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Sikandar Kher
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema), Streaming OTT Platforms, and International Projects
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age43 years
- Active2008–Present (Active in industry since 1997 as assistant director
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Sikandar Kher – Biography
Sikandar Kher – Full Information
- Full Name: Sikandar Gautam Berry (legally Sikandar Kher)
- Popular Name: Sikandar Kher
- Nickname: Siku
- Profession: Actor, Assistant Director
- Known For: Portraying Daulat in the acclaimed crime thriller series Aarya, Nishikant Adhikari in Monica, O My Darling, Rana Singh in Dev Patel’s action film Monkey Man, and debut lead in Woodstock Villa.
- Date of Birth: October 31, 1982
- Age: 43 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Bollywood & Streaming OTT Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) approx.
- Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Gautam Berry (Biological Father), Anupam Kher (Stepfather)
- Mother: Kirron Kher (Actress and Politician)
- Siblings: Tara Alisha Berry (Maternal Half-Sister)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: The Doon School, Dehradun
- Drama Training: National School of Drama (NSD, 6-Month Short-Term Workshop), New Delhi
- Acting Workshops: Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, Mumbai
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1997 | Began in the film industry assisting Yash Chopra on Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 2002 | Worked as an assistant director under Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Devdas |
| 2008 | Feature film acting debut playing Sameer / Akshay in Woodstock Villa |
| 2010 | Featured in Ashutosh Gowariker’s historical drama Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey |
| 2012 | Co-starred as Bilal in Abbas-Mustan’s action heist thriller Players |
| 2013 | Played Inspector Dev Phogat in Yash Raj Films’ neo-noir thriller Aurangzeb |
| 2016 | Appeared as Haroon Sherchand in the action television series 24: India |
| 2017 | Made international series debut with a guest role in Netflix’s Sense8 |
| 2020 | Gained major career resurgence and critical acclaim as Daulat in Disney+ Hotstar’s Aarya |
| 2022 | Starred as Nishikant Adhikari in Vasan Bala’s neo-noir comedy Monica, O My Darling |
| 2024 | Hollywood debut playing Rana Singh in Dev Patel’s action thriller Monkey Man |
| 2024 | Starred as Shaan in Raj & DK’s spy action series Citadel: Honey Bunny |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2009 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Woodstock Villa | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Woodstock Villa | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | Nominated |
| 2020 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Aarya | Nominated |
| 2021 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Web Series | Aarya | Nominated |
| 2023 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Monica, O My Darling | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | TVF Pitchers | Nominated |
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About Sikandar Kher
Who are Sikandar Kher's parents?
He is the biological son of actress and politician Kirron Kher and Gautam Berry, and the stepson of veteran actor Anupam Kher.
Which role brought Sikandar Kher critical acclaim on OTT?
His performance as the loyal, stoic protector Daulat in Sushmita Sen's crime thriller series Aarya marked a major breakthrough in his digital career.
Has Sikandar Kher acted in international Hollywood projects?
Yes, he played antagonist Rana Singh in Dev Patel's directorial action film Monkey Man (2024) and made an appearance in the Wachowskis' series Sense8.
What was Sikandar Kher's debut Bollywood movie?
He made his feature film acting debut in 2008 starring in the suspense thriller Woodstock Villa.
Where did Sikandar Kher complete his schooling and training?
He completed his schooling at The Doon School in Dehradun and subsequently attended a short-term theater program at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.
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