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Anupam Kher Movies, Cast & Biography

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…

Born
7 March 1955
Birthplace
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Known for
Actor
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3 films

Biography

Who is 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.

Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.

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Anupam was born in which country?

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is Anupam Kher best known for?

Best known as a actor, with 3 credited films in the MovieState library.

Which Anupam Kher films can I read about here?

Dabangg (2010), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Ramayana: Rise of a Legend (2026).