Anupam Kher

Biography

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.

Known For

Silver Linings Playbook

as Dr. Cliff Patel

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

as Dharamvir Malhotra

The Big Sick

as Azmat Nanjiani

Bend It Like Beckham

as Mr. Bhamra

Sense8

as Sanyam Dandekar

Hotel Mumbai

as Chef Hemant Oberoi

New Amsterdam

as Vijay Kapoor

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

as Dia's Father

ER

as Ajay Rasgotra

Lust, Caution

as Khalid Saiduddin