakir Ahmed
Veer-Zaara
2004
Plays Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo)
Super Nani
2014
Plays Sammy Phillip
Gandhi Park
2008
Plays Arjun Khanna
Aap Ki Khatir
2006
Plays Mr. Kohli
Dayavan
1988
Plays Station master
Swami Vivekananda
1998
Plays Boss Number 1
Peechha Karro
1986
Plays Bansi Lal
Sheshnaag
1990
Plays Krishnakant Dharmadhikari
Vansh
1992
Plays Boss-Vaghela
Sonali Cable
2014
Plays Meet's Father
Tera Mera Ki Rishta
2009
Plays Digvijay Varma
Dhadkan
2000
Plays Monty (voice)
The Lion of Judah
2011
Plays Rajeev Sethi
The Other End of the Line
2007
Plays Bittu Singh
Haque
1991
Plays B.V. Pradhan
Saaransh
1984
Plays Vijay Mathew
Vijay 69
2024
Plays Manohar Sharma
Happy New Year
2014
Plays Rajnath Singhania
Rang De Basanti
2006
Plays Uday Singh
Zor
1998
Plays Kakka
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
TV Shows
Plays Vijay Kapoor
New Amsterdam
2018
Plays Sanyam Dandekar
Sense8
2015
Plays Dr. Arif Khan
The Freelancer
2023
Plays Captain Hardeep Bedi
Trial by Fire
2023
Plays Stanley D'Mello
The Indian Detective
2017
Plays Shahbaz Karim
Mrs Wilson
2018
Plays Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
Plays Harakat
Spooks
2002
Plays Ajay Rasgotra
ER
1994
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Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
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Khosla Ka Ghosla 2
Kamal Kishore Khosla
2027
Film
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Jatayu (voice)
2026
Film
Calorie
Mohan
2025
Film
The Bengal Files
M.K. Gandhi
2025
Film
Tanvi the Great
Col Pratap Raina
2025
Film
Metro... In Dino
Parimal
2025
Film
Emergency
Jayaprakash Narayan
2025
Film
Vijay 69
Vijay Mathew
2024
Film
The Signature
Arvind
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anupam Kher and where are they from?
Anupam Kher is 71 years old, born on March 7, 1955 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What are the most famous roles of Anupam Kher?
Anupam Kher is best known for roles in Silver Linings Playbook, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, The Big Sick.
How many movies has Anupam Kher been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Anupam Kher has appeared in 279 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Anupam Kher's first movie?
The career of Anupam Kher began with Aagaman (1982).
What is Anupam Kher's most recent movie or series?
Anupam Kher's most recent release is Calorie, which premiered on September 21, 2025.
What TV shows has Anupam Kher appeared in?
On television, Anupam Kher has appeared in Sense8, New Amsterdam, ER, Spooks.
Does Anupam Kher have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Anupam Kher's upcoming work includes: Ramayana: Rise of a Legend (2026), Yeh Prem Mol Liya (2026), Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 (2027).
Anupam Kher
1955-03-07 · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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.