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.

Anupam Kher is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Fauzi (2026), Yeh Prem Mol Liya (2026), The Bengal Files (2025), Emergency (2025), Vijay 69 (2024), The Freelancer (2023), Trial by Fire (2023), Connect (2022). The recorded credits span 2012 to 2026, including 25 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.