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Anupam Kher (Hindi: अनुपम खेर), born March 7, 1955, is an actor in Hindi films in India. He has acted in nearly 200 Hindi films, and several English films.

Career

He made his acting debut in the 1984 Hindi movie Saaransh. He has also hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle and Sawaal Dus Crore Ka. He has mainly done comic roles but has done many villain roles for which he got critical acclaim such as Karma (1986) where he played terrorist Dr Dang. He was applauded for his performance in the film Daddy (1989). Considered one of his best performances, he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance. Kher is a frequent winner in the Comedian category.

He ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2003) and is also a producer. He produced and starred in the film Maine Ghandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in the film.

Kher is known internationally with the films Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), his appearance on the hit TV show ER and most recently with The Mistress of Spices (2006)

He also served as the chairman of the Indian censor board till recently, when he was replaced by Sharmila Tagore. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and later its director, between 2001 and 2004.

Personal life

He is married to actress Kiron Kher and has one son, Sikander Kher, who is an actor. His brother Raju Kher is also an actor who appeared in his directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara. Incidentally, his original last name is "Khar", which means "donkey" in the Kashmiri language.

Awards and recognition

Anupam Kher has won the Filmfare Award 8 times.

• 1984 - Filmfare Best Actor Award, Saaransh
• 1988 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Vijay
• 1989 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Ram Lakhan
• 1990 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, Daddy
• 1991 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Lamhe
• 1992 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Khel
• 1993 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Darr
• 1995 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
• 2005 - Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara

In 2004, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Selected Filmography

• God Tussi Great Ho (2007) ... (pre-production)
• Chudiyan (2007) ... (filming)
• Vivah (2006) ... (post-production)
• Jaan-E-Mann (2006) ... (post-production)
• Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006)
• Chup Chup Ke (2006)
• Shaadi Se Pehle (2006)
• Rang De Basanti (2006)
• Sarkar (2005)
• Paheli (2005)
• Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
• The Mistress of Spices (2005)
• Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
• Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005)
• ER (2004)
• Veer-Zaara (2004)
• Bride and Prejudice (2004) (English language)
• Bend It Like Beckham (2002) (English language)
• Dhadkan' (2000)
• Refugee (2000)
• Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
• Kya Kehna (2000)
• Mohabbatein (2000)
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
• Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994)
• 1942: A Love Story (1993)
• Shola aur Shabnam (1992)
• Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
• Hum (1991)
• Lamhe (1991)
• Saudagar (1991)
• Dil (1990)
• Chaalbaaz (1989)
• Chandni (1989)
• Daddy (1989)
• Parinda (1989)
• Ram Lakhan {1989)
• Tridev (1989)
• Tezaab (1988)
• Zakhmi Aurat (1988)
• Karma (1986)
• Arjun (1985)
• Utsav (The Festival) (1984)
• Saaransh (1984)
• Apmaan (1982)

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