Anupam Kher was born on March 7, 1955, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.He comes from a Kashmiri Pandit family. His father, Pushkarnath Kher, was a clerk in the Forest Department, and his mother, Dulari Kher, was a housewife.He completed his schooling from D.A.V. School in Shimla and went on to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Drama from the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi.Anupam Kher made his acting debut in the film “Aagman” in 1982. However, his breakthrough role came in the critically acclaimed film “Saaransh” (1984), where he portrayed the role of a retired middle-class Maharashtrian man.
He has acted in over 500 films in various languages, including Hindi, English, and several regional languages.Anupam Kher has been recognized for his versatile performances and has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He has won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in “Daddy” (1989).Some of his notable films include “Karma” (1986), “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995), “Veer-Zaara” (2004), “A Wednesday!” (2008), and “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), among others.Apart from films, Anupam Kher has also acted in various television shows and web series. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Dr. Vijay Kapoor in the American medical drama series “New Amsterdam.”
He has also ventured into film production and has directed and produced several films, including “Om Jai Jagadish” (2002) and “Ranchi Diaries” (2017).
In addition to his acting career, Anupam Kher is a well-known motivational speaker and has delivered talks and conducted workshops globally. He has authored several books, including his autobiography, “The Best Thing About You Is You!”.
| Name | Anupam Kher |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1955 |
| Current Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 168 CM |
| Hobbies | Listening to Old Hindi Songs, Reading |
| Father | Pushkarnath Kher |
| Mother | Dulari Kher |
| Sibling | Raju Kher |
| Spouse | Kirron Kher |
| Children | Sikandar Kher |
| Marriage Date | 25/08/1985 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Theatre Drama |
| College (s) | National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi. |
| School (s) | D.A.V. School in Shimla |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Hindi | Sheeshay Ka Ghar (1984) |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 1985 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Saaransh | |
| 1989 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Daddy | |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Ram Lakhan | |
| 1992 | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Lamhe | |
| 1994 | Star Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge | |
| 1999 | Star Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Haseena Maan Jayegi | |
| 2010 | Star Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Wake up Sid | |
| 2001 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Vijeta | |
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara | |
| 1997 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Comedian | Vijeta | |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance | Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam | |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Veer-Zaara | |
| 2007 | Asianet Film Awards | Special Jury Award | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | |
| 1998 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Yes Boss | |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Kal Ho Naa Ho | |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Special 26 | |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Special 26 | |
| 2017 | Stardust Awards | Stardust Awards | Stardust Awards | |
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