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.

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

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Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aditya Chopra
CAST:  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Kajol  •  Amrish Puri  •  Farida Jalal

Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aditya Chopra
CAST:  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Kajol  •  Amrish Puri  •  Farida Jalal

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

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After spending eight months in a mental institution, a former teacher moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David O. Russell
CAST:  Bradley Cooper  •  Jennifer Lawrence  •  Robert De Niro  •  Jacki Weaver

After spending eight months in a mental institution, a former teacher moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David O. Russell
CAST:  Bradley Cooper  •  Jennifer Lawrence  •  Robert De Niro  •  Jacki Weaver

1942: A Love Story (1994)

The son of a politician loyal to the British rule falls in love with the daughter of a freedom fighter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vidhu Vinod Chopra
CAST:  Anil Kapoor  •  Jackie Shroff  •  Manisha Koirala  •  Anupam Kher

The son of a politician loyal to the British rule falls in love with the daughter of a freedom fighter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vidhu Vinod Chopra
CAST:  Anil Kapoor  •  Jackie Shroff  •  Manisha Koirala  •  Anupam Kher

Aakhree Raasta (1986)

David is an old prisoner, released after twenty-four years in a penitentiary for a crime he hasn't committed. The three men who framed him and sent him away, are now prominent citizens of his town. David walks out of the prison straight into a confessional booth at ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  K. Bhagyaraj
CAST:  Amitabh Bachchan  •  Jaya Prada  •  Sridevi  •  Anupam Kher

David is an old prisoner, released after twenty-four years in a penitentiary for a crime he hasn't committed. The three men who framed him and sent him away, are now prominent citizens of his town. David walks out of the prison straight into a confessional booth at ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  K. Bhagyaraj
CAST:  Amitabh Bachchan  •  Jaya Prada  •  Sridevi  •  Anupam Kher

Aap Ki Khatir (2006)

Widowed Arjun Khanna lives a wealthy lifestyle in London, England, along with his daughter, Shirani. He decides to re-marry widowed Betty, who also lives in London with her daughter, Anu. Years later both daughters have grown up and are of marriageable age. Anu has ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dharmesh Darshan
CAST:  Akshaye Khanna  •  Priyanka Chopra Jonas  •  Suniel Shetty  •  Anupam Kher

Widowed Arjun Khanna lives a wealthy lifestyle in London, England, along with his daughter, Shirani. He decides to re-marry widowed Betty, who also lives in London with her daughter, Anu. Years later both daughters have grown up and are of marriageable age. Anu has ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dharmesh Darshan
CAST:  Akshaye Khanna  •  Priyanka Chopra Jonas  •  Suniel Shetty  •  Anupam Kher

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

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Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gurinder Chadha
CAST:  Parminder Nagra  •  Keira Knightley  •  Jonathan Rhys Meyers  •  Anupam Kher

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gurinder Chadha
CAST:  Parminder Nagra  •  Keira Knightley  •  Jonathan Rhys Meyers  •  Anupam Kher

Bride & Prejudice (2004)

A Bollywood update of Jane Austen's classic tale, in which Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitable husbands for her four unmarried daughters. When the rich single gentlemen Balraj and Darcy come to visit, the Bakshis have high hopes, though circumstance and boorish ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gurinder Chadha
CAST:  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan  •  Martin Henderson  •  Naveen Andrews  •  Daniel Gillies

A Bollywood update of Jane Austen's classic tale, in which Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitable husbands for her four unmarried daughters. When the rich single gentlemen Balraj and Darcy come to visit, the Bakshis have high hopes, though circumstance and boorish ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gurinder Chadha
CAST:  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan  •  Martin Henderson  •  Naveen Andrews  •  Daniel Gillies

Chandni (1989)

Fate leaves Chandni shattered as her love Rohit disappears from her life. She meets Lalit and they befriend each other until Rohit knocks on her door.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yash Chopra
CAST:  Vinod Khanna  •  Rishi Kapoor  •  Sridevi  •  Waheeda Rehman

Fate leaves Chandni shattered as her love Rohit disappears from her life. She meets Lalit and they befriend each other until Rohit knocks on her door.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yash Chopra
CAST:  Vinod Khanna  •  Rishi Kapoor  •  Sridevi  •  Waheeda Rehman

Chup Chup Ke (2006)

A debt-ridden young man attempts suicide, but is rescued only to find that his luck is finally turning.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Priyadarshan
CAST:  Shahid Kapoor  •  Kareena Kapoor Khan  •  Neha Dhupia  •  Suniel Shetty

A debt-ridden young man attempts suicide, but is rescued only to find that his luck is finally turning.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Priyadarshan
CAST:  Shahid Kapoor  •  Kareena Kapoor Khan  •  Neha Dhupia  •  Suniel Shetty

Darr (1993)

A woman is caught between one man's love and another man's obsession. She fears one and fears for the other. One stands for love and the other for life. Who will she choose?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yash Chopra
CAST:  Juhi Chawla Mehta  •  Anupam Kher  •  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Sunny Deol

A woman is caught between one man's love and another man's obsession. She fears one and fears for the other. One stands for love and the other for life. Who will she choose?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yash Chopra
CAST:  Juhi Chawla Mehta  •  Anupam Kher  •  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Sunny Deol

Dhadkan (2000)

Dhadkan is about Anjali (Shilpa Shetty) who is a girl that hails from an extremely rich and influential family. Her father Mr. Chauhan (Kiran Kumar) is a renowned businessman and has many dreams for his daughter. But Anjali is in love with Dev (Sunil Shetty) who is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dharmesh Darshan
CAST:  Akshay Kumar  •  Shilpa Shetty Kundra  •  Suniel Shetty  •  Mahima Chaudhry

Dhadkan is about Anjali (Shilpa Shetty) who is a girl that hails from an extremely rich and influential family. Her father Mr. Chauhan (Kiran Kumar) is a renowned businessman and has many dreams for his daughter. But Anjali is in love with Dev (Sunil Shetty) who is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dharmesh Darshan
CAST:  Akshay Kumar  •  Shilpa Shetty Kundra  •  Suniel Shetty  •  Mahima Chaudhry

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sooraj Barjatya
CAST:  Madhuri Dixit  •  Salman Khan  •  Mohnish Behl  •  Renuka Shahane

Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sooraj Barjatya
CAST:  Madhuri Dixit  •  Salman Khan  •  Mohnish Behl  •  Renuka Shahane

Jaan-E-Mann (2006)

Agastya a NASA scientist comes in search of his crush Piya. In order to make her fall for him, he gets Suhaan to help this out. However, everything goes well till a shocking past stands in front of them, turning their lives upside down.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shirish Kunder
CAST:  Salman Khan  •  Akshay Kumar  •  Preity Zinta  •  Anupam Kher

Agastya a NASA scientist comes in search of his crush Piya. In order to make her fall for him, he gets Suhaan to help this out. However, everything goes well till a shocking past stands in front of them, turning their lives upside down.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shirish Kunder
CAST:  Salman Khan  •  Akshay Kumar  •  Preity Zinta  •  Anupam Kher

Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)

Two college students, the slum child Raja and the dean's daughter Roja, chat with each other over the Internet and fall in love. However, Roja is engaged and Raja cannot bear to disrespect her father, to whom he owes his livelihood.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kathir
CAST:  Kunal Singh  •  Sonali Bendre  •  Nassar  •  Periyar Dasan

Two college students, the slum child Raja and the dean's daughter Roja, chat with each other over the Internet and fall in love. However, Roja is engaged and Raja cannot bear to disrespect her father, to whom he owes his livelihood.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kathir
CAST:  Kunal Singh  •  Sonali Bendre  •  Nassar  •  Periyar Dasan

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)

Life is paradise for an upright young man and a sweet-natured girl until fate intervenes. Now they're separated by circumstances beyond their control.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rakesh Roshan
CAST:  Hrithik Roshan  •  Ameesha Patel  •  Anupam Kher  •  Dalip Tahil

Life is paradise for an upright young man and a sweet-natured girl until fate intervenes. Now they're separated by circumstances beyond their control.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rakesh Roshan
CAST:  Hrithik Roshan  •  Ameesha Patel  •  Anupam Kher  •  Dalip Tahil

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

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Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Karan Johar
CAST:  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Kajol  •  Rani Mukerji  •  Salman Khan

Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Karan Johar
CAST:  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Kajol  •  Rani Mukerji  •  Salman Khan

Kya Kehna (2000)

Priya, a young college girl faces hardships and challenges after she becomes pregnant before marriage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kundan Shah
CAST:  Preity Zinta  •  Saif Ali Khan  •  Anupam Kher  •  Chandrachur Singh

Priya, a young college girl faces hardships and challenges after she becomes pregnant before marriage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kundan Shah
CAST:  Preity Zinta  •  Saif Ali Khan  •  Anupam Kher  •  Chandrachur Singh

Lamhe (1991)

Viren falls for Pallavi, but she marries Siddharth. The couple dies, leaving behind their daughter, who grows up to look just like her mother and falls in love with Viren.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yash Chopra
CAST:  Anil Kapoor  •  Sridevi  •  Waheeda Rehman  •  Anupam Kher

Viren falls for Pallavi, but she marries Siddharth. The couple dies, leaving behind their daughter, who grows up to look just like her mother and falls in love with Viren.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yash Chopra
CAST:  Anil Kapoor  •  Sridevi  •  Waheeda Rehman  •  Anupam Kher

Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)

A mentally challenged man fights his former father-in-law for custody of his daughter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harry Baweja
CAST:  Ajay Devgan  •  Sushmita Sen  •  Esha Deol  •  Anupam Kher

A mentally challenged man fights his former father-in-law for custody of his daughter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harry Baweja
CAST:  Ajay Devgan  •  Sushmita Sen  •  Esha Deol  •  Anupam Kher

Mohabbatein (2000)

At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aditya Chopra
CAST:  Amitabh Bachchan  •  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan  •  Jimmy Shergill

At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aditya Chopra
CAST:  Amitabh Bachchan  •  Shah Rukh Khan  •  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan  •  Jimmy Shergill
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