Anupam Kher
| Anupam Kher | |
|---|---|
 Anupam Kher in 2013 | |
| Native name | Hindi: अनुपम खेर |
| Born |
7 March 1955 Shimla, Punjab, India (now Himachal Pradesh, India) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse(s) | Kirron Kher (m. 1985) |
| Relatives | Raju Kher (brother) |
| Awards |
 Padma Shri (2004) Padma Bhushan (2016) |
Anupam Kher (born 7 March 1955) is an Indian actor who has appeared in around 400 films and many plays. [1][2] Mainly working in Hindi films, he has also appeared in acclaimed international films such as the 2002 Golden Globe nominated Bend It Like Beckham, Ang Lee's 2007 Golden Lion-winning Lust, Caution, and David O. Russell's 2013 Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook. Kher has won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role five times. For his performance in film Vijay he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He has held the post of chairman of Central Board of Film Certification and National School of Drama in India.[2] 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 cinema and arts.
His wife, actress Kirron Kher is a Member of the Indian Parliament from Chandigarh.[3]
Early life
Kher was born on 7 March 1955 in Shimla. His father was a clerk and he had a modest upbringing. He received education at D.A.V. School in Shimla. In his struggling days as an actor in Mumbai he used to sleep on the railway platform before he found fame and fortune in films.[4] He is an alumnus and a former chairperson of the National School of Drama. Some of his early acting roles were in plays performed at the Himachal Pradesh University.[5]
Career
Kher made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie Aagman. Then in 1984 came Saaransh, where 28-year-old Kher played a retired middle class Maharashtrian man who has lost his son. He hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle, Sawaal Dus Crore Ka, Lead India and the recent The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai which has become a big hit on its 1st episode when Shah Rukh Khan was invited as his guest. He has had many comic roles but has also played the villain such as his acclaimed role as terrorist Dr. Dang in Karma (1986). For his role in Daddy (1989) he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.
He has starred alongside Hindi Cinema's superstar Shahrukh Khan many times in films such as Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Chaahat (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000) and Veer-Zaara (2004).
He ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2002) and has been a producer. He produced and starred in the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance. The role of the Police Commissioner Rathor, played by him in critically and commercially acclaimed A Wednesday is also very much appreciated.
Kher is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), Speedy Singhs (2011), his appearance on the hit TV show ER, and more recently in The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007). In 2012 he co-starred in the Academy Award-winning Silver Linings Playbook.
Kher has written and starred in a play about his own life called Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.[5][6]
Until recently he served as chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and was its director between 2001 and 2004.
In 2007, Anupam Kher, with his batchmate of NSD, Satish Kaushik,[7] started a film production company, Karol Bagh Productions. Their first film, Tere Sang, was directed by Satish Kaushik.[8]
He was appointed in 2010 as the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation, which strives to improve children's education in India.[9]
In 2011, he starred alongside Mohanlal and Jayaprada in the Malayalam language romantic drama Pranayam. Kher chose Pranayam as one of the seven best films of his career.[10]
He also starred in a number of Marathi films such as Thoda Tuza...Thoda Maza, Kashala Udyachi Baat and Punjabi films such as Yaaraan naal bahaaraan.
He is also an occasional talk show participant.[11]
In 2009, Kher has given his Hindi voice to Carl Fredricksen in the Disney-Pixar 3D animated film Up, which was his first dubbing role and his very first voice role.[12]
Anupam Kher has currently appeared in The Dirty Politics. The movie also features Om Puri and Jackie Shroff.[13]
In 2014, Kher starred in the British film Shongram, a fictional romantic drama based around the factual and historical events of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.[14]
Personal life
Anupam Kher is a Kashmiri Pandit.[15] He is married to fellow actress Kirron Kher (since 1985).[16] Her son, his stepson, is actor Sikandar Kher.
Awards and recognitions
Civilian award
- 2004: Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema[17]
- 2016: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts [18]
National Film Awards
- 1989: National Film Award – Special Jury Award: Daddy[19]
- 2005: National Film Award – Special Jury Award: Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[20]
Filmfare Awards
- Wins
- 1984: Best Actor, Saaransh
- 1988: Best Supporting Actor, Vijay
- 1989: Best Comedian, Ram Lakhan
- 1990: Critics Award for Best Performance, Daddy
- 1991: Best Comedian, Lamhe
- 1992: Best Comedian, Khel
- 1993: Best Comedian, Darr
- 1995: Best Comedian, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
- Nominations
- 1986: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Janam
- 1991: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Dil
- 1992: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Saudagar
- 1994: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
- 1997: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Chaahat
- 2013: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Special 26
Screen Awards
- 1994: Best Supporting Actor for 1942: A Love Story
- 1999: Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jayegi
Hindi Movie Awards
- 1999 : Best Supporting Actor for Salaakhen
- 2007 : Best Comedian for Khosla Ka Ghosla
Other awards
- 2000: Actor of the Decade Award (Millennium Honours)[19]
- 2000: Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Sansui Viewers Choice Awards[21]
- 2001: Real Life Hero Award at the Zee Gold Hindi Cinema Awards[22]
- 2005: "Divya Himachal Award" for excellence 2005, with the blessings of H.H. Dalai Lama[23]
- 2005: Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[24]
- 2006: Best Actor Award at the Riverside International Film Festival at California for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[25]
- 2006: GIFA awards: Critics Choice Awards – Best Actor in a Comic Role for Khosla Ka Ghosla[26]
- 2013: Outstanding Achievement in Cinema award at The Asian Awards.[27]
- 2015: Kalakar Award for The ACTOR Of The Year in Kolkata
Recognition
- He was honoured by Walk of the Stars as his hand print was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai.
- He was presented with the “Honoured Guest” award by the U.S. state of Texas for his contribution to cinema and art.
Filmography
Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish |
Producer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bariwali | Bengali |
| 2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Also acted as Professor Uttam Chaudhary |
| 2009 | Tere Sang | Also acted in special appearance as a judge |
Actor
(Partial filmography, in Hindi language unless noted)
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Tiger Sixteen | Mr. Prem | Indian Classic Awards for Best Actor |
| 1982 | Aagmaan | ||
| 1984 | Saaransh | B.B. Pradhan | Winner - Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| Utsav | Samsthaana's friend | ||
| 1985 | Arjun | ||
| Jaanoo | Mr. Mathur | ||
| Misaal | Rana | ||
| Rao Saheb | Rao Saheb | ||
| 1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Mahesh Sandaliya | |
| Karma | Dr. Michael Dang | ||
| 1987 | Nehru: The Jewel of India | Jawahar | Hindi and English feature film |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Shyamlal | |
| Zakhmi Aurat | |||
| Pestonjee | Pestonjee | ||
| Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Bhuchaal | ||
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan | Deodhar Shastri | Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
| Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Gorakh Nath | ||
| Taaqatwar | Municipal Officer Sharma | ||
| Parinda | Inspector Prakash | ||
| Daddy | Anand | National Film Award – Special Mention Critics Award for Best Performance | |
| Chandni | Ramesh | Cameo | |
| ChaalBaaz | Tribhuvan/Chachaji | ||
| 1990 | Kroadh | Inspector Vikram Shukla | |
| Dil | Hazari Prasad | ||
| 1991 | Saudagar | Mandhaari Kaka | |
| Lamhe | Prem | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| Hum | Girdhar | ||
| Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | Seth Dharamchand | ||
| Mast Kalandar | Pinku | ||
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa | Jagjit "J.J." Singh | |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Major Inder Mohan Lahti | ||
| Khel | Seema's Uncle | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| Beta | Totaram | ||
| Do Hanso Ka Joda | |||
| Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | Batliwala | ||
| Vansh | Krishnakant Dharmadhikari | ||
| 1993 | 1942: A Love Story | Raghuvir Pathak | Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Darr | Vijay Awasthi | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| Roop ki rani Choron Ka Raja | Jagmohan/Manmohan | ||
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary | |
| Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Nilamber | ||
| 1995 | Dil Ka Doctor | ||
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Dharamvir Malhotra | Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| Papa Kehte Hein | |||
| 1996 | Chaahat | Shambunath Rathore | |
| 1997 | Gudgudee | Ajay Prasad | |
| V.I.P | Tamil film | ||
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Principal Malhotra | |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Police Commissioner | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Mr. Bansal | ||
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Mr. Vishwanath | |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Gulzarilal Verma | ||
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Kake | |
| Kya Kehna | Gulshan Bakshi | ||
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Mr. Saxena/Sirjee | ||
| Refugee | Jaan Mohammad | ||
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Vicky Nath | ||
| Dhadkan | Sheetal's father | Special appearance | |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Tamil husband (Muthu Pillai) | ||
| 2001 | Praja | Bappu Haji Mustafa | Malayalam film |
| Jodi No.1 | Rai Bahadur | ||
| Little John | Swamiji | Tamil film | |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Robin Singh | |
| Bend It Like Beckham | Mr. Bhamra | English-language film | |
| 2003 | Banana Brothers | Ketan | English-language film |
| 2004 | Bride and Prejudice | Mr. Bakshi | English-language film |
| Veer-Zaara | Zakir Ahmed | ||
| ER | Ajay Rasgotra | ||
| Aabra Ka Daabra | Limbu | ||
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Dr. Screwala | |
| Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Professor Uttam Chaudhary | National Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Sarkar | Motilal Khurana | ||
| The Mistress of Spices | Geeta's grandfather | English-language film | |
| Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Dayanath Trivedi | ||
| Paheli | Bhanwarlal | ||
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Rajnath Singhania | |
| Shaadi Se Pehle | Rani's father | ||
| Aap Ki Khatir (2006 film) | Arjun Khanna (Anu's Dad) | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Jai Ved Prasad | ||
| Hope and a Little Sugar | Colonel | ||
| Khosla Ka Ghosla | Kamal Kishore Khosla | ||
| Jaan-E-Mann | Vakil Chachu (Boney) | ||
| Vivah | Mr. Harischandra | ||
| Apna Sapna Money Money | Satyabol Shastri | ||
| Prateeksha | James Brown | ||
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Reggie's father | |
| Kuttrapathirikai | Rajiv Gandhi | Tamil film | |
| Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Shivshankar Sahay | ||
| Apna Asmaan | Dr. Sathya | ||
| Victoria No. 203 | |||
| Lust, Caution | Khalid Said ud-Din | Chinese film | |
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron | |||
| Gandhi Park | Sammy Philips | English-Cross cultural Hollywood film | |
| 2008 | The Other End of the Line | Rajeev Sethi | English-language film |
| Dhoom Dadakka | Mungilal | ||
| C Kkompany | Mr. Joshi | ||
| A Wednesday! | Prakash Rathod | ||
| Tahaan | Subhan Darr | ||
| De Taali | Abhi's father | ||
| God Tussi Great Ho | Arun's father | ||
| Meerabai Not Out | |||
| 2009 | Victory | Ram Shekhawat | |
| Morning Walk | Joymohan | ||
| Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Meet's father | Punjabi film | |
| Zamaanat | Dr. Madan | ||
| Sankat City | Faujdar | ||
| Life Partner | |||
| Yeh Mera India | Mr. Kaur | ||
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | Vikram "Vicky" Singh | ||
| Wake Up Sid | Ram Mehra | ||
| 2010 | Dabangg | Dayal Babu | |
| You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | English-language film | ||
| Striker | Inspector Farooque | ||
| Pyaar Impossible | Abhay's father | ||
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Joginder Singh Brar | |
| Naughty @ 40 | Laxminarayan Srivastav | ||
| Chatur Singh Two Star | |||
| Yeh Faasley | Devindar devilal Dua | ||
| Pranayam | Achutha Menon | Malayalam film | |
| Mausam | Maharaj Krishna | ||
| Desi Boyz | Suresh Awasthi | ||
| Speedy Singhs | Darvesh Singh | English-language film | |
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | Chandraveer Singh | |
| Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | Francis Marlo | ||
| Mr. Bhatti on Chutti | BB Bhatti | ||
| Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein | Benam Kumar | ||
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Mr Thapar, Meera's father | ||
| Silver Linings Playbook | Dr. Patel | English-language film | |
| 2013 | Midnight's Children | Ghani | |
| Kashala udyachi baat | Blind Man | Marathi film | |
| Mai | Doctor | ||
| Special 26 | P.K. Sharma aka Sharmaji | ||
| Chashme Buddoor | Double Role (Taapsee Pannu's father and his father's brother) | ||
| Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Latesh bhai | ||
| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Joginder Armstrong | ||
| Krrish 3 | Scientist | ||
| 2014 | Welcome Back Gandhi | Chief Minister of a state in India | |
| Total Siyapaa | Asha's father | ||
| Gang of Ghosts | Gendamal | ||
| Main Tera Hero | Vikrant Singhal | ||
| Shongram | Old Karim | ||
| Singham Returns | Gurukant "Guruji" Acharya | ||
| Daawat-e-Ishq | Mr. Qadir | ||
| Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Purushotam Narayan Joshi | ||
| Happy New Year | Manohar Sharma | Special appearance | |
| Super Nani | Mr. Sammy | ||
| The Shaukeens | Laali | ||
| Sonali Cable | |||
| 2015 | Baby | Shuklaji[28] | |
| Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene | D.K. Thawani | ||
| Roy | Kabir Grewal's father | Special Appearance | |
| Dirty Politics | C.B.I. Chief | ||
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Diwan Saheb/Bapu |
Dubbing animated film
| Title | Original Voice | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up[29] | Edward Asner | Carl Fredricksen | Hindi | English | 2009 | 2009 |
| Mahabharat 3D Film | himself | Shakuni | Hindi | Hindi | 2013 | 2013 |
Playback singer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Shreman Aashiq | |
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla |
Television
Actor
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sawaal Dus Crore Ka | Host |
| 2004 | Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle | Host |
| 2013 | 24 (Indian TV series) | Wasim Khan (Guest Appearance) |
| 2014 | The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai | Host |
| 2015 | Sense8 | Sanyam Dandekar |
| 2015 | Yum hen hum | Babu Jee |
References
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- ↑ "It's festive time for Malayalam films". Rediff. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
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- ↑ "Rajinikanth gets Padma Vibhushan; Padma Shri for Priyanka, Ajay Devgn". The Indian Express. 25 January 2016.
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