Anupam Kher movies & biography
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor, director, and producer born on March 7, 1955, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. He is known for his work in Hindi-language films and has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Kher received the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contributions to Indian cinema and arts.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1955 (age 71) |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Latest release | Emergency (2025) |
Best Anupam Kher movies
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Falak
Vansh
Connect
Veer-Zaara
Kuch Kuch Hota HaiCareer overview
Anupam Kher's career spans decades and includes a wide range of roles in Hindi cinema. In 2015, he appeared as Omprakash Shukla in the action thriller Baby and as Diwan Sahab / Bapu in the romance drama Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. The following year, he played Paan Singh Dhoni in the sports drama M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story and Professor Jamshed Batki in the thriller Buddha in a Traffic Jam. In 2017, Kher took on the role of Kakka in the comedy-drama Toilet: A Love Story and appeared as Bakshi in the action comedy Judwaa 2. He also played Om Prakash Shukla in the thriller Naam Shabana. In 2018, he was seen as Baldev Pratap Singh in the drama Love Sonia and as Tariq Ali in the crime thriller Aiyaary. The year 2019 brought roles such as Retired Judge Tyagi in the crime thriller One Day: Justice Delivered and Manmohan Singh in the historical drama The Accidental Prime Minister. In 2022, Kher appeared in several films, including The Kashmir Files as Pushkar Nath Pandit, Uunchai as Om Sharma, and Karthikeya 2 as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak. He continued with IB 71 in 2023 as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi, Tiger Nageswara Rao as Raghavendra Rajput, and The Vaccine War. In 2024, he starred as Vijay Mathew in the drama-comedy Vijay 69. Upcoming projects include The Bengal Files (2025) as M.K. Gandhi and Metro... In Dino (2025) as Parimal. Kher is also known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), and The Mistress of Spices (2005), and he co-starred in the Academy Award-winning Silver Linings Playbook in 2012.
Anupam Kher movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emergency | Jayaprakash Narayan | 4.8 TMDB |
| 2024 | Vijay 69 | Vijay Mathew | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2022 | Connect | Father Augustine | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2018 | Love Sonia | Baldev Pratap Singh | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2017 | Toilet: A Love Story | Kakka | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2016 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Paan Singh Dhoni | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2015 | Baby | Omprakash Shukla | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2015 | Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene | Cast | 2.7 TMDB |
| 2014 | Super Nani | Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo) | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Manohar Sharma | 6.1 TMDB |
| 2014 | Sonali Cable | Boss-Vaghela | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan | 4.7 TMDB |
| 2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance) | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2009 | Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Meet's Father | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2008 | Tahaan | Subhan Daar | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2007 | Dhokha | Saeed | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | Arjun Khanna | 4.6 TMDB |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Rajnath Singhania | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2004 | Veer-Zaara | Zakir Ahmed | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Tejpal Singh | 5.3 TMDB |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Kake | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Balraj Nanda | 3.4 TMDB |
| 2000 | Dhadkan | Digvijay Varma | 6.4 TMDB |
| 2000 | Shikaar | Cast | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2000 | Refugee | Jan Mohammad | 5.4 TMDB |
| 2000 | Dil Hi Dil Mein | Col. Renah Abdulla | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Mr. Saxena / Sirjee | 6.7 TMDB |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Principal Malhotra | 7.5 TMDB |
| 1998 | Zor | Uday Singh | 6.3 TMDB |
| 1997 | Aflatoon | Vidya Prakash | 4.9 TMDB |
| 1996 | Prem Granth | Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad) | 5.2 TMDB |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Dharamvir Malhotra | 8.5 TMDB |
| 1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka | Cast | 3.7 TMDB |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Ujjwal Raja Bully | 6.7 TMDB |
| 1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Cast | 4.5 TMDB |
| 1992 | Vansh | Krishnakant Dharmadhikari | 8.0 TMDB |
| 1990 | Sheshnaag | Bansi Lal | 5.3 TMDB |
| 1988 | Dayavan | Mr. Kohli | 6.2 TMDB |
| 1988 | Falak | Jamuna Das,JD | 8.5 TMDB |
| 1988 | Tamacha | Dr.Mehata | 5.0 TMDB |
| 1985 | Wafadaar | Cast | 7.0 TMDB |
| 1984 | Saaransh | B.V. Pradhan | 6.8 TMDB |
Anupam Kher web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Freelancer | Dr. Arif Khan | 7 |
| 2023 | Trial by Fire | Captain Hardeep Bedi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Anupam Kher's latest movie?
His latest movies in our database are The Bengal Files (2025) as M.K. Gandhi and Metro... In Dino (2025) as Parimal.
What are some of Anupam Kher's early work?
The facts provided do not specify his debut or early work; the earliest film listed in our database is Baby (2015).
What is Anupam Kher's age and birthplace?
Anupam Kher was born on March 7, 1955, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. As of 2025, he is 70 years old.
What are Anupam Kher's best-known films?
He is known for The Kashmir Files (2022), Uunchai (2022), The Accidental Prime Minister (2019), and internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
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