Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is basically the guy who's been everywhere in Hindi cinema for the last four decades—and we mean everywhere. With over 540 films to his name, this Shimla-born veteran has done it all, from his breakthrough role in Saaransh (1984) that earned him his first Filmfare to becoming one of Bollywood's most reliable actors. Whether he was stealing scenes as the villain in Karma and Tezaab, cracking you up in Ram Lakhan and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, or delivering emotional depth in films like Daddy, Kher proved he's got serious range. His collection of accolades tells the story—two National Film Awards, multiple Filmfare wins across different categories, and the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan from the Government of India. The guy's basically won everything worth winning. What makes Kher so special is his ability to completely disappear into whatever character he's playing, whether it's a comedic role that has you in splits or a supporting character that somehow becomes the most memorable part of the film. He's not just a performer; he's a craftsman who elevated supporting roles to an art form, proving you don't need to be the lead to leave a lasting impression. In recent years, he's shown there's no expiration date on great acting with films like Special 26, and Uunchai proving he's still got it. Beyond the screen, Kher has also worked as a producer and director, cementing his status as a complete filmmaker. For a guy who started with National School of Drama training, he's used that foundation to build one of Indian cinema's most respected careers.
Awards & Nominations
After many years of lukewarm critical and commercial success, Kher became a household name in 1989 when he starred in Subhash Ghai's masala film Ram Lakhan, Rajiv Rai's action drama Tridev, Yash Chopra's romantic musical Chandni, Vidhu Vinod Chopra's crime drama Parinda and Pankaj Parashar's comedy drama ChaalBaaz. All the films proved to be critically and commercially successful, especially Ram Lakhan, Tridev and Chandni, all three of which backed up with chartbuster music, emerged blockbusters at the box office and were among the top five highest-grossing films of the year. Apart from commercial projects, Kher also collaborated with Mahesh Bhatt for the art-house television film Daddy, which like their previous collaboration Saaransh met with immense acclaim and won Kher his first National Film Award – Special Jury Award as well as Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). The following year, he starred in Indra Kumar's blockbuster romantic comedy Dil, which had Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles. For his performance of a greedy father in Dil, Kher received his third nomination in the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor category. He also collaborated with Yash Chopra for the romantic drama Lamhe, which was a commercial failure, but received positive reception from critics and is now considered a cult classic. Kher's performances in Saudagar and Lamhe earned him nomination in the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor category. His other box office hits of this period, include Beta (1992), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Lootere (1993), Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993), Gumrah (1993) and Darr (1993). He then appeared in Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) and Aditya Chopra's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Both the films did extremely well at the box office and emerged All Time Blockbusters as well as the highest and second highest-grossing film of all time, respectively. For his performance in the former, Kher received another nomination in the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor category. In the late-1990s, he continued to play supporting roles in critically and commercially successful ventures, such as Judwaa (1997), Ziddi (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), China Gate (1998), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). He followed it with four more major successes the same year with Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Kya Kehna, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai and Mohabbatein.
Filmography
The Bengal Files
2025
Emergency
2025
Tumko Meri Kasam
2025
Metro... In Dino
2025
Tanvi the Great
2025
Kaagaz 2
2024
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2024
The Signature
2024
Vijay 69
2024
IB71
2023
Shiv Shastri Balboa
2023
The Vaccine War
2023
Uunchai
2022
The Kashmir Files
2022
One Day: Justice Delivered
2019
Love Sonia
2018
Aiyaary
2018
Judwaa 2
2017
Indu Sarkar
2017
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
2017
Saat Uchakkey
2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
Baby
2015
Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene
2015
Baby
2015
Roy
2015
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
2015
Gang of Ghosts
2014
Total Siyapaa
2014
The Shaukeens
2014
Daawat-e-Ishq
2014
Sonali Cable
2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
Singham Returns
2014
O Teri
2014
Special 26
2013
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
2012
Mr. Bhatti on Chutti
2012
Krishna Aur Kans
2012
Zokkomon
2011
Game
2011
Yeh Faasley
2011
Desi Boyz
2011
Mausam
2011
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
2011
Naughty @ 40
2011
Badmaash Company
2010
Nakshatra
2010
Striker
2010
Dabangg
2010
Lamhaa
2010
Pyaar Impossible!
2010
Apartment
2010
Sankat City
2009
Victory
2009
Life Partner
2009
Yeh Mera India
2009
Dil Bole Hadippa!
2009
Wake Up Sid
2009
Meerabai Not Out
2008
God Tussi Great Ho
2008
C Kkompany
2008
A Wednesday!
2008
Tahaan
2008
Dhoom Dadakka
2008
De Taali
2008
Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaa?
2008
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
2007
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Just Married
2007
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
Buddha Mar Gaya
2007
Heyy Babyy
2007
Dhokha
2007
Victoria No. 203
2007
Apna Asmaan
2007
Rang De Basanti
2006
Shaadi Se Pehle
2006
Chup Chup Ke
2006
Aap Ki Khatir
2006
Khosla Ka Ghosla
2006
Apna Sapna Money Money
2006
Vivah
2006
Sarkar
2005
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
2005
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
2005
Paheli
2005
Veer-Zaara
2004
Muskaan
2004
Garv
2004
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
2004
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2004
Ek Alag Mausam
2003
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe
2002
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001
Refugee
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
Kya Kehna
2000
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa
1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
1997
Deewana Mastana
1997
Aflatoon
1997
Gudgudee
1997
Duniyaa Jhukti Hai
1996
Vishwasghaat
1996
Mr. Bechara
1996
Chaahat
1996
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
1994
Insaniyat
1994
1942: A Love Story
1994
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Pehla Pehla Pyar
1994
Darr
1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993
Gumrah
1993
Hum Hain Kamaal Ke
1993
Meherbaan
1993
Parampara
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Shreemaan Aashique
1993
Tadipaar
1993
Shola Aur Shabnam
1992
Beta
1992
Lamhe
1991
Hum
1991
Mast Kalandar
1991
Haque
1991
Dil
1990
Mahaadev
1989
Kanoon Apna Apna
1989
Sachai Ki Taqat
1989
Main Tera Dushman
1989
Tridev
1989
Bhrashtachar
1989
ChaalBaaz
1989
Daddy
1989
Parinda
1989
Paap Ka Ant
1989
Nigahen: Nagina Part II
1989
Mere Baad
1988
Vishwamitra
1988
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1988
Hatya
1988
Pestonjee
1988
Shiv Shakti
1988
Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988
Tamacha
1988
Tezaab
1988
Zevar
1987
Basu Chatterji
1987
Sansar
1987
Aakhree Raasta
1986
Samundar
1986
Karma
1986
Janam
1985
Saaransh
1984
Aagaman
1982
Aashiq
1962