--- name: "Anupam Kher" canonical: "https://film.one/person/anupam-kher" fi1m_id: "anupam-kher" imdb_id: "nm0451600" tmdb_id: 6217 wikidata_id: "Q560163" roles: ["Actor"] born: "7 March 1955" reviewed_on_fi1m: 6 average_fi1m_score: 76 average_as: "actor" average_over: 6 updated: "2026-10-22T04:23:24.650065+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Anupam Kher ## Identity Anupam Kher - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/anupam-kher - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** anupam-kher - **IMDb ID:** nm0451600 - **TMDB ID:** 6217 - **Wikidata ID:** Q560163 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anupam_Kher, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560163, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451600/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6217 Actor. Born 7 March 1955 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 7 March 1955, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India - **Active:** 1995–present - **Also known as:** अनुपम खेर, 阿努潘·凱爾, 阿努潘·凯尔, آنوپام کر - **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 6 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 75 (1), 2000s 76 (3), 2010s 78 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 77 to 67 across 4 titles - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 0 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 6, Romance 5, Comedy 4, Action 1, History 1, Sport 1 - **Screen time:** 12 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $492m across 5 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anupam_Kher, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q560163, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451600/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6217 ## Coming up - *Ramayana* (2026-11-05), as Jatayu (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ramayana.md) - *Yeh Prem Mol Liya* (2026-11-27) ## Streaming the US now - **Apple TV:** [*Silver Linings Playbook*](https://film.one/film/silver-linings-playbook.md) (80) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Mrs Wilson*](https://film.one/tv/mrs-wilson.md) (76) - **Disney+:** [*Bend It Like Beckham*](https://film.one/film/bend-it-like-beckham.md) (76) - **Netflix:** [*Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge*](https://film.one/film/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge.md) (75) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 500 films across Hindi cinema and international productions. Born on 7 March 1955 in Shimla, he trained at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, graduating in 1978. He made his film debut in *Saaransh* (1984). Kher is known for roles in *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge* (1995), *Bend It Like Beckham* (2002), *Lust, Caution* (2007) and *The Big Sick* (2017). He played Dr Cliff Patel in *Silver Linings Playbook* (2012) and Pushkar Nath Pandit in *The Kashmir Files* (2022). He has received two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, bollywoodhungama.com.* ## On Fi1m (6) - *Mrs Wilson* (2018), Fi1m 76, as Shahbaz Karim — [page](https://film.one/tv/mrs-wilson.md) - *Silver Linings Playbook* (2012), Fi1m 80, as Dr. Cliff Patel — [page](https://film.one/film/silver-linings-playbook.md) - *Lust, Caution* (2007), Fi1m 76, as Khalid Saiduddin — [page](https://film.one/film/lust-caution.md) - *Rang De Basanti* (2006), Fi1m 76, as Rajnath Singhania — [page](https://film.one/film/rang-de-basanti.md) - *Bend It Like Beckham* (2002), Fi1m 76, as Mr. Bhamra — [page](https://film.one/film/bend-it-like-beckham.md) - *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge* (1995), Fi1m 75, as Dharamvir Malhotra — [page](https://film.one/film/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge.md) ## Complete filmography (373) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Yeh Prem Mol Liya* (2026), Actor - *Ramayana* (2026), as Jatayu (voice) — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/ramayana.md) - *Calorie* (2025), as Mohan - *The Bengal Files* (2025), as M.K. Gandhi - *Tanvi the Great* (2025), as Col Pratap Raina · Director, Producer, Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue - *Metro... In Dino* (2025), as Parimal - *Tumko Meri Kasam* (2025), Actor - *Emergency* (2025), as Jayaprakash Narayan - *Vijay 69* (2024), as Vijay Mathew - *The Signature* (2024), as Arvind · Co-Producer - *Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan* (2024), as Guru Shambhu - *Kaagaz 2* (2024), as Raj Narayan - *Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay* (2024), Actor - *Tiger Nageswara Rao* (2023), as Raghavendra Rajput - *Ghost* (2023), Actor - *The Vaccine War* (2023), Actor - *The Freelancer* (2023), series, as Dr. Arif Khan - *Voice of Sathyanathan* (2023), as President of India - *IB 71* (2023), as IB Chief N.S. Awasthi - *Shiv Shastri Balboa* (2023), as Shiv Shastri - *Trial by Fire* (2023), series, as Captain Hardeep Bedi - *Connect* (2022), as Father Augustine - *Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal* (2022), Actor - *Uunchai* (2022), as Om Sharma - *Karthikeya 2* (2022), as Dr. Dhanvanthri Vedpathak - *The Kashmir Files* (2022), as Pushkar Nath Pandit - *Bhuj: The Day India Shook* (2021), as Narrator - *Happy Birthday* (2021), Actor - *The Relationship Manager* (2020), Actor - *One Day: Justice Delivered* (2019), as Retired Judge Tyagi - *Shongram* (2019), as Old Karim - *Hotel Mumbai* (2019), as Chef Hemant Oberoi - *The Accidental Prime Minister* (2019), as Manmohan Singh - *Mrs Wilson* (2018), series, as Shahbaz Karim — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/mrs-wilson.md) - *New Amsterdam* (2018), series, as Vijay Kapoor - *Love Sonia* (2018), as Baldev Pratap Singh - *Baa Baaa Black Sheep* (2018), as Charudutt Sharma / Charlie - *Aiyaary* (2018), as Tariq Ali - *The Indian Detective* (2017), series, as Stanley D'Mello - *The Boy with the Topknot* (2017), as Sathnam's Father - *Ranchi Diaries* (2017), as Producer - *Judwaa 2* (2017), as Bakshi - *Toilet: A Love Story* (2017), as Kakka - *Indu Sarkar* (2017), Actor - *Naam Shabana* (2017), as Om Prakash Shukla - *The Big Sick* (2017), as Azmat Nanjiani - *Kheer* (2017), as nanu - *Snapshot Wedding* (2017), as Vickram - *Saat Uchakkey* (2016), as Diwan - *M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story* (2016), as Paan Singh Dhoni - *A Family Man* (2016), as Dr. Savraj Singh - *Buddha in a Traffic Jam* (2016), as Professor Jamshed Batki - *Prem Ratan Dhan Payo* (2015), as Diwan Sahab / Bapu - *Sense8* (2015), series, as Sanyam Dandekar - *Dirty Politics* (2015), as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra - *Roy* (2015), as Mr. Grewal (cameo) Kabir's father - *Baby* (2015), as Omprakash Shukla - *Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene* (2015), Actor - *The Shaukeens* (2014), as Laali - *Super Nani* (2014), as Mr. Sam “Sammy” (Bamboo) - *Happy New Year* (2014), as Manohar Sharma - *Sonali Cable* (2014), as Boss-Vaghela - *Awake: The Life of Yogananda* (2014), as Narrator (voice) - *Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami* (2014), as Purushottam Narayan Joshi - *Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya* (2014), Actor - *Daawat-e-Ishq* (2014), as Abdul Qadir - *Singham Returns* (2014), as Guruji - *Main Tera Hero* (2014), as Vikrant Singhal - *O Teri* (2014), as Bilal Khawaja - *Gang of Ghosts* (2014), as Raibahadur Seth Gendamal Hemraj - *Total Siyapaa* (2014), as Asha's father - *Mahabharat* (2013), as Shakuni (voice) - *Gori Tere Pyaar Mein* (2013), as Latesh Bhai - *Yamla Pagla Deewana 2* (2013), as Joginder Armstrong / Dude G. - *Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke* (2013), Actor - *Aurangzeb* (2013), as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat - *Chashme Baddoor* (2013), as Suryakant Ranjan / Chandrakant Ranjan - *Special 26* (2013), as P.K Sharma - *Mai* (2013), as Doctor - *Silver Linings Playbook* (2012), as Dr. Cliff Patel — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/silver-linings-playbook.md) - *Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein* (2012), Actor - *Jab Tak Hai Jaan* (2012), as Mr. Thapar (Special Appearance) - *Midnight's Children* (2012), as Ghani - *Krishna and Kamsa* (2012), as Gargacharya (voice) - *Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum* (2012), Actor - *Mr Bhatti on Chutti* (2012), as Mr. Bhatti - *Chaar Din Ki Chandni* (2012), Actor - *Welcome Back Gandhi* (2012), Actor - *Desi Boyz* (2011), as Suresh Awasthi - *Breakaway* (2011), as Darvesh Singh - *Mausam* (2011), as Maharaj Kishan - *Pranayam* (2011), as Achutha Menon - *The Desire: A Journey of a Woman* (2011), Actor - *Chatur Singh Two Star* (2011), as Raj Kumar Sinha - *Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande* (2011), as Aggarwal - *The Lion of Judah* (2011), as Monty (voice) - *Naughty @ 40* (2011), as Laxminarayan - *Zokkomon* (2011), Actor - *Game* (2011), as Kabir Malhotra - *Yeh Faasley* (2011), as Devinder Devilal Dua - *Yamla Pagla Deewana* (2011), as Joginder Singh Brar - *Nakshatra* (2010), as Sharad - *You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger* (2010), as Dia's Father - *Dabangg* (2010), as Dayal Babu - *Lamhaa* (2010), as Haji - *Admissions Open* (2010), as Professor Tariq Siddiqui - *Badmaash Company* (2010), as Father - *Apartment* (2010), as Tanha - *Striker* (2010), as Inspector Farooque - *Pyaar Impossible!* (2010), as Abhay's father - *Wake Up Sid* (2009), as Ram Mehra - *Dil Bole Hadippa!* (2009), as Vikram Singh (Vicky) - *Yeh Mera India* (2009), as Judge - *Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story* (2009), as Judge (Guest Appearance) · Co-Producer - *Perfect Mismatch* (2009), as Mr. Bhalla - *Sankat City* (2009), as Faujdar - *Morning Walk* (2009), as Joymohan - *Tera Mera Ki Rishta* (2009), as Meet's Father - *Victory* (2009), as Ram Shekhawat - *Meerabai Not Out* (2008), as Dr. Awasthi - *De Taali* (2008), Actor - *Gandhi Park* (2008), as Sammy Phillip - *A Wednesday!* (2008), as Prakash Rathod - *Tahaan* (2008), as Subhan Daar - *C Kkompany* (2008), as Mr. Joshi - *God Tussi Great Ho* (2008), as Mr. Prajapati - *Dhoom Dadakka* (2008), as Mungi Lal - *Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa* (2008), as Vishwas Khurana - *Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro* (2007), as Lama - *Gauri The Unborn* (2007), as Sudeep's dad - *Laaga Chunari Mein Daag* (2007), as Shivshankar Sahay - *Lust, Caution* (2007), as Khalid Saiduddin — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/lust-caution.md) - *My Own Sky* (2007), as Dr. Sathya - *Dhokha* (2007), as Saeed - *Victoria No. 203* (2007), as Raja - *Heyy Babyy* (2007), as Malhotra - *Buddha Mar Gaya* (2007), as Laxmikant 'LK' Kabadiya - *Shakalaka Boom Boom* (2007), Actor - *The Other End of the Line* (2007), as Rajeev Sethi - *Kuttrapathirikai* (2007), as Rajiv Gandhi - *Vivah* (2006), as Harishchandra Bajpayee - *Jaan-E-Mann* (2006), as Bonney Kapoor - *Hope and a Little Sugar* (2006), Actor - *American Blend* (2006), as Raj - *Khosla Ka Ghosla!* (2006), as Kamal Kishore Khosla - *Aap Ki Khatir* (2006), as Arjun Khanna - *Chup Chup Ke* (2006), as Jeetu's Father - *Shaadi Se Pehle* (2006), Actor - *Rang De Basanti* (2006), as Rajnath Singhania — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/rang-de-basanti.md) - *Prateeksha* (2006), as James Brown - *Yaraan Naal Baharaan* (2005), Actor - *Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara* (2005), as Uttam Chaudhury · Producer - *The Mistress of Spices* (2005), as Geeta's Grandfather - *Sarkar* (2005), as Motilal Khurana - *Paheli* (2005), as Bhanwarlal - *Kyaa Kool Hai Hum* (2005), as Dr. S. Screwvvala - *Main Aisa Hi Hoon* (2005), as Dayanath Trivedi - *Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya* (2005), Actor - *Aabra Ka Daabra* (2004), as Limbu - *Veer-Zaara* (2004), as Zakir Ahmed - *Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart* (2004), as Karam Jindal - *Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story* (2004), as John Uncle - *Shart: The Challenge* (2004), as Dr. Mathur - *Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin* (2004), as Bhairav Chaudhary - *Bride & Prejudice* (2004), as Chaman Bakshi - *Jaal: The Trap* (2003), as R. K. Sharma/Captain Rashid - *Ek Alag Mausam* (2003), as Dr Machado - *Banana Brothers* (2003), Actor - *Yeh Hai Jalwa* (2002), as Robin Singh - *Om Jai Jagadish* (2002), Director - *Spooks* (2002), series, as Harakat — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/spooks.md) - *Bend It Like Beckham* (2002), as Mr. Bhamra — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/bend-it-like-beckham.md) - *Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein* (2001), as Deen Dayal - *Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta* (2001), as Tejpal Singh - *Praja* (2001), as Haji Mustafa - *Jodi No. 1* (2001), as Rai Bahadur - *Little John* (2001), as Swamiji - *Ghaath* (2000), as Ramakant Patil - *Mohabbatein* (2000), as Kake - *Aaghaaz* (2000), Actor - *Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai* (2000), as Muttu Pillai - *Dhadkan* (2000), as Digvijay Varma - *Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke* (2000), as Ronak Grewal - *Shikaar* (2000), Actor - *Refugee* (2000), as Jan Mohammad - *Kya Kehna* (2000), as Gulshan Bakshi - *Dil Hi Dil Mein* (2000), as Col. Renah Abdulla - *Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge* (2000), as Vicky Nath - *Bariwali* (2000), Producer - *Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai* (2000), as Mr. Saxena / Sirjee - *Anjaane* (2000), Actor - *Kadhalar Dhinam* (1999), as the man talking with Raja in railway station (Hindi Ver) - *Haseena Maan Jaayegi* (1999), as Gulzarilal Verma - *Sooryavansham* (1999), as Dharmendra - *Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain* (1999), as Mr. Vishwanath, Vijay's father - *China Gate* (1998), as Seniro Army Official - *Doli Saja Ke Rakhna* (1998), as Mr. Bansal - *Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate* (1998), as Rashid Khan - *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai* (1998), as Principal Malhotra - *Bade Miyan Chote Miyan* (1998), as Commissioner Shyamlal Tripathi - *Tirchhi Topiwale* (1998), Actor - *Swami Vivekananda* (1998), as Station master - *Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai* (1998), as Dadaji - *Salaakhen* (1998), as Sachidanand Agnihotri - *Mother of 1084* (1998), as Dibyanath Chatterjee - *Saat Rang Ke Sapne* (1998), as Bhanu - *Zor* (1998), Actor - *Aflatoon* (1997), as Vidya Prakash - *Uff! Yeh Mohabbat* (1997), Actor - *...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya* (1997), Actor - *Mere Sapno Ki Rani* (1997), as Lakhan Nehle - *V.I.P* (1997), as Priya's father - *Sanam* (1997), as Seth Yashpal Anand - *Ziddi* (1997), as Advocate Ashok Pradhan - *Gudgudee* (1997), as Ajay Prasad - *Agnichakra* (1997), as Dhanraj - *Judwaa* (1997), Actor - *Shastra* (1996), as Shanti Prasad - *Mr. Bechara* (1996), as Dr. Dayanand - *Maahir* (1996), as Balwant Rai - *Chaahat* (1996), as Shambunath Singh Rathore - *Prem Granth* (1996), as Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen's dad) - *Papa Kahte Hain* (1996), Actor - *Nirbhay* (1996), as Ashok Sinha - *Vishwasghaat* (1996), as Dr. Khurana - *Ram Shastra* (1995), as Dhonga the great - *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge* (1995), as Dharamvir Malhotra — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge.md) - *Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!* (1995), as President of India / Nathuram - *Zamaana Deewana* (1995), as Kamdev Singh (KD) - *Janam Kundli* (1995), as Mahendra Prasad - *Dushmani: A Violent Love Story* (1995), as Oberoi - *Dil Ka Doctor* (1995), Actor - *Karan* (1994), as Pawan Puri - *Ikke Pe Ikka* (1994), Actor - *ER* (1994), series, as Ajay Rasgotra — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md) - *Chaand Kaa Tukdaa* (1994), as Hasmukh Khurana - *Eena Meena Deeka* (1994), as Ujjwal Raja Bully - *Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!* (1994), as Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary - *Pehla Pehla Pyar* (1994), as Anand - *Saajan Ka Ghar* (1994), as Mr. Dhanraj - *1942: A Love Story* (1994), as Raghuvir Pathak - *Maha Shaktishaali* (1994), Actor - *Insaniyat* (1994), as Brijbhan - *Aasoo Bane Angaarey* (1993), as Shyamsunder (Radha's husband) - *Tadipaar* (1993), as Kader Bhai - *Dil Tera Aashiq* (1993), as Thakur Ranbir Singh Chaudhary - *Hum Hain Kamaal Ke* (1993), Actor - *Darr* (1993), as Vijay Awasti - *Izzat Ki Roti* (1993), Actor - *Khal Nayak* (1993), as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey - *Gumrah* (1993), as Prakash Chadha - *Sainik* (1993), as Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt - *Waqt Hamara Hai* (1993), as Dinanath Sabkuchwala - *Kayda Kanoon* (1993), as Sinha - *Parampara* (1993), as Gora Shankar - *Dil Ki Baazi* (1993), as Daulatram - *Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja* (1993), as Jagmohan "Jugran" Laal / Manmohan Laal - *Lootere* (1993), Actor - *Aaj Kie Aurat* (1993), as Edictr Arun Saxena - *Shreemaan Aashique* (1993), Actor - *Meherbaan* (1993), Actor - *Apradhi* (1992), as Heera - *Khel* (1992), as Seema's Uncle - *Aasmaan Se Gira* (1992), as Mad person at the sanitarium - *Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka* (1992), Actor - *Deedar* (1992), as Arjun Pratap Saxena - *Heer Ranjha* (1992), as Kaedo - *Ek Ladka Ek Ladki* (1992), as Bhagwati Prasad - *Humlaa* (1992), as Jagtap - *Zindagi Ek Juaa* (1992), as Jagjit 'JJ' Singh - *Vansh* (1992), as Krishnakant Dharmadhikari - *Shola Aur Shabnam* (1992), as Major Inder Mohan Lahti - *Sau Crore* (1991), Actor - *Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar* (1991), as Lala Vijay Awasthi - *Lamhe* (1991), as Prem - *Saathi* (1991), as Inspector Kotwal / Sultan - *Saudagar* (1991), as Mandhari - *Trinetra* (1991), as Father Patrick - *Pratigyabadh* (1991), as Tej Bahadur / Tejaa / Shersingh, Truck Driver - *Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin* (1991), as Seth Dharamchand - *Aayee Milan Ki Raat* (1991), as Bajrangi/Sumer Singh/Baldev Singh - *Deshwasi* (1991), as Raja Shamsher Singh - *Hum* (1991), as Inspector Giridhar - *Mast Kalandar* (1991), Actor - *Pyar Hua Chori Chori* (1991), as Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala - *Haque* (1991), as Bittu Singh - *Jumma Chumma In London* (1991), Actor - *Raiszaada* (1990), as Jagannath - *Jamai Raja* (1990), as Din Dayal Trivedi - *Indrajaalam* (1990), as Maharashtra Chief Minister - *Aaj Ka Arjun* (1990), as Police Inspector - *Jeevan Ek Sanghursh* (1990), as Devraj Kamat - *Sheshnaag* (1990), as Bansi Lal - *Dil* (1990), as Hazari Prasad - *Naaka Bandi* (1990), Actor - *Kroadh* (1990), as Inspector Vikram Shukla - *Izzatdaar* (1990), as Jailor Mushtaque Ali - *Awaargi* (1990), as Lala Jamal Khan - *Khatarnaak* (1990), Actor - *Jeene Do* (1990), as Hardayal - *Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai* (1990), Actor - *Kanoon Ki Zanjeer* (1990), Actor - *Nehru: The Jewel of India* (1990), Actor - *Main Azaad Hoon* (1989), as Dalichand Jain - *Chaalbaaz* (1989), as Tribuvan - *Paap Ka Ant* (1989), as Minister Prajapati - *Bhrashtachar* (1989), as Purshottam - *Parinda* (1989), as Inspector Prakash Nair - *Ladaai* (1989), as Deendayal Sharma - *Kanoon Apna Apna* (1989), as Kabza Kanhaiyalal - *Chandni* (1989), as Ramesh (Rohit's Brother- In - Law) - *Nigahen: Nagina Part II* (1989), as Gorakh Nath - *Tridev* (1989), as Commissioner Mathur - *Aakhri Ghulam* (1989), Actor - *Sachai Ki Taqat* (1989), as DCP Agarwal - *Taaqatwar* (1989), as Municipal Officer Sharma - *Mahaadev* (1989), Actor - *Main Tera Dushman* (1989), as Thakur Dayalu - *Bees Saal Baad* (1989), as Thakur - *Ram Lakhan* (1989), as Deodhar Shastri - *Daddy* (1989), as Anand - *Jaaydaad* (1989), Actor - *Agnee* (1988), as Shekavar - *Tezaab* (1988), as Shyamlal - *Dayavan* (1988), as Mr. Kohli - *Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga* (1988), as Bhuchaal - *Zakhmi Aurat* (1988), as Advocate Mahendra Nath - *Sone Pe Suhaaga* (1988), as Justice Nyaychand Rastogi - *Vijay* (1988), as Lala Yodhraj Bhalla - *Hatya* (1988), as Surendra Mohan - *Kabzaa* (1988), as Dagha Sahab - *Falak* (1988), as Jamuna Das,JD - *Tamacha* (1988), as Dr.Mehata - *Shiva Shakti* (1988), as D. C. - *Pestonjee* (1988), as Pestonjee (Pesi) - *Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam* (1987), as Dharamchand - *Insaf Ki Pukar* (1987), as Sohan Lal - *Uttar Dakshin* (1987), as Ramniklal - *Thikana* (1987), as Anwar Ali (friendly appearance) - *Kaash* (1987), as Alok - *Satyamev Jayate* (1987), as Advocate Amar N. Kaul - *Thrimoorthulu* (1987), Actor - *Sansar* (1987), as Din Dayal Sharma - *Mohre* (1987), Actor - *Zevar* (1987), as Narendra Chowdhury - *Jeeva* (1986), as Inspector Dushant Singh - *Samundar* (1986), as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar - *Allah Rakha* (1986), as R. S. Khera - *Karma* (1986), as Dr. Michael Dang - *Peechha Karro* (1986), as Boss Number 1 - *Aakhree Raasta* (1986), as Mahesh Sandaliya - *Kala Dhanda Goray Log* (1986), as Jethia - *Palay Khan* (1986), Actor - *Janam* (1985), as Virendra Desai - *Jaanoo* (1985), as Mr. Mathur - *Wafadaar* (1985), Actor - *Arjun* (1985), as Shivkumar Chowgule - *Aitbaar* (1985), as Public Prosecutor - *Rao Saheb* (1985), as Rao Saheb - *Utsav* (1984), as Samsthanak's friend - *Saaransh* (1984), as B.V. Pradhan - *Jawaani* (1984), as Surendra Malhotra - *Aagaman* (1982), Actor - *Khosla Ka Ghosla 2*, as Kamal Kishore Khosla - *Untitled Varanasi Project*, Director, Writer - *Shuru Theke Shuru*, Producer - *Shri Ram Bhoomi*, Actor - *Fauzi*, as Mahatma Gandhi - *The Last Show*, Actor - *'Pratikshya' Hindi Remake*, as Father · Producer - *Untitled Anupam Kher movie as Rabindranath Tagore*, as Rabindranath Tagore - *The India House*, as Shyamji Krishna Varma - *Nautanki*, Actor ## Gallery - ![Selfie Moment with the Bollywood Stars - IIFA 2017 Day 1 - July 13, 2017 - International Indian Film Academy awards press conference (Sheraton Times Square) and](https://film.one/media/person/102456/gallery-4e5e65dd2210.jpg) Selfie Moment with the Bollywood Stars - IIFA 2017 Day 1 - July 13, 2017 - International Indian Film Academy awards press conference (Sheraton Times Square) and — Laura Lee Dooley from Arlington, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/-IIFA2017_-_NYC_%2835081713394%29.jpg/1280px--IIFA2017_-_NYC_%2835081713394%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - 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