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Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher

Director & actor · born 7 March 1955 · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

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.

Where to start: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).

As director 3

As actor 337

TV shows 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Anupam Kher movie?

By viewer score, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) at 8.5/10.

What are Anupam Kher’s most popular movies?

Silver Linings Playbook, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, The Big Sick.

How many movies has Anupam Kher made?

340 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 337 as actor.

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