Anupam Kher

Infobox_actor


birthdate = Birth date and age|1954|3|7|mf=y
birthplace = Shimla, India [cite web| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/15884674.cms|title=Anupam Kher: A retake of life’s scenes|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=2007-05-31]
occupation = Actor, producer, director
website =
nationalfilmawards=Special Jury Award
1990 "Daddy"
2006 "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara"
filmfareawards= Best Actor
1985 "Saaransh"
Best Supporting Actor
1989 "Vijay"
Best Actor (critics)
1991 "Daddy"
Best Comedian
1990 "Ram Lakhan"
1992 "Lamhe"
1993 "Khel"
1994 "Darr"
1996 "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge"

Anupam Kher ( _hi. अनुपम खेर; born March 7, 1954) is an actor in Hindi films in India. He is a Kashmiri Pandit. He has acted in many successful Bollywood films, and done several English films also.

Biography

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 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 with "The Mistress of Spices" (2006).

He also starred in the 2005 Punjabi film "Yaaran Naal Bahaaran".

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 [ [http://nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf NSD Graduates] ] , started a new film production company, 'Karol Bagh Productions', and their first film, "Tere Sang", is being directed by Satish Kaushik [ [http://www.indyarocks.com/movieplex/Bollywood-News-Ruslaan-makes-Satish-Kaushik-remember-Shekhar-Kapoor-796 Tere Sang interview] ] .

Personal life

Anupam Kher was unlucky with his marriage to Madhu but lucky second time when he married Kirron Kher. Kirron Kher was a divorcee. Sikander Kher made his 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 "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" and many TV shows.

Awards and recognition

National Film Awards

* 1990 - National Film Award - Special Jury Award: "Daddy" [ [http://123himachal.com/anupam/index.html Divya Himachal Award For Excellence To Shri Anupam Kher ] ]
* 2006 - National Film Award - Special Jury Award: "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" [ [http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20070808-0.html Amitabh Bachchan bags the Best Actor National award : Bollywood News : ApunKaChoice.Com ] ]

Filmfare Awards

* 1984 - Filmfare Best Actor Award, "Saaransh"
* 1988 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, "Vijay"
* 1989 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, "Ram Lakhan"
* 1990 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, "Daddy"
* 1991 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, "Lamhe"
* 1992 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, "Khel"
* 1993 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, "Darr"
* 1995 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge"----

Star Screen Awards

* 1994: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actor for ""
* 1999: Star Screen Award Best Comedian for "Haseena Maan Jayegi"----

Bollywood Movie Awards

* 1999 : Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor for "Salaakhen"
* 2007 : Bollywood Movie Award - Best Comedian for "Khosla Ka Ghosla"----

Other Awards

* 2000, Actor of the Decade Award (Millennium Honours) [ [http://123himachal.com/anupam/index.html Divya Himachal Award For Excellence To Shri Anupam Kher ] ]
* 2000, Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Sansui Viewers Choice Awards [ [http://www.yashrajfilms.com/awards/awards.htm Yash Raj Films - Awards ] ]
* 2001, Real Life Hero Award at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards [ [http://www.bollywoodawards.com Bollywood Awards | Bollywood Fashion Awards | Bollywood Music Awards ] ]
* 2004, Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema [ [http://www.hindu.com/2004/07/01/stories/2004070103631200.htm The Hindu : Front Page : President gives Padma awards ] ]
* 2005, Best Actor Award from the Karachi International Film Festival for "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" [ [http://www.bollywoodcity.com/news/article_Movies_Article_2005_12_14_4231.shtml Bollywood City - News - Karachi fest award is greater honour than Oscar: Anupam ] ]
* 2005, "Divya Himachal Award" for excellence 2005, with the blessings of H.H. Dalai Lama [ [http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/03/stories/2005060302531300.htm The Hindu : National : Dalai Lama honours Anupam Kher ] ]
* 2006, Best Actor Award at the Riverside International Film Festival at California for "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" [ [http://www.chalomumbai.com/hitlist/2006/march/132058.htm Mid-Day - Bollywood news, Bollywood movies, Bollywood actress & lot more ] ]
* 2006, GIFA awards: Critics Choice Awards - Best Actor in a Comic Role for "Khosla Ka Ghosla" [ [http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/12/10/1918/index.html G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners ] ] [ [http://www.naachgaana.com/2006/12/10/gifa-awards-2006-list-of-winners/ G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners : NAACHGAANA ] ]

Filmography

* "Apmaan" (1982)
* "Saaransh" (1984)
* "Utsav" (The Festival) (1984)
* "Arjun" (1985)
* "Karma" (1986)
* "Zakhmi Aurat" (1988)
* "Tezaab" (1988)
* "Tridev" (1989)
* "Ram Lakhan" {1989)
* "Parinda" (1989)
* "Daddy" (1989)
* "Chandni" (1989)
* "Chaalbaaz" (1989)
* "Dil" (1990)
* "Saudagar" (1991)
* "Lamhe" (1991)
* "Hum" (1991)
* "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" (1991)
* "Zindagi Ek Jua" (1992)
* "Shola aur Shabnam" (1992)
* "" (1993)
* "Hum Aapke Hain Koun" (1994)
* "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995)
* "Papa Kehte Hain " (1995)
* "Chaahat" (1996)
* "Gudgudee" (1997)
* "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998)
* "Mohabbatein" (2000)
* "Kya Kehna" (2000)
* "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" (2000)
* "Refugee" (2000)
* "Dhadkan" (2000)
* "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002) (English language)
* "Banana Brothers" (2003)
* "Bride and Prejudice" (2004) (English language)
* "Veer-Zaara" (2004)
* "ER" (2004)
* "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum" (2005)
* "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" (2005)
* "The Mistress of Spices" (2005)
* "Main Aisa Hi Hoon" (2005)
* "Paheli" (2005)
* "Sarkar" (2005)
* "Rang De Basanti" (2006)
* "Shaadi Se Pehle" (2006)
* "Chup Chup Ke" (2006)
* "Khosla Ka Ghosla" (2006)
* "Jaan-E-Mann" (2006)
* "Vivah" (2006)
* "Apna Sapna Money Money" (2006)
* "Shakalaka Boom Boom" (2007)
* "Laaga Chunari Mein Daag" (2007) ...
* "De Taali" (2008) ...
* "God Tussi Great Ho" (2008) ...
* "Victoria No. 203" (2007) ... (filming)
* "Lust, Caution" (2007)
* "Bhopal Movie" (2008) ... (pre-production)
* "The Other End of the Line" (2008) ... (announced)
* "Victory" (2008) ... (announced)
* "Striker" (2008) ... (filming)
* "C Kkompany" (2008) ...
* "A Wednesday" (2008) ...
* "Tahaan" (2008) ...

References

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