Anupam Kher

Actor

Indian Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/03/1955
Age71 years
BirthplaceShimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Bio/Wiki

Anupam Kher is an Indian actor, director, producer, and motivational speaker known for his versatile roles in over 540 films and 100 plays.
He founded Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares, an acting school in Mumbai, in 2005.
He is the only actor to stage his own biography as a play titled Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which has completed over 400 shows worldwide.

Physical Stats & More

Height1.7 m
Weight72 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

National School of Drama (NSD)

Personal Life

Studied at D.A.V. School in Shimla.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseKirron Kher (m. 1985)

Family

FatherPushkar Nath Kher
MotherDulari Kher
SonSikandar Kher (step-son)

Career

Debut FilmAagaman (1982)
Notable Works
  • Saaransh (1984)
  • Daddy (1989)
  • Lamhe (1991)
  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
  • A Wednesday! (2008)
  • The Kashmir Files (2022)
Directorial DebutOm Jai Jagadish (2002)
Debut FilmAagaman (1982)
Notable Works
  • Saaransh (1984)
  • Daddy (1989)
  • Lamhe (1991)
  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
  • A Wednesday! (2008)
  • The Kashmir Files (2022)
  • Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
  • Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Directorial DebutOm Jai Jagadish (2002)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) from 2017 to 2018.
2. Has appeared in over 500 films.
3. Served as Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) from 2003 to 2004.
4. Served as Director of the National School of Drama from 2001 to 2004.
5. Founded Anupam Kher Foundation in 2008 for underprivileged children.
6. Appointed as UN Ambassador for the HeForShe campaign.
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