Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher | |
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 Kher in 2012 | |
| Born | 7 March 1955 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Spouse | Kirron Kher (1985 - Present) |
| Relatives | Raju Kher (brother) step son Sikandar Kher |
Anupam Kher (born 7 March 1955)[2] is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 470 films and 100 plays.[3] Though mainly appearing in Bollywood (Hindi) films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well most notably the 2013 Oscar nominated Silver Linings Playbook, directed by David O. Russell. He has held the post of Chairman of the Censor Board and National School of Drama in India.[3] In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema.[4] Kher has won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role five times, more than any other actor.
Early life
Anupam Kher was born and raised in Shimla, into a Kashmiri Pandit family.[5] He was educated at D.A.V. School in Lakkar Bazar, Shimla. He is an alumnus and a former chairperson of the National School of Drama. Some of his early acting was in plays performed at the Himachal Pradesh University.[2][6]
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 and the recent Lead India. 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 Bollywood 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 also 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 in the film.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-nominated Silver Linings Playbook.
Kher has written and starred in a play about his own life called Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which is directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.[6][7]
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,[8] started a film production company, Karol Bagh Productions. Their first film, Tere Sang, is being directed by Satish Kaushik.[9]
He has recently been appointed the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation, which strives to improve children's education in India.[10]
In 2011, he starred alongside Mohanlal and Jayaprada in the Malayalam language romantic drama Pranayam. Kher has chosen Pranayam as one of the seven best films of his career.[11]
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 widely regarded as an intellectual talk show participant.[12]
In 2009, Kher has given his Hindi voice to Carl Fredricksen in the Disney-Pixar 3D animated film Up, which also bounds to not only be his first dubbing role, but to be his very first voice role in his career, overall.[13]
Anupam Kher is currently shooting for "The Dirty Politics". The movie also features Om Puri and Jackie Shroff.[14]
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.[15]
Personal life
Anupam Kher is married to fellow actress Kirron Kher (since 1985).[1] Her son, his stepson, is actor Sikandar Kher.[16] His brother Raju Kher[1] is also an actor, who appeared in Anupam's directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish. A Hindu Kashmiri by birth,[17] Anupam Kher has been working for the displaced Kashmiri Pandits by bringing to global attention the issues concerning the community.[5]
Awards and recognitions
- 2004: Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema[4]
- 1989: National Film Award - Special Jury Award: Daddy[18]
- 2005: National Film Award - Special Jury Award: Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[19]
- 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
- 1994: Best Supporting Actor for 1942: A Love Story
- 1999: Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jayegi
- 1999 : Best Supporting Actor for Salaakhen
- 2007 : Best Comedian for Khosla Ka Ghosla
Other awards
- 2000: Actor of the Decade Award (Millennium Honours)[18]
- 2000: Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Sansui Viewers Choice Awards[20]
- 2001: Real Life Hero Award at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards[21]
- 2005: "Divya Himachal Award" for excellence 2005, with the blessings of H.H. Dalai Lama[22]
- 2005: Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[23]
- 2006: Best Actor Award at the Riverside International Film Festival at California for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[24]
- 2006: GIFA awards: Critics Choice Awards - Best Actor in a Comic Role for Khosla Ka Ghosla[25]
- 2013: Outstanding Achievement in Cinema award at The Asian Awards.[26]
Recognition
- He was honoured by Walk of the Stars as his hand print was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Aagmaan | ||
| 1984 | Saaransh | B.B. Pradhan | Winner-Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| Utsav | Samsthaana's friend | ||
| 1985 | Arjun | ||
| Jaanoo | Mr. Mathur | ||
| Misaal | Rana | ||
| 1986 | Karma | Dr. Michael Dang | |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Shyamlal | |
| Zakhmi Aurat | |||
| Pestonjee | Pestonjee | ||
| Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Bhuchaal | ||
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan | Deodhar Shastri | |
| Taaqatwar | Municipal Officer Sharma | ||
| Parinda | Inspector Prakash | ||
| Daddy | Anand | National Film Award - Special Jury Award | |
| Chandni | Ramesh | Cameo | |
| ChaalBaaz | Tribhuvan/Chachaji | ||
| 1990 | Kroadh | Inspector Vikram Shukla | |
| Dil | Hazari Prasad | ||
| 1991 | Saudagar | Mandhaari Kaka | |
| Lamhe | Prem | ||
| 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 | ||
| Beta | Totaram | ||
| Vansh | Krishnakant Dharmadhikari | ||
| 1993 | 1942: A Love Story | Raghuvir Pathak | Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Darr | Vijay Awasthi | ||
| 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 | ||
| Papa Kehte Hein | |||
| 1996 | Chaahat | Shambunath Rathore | |
| 1997 | Gudgudee | Ajay Prasad | |
| V.I.P | Tamil film | ||
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Principal Malhotra | |
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Mr. Bansal | ||
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Mr. Vishwanath | |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | Jeetu 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 | ||
| Victoria No. 203 | |||
| Lust, Caution | Khalid Said ud-Din | Chinese film | |
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron | |||
| Gandhi Park | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Joginder Armstrong | ||
| 2014 | |||
| Daawat-e-Ishq | |||
| Welcome Back Gandhi | Chief Minister of a State in India | ||
| Gang of Ghosts | Gendamal | ||
| Main Tera Hero | |||
| Shongram | Old Karim |
Dubbing Animated Films
| Title | Original Voice | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up [27] | Edward Asner | Carl Fredricksen | Hindi | English | 2009 | 2009 |
| Mahabharat 3D Film | himself | Shakuni | Hindi | Hindi | 2013 | 2013 |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Shreman Aashiq | |
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla |
Television
Actor
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 (Indian TV series) | Wasim Khan(Guest Appearance) |
References
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- ^ a b "Famous Personalities From Himachal Pradesh". Himachalspider.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
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External links
- Anupam Kher at IMDb
- Anupam Kher Foundation
- Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares
- Karolbagh Films & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
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- Recipients of the Padma Shri
- Filmfare Awards winners
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- Kashmiri people
- People from Himachal Pradesh
- People from Shimla
- Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System alumni
- Indian comedians
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