Actor
Anupam Kher
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Years Active
1982–Present
Anupam Kher – Biography
Anupam Kher – Full Information
- Full Name: Anupam Kher
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Director, Author, Motivational Speaker
- Industry: Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood), International Cinema
- Date of Birth: 7 March 1955
- Age: 71 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 70 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Bald
- Education: Bachelor of Arts; Graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD)
- School: D.A.V. School, Shimla
- College/University: Himachal Pradesh University; National School of Drama
- Father: Pushkar Nath Kher
- Mother: Dulari Kher
- Brother: Raju Kher (Actor)
- Marital Status: Married
- First Wife: Madhumalti Kapoor (Separated)
- Wife: Kirron Kher (Married in 1985)
- Children: Stepson – Sikandar Kher
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director, Television Personality, Author
- Years Active: 1982–Present
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Acting debut with Aagman |
| 1984 | Breakthrough role in Saaransh |
| 1985 | Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Saaransh |
| 1986 | Appeared in the hit film Karma |
| 1989 | Starred in blockbuster Ram Lakhan |
| 1990 | Played a memorable role in Dil |
| 1994 | Featured in blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! |
| 1995 | Played Dharamvir Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
| 2002 | Made directorial debut with Om Jai Jagadish |
| 2004 | Honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India |
| 2005 | Produced and starred in Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara |
| 2008 | Won National Film Award (Special Mention) for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara |
| 2012 | Appeared in the Academy Award-winning film Silver Linings Playbook |
| 2013 | Starred in the critically acclaimed thriller Special 26 |
| 2015 | Began hosting The Anupam Kher Show |
| 2016 | Received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award |
| 2016 | Played Pan Singh Dhoni in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story |
| 2018 | Starred in the Hollywood series New Amsterdam |
| 2019 | Received praise for his performance in Hotel Mumbai |
| 2022 | Played a leading role in the blockbuster The Kashmir Files |
| 2023 | Starred in Shiv Shastri Balboa |
| 2024 | Featured in Vijay 69 |
| 2025 | Appeared in Tanvi The Great |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Saaransh | Won |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Vijay | Won |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | ChaalBaaz | Won |
| 1991 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Dil | Won |
| 1992 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Lamhe | Won |
| 1993 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Khel | Won |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Darr | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Won |
| 2004 | Government of India Civilian Honour | Padma Shri | Padma Shri | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2005 | Karachi International Film Festival | Best Actor | Karachi International Film Festival Award | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Won |
| 2006 | National Film Awards | Special Jury Award | National Film Award | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Won |
| 2007 | Global Indian Film Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | GIFA Award | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Won |
| 2007 | Stardust Awards | Star of the Year | Stardust Award | Vivah | Won |
| 2016 | Government of India Civilian Honour | Padma Bhushan | Padma Bhushan | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2023 | Critics’ Choice Awards India | Best Supporting Actor | Critics’ Choice Award India | The Kashmir Files | Nominated |
About Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor, producer, director, author, and motivational speaker known for his work in Bollywood and international films.
He has appeared in more than 540 films across Hindi and international cinema.
He is married to actress and politician Kirron Kher.
His acting debut was Aagman (1982), while his breakthrough came with Saaransh (1984).
He has been awarded the Padma Shri (2004) and the Padma Bhushan (2016) by the Government of India.