Anupam Kher
- Born
- March 7, 1955 · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Actor
- Producer
- 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.
Filmography · 13 credits
- 2018Hotel Mumbai · Actor (Oberoi)
- 2017The Big Sick · Actor (Azmat)
- 2017That's What It's All About: The Journey of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo · Self (Self)
- 2016A Family Man · Actor (Dr. Singh)
- 2014Awake: The Life of Yogananda · Actor (Narrator)
- 2012Silver Linings Playbook · Actor (Dr. Cliff Patel)
- 2011The Lion of Judah · Actor (Monty)
- 2007The Other End of the Line · Actor (Rajeev Sethi)
- 2007Gandhi Park · Actor (Sammy Philips)
- 2006American Blend · Actor (Raj)
- 2005The Mistress of Spices · Actor (Geeta's Grandfather)
- 2004Bride & Prejudice · Actor (Chaman Bakshi)
- 2002Bend It Like Beckham · Actor (Mr. Bhamra)