
Actor · Hindi cinema
Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is one of India's most renowned actors appearing in nearly 400 films and more than 100 plays. Even though Kher made his acting debut with the film "Aagman" in 1982. After a chilling performance as Dr. Dang the terrorist in the hit action film "Karma" in 1986. Kher won his first National Award for the film "Daddy" in 1989. After the success of "Daddy," he started receiving mainly serious roles. He also served as the chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board, when he was replaced by Sharmila Tagore. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama in 1978 batch and later became its director, between 2001 and 2004. Kher decided to show his comic side by delivering a hilarious performance in the romantic blockbuster "Lamhe" in 1991, for which he won his first Filmfare award in the Best Comedian. Kher went on to star in a number of commercial as well as off-beat Bollywood films playing villains, heroes, and comedians, making him one of India's most versatile actors. He has acted in many successful Bollywood films and has worked in several successful Punjabi, British, Hollywood, and Chinese films as well.
71 yearsBorn Mar 7, 1955Shimla
Career at a glance
The ring shows where Anupam Kher ranks among Hindi actorsHow it works
Each ring compares Anupam Kher with every one of the Hindi actors on Clapnumber, one measure at a time. A fuller ring means higher: Top 4% means only 4 in 100 have as much. Critics compares review averages, out of 5 claps. A ring shows only when there are enough people to compare fairly and Anupam Kher is in the top half; otherwise you see just the number.
Now and next
Latest on Anupam Kher

NewsPrabhas' Fauzi eyes March 18, 2027 release, teaser planned for his birthdayOct 8, 2026
NewsAnupam Kher shares lunch and a gifted cap with Robert De Niro in the USOct 5, 2026Videos
All videos ›Known for
Hits, ranked within the career















Awards
2 won- Padma AwardsPadma Bhushan · 2016Won
- Padma AwardsPadma Shri · 2004Won
Family tree
6


Anupam Kher’s generation



Children
Anupam Kher works with
About Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is an actor in Hindi cinema and English cinema. Clapnumber holds 376 titles for Anupam Kher, from Aagaman in 1982 to Fauzi in 2026. By decade, that is 61 in the 1980s, 111 in the 1990s, 80 in the 2000s, 78 in the 2010s and 35 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, action and thriller.
Common questions
How many films has Anupam Kher been in?
Clapnumber lists 376 titles for Anupam Kher.
What was Anupam Kher's first film?
The earliest release on file is Aagaman (1982).
What is Anupam Kher's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Fauzi (2026).
Who has Anupam Kher worked with most?
Shakti Kapoor, on 39 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Anupam Kher's films?
Titles featuring Anupam Kher are listed on Amazon Prime, Zee5 and JioHotstar. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
Where is Anupam Kher from?
Anupam Kher is from Shimla.




















