Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1955 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Kirron Kher |
Anupam Kher (Kashmiri/Hindi: अनुपम खेर (Devanagari); born 7 March 1955) is an 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]
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]
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]
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.
Awards and recognition
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
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]
Star Screen Awards
- 1994: Best Supporting Actor for 1942: A Love Story
- 1999: Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jayegi
Bollywood Movie Awards
- 1999 : Best Supporting Actor for Salaakhen
- 2007 : Best Comedian for Khosla Ka Ghosla
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]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish |
| 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 |
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.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "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.
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- ^ "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.
See also
External links
- Anupam Kher at IMDb
- Anupam Kher Foundation
- Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares
- Karolbagh Films & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
- Anupam Kher's page on myCELEBRITY