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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.

Filmography

2026
The Rajasaab

as Panditji

Movie
2019
Hotel Mumbai

as Chef Hemant Oberoi

Movie
2012
Silver Linings Playbook

as Dr. Cliff Patel

Movie
2010
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

as Dia's Father

Movie
2007
Lust, Caution

as Khalid Saiduddin

Movie
1995
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

as Dharamvir Malhotra

Movie