Anupam Kher Biography
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
7 March 1955, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Spouse
Kiron Kher (? - present)
Trivia
Was the Chair of Central Board of Film Certification in India.
Brother of Raju Kher
Has played the father to Parminder Nagra twice. First in Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and again in "ER" (1994).
Has one son, Sikander Kher, who is also an actor.
After attending the National School of Drama, he started his career in theater.
In 1994 launched his own entertainment company.
Awarded the "Special National Jury Award" and the "Actor of the Decade Award" (Millennium Honours) among others, but he also holds the record as the only actor in the industry to have won eight consecutive Filmfare awards.
One of the founding members of People for Animals.
Personal Quotes
{On the establishment of a new London training program, "Actor Prepares'] I am trying to kill off a certain style of clichéd Bollywood acting. It's already dying, so it is the right time to do this international school.
Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays.[3] Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well. He has held the post of Chairman of the Censor Board and National School of Drama in India.[3]
Contents [hide]
1 Early life
2 Career
3 Personal life
4 Awards and recognition
4.1 Filmfare Awards
4.2 National Film Awards
4.3 Star Screen Awards
4.4 Bollywood Movie Awards
4.5 Other awards
5 Filmography
6 References
7 See also
8 External links
[edit]Early life
Anupam Kher was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family,[2] and lived in Shimla and did his schooling from D.A.V. School in Shimla. He is an alumnus and a former chairperson of the National School of Drama. Some of his early acting was in plays performed at the Himachal Pradesh University.[4][5]
[edit]Career
Kher made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie Aagman. Then in 1984 came Saaransh, where he played a retired man who has lost his son. He hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle, Sawaal Dus Crore Ka and the recent Lead India. He has had many comic roles but has also played the villain such as his acclaimed role as terrorist Dr. Dang in Karma (1986). For his role in Daddy (1989) he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance. Kher has won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role five times, more than any other actor.
He has starred alongside Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan many times in films such as Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Chaahat (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000) and Veer-Zaara (2004).
He ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2003) and has also been a producer. He produced and starred in the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in the film.
Kher is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), his appearance on the hit TV show ER, and most recently in The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007).
Kher has written and starred in a play about his own life called Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which is directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.[5][6]
Until recently he served as chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and was its director between 2001 and 2004.
In 2007, Anupam Kher, with his batchmate of NSD, Satish Kaushik,[7] started a film production company, Karol Bagh Productions. Their first film, Tere Sang, is being directed by Satish Kaushik.[8]
He has recently been appointed the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation, which strives to improve children's education in India.[9]
He also starred in a number of Punjabi films such as Yaaraan naal bahaaraan.
He is also widely regarded as an intellectual talk show participant.[10]
[edit]Personal life
Anupam Kher is married to fellow actor Kirron Kher.[2] Her son, his stepson, is actor Sikander Kher.[11] His brother Raju Kher[2] is also an actor, who appeared in Anupam's directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish.
[edit]Awards and recognition
[edit]Filmfare Awards
1984: won: Best Actor, Saaransh
1986: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Janam
1988: won: Best Supporting Actor Award, Vijay
1989: won: Best Comedian, Ram Lakhan
1990: won: Critics Award for Best Performance, Daddy
1991: won: Best Comedian, Lamhe
1991: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Dil
1992: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Saudagar
1992: won: Best Comedian, Khel
1993: won: Best Comedian, Darr
1994: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!
1995: won: Best Comedian, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
1997: nominated: Best Supporting Actor, Chaahat
Anupam Kher has taken character roles to a whole new level. He has experimented with different roles – the good guy, bad guy and the funny guy.
He was the chairman of the Indian Censor Board and held the chair of director at the National School of Drama in 2001 upto 2004. He has started a production company called Karol Bagh Productions with Satish Kaushik. Their first movie will be Tere Sang.
His first marriage to Madhu fell apart. He married again to actress Kirron Kher. Kirron Kher has a son Sikandar by her first marriage and he recently made his debut in Bollywood.
Anupam Kher’s Movies
Anupam Kher made his entry into movies with Apmaan (1982). His performance in his second movie Saaransh (1984) as a man who has lost his son, received acclaim and a Filmfare Best Actor Award. In Subhash Ghai’s Karma (1986) he played the evil Dr.Dang.
He worked in some of the biggest hits in the 80s like Tezaab (1988), Tridev (1989), Ram Lakhan (1989) and Parinda (1989). He gave a powerful performance in Mahesh Bhatt’s Daddy (1989) as an alcoholic and about his relationship with his daughter. It won him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance as well as a Nation Film Award – Special Jury Award.
In Lamhe (1990) he played Anil Kapoor’s friend. His role won him the Filmfare Best Comedian Award. He was seen as Pooja Bhatt’s wealthy father in Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991). After appearing in block busters like 1942: A Love Story (1993) and Hum Aapke Hai Kaun (1994), he won another
Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his portrayal of Shah Rukh Khan’s father in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995).
Debut Film: "Aapman"
Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Best Actor for "Saaransh",
Best Actor (critics) for "Daddy"
Best Comedian for "Ram Lakhan", "Lamhe", "Khel" and "Darr"
National Film Awards
Special Jury Award: for "Daddy" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara"
Career
Kher made his acting debut in the 1982 Hindi movie Aagman. Then in 1984 came Saaransh, where he played a late-age retired person having lost his son and never looked back since then. He hosted TV shows such as Say Na Something To Anupam Uncle and Sawaal Dus Crore Ka. He has mainly done comic roles but has done many villain roles for which he got critical acclaim such as Karma (1986) where he played terrorist Dr. Dang. He was applauded for his performance in the film Daddy (1989). Considered one of his best performances, he received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance. Kher is a frequent winner in the Comedian category. He has also starred closely alongside Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan multiple times, in many successful films such as: Darr (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Chaahat (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000) and Veer-Zaara (2004). He ventured into directing with Om Jai Jagadish (2003) and is also a producer. He produced and starred in the film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). He received the Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for his performance in the film. Kher is known internationally with the films Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), his appearance on the hit TV show ER, and most recently in The Mistress of Spices (2006) and Lust, Caution (2007). He also starred in the 2005 Punjabi film Yaaran Naal Bahaaran and "Tera Mera Ki Rishta". He also served as the chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board until recently, when he was replaced by Sharmila Tagore. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama (1978 batch) and later became its director, between 2001 and 2004. In 2007, Anupam Kher, with his batchmate of NSD, Satish Kaushik, started a new film production company, 'Karol Bagh Productions', and their first film, Tere Sang, is being directed by Satish Kaushik.
His other movies include Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kya Kehna (2000) and Refugee (2000). He worked in international projects like Gurinder Chaddha’s Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Pride and Prejudice (2004). His performance was considered brilliant in Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005) and he took home another Nation Film Award – Special Jury Award. In 2008, he played a police officer which told the story of his struggle in capturing a man who threatens that he has planted bombs around the city.
He has nearly twenty five movies slated for release in 2009 like Carry on Pandu, Allah Ke Bandhay, Naughty at Forty and Rajdhani Express.
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Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan , Gauri, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Shakalaka Boom Boom , Apna Sapna Money Money , Vivaah, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Chup Chup Ke , Shaadi Se Pehle , Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara , Paheli, Rang De Basanti, Veer-Zaara, Bride & Prejudice , Dhadkan, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge , Ghaath , Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Aflatoon, Ziddi , Zor, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, 1942: A Love Story, Darr , Heer Ranjha , Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin , Aakhri Gulam , Bhrashtachar, Chaalbaaz, Chandni, Zakhm, Saaransh and Utsav .
Trivia
Anupam Kher is married to actress Kiron Kher and has one son, Sikander Kher, who is an actor.
His brother Raju Kher is also an actor who appeared in his directorial debut "Om Jai Jagadish" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara".
Anupam Kher was chairman of National Censor Board.
He was also director of National School of Drama from 2001 to 2004.
Personal life
After divorce with his first wife, Madhumalati, Anupam Kher married Kirron Kher. Her son (his stepson), Sikander Kher, made his acting debut in a Sanjay Gupta film. Anupam's brother Raju Kher is also an actor who appeared in his directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish and then acted in Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara and some TV shows. Anupam's another brother has worked in the Zee TV drama "Hamari Batiyoon Ka Vivah." Anupam kher is basically from kashmir , he is born in a kashmiri brahmin family, called as kashmiri pandit (kashur bate).
National Film Awards
1990 - National Film Award - Special Jury Award: Daddy[12]
2006 - National Film Award - Special Jury Award: Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[13]
[edit]Star Screen Awards
1994: Best Supporting Actor for 1942: A Love Story
1999: Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jayegi
[edit]Bollywood Movie Awards
1999 : Best Supporting Actor for Salaakhen
2007 : Best Comedian for Khosla Ka Ghosla
[edit]Other awards
2000, Actor of the Decade Award (Millennium Honours)[12]
2000, Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Sansui Viewers Choice Awards[14]
2001, Real Life Hero Award at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards[15]
2004, Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema[16]
2005, "Divya Himachal Award" for excellence 2005, with the blessings of H.H. Dalai Lama[17]
2005, Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[18]
2006, Best Actor Award at the Riverside International Film Festival at California for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara[19]
2006, GIFA awards: Critics Choice Awards - Best Actor in a Comic Role for Khosla Ka Ghosla[20][21]
[edit]Filmography
Director
Year Film Notes
2002 Om Jai Jagadish
Producer
Year Film Notes
2005 Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara
2009 Tere Sang
Actor (Partial filmography)
Year Film Role Other notes
1982 Aagmaan
1984 Saaransh B.B. Pradhan
Utsav Samsthaana's friend
1985 Arjun
1985 Misaal Rana
1986 Karma Dr. Michael Dang
1988 Tezaab Shyamlal
Zakhmi Aurat
Pestonjee Pestonjee
Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga Bhuchaal
1989 Ram Lakhan Deodhar Shastri
Parinda Inspector Prakash
Daddy Anand National Film Award - Special Jury Award
Chandni Ramesh Cameo
ChaalBaaz Tribhuvan/Chachaji
1990 Dil Hazari Prasad
1991 Saudagar Mandhaari Kaka
Lamhe Prem
Hum Girdhar
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin Seth Dharamchand
1992 Zindagi Ek Juaa Jagjit "J.J." Singh
Shola Aur Shabnam Major Inder Mohan Lahti
1993 1942: A Love Story Raghuvir Pathak Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor
Darr Ankit
Roop ki rani Choron Ka Raja Jagmohan/Manmohan
1994 Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...! Prof. Siddharth Chaudhary
1995 Dil Ka Doctor
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Dharamvir Malhotra
Papa Kehte Hein
1996 Chaahat Shambunath Rathore
1997 Gudgudee Ajay Prasad
V.I.P
1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Principal Malhotra
2000 Mohabbatein Kake
Kya Kehna Gulshan Bakshi
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai Mr. Saxena/Sirjee
Refugee Jaan Mohammad
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Vicky Nath
Dhadkan Sheetal's father Special appearance
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Robin Singh
Bend It Like Beckham Mr. Bhamra English-language film
2003 Banana Brothers Ketan English-language film
2004 Bride and Prejudice Mr. Bakshi English-language film
Veer-Zaara Zakir Ahmed
ER Ajay Rasgotra
2005 Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Dr. Screwala
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara Professor Uttam Chaudhary National Film Award - Special Jury Award
Sarkar Motilal Khurana
The Mistress of Spices Geeta's grandfather English-language film
Main Aisa Hi Hoon Dayanath Trivedi
Paheli Bhanwarlal
2006 Rang De Basanti Rajnath Singhania
Shaadi Se Pehle Rani's father
Chup Chup Ke Jeetu Prasad
Khosla Ka Ghosla Kamal Kishore Khosla
Jaan-E-Mann Vakil Chachu (Boney)
Vivah Mr. Harischandra
Apna Sapna Money Money Satyabol Shastri
Prateeksha James Brown
2007 Shakalaka Boom Boom Reggie's father
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Shivshankar Sahay
Victoria No. 203
Lust, Caution Khalid Said ud-Din Chinese film
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron
Gandhi Park
2008 The Other End of the Line Rajeev Sethi English-language film
Dhoom Dadakka Mungilal
C Kkompany Mr. Joshi
A Wednesday! Prakash Rathod
Tahaan Subhan Darr
De Taali Abhi's father
God Tussi Great Ho Arun's father
Meerabai Not Out
2009 Victory Ram Shekhawat
Morning Walk Joymohan
Tera Mera Ki Rishta Meet's father Punjabi film
Zamaanat Dr. Madan
Sankat City Faujdar
Life Partner
Yeh Mera India Mr. Kaur
Dil Bole Hadippa! Vikram "Vicky" Singh
Wake Up Sid Ram Mehra
2010 You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger English-language film
Striker Inspector Farooque
Pyaar Impossible
2011 Naughty @ 40 Hindi
Chatur Singh Two Star
Yeh Faasley Devindar devilal Dua Hindi
Pranayam Achutha Menon Malayalam film with Dr. Mohanlal
2012 Winds of Change Ghani Filming
[edit]References
^ Sawhney, Anubha (2002-07-13). "Anupam Kher: A retake of life’s scenes". Times of India. Retrieved 2007-05-31.
^ a b c d Anupam plays a Kashmiri Pandit!. The Times of India. Retrieved 2007–03–25. "Kashmiri Pandits have made a significant contribution to Indian sensibilities and culture. From philosophers to poets and artists, they have also given us one of Bollywood's truly talented and versatile actor, Anupam Kher. A Kashmiri Brahmin by birth, Anupam considers Lamhaa to be very close to his heart as he identifies with his character to a great extent."
^ a b "Chairman's Profile". Actorprepares.net. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Famous Personalities From Himachal Pradesh". Himachalspider.com. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ a b Sanjay Mukherjee says:. "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai: Anupam Kher’s life struggle". Southasiatimes.com.au. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Anupam Kher, like never before!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "NSD Graduates" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Tere Sang interview". Indyarocks.com. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Anupam Kher's new role". movies.rediff.com. Retrieved 26 Oct 2010.
^ "Anupam Kher to host interactive quiz show 'Discover India'". Times of India. 2010-06-08.
^ Patcy, N (2006-06-02). "Kirron Kher on her son, Sikander". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
^ a b "Divya Himachal Award For Excellence To Shri Anupam Kher". 123himachal.com. 2000-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Amitabh Bachchan bags the Best Actor National award : Bollywood News". ApunKaChoice.Com. 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Awards". Yash Raj Films. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "Bollywood Fashion Awards | Bollywood Music Awards". Bollywood Awards. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "President gives Padma awards". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 2004-07-01.
^ "Dalai Lama honours Anupam Kher". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 2005-06-03.
^ "Barua wins Fukuoka festival prize for 'Maine Gandhi ko Nahin Mara". News.oneindia.in. 2006-10-07. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "'I've outdone Saaransh' - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2006-03-02. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners". Indiafm.com. 2006-12-10. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
^ "G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners". Naachgaana. 2006-12-10. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
[edit]See also
Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts
[edit]External links
Anupam Kher at the Internet Movie Database
Anupam Kher Foundation
Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares
Karolbagh Films & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
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1967–1980
Mehmood (1967) · Om Prakash (1968) · Johnny Walker (1969) · Mehmood (1970) · I. S. Johar (1971) · Mehmood (1972) · Paintal (1973) · Asrani (1974) · Mehmood (1975) · Deven Verma (1976) · Asrani (1977) · Paintal (1978) · Deven Verma (1979) · Utpal Dutt (1980)
1981–2000
Keshto Mukherjee (1981) · Utpal Dutt (1982) · Deven Verma (1983) · Utpal Dutt (1984) · Ravi Baswani (1985) · Amjad Khan (1986) · no award (1987) · no award (1988) · no award (1989) · Anupam Kher – Satish Kaushik (1990) · Kader Khan (1991) · Anupam Kher (1992) · Anupam Kher (1993) · Anupam Kher (1994) · Shakti Kapoor (1995) · Anupam Kher (1996) · Satish Kaushik (1997) · Johnny Lever (1998) · Johnny Lever (1999) · Govinda (2000)
2001–2007
Paresh Rawal (2001) · Saif Ali Khan (2002) · Paresh Rawal (2003) · Sanjay Dutt (2004) · Saif Ali Khan (2005) · Akshay Kumar (2006) · Arshad Warsi (2007)
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Pranayam (2011) Mohanlal Anupam Kher Jayaprada Blessy Promo
Kadar khan, Anupam Kher in Police Station - Hum Hai Kamal Ke