Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Anupam Kher
22/07/2026
Anupam Kher received the Ashoka Award 2026 and shared that the honour was meaningful because it recognized his work across acting, producing, directing, writing, and motivational speaking. He expressed gratitude publicly after the ceremony and described the award as a significant acknowledgment of his career.
06/04/2026
Anupam Kher attended the return of the Screen Awards after a seven-year gap and shared highlights from the event. During the ceremony, he also presented the Breakthrough New Actor (Male) award to Ahaan Panday for Saiyaara.
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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. | |
| He has received two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards throughout his career. | |
| He was awarded the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri by the Indian government for his contributions to cinema. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.7 m |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| National School of Drama (NSD) |
Personal Life
| Studied at D.A.V. School in Shimla. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anupamkher/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/anupamkher9/ | |
| https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@anupamkher |
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. |