Anupam Kher

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Date Of Birth : 07 Mar 1955

Parents : Pushkarnath Kher (Father), Dulari Kher (Mother)

Spouse : Madhumalti Kapoor, Kirron Kher

Children : Sikandar Kher and Rahul Khanna

Movie Name : Apman (1982), Saaransh (1984), Jawaani (1984), Misaal (1985), Utsav (1985), Patthar (1985), Aitbaar (1985), Arjun (1985), Wafadaar (1985), Janoo (1985), Rao Saheb (1986), Hum Naujawan (1986), Janam (1986), Swarthi (1986), Aakhri Raasta (1986), Kala Dhandha Gorey Log (1986), Karma (1986), Allah Rakha (1986), Samundar (1986), Duty (1986), Insaaf Ki Awaz (1986), Jeeva (1986), Paley Khan (1986), Zameen (1987), Sansar (1987), Dozakh (1987), Tera Karam Mera Dharam (1987), Satyamev Jayate (1987), Kaun Kitney Paani Mein (1987), Kaash (1987), Thikana (1987), Uttar Dakshin (1987), Insaf Ki Pukar (1987), Pestonjee (1988), Peechha Karoo (1988), Mere Baad (1988), Mohre (1988), Kabzaa (1988), Ghar Mei Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1988), Tamacha (1988), Falak (1988), Hatya (1988), Vijay (1988), Sone Pe Suhaga (1988), Zakhmi Aurat (1988), Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988), Tezaab (1988), Agnee (1988), Ab Meri Baari (1989), Guru Dakshina (1989), Nishanebazi (1989), Sachai Ki Taqat (1989), Tu Nagin Main Sapera (1989), Ram Lakhan (1989), Bees Saal Baad (1989), Main Tera Dushman (1989), Mahaadev (1989), Taaqatwar (1989), Aakhri Ghulam (1989), Tridev (1989), Nigahen (1989), Chandni (1989), Kanoon Apna Apna (1989), Parinda (1989), Ladaai (1989), Kasam Vardi Kee (1989), Zakham (1989), Bhrashtachar (1989), Chalbaaz (1989), Paap Ka Ant (1989), Main Azaad Hoon (1989), Jeene Do (1990), Haar Jeet (1990), Shesh Naag (1990), Khatarnaak (1990), Choron Ki Rani Hasino Ka Raja (1990), Awaargi (1990), Izzatdaar (1990), Kroadh (1990), Naaka Bandi (1990), Muqaddar Ka Badshah (1990), Dil (1990), Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990), Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990), Aaj Ka Arjun (1990), Nyay Anyay (1990), Jamai Raja (1990), Raeeszada (1991), Mast Kalandar (1991), Ramwati (1991), Haque (1991), Khilaf (1991), Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkar (1991), Sau Crore (1991), Do Pal (1991), Daddy (1991), Jawahar (1991), Bijlee Aur Badal (1991), Deshwasi (1991), Saathi (1991), Hum (1991), Aayee Milan Ki Raat (1991), Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1991), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Pratigyabadh (1991), Trinetra (1991), Saudagar (1991), Lamhe (1991), Phoolwati (1992), Gori (1992), Do Hanso Ka Joda (1992), Nagin Aur Lootere (1992), Naseeb Waala (1992), Vansh (1992), Beta (1992), Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992), Humla (1992), Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Ganga Bani Shola (1992), Deedar (1992), Khel (1992), Heer Ranjha (1992), Aasman Se Gira (1992), Sarphira (1992), Apradhi (1992), Umar Pachpan Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992), Hum Hain Kamal Ke (1993), Meri Aan (1993), Shreemaan Aashique (1993), Aansoo Bane Angaarey (1993), Phoolan Hasina Ramkali (1993), Aaj Kie Aurat (1993), Baaghi Sultana (1993), Lootere (1993), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993), Dil Ki Baazi (1993), Parampara (1993), Kayda Kanoon (1993), Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Meherbaan (1993), Khalnayak (1993), Izzat Ki Roti (1993), Gumrah (1993), Sainik (1993), Dil Tera Aashiq (1993), Tadipaar (1993), Darr (1993), Aajaa Sanam (1994), Pyar Ka Rog (1994), Maha Shaktishaali (1994), Bali Umar Ko Salaam (1994), Insaniyat (1994), Saajan Ka Ghar (1994), Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994), Laadla (1994), Eena Meena Deeka (1994), 1942 - A Love Story (1994), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Chaand Ka Tukdaa (1994), Ikke Pe Ikka (1994), Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba (1995), Dil Ka Doctor (1995), Janam Kundli (1995), Taqdeerwala (1995), Raghuveer (1995), Zamaana Deewana (1995), Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995), Ram Shastra (1995), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Duniya Jhukti Hai (1996), Vishwasghaat (1996), Dushmani (1996), Shastra (1996), Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996), Papa Kahte Hain (1996), Prem Granth (1996), Chaahat (1996), Shohrat (1996), Maahir (1996), Jeet (1996), Mr Bechara (1996), Uff Yeh Mohabbat (1996), Share Bazaar (1997), Judwaa (1997), Agni Chakra (1997), Gudgudee (1997), Ziddi (1997), Sanam (1997), Mere Sapnon Ki Rani (1997), Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997), Udaan (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Aflatoon (1997), Zor (1998), Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998), Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998), Keemat%3A They Are Back (1998), Salaakhen (1998), Aunty No. 1 (1998), Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1998), Swami Vivekananda (1998), Tirchhi Topiwale (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Prem Aggan (1998), Doli Sajake Rakhna (1998), China Gate (1998), Jhoot Bole Kauwa Kate (1998), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999), Sooryavansham (1999), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Shikaar (2000), Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000), Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000), Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000), Kya Kehna (2000), Refugee (2000), Dhadkan (2000), Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000), Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Aaghaaz (2000), Mohabbatein (2000), Ghaath (2000), Aashiq (2001), Jodi No.1 (2001), Kyonkii Main Jhuth Nahi bolta (2001), Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002), Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002), Jaal - The Trap (2003), Garv (2004), Shart - The Challenge (2004), Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2004), Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004), Shukriya (2004), Balle Balle! From Amritsar to L A (2004), Stop! (2004), Veer Zaara (2004), Aabra Ka Daabra (2004), Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2005), Yaaran Naal Baharaan (2005), Ek Alag Mausam (2005), Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Paheli (2005), Sarkar (2005), Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005), The Mistress of Spices (2006), Rang De Basanti (2006), Banana Brothers (2006), Shaadi Se Pehle (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Aap Ki Khatir (2006), Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006), American Blend (English) (2006), Jaan-E-Mann (2006), Vivah(2006), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007), Buddha Mar Gaya (2007), Heyy Babyy (2007), Victoria No. 203 (2007), Dhokha (2007), Apna Asmaan (2007), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Gauri - The Unborn (2007), Dus Kahaniyaan (2007), Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa (2008), My Name is Anthony Gonsalves (2008), Hope and a Little Sugar (2008), Dhoom Dadakka (2008), De Taali (2008), God Tussi Great Ho (2008), C Kkompany (2008), A Wednesday ! (2008), Tahaan (2008), Meerabai Not Out (2008), Nirbhay (2009), Chess-A Game Plan (2009), Carry On Pandu (2009), Kaashh... Mere Hote (2009), Victory (2009), Morning Walk (2009), Perfect Mismatch (2009), Teree Sang (2009), Life Partner (2009), Y.M.I. - Yeh Mera India (2009), Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009), Wake Up Sid (2009), Sankat City (2009), Tum Mere Ho (2010), Pyaar Impossible (2010), Striker (2010), Apartment (2010), Badmaash Company (2010), Admissions Open (2010), Lamhaa (2010), Dabangg (2010), Nakshatra (2010), Hum Jo Keh Na Paaye (2011), Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha (2011), Prateeksha (2011), Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011), Yeh Faasley (2011), Game (2011), Zokkomon (2011), Naughty @ 40 (2011), Warning (2011), Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande (2011), Chatur Singh Two Star (2011), Speedy Singhs (2011), Mausam (2011), Desi Boyz (2011), Zamaanat (2011), Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012), Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein (2012), Mr. Bhatti On Chutti (2012), Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012), Krishna Aur Kans (2012), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Mai... (2013), Midnight's Children (2013), Special 26 (2013), Chashme Baddoor (2013), Aurangzeb (2013), Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke (2013), Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! (2013), Mahabharat (2013), Total Siyapaa (2014), Gang of Ghosts (2014), O Teri (2014), Main Tera Hero (2014), Singham Returns (2014), Daawat-e-Ishq (2014), Balwinder Singh... Famous Ho Gaya (2014), Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami (2014), Sonali Cable (2014), Happy New Year (2014), Super Nani (2014), The Shaukeens (2014), Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene (2015), Baby (2015), Roy (2015), Dirty Politics (2015), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Buddha In A Traffic Jam (2016), M.S. Dhoni - The Untold Story (2016), Saat Uchhakkey (2016), Naam Shabana (2017), Indu Sarkar (2017), Toilet - Ek Prem Katha (2017), Judwaa 2 (2017), Ranchi Diaries (2017), Aiyaary (2018), Baa Baaa Black Sheep (2018), Love Sonia (2018), The Accidental Prime Minister (2019), One Day%3A Justice Delivered (2019), Hotel Mumbai (2019), The Kashmir Files (2022), Karthikeya 2 (2022), Uunchai (2022), Connect (2022), Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023), IB 71 (2023), Yeh Mera Revenge (2023), The Vaccine War (2023), Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023),

Awards : Anupam Kher is an Indian actor and the former Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. He is the recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. He has appeared in over 500 films in several languages and many plays. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in Saaransh (1984). He holds the record for winning the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian five times in total for%3A Ram Lakhan (1989), Lamhe (1991), Khel (1992), Darr (1993) and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). He won the National Film Award for Special Mention twice for his performances in Daddy (1989) and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). For his performance in the film Vijay (1988), he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Besides working in Hindi films, he has also appeared in many acclaimed international films such as the Golden Globe nominated Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Ang Lee's Golden Lion–winning Lust, Caution (2007), and David O. Russell's Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook (2013). He received a BAFTA nomination for his supporting role in the British television sitcom The Boy With The Topknot (2018).[3]

He has held the post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India. 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 cinema and arts.

Profile

About
Having a career spanning over three decades, Anupam Kher is an Indian film and theater actor, director, and producer who is best remembered for his portrayal of a middle-aged man in the 1984 drama Saransh, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The actor has been a part of various film industries and has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Marathi, Chinese, and English language movies. The versatile has played comic as well as villainous roles, and has managed to wow to the audience with each of his performances. Few of his most notable works include Hum Aapke Hai Koun..!, Karma, Dil, Khosla Ka Ghosla, A Wednesday!, and Special 26.

Anupam Kher was the Chairperson of National School of Drama from 2001 to 2005, and Central Board of Film Certification from 2003-2004. He has founded his own acting school called Actor Prepares in 2005. Apart from appearing only on the big screen, Anupam Kher was seen in the Indian 2013 crime-thriller series 24 co-starring Anil Kapoor, and also hosted his own talk show The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai in 2014.

Early Life
Born to Pushkar Nath Kher, a clerk with the forest department, and Dulari Kher, a housewife, on the 7th of March, 1955 in Shimla, Anupam Kher has a brother called Raju Kher, who is also an actor. He finished her schooling from D.A.V. Public School in Shimla and went on to attend National School of Drama, New Delhi.

Personal Life
Anupam Kher married fellow theater and movie actor Kirron Kher in 1985. Kirron Kher was previously married to Gautam Berry with whom she had a son, Sikander Kher. Anupam Kher`s stepson is also an actor who made his debut with the 2008 movie Woodstock Villa.

Movie Career
Having made his acting debut with the 1982 movie Aagman, a 28-year-old Anupam Kher bagged the role of an aging father who loses his only son in Mahesh Bhatt`s 1984 drama Saransh. The movie went on to become a commercial success, being acclaimed critically and was also India`s official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year. The actor`s phenomenal performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

He then appeared in various supporting roles in movies like Utsav, Arjun, Jaanoo, Misaal, Rao Saheb, and Aakhree Raasta. He then donned a negative shade in Subhash Ghai`s 1986 action Karma. The following year, he starred in the Hindi and English feature film Nehru: The Jewel of India, which revolves around the personal and political life of India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

He then shared screen space with Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in 1988 action-romance Tezaab. He then collaborated with Dimple Kapadia and Raj Babbar in the same year in the movie Zakhmi Aurat. In 1989, Anupam Kher donned the role of Deodhar Shastri in Ram Lakhan. For his performance in the movie, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role. Playing the role of a snake charmer Gorakhnath in Nigahen: Nagina Part II. The same year, Anupam Kher starred in Daddy, marking Pooja Bhatt`s acting debut, and his portrayal of Anand won him the National Film Award - Special Mention, and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

The same year, he played the role of Anju`s evil uncle Tribhuvan in the comedy-drama ChaalBaaz. He then starred in the romantic drama Dil. Next, he was seen in Yash Chopra`s Lamhe for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role. He again went on to win the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his performance in the 1992 romantic-comedy Khel. The same year, he appeared in movies like Beta, and Do Hanso Ka Joda.

In 1994, he starred in 1942: A Love Story starring Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, and Jackie Shroff. Playing the role of Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary, Anupam Kher starred in the musical romantic comedy Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Anupam Kher teamed up with Shah Rukh Khan in Darr and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, for both of which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, making him the only actor to have won the maximum awards in that category. In 1997, he made his Tamil movie debut with movie V. I. P. co-starring Prabhu Deva, Abbas, Simran, and Rambha. Anupam Kher was seen donning the comic character`s hat in movies such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Mohabbatein, and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge.

The actor starred in the 2000 drama Kya Kehna where he the role of a single, teenage mother-to-be`s father, who after disowning his daughter ends up forgiving her. Appearing in his second Tamil language film, the Saransh star was cast alongside Bentley Mitchum and Jyothika in the fantasy movie Little John. He went on to be a part of English language films such as Bend It Like Beckham, Banana Brothers, and Mistress of Spices. He went on to win the National Film Award - Special Jury Award for his performance in the movie Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara.

He played the role of Kamal Kishore Khosla in the movie Khosla Ka Ghosla, co-starring Boman Irani, where Anupam Kher`s character cons a corrupt and powerful man to regain his property from him. The movie opened to mainly positive reviews. The actor then went on to star in Ang Lee`s Chinese erotic espionage thriller film Lust, Caution in 2007. The following year, he played the role of a police officer, looking out to find the man who has, apparently, planted a series of bombs in the city, in the movie A Wednesday! co-starring Naseeruddin Shah and Jimmy Shergill.

Having appeared in a series of movies as a supporting actor, Anupam Kher was seen in Life Partner, Dil Bole Hadippa!, Wake Up Sid, Desi Boyz, and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. He was also a part of the English movie Silver Linings Playbook, where he played the role of Dr. Patel. He teamed up with director Neeraj Pandey and actor Akshay Kumar in the crime thrillers Special 26, and Baby, both of which were commercial and critical successes. In 2016, he was also seen in Neeraj Pandey`s biopic drama M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, where he played the role of Dhoni`s father. The movie co-starring Sushant Singh Rajput was a commercial success and went on to become a big hit in its first week of release. The same year, he was seen in an ensemble comedy Saat Uchakkey. Reprising his role of Shukla ji from the 2015 action thriller Baby, Kher was seen in its 2017 spin-off Naam Shabana, which sees Taapsee Pannu in the lead. Next, he was cast alongside Freida Pinto and Richa Chadda in the drama Love Sonia. Teaming up with Akshay Kumar, the actor was also seen in the satirical comedy Toilet - Ek Prem Kahani, which highlights the poor sanitary conditions in most part of India. His other projects include The Accidental Prime minister (2019), One Day (2019), Hotel Mumbai (2019) and Sooryavanshi (2021).

Television Career
The movie actor first appeared on television with the game show Sawaal Dus Crore Ka in 2001. After hosting the game show, the actor appeared on the talk show for children, Say Na Something to Anupam Uncle in 2004. The same year, he appeared in an episode of the famous American series ER. After a long break from television, Anupam Kher was seen on the 2013 crime, action-thriller 24 alongside Anil Kapoor, however, he only made a special appearance in the show. The following year, he hosted his own talk show The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai. The talk show host was then seen in another American show Sense8 in 2015. In the year 2016, the actor hosted television historical documentary series, Bharatvarsh.