Anupam Kher | Biography, Career, Age, Net worth, Movies



Anupam Kher, an actor who has done more than 300 films and charmed audiences through his versatile roles. Anupam Kher has done many iconic roles in his career such as Dr. Dang of Karma, Principal Malhotra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
Anupam Kher’s Biography

Anupam Kher, an Indian actor and the former head of the Film and Television Institute of India. Aumpam Kher’s wife is Kirron Kher. Anupam Kher’s stepson is Sikander Kher. More than 500 films, mostly in Hindi, and numerous plays have included him. He has won eight Filmfare Awards and two National Film Awards. He holds the record for winning the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian five times for Ram Lakhan (1989), Lamhe (1991), Khel (1992), Darr (1993), and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. He also got the award for Best Supporting Actor for Vijay (1988) at Filmfare. Anupam Kher also twice received the National Film Award for Special Mention for his roles in Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara and Daddy.
He has worked in Hindi movies as well as movies from other countries, including the Golden Globe-nominated Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Ang Lee's Lust, Caution (2007), David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Anthony Maras' Hotel Mumbai (2019). He was nominated for a BAFTA for his supporting performance in the British sitcom The Boy With The Topknot (2018).
In the past, he presided over both India's National School of Drama and the Central Board of Film Certification. For his contributions to film and the arts, the Indian government awarded him the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016.
In October 2017, Anupam Kher was chosen to lead the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Given his alleged promotion of Hindu nationalism and backing for the Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as his extended absence from FTII, his selection was contentious. He left his position as chairman of the FTII a year later, citing employment obligations for the American TV program New Amsterdam.
Anupam Kher’s Age
Anupam Kher's birthday is on the 7th of March 1955. Anupam Kher's age is 67 years as of 2022. Anupam Kher’s father is Pushkar Nath Kher. Anupam Kher’s mother is Dulari Kher.