Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher (Hindi: अनुपम खेर; born March 7, 1955 in Shimla ) is an Indian actor of Hindi film. He appeared in over 200 films.

Life

After graduating at drama school in New Delhi ( National School of Drama ) in 1978, he worked as a theater actor. He had his first starring role in the film in Saaransh, for which he got his first of eight Filmfare Awards in 1984. Five of these prices, he won alone in the category of Best Comedian. In German-speaking countries is probably his role as a father in Gurinder Chadha's Bend It Like Beckham his best known.

Anupam Kher is an alumnus of National School of Drama in New Delhi and was its director from 2001 to 2004. He is married to actress Kiron Kher.

Filmography (selection)

Awards

Anupam Kher was awarded in 2004 for his contribution to Indian film with the Padma Shri.

Filmfare Award

Best Actor

Best Comedian

Best Supporting Actor

Critics' Prize

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