About Anupam Kher
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(37)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
The Bengal Files Drama | 5 Sept 2025 | M.K. Gandhi | Released |
 Tanvi the Great Drama | 18 Jul 2025 | Col Pratap Raina | Released |
 Metro... In Dino Drama | 4 Jul 2025 | Parimal | Released |
 Tumko Meri Kasam | 21 Mar 2025 | Actor | Released |
 Emergency Drama | 17 Jan 2025 | Jayaprakash Narayan | Average |
 Vijay 69 Drama | 8 Nov 2024 | Vijay Mathew | Released |
 The Signature Family | 4 Oct 2024 | Arvind | Released |
 Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan Action | 31 May 2024 | Guru Shambhu | Released |
 Kaagaz 2 Drama | 1 Mar 2024 | Raj Narayan | Released |
 Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay Comedy | 16 Feb 2024 | Actor | Average |
 The Vaccine War Drama | 28 Sept 2023 | Actor | Released |
 IB 71 Action | 12 May 2023 | IB Chief N.S. Awasthi | Released |
 Shiv Shastri Balboa Comedy | 10 Feb 2023 | Shiv Shastri | Released |
 Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal Documentary | 29 Nov 2022 | Actor | Released |
 Uunchai Comedy | 11 Nov 2022 | Om Sharma | Released |
 The Kashmir Files History | 11 Mar 2022 | Pushkar Nath Pandit | Hit |
 Bhuj: The Day India Shook Documentary | 11 Jun 2021 | Narrator | Released |
 Happy Birthday | 5 May 2021 | Actor | Released |
 The Relationship Manager Drama | 18 Jul 2020 | Actor | Blockbuster |
 One Day: Justice Delivered Crime | 5 Jul 2019 | Retired Judge Tyagi | Average |
 The Accidental Prime Minister History | 11 Jan 2019 | Manmohan Singh | Released |
 Love Sonia Drama | 14 Sept 2018 | Baldev Pratap Singh | Hit |
 Baa Baaa Black Sheep Action | 23 Mar 2018 | Charudutt Sharma / Charlie | Released |
 Aiyaary Crime | 16 Feb 2018 | Tariq Ali | Released |
 Judwaa 2 Action | 29 Sept 2017 | Bakshi | Average |
 Toilet: A Love Story Comedy | 11 Aug 2017 | Kakka | Hit |
 Indu Sarkar Drama | 28 Jul 2017 | Actor | Released |
 Naam Shabana Thriller | 31 Mar 2017 | Om Prakash Shukla | Released |
 Kheer Romance | 13 Feb 2017 | nanu | Released |
 Saat Uchakkey Comedy | 14 Oct 2016 | Diwan | Released |
 M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Drama | 30 Sept 2016 | Paan Singh Dhoni | Blockbuster |
 Buddha in a Traffic Jam Thriller | 13 May 2016 | Professor Jamshed Batki | Hit |
 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Romance | 11 Nov 2015 | Diwan Sahab / Bapu | Average |
 Dirty Politics Drama | 6 Mar 2015 | CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra | Flop |
 Roy Romance | 11 Feb 2015 | Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father | Average |
 Baby Action | 23 Jan 2015 | Omprakash Shukla | Hit |
 Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene Comedy | 16 Jan 2015 | Actor | Released |
Career Timeline
37 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(24)
Anupam Kher – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Anupam Kher is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 37 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Anupam Kher has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Neeraj Pandey, Vivek Agnihotri, Pallavi Joshi. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Anupam Kher has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Action, Romance, History. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Anupam Kher made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Anupam Kher's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Anupam Kher
How many hindi films has Anupam Kher acted in?▼
Anupam Kher has been part of 37 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, History, Thriller.
What is Anupam Kher's most popular hindi film?▼
Anupam Kher's notable hindi films include "The Bengal Files", "Tanvi the Great", "Metro... In Dino". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Anupam Kher's role in hindi cinema?▼
Anupam Kher works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 ...
When did Anupam Kher debut in bollywood?▼
Anupam Kher made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene".
What genres has Anupam Kher worked in?▼
Anupam Kher has worked in Drama (25 films), Comedy (11 films), Thriller (10 films), Action (8 films), Romance (6 films), History (5 films) in their hindi film career.