Anupam Kher Wiki Biography
Anupam Kher (Kashmiri: انوپم کهیر, Hindi: अनुपम खेर) (born 7 March 1955) is an Indian actor who has appeared in several hundreds films and many plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood (Hindi) films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well most notably the 2013 Oscar winning Silver Linings Playbook, directed by David O. Russell. He has held the post of Chairman of the Censor Board and National School of Drama in India. In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema. Kher has won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role five times.
| Net Worth | $70 Million |
| Date Of Birth | March 7, 1955 |
| Place Of Birth | EDHI Centre, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Height | 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Music Department |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Kirron Kher |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm4942967 |
| Quote | |
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| 1 | {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. |
| Fact | |
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| 1 | Starred in the shelved movie,C.R.S.Productions “Aabroo” (1995) Starring Rishikesh,Rajeshwari,Biswajeet, Anupam Kher,Monica Mehra,Amit Chaddha,Ranjeet, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Directed by Harish Bhonsle, Reels:8. |
| 2 | Starred in the shelved movie Sarathi Chitra’s “Agnee Daor”(1996)Starring Ravi Behl,Indrani Banerjee,Kiran Kumar,Anupam Kher,Ishrat Ali,Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Music by Kalyanji Anandji, Directed by D.R. Kaushal.Reels:10. |
| 3 | First wife’s name was Madhumalati. |
| 4 | Uncle to actress Vrinda Kher ( Raju Kher’s daughter). |
| 5 | Inlaws are actor Thakhar Singh Sandhu and Diljit Thakhar Sandhu. They appeared in the film Mummyji. |
| 6 | Anupam Kher too struggled a lot and sometimes did not have money for even food. He would use his light complexion, baldness and ability to imitate and mimic people, specially foreigners. He would go to eating joints, speak like a foreigner, taste things to full belly and leave. And he says that people really mistook him for some foreigner and never asked for money. |
| 7 | Son of Pushkarnath Kher. |
| 8 | One of the founding members of People for Animals. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | In 1994 launched his own entertainment company. |
| 11 | After attending the National School of Drama, he started his career in theater. |
| 12 | Has one son, Sikander Kher, who is also an actor. |
| 13 | Has played the father to Parminder Nagra twice. First in Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and again in ER (1994). |
| 14 | Elder brother of Raju Kher. |
| 15 | Was the Chair of Central Board of Film Certification in India. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Chaos | 2014 | Asha’s Father | |
| Saathi | 1991 | Police Inspector Kotwal | |
| Mahabharat | 2013 | Shakuni (voice) | |
| Saudagar | 1991 | Mandhari | |
| Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | 2013 | Collector | |
| Ramwati | 1991 | ||
| 24: India | 2013 | TV Series | Wasim Khan |
| Ayee Milan Ki Raat | 1991 | ||
| Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | 2013 | Joginder Armstrong / Dude G | |
| Deshwasi | 1991 | Raja Shamsher Singh | |
| Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke | 2013 | ||
| Hum | 1991 | Inspector Girdhar | |
| Aurangzeb | 2013 | ||
| Khilaaf | 1991 | Rana Ranjit Singh Sangwan | |
| Chashme Baddoor | 2013 | Suryakant / Chandrakant | |
| Bijlee Aur Badal | 1991 | ||
| Special 26 | 2013 | Sharma Ji | |
| Deewane | 1991 | ||
| Mai | 2013/I | Doctor | |
| Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar | 1991 | ||
| Shobhna’s Seven Nights | 2012 | Davidar | |
| Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein | 1991 | ||
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | 2012 | Meera’s father | |
| Trinetra | 1991 | Father Patrick | |
| Silver Linings Playbook | 2012 | Dr. Cliff Patel | |
| Awaargi | 1990 | Lala Jamal Khan | |
| Midnight’s Children | 2012 | Ghani | |
| Haar Jeet | 1990 | ||
| Krishna Aur Kans | 2012 | Gargacharya (voice) | |
| Indrajaalam | 1990 | Maharashtra Chief Minister | |
| Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | 2012 | Francis Marlo | |
| Izzatdaar | 1990 | Jailor Mushtaque Ali | |
| Mr Bhatti on Chutti | 2012 | BB Bhatti | |
| Jeene Do | 1990 | Hardayal | |
| Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein | 2012 | Benaam Kumar | |
| Kanoon Ki Zanjeer | 1990 | ||
| Mudhalvar Mahatma | 2012 | ||
| Khatarnaak | 1990 | Dabariya | |
| Chaar Din Ki Chandni | 2012 | ||
| Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | 1990 | Advocate Shankar Dayal Sharma | |
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron | 2011 | Supporting actor | |
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | 1990 | Vijay Singh | |
| Buddha in a Traffic Jam | 2011 | Professor Jamshed Batki | |
| Raeeszada | 1990 | ||
| Desi Boyz | 2011 | Suresh Awasthi | |
| Sheshnaag | 1990 | ||
| Kuch Log | 2011 | ||
| Jamai Raja | 1990 | Din Dayal Trivedi aka DDT | |
| Havai Dada | 2011 | Dada | |
| Nyay Anyay | 1990 | Diwan Pratap Singh (as Anupum Kher) | |
| Mausam | 2011 | Maharaj Krish | |
| Aaj Ka Arjun | 1990 | Police Inspector | |
| Breakaway | 2011 | Darvesh Singh | |
| Jeevan Ek Sanghursh | 1990 | Devraj Kamat | |
| Pranayam | 2011 | Achutha Menon | |
| Dil | 1990 | Hazariprasad | |
| Chatur Singh Two Star | 2011 | Raj Kumar Sinha | |
| Choron Ki Rani Hasino Ka Raja | 1990 | ||
| Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande | 2011 | Aggarwal | |
| Naaka Bandi | 1990 | Havaldar / CID Inspector Karamchand | |
| Aagaah: The Warning | 2011 | Peer Jammat Ali Shah Baba | |
| Kroadh | 1990 | Inspector Vikram Shukla | |
| The Lion of Judah | 2011 | Monty (voice) | |
| Nehru: The Jewel of India | 1990 | ||
| Naughty @ 40 | 2011 | Laxminarayan Kapoor | |
| Ab Meri Baari | 1989 | ||
| Zokkomon | 2011 | Deshraj / Dr. Vivek Rai | |
| Daddy | 1989 | TV Movie | Anand |
| Game | 2011/I | Kabir Malhotra | |
| Jaaydaad | 1989 | Dhanpat Rai | |
| Yeh Faasley | 2011 | Devinder ‘Dev’ Devilal Dua | |
| Kasam Vardi Ki | 1989 | ||
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | 2011 | Joginder Singh Brar | |
| Mahaadev | 1989 | Mahesh Heera | |
| The Desire: A Journey of a Woman | 2010 | ||
| Main Azaad Hoon | 1989 | Dalchand Jain | |
| Nakshatra | 2010 | Sharad | |
| Main Tera Dushman | 1989 | Thakur Dayalu | |
| Dabangg | 2010 | Dayal Babu | |
| Nigahen: Nagina Part II | 1989 | Gorakh Nath | |
| Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir | 2010 | Haji Sayyed Shah | |
| Ram Lakhan | 1989 | Deodhar Shastri | |
| You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | 2010 | Dia’s Parent | |
| Sachai Ki Taqat | 1989 | DCP Agarwal | |
| Admissions Open… Do What You Are Born For… | 2010 | Prof. Tariq Siddiqui | |
| Taaqatwar | 1989 | Municipal Officer Sharma | |
| Badmaa$h Company | 2010 | Sajjan Kapoor | |
| ChaalBaaz | 1989 | Tribhuvan Das | |
| Apartment: Rent at Your Own Risk | 2010 | Madhusudan ‘Tanha’ | |
| Paap Ka Ant | 1989 | ||
| Striker | 2010 | Farokh | |
| Zakhm | 1989 | ||
| Pyaar Impossible! | 2010 | Abhay’s father | |
| Bhrashtachar | 1989 | Purshottam | |
| Wake Up Sid | 2009 | Ram Mehra(Sid’s father) | |
| Ladaai | 1989 | Dinanath ‘DDN’ / Dindayal Sharma | |
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | 2009 | Choudhary Vikramjeet ‘Vicky’ Singh | |
| Parinda | 1989 | Inspector Prakash | |
| Life Partner | 2009 | Jugran | |
| Kanoon Apna Apna | 1989 | Kabza Kanhaiyalal | |
| Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story | 2009 | Judge | |
| Tu Nagin Main Sapera | 1989 | ||
| It’s a Mismatch | 2009 | Mr. Bhalla | |
| Chandni | 1989 | Ramesh (Guest Appearance) | |
| Morning Walk | 2009 | Joymohan Sen | |
| Tridev | 1989 | Commissioner Mathur | |
| Sankat City | 2009 | Fauzdaar | |
| Aakhri Ghulam | 1989 | Rai Bahadur Thakur Daulat Singh | |
| Tera Mera Ki Rishta | 2009 | Mohinder – Natasha’s husband | |
| Nishane Bazi | 1989 | ||
| Victory | 2009/I | Ram Shikhawat | |
| Bees Saal Baad | 1988 | Thakur | |
| Saanncha | 2008 | Ram Khilawan | |
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | 1988 | Dharamchand | |
| Meerabai Not Out | 2008 | Dr. Awasthi | |
| Pestonjee | 1988 | Pestonjee (Pesi) | |
| The Other End of the Line | 2008 | Rajeev Sethi | |
| Sone Pe Suhaaga | 1988 | Justice Nyaychand Rastogi (N.C.R.) | |
| A Wednesday | 2008 | Prakash Rathod | |
| Agnee | 1988 | Shekawat | |
| C Kkompany | 2008 | Ramakant ‘Dude’ Joshi | |
| Tezaab | 1988 | Shyamlal (Mohini’s dad) | |
| God Tussi Great Ho | 2008 | Mr. Prajapati | |
| Dayavan | 1988 | Mr. Kohli | |
| Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India | 2008 | Judge Ayyar | |
| Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | 1988 | Bhuchaal | |
| De Taali | 2008 | Aggarwal | |
| Zakhmi Aurat | 1988 | Advocate Mahendra Nath | |
| Dhoom Dadakka | 2008 | Mungi Lal | |
| Vijay | 1988 | Lala Yodhraj Bhalla | |
| Tahaan | 2008 | Subhan Daar | |
| Hatya | 1988 | Surendra Mohan | |
| Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa | 2008 | Vishwas Khurana | |
| Kabzaa | 1988 | Dagha Sahab | |
| My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | 2008 | Murtaza | |
| Falak (The Sky) | 1988 | Muralidhar – Champa’s father | |
| Dus Kahaniyaan | 2007 | Anya’s dad (segment “Lovedale”) | |
| Tamacha | 1988 | Dr. Mehta | |
| Gauri: The Unborn | 2007 | Sudeep’s dad | |
| Shiva Shakti | 1988 | ||
| Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman | 2007 | Shivshankar Sahay | |
| Janam | 1988 | TV Movie | Virendra (Rahul’s father) |
| Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha | 2007 | ||
| Mere Baad | 1988 | ||
| Apna Asmaan | 2007 | Dr. Sathya | |
| Dozakh | 1987 | ||
| Dhokha | 2007 | Saeed Noor Bux | |
| Kaun Kitney Pani Mein | 1987 | ||
| Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever | 2007 | Raja | |
| Mohre | 1987 | Jagmohan ‘Jagga’ Sharma / Major Vishwas Sawant | |
| Lust, Caution | 2007 | Khalid Saiduddin | |
| Zevar | 1987 | Narendra Chowdhury | |
| Heyy Babyy | 2007 | Malhotra | |
| Insaf Ki Pukar | 1987 | Sohan Lal | |
| Buddha Mar Gaya | 2007 | Laxmikant ‘LK’ Kabadiya | |
| Uttar Dakshin | 1987 | ||
| Gandhi Park | 2007 | Sammy Philips | |
| Thikana | 1987 | Anwar Ali (friendly appearance) | |
| Shakalaka Boom Boom | 2007 | Reggie’s father | |
| ‘Kaash’ | 1987 | Alok | |
| Apna Sapna Money Money | 2006 | Satyabol Shashtri | |
| Satyamev Jayate | 1987 | Advocate Amar N. Kaul | |
| Vivah | 2006 | Harishchandra | |
| Sansar | 1987 | Din Dayal Sharma | |
| Jaan-E-Mann: Let’s Fall in Love… Again | 2006 | Bonney Kapoor | |
| Insaaf Ki Awaaz | 1986 | Kailashnath | |
| Hope & a Little Sugar | 2006 | Colonel Vir Singh Oberoi | |
| Jeeva | 1986 | Inspector Dushant Singh | |
| Khosla’s Nest | 2006 | Kamal Kishore Khosla | |
| Rao Saheb | 1986 | Raosaheb | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | 2006 | Arjun Khanna | |
| Swarthi | 1986 | ||
| Chup Chup Ke | 2006 | Jaidev Prasad – Jeetu’s father | |
| Duty | 1986 | ||
| Shaadi Se Pehle | 2006 | Mangal Pratap Bhalla | |
| Samundar | 1986 | Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar | |
| American Blend | 2006 | Raj | |
| Karma | 1986/I | Dr. Michael Dang | |
| Umar | 2006 | Narrator | |
| Allah-Rakha | 1986 | R.S. Khera | |
| Rang De Basanti | 2006 | Rajnath Singhania | |
| Peechha Karro | 1986 | Boss Number 1 | |
| Adharm | 2006 | ||
| Aakhree Raasta | 1986 | Mahesh Sandaliya | |
| Prateeksha | 2006 | James Brown | |
| Kala Dhanda Goray Log | 1986 | Durga Das Jetia | |
| I Did Not Kill Gandhi | 2005 | Uttam Chaudhury | |
| Palay Khan | 1986 | British General Bonz | |
| The Mistress of Spices | 2005 | Geeta’s Grandfather | |
| Aitbaar | 1985 | Public Prosecutor | |
| Sarkar | 2005 | Motilal Khurana | |
| Hum Naujawan | 1985 | Commissioner Khan | |
| Paheli | 2005 | Bhanwarlal | |
| Jaanoo | 1985 | Mr. Mathur | |
| Hum Jo Keh Na Paaye | 2005 | TV Movie | Neeraj Mehta |
| Wafadaar | 1985 | Daya Sagar | |
| Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | 2005 | Dr. Screwvala | |
| Misaal | 1985 | Rana | |
| Main Aisa Hi Hoon | 2005 | Dayanath Trivedi | |
| Arjun | 1985 | Shivkumar Chowgule | |
| Yaraan Naal Baharaan | 2005 | Retd. Col. Thakur Singh | |
| Agnidaah | 1985 | ||
| Veer-Zaara | 2004 | Zakir Ahmed | |
| Jawaani | 1984 | Surendra Malhotra | |
| MI-5 | 2004 | TV Series | Harakat |
| Utsav | 1984 | Sansthanak’s friend | |
| Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart | 2004 | Karam Jindal | |
| Saaransh | 1984 | B.V. Pradhan | |
| ER | 2004 | TV Series | Ajay Rasgotra |
| Kim | 1984 | TV Movie | Servant to the Widow of Kulu (uncredited) |
| Bride & Prejudice | 2004 | Chaman Bakshi | |
| Jeevan Sandhya | 1984 | ||
| Tumsa Nahin Dekha | 2004 | John Uncle | |
| Who Pays the Piper | 1983 | ‘Disco-Killer’ (scenes deleted) | |
| Shart: The Challenge | 2004 | Kapoor – Karan’s dad | |
| Aagman | 1982 | ||
| Garv: Pride and Honour | 2004 | Tyagi (lawyer) | |
| Apmaan | 1982 | Victor | |
| Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | 2004 | Bhairav Chaudhary | |
| Aabra Ka Daabra | 2004 | Limbu | |
| Chess: A Game Plan | 2004 | ||
| Who Is in My Dream? | 2004 | Dr. Verma | |
| Banana Brothers | 2003 | Ketan | |
| Second Generation | 2003 | TV Movie | Khan |
| Jaal: The Trap | 2003 | R.K. Sharma | |
| Ek Alag Mausam | 2003 | Dr. Machado | |
| Little John | 2002 | Swamiji | |
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | 2002 | Robin Singh | |
| Bend It Like Beckham | 2002 | Mr. Bhamra | |
| Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe | 2002 | Mr. Puri | |
| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | 2001 | Deen Dayal | |
| Because I Don’t Lie | 2001 | Tejpal | |
| Jodi No.1 | 2001 | Rai Bahadur | |
| Aashiq | 2001 | Dilip Dev Kapoor | |
| Anjaane | 2000 | ||
| Ghaath | 2000 | Ramakant Patil | |
| Mohabbatein | 2000 | Kake | |
| Aaghaaz | 2000 | Balraj Nanda | |
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | 2000 | Ronak Grewal | |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | 2000 | Muttu Pillai | |
| Dhadkan | 2000 | Sheetal’s father (Special Appearence) | |
| Refugee | 2000 | Jaan Mohammad | |
| Kya Kehna | 2000 | Gulshan Baxi (Priya’s dad) | |
| Dil Hi Dil Mein | 2000 | Col. Renah Abdulla | |
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | 2000 | Vicky Nath | |
| Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai | 2000 | Saxena | |
| Shikaar | 2000 | Shyamlal ‘Shamu’ Gupta / Ramlal Gupta | |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | 1999 | Gulzarilal Verma | |
| Sooryavansham | 1999 | Dharmendra (Mindra) | |
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | 1999 | Mr. Vishwanath | |
| Sarfarosh-E-Hind | 1999 | DCP Arun Bedi | |
| China Gate | 1998 | Seniro Army Official | |
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | 1998 | Mr. Bansal | |
| Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | 1998 | Rashid Khan | |
| Prem Aggan | 1998 | Jai Kumar (JK) | |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | 1998 | Principal Malhotra | |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | 1998 | Police Commissioner Shyamlal | |
| Puraido: Unmei no toki | 1998 | Subhas Chandra Bose | |
| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | 1998 | Dhanrajgir (Dadaji) | |
| Aunty No. 1 | 1998 | Jyotish | |
| Salaakhen | 1998 | Sachidanand Agnihotri | |
| Keemat: They Are Back | 1998 | Dinanath Tripathi | |
| Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa | 1998 | Dibyanath Chatterji (Brati’s father) | |
| Zor: Never Underestimate the Force | 1998 | DIG Uday Singh | |
| Phool Aur Faulad | 1998 | ||
| Tirchhi Topiwale | 1998 | Mr. Mehra | |
| Gudgudee | 1997 | Ajay Prasad | |
| Saat Rang Ke Sapne | 1997 | Bhanu | |
| Sanam | 1997 | Yashpal Anand | |
| Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | 1997 | Teja Singh | |
| Aflatoon | 1997 | Vidya Prakash | |
| Khwaab | 1997 | Mahesh’s dad | |
| Deewana Mastana | 1997 | Birju (Bunnu’s dad) | |
| …Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | 1997 | Kailashnath Kapoor | |
| Mere Sapno Ki Rani | 1997 | Lakhan Nehle | |
| Ziddi | 1997 | Advocate Ashok Pradhan | |
| Agnichakra | 1997 | Dhanraj | |
| Judwaa | 1997 | Police Inspector Vidyarthi | |
| Share Bazaar | 1997 | Inspector Sharma | |
| Duniyaa Jhukti Hai | 1996 | ||
| Nirbhay | 1996 | ||
| Vishwasghaat | 1996 | Dr. Khurana | |
| Shastra | 1996 | Shanti Prasad | |
| Mr. Bechara | 1996 | Dr. Dayal Anand | |
| Maahir | 1996 | Balwant Rai | |
| Shohrat | 1996 | ||
| Chaahat | 1996 | Shambunath Singh Rathod | |
| PremGranth | 1996 | Swami Dharam Bhooshan (Somen’s dad) | |
| Papa Kahte Hain | 1996 | Krishan Khanna | |
| Tu Chor Main Sipahi | 1996 | Kushal Singh | |
| Dhun | 1996 | ||
| Dil Ka Doctor | 1995 | Dr. Dilbagh | |
| Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | 1995 | Oberoi | |
| Oh Darling Yeh Hai India | 1995 | President of India / Nathuram | |
| Ram Shastra | 1995 | Dhonga the great | |
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | 1995 | Dharamvir Malhotra | |
| Zamaana Deewana | 1995 | Kamdev Singh alias K.D. (criminal psychologist) | |
| Janam Kundli | 1995 | Mahendra Prasad | |
| Taqdeerwala | 1995 | Police Inspector Ranjit Singh | |
| Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba | 1995 | ||
| Karan | 1994 | ||
| Vivekananda | 1994 | Station Master Disciple | |
| Ikke Pe Ikka | 1994 | Kailash Nath | |
| Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | 1994 | Hasmukh Khurana | |
| Eena Meena Deeka | 1994 | Ujwal Raja Bully | |
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! | 1994 | Prof. Siddharth Choudhury | |
| 1942: A Love Story | 1994 | Raghuvir Pathak | |
| Pehla Pehla Pyar | 1994 | Anand | |
| Pyar Ka Rog | 1994 | Col. Udham ‘Udhu’ Singh | |
| Saajan Ka Ghar | 1994 | Mr. Dhanraj | |
| Maha Shaktishaali | 1994 | ||
| Laadla | 1994 | Laxminarain Jetley | |
| Insaniyat | 1994 | Brijbhan | |
| Baali Umar Ko Salaam | 1994 | Banwarilal ‘Ansu’ Ansimal | |
| Aasoo Bane Angaarey | 1993 | Shyamsunder (Radha’s husband) | |
| Khal Nayak | 1993 | Ishwar Girdhar Pandey (jailor) | |
| Meharbaan | 1993 | ||
| Darr | 1993 | Vijay Awasti | |
| Kasam Teri Kasam | 1993 | ||
| Tadipaar | 1993 | Kader | |
| Dil Tera Aashiq | 1993 | Chaudhary Ranbir Singh | |
| Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | 1993 | Nilamber | |
| Sainik | 1993 | Retd. Colonel Yashpal Dutt | |
| Izzat Ki Roti | 1993 | Girdharilal Chakradhari | |
| Gumrah | 1993 | Prakash Chadha | |
| Waqt Hamara Hai | 1993 | Dinanath Sabkuchwala | |
| Kayda Kanoon | 1993 | Sinha | |
| Dil Ki Baazi | 1993 | Daulatram | |
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | 1993 | Jagmohan Lal Jugran / Manmohan Lal | |
| Lootere | 1993 | Chengez Lala | |
| Baaghi Sultana | 1993 | ||
| Aaj Kie Aurat | 1993 | Edictr Arun Saxena | |
| Shreemaan Aashique | 1993 | Professor Vishwamitra | |
| Phoolan Hasina Ramkali | 1993 | ||
| Beta | 1992 | Totaram | |
| Naseebwaala | 1992 | Totaram Lalwani | |
| Pyar Hua Chori Chori | 1992 | Advocate Jhun Jhun Wala | |
| Apradhi | 1992 | Heera | |
| Aasmaan Se Gira | 1992 | Mad person at sanitarium | |
| Deedar | 1992 | Arjun Pratap Saxena | |
| Heer Ranjha | 1992 | Kaedo | |
| Ganga Bani Shola | 1992 | ||
| Ek Ladka Ek Ladki | 1992 | Bhagwati Prasad | |
| M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story | 2016 | announced | |
| Humlaa | 1992 | Jagtap | |
| Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya | filming | ||
| Zindagi Ek Juaa | 1992 | Jagjit ‘JJ’ Singh | |
| The Headhunter’s Calling | filming | ||
| Parampara | 1992 | Gora Shankar | |
| Koochie Koochie Hota Hai | 2017 | Principal (voice) | |
| Parasmani | 1992 | Dhamdrilal | |
| Zamaanat | 2016 | Dr. Madan | |
| Sarphira | 1992 | Bali Seth | |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Diwan | |
| Vansh | 1992 | Krishnakant Dharmadhikari | |
| Sense8 | 2015 | TV Series | Sanyam Dandekar |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | 1992 | Major Inder Mohan Lahti | |
| Dirty Politics | 2015 | Satyaprakash Mishra | |
| Dil Ne Ikaar Kiya | 1992 | ||
| Roy | 2015 | ||
| Do Hanso Ka Joda | 1992 | ||
| Baby | 2015/I | Shukla | |
| Gori | 1992 | ||
| Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene | 2015 | ||
| Khel | 1992 | Seema’s Uncle | |
| The Shaukeens | 2014 | ||
| Maarg | 1992 | Guru Ji | |
| Super Nani | 2014 | Mr. Sammy | |
| Nagin Aur Lootere | 1992 | Constable | |
| Happy New Year | 2014/I | Manohar Sharma | |
| Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | 1992 | Vakil Batliwala | |
| Sonali Cable | 2014 | ||
| Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | 1991 | Seth Dharamchand | |
| Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | 2014 | Purushotam Narayan Joshi | |
| Haque | 1991 | Bittu Singh | |
| Daawat-e-Ishq | 2014 | ||
| Mast Kalandar | 1991 | Pinkoo | |
| Singham Returns | 2014 | Guruji | |
| Phoolwati | 1991 | ||
| Main Tera Hero | 2014 | Vikrant | |
| Pratigyabadh | 1991 | Tej Bahadur / Tejaa | |
| O Teri | 2014 | ||
| Sau Crore | 1991 | Mohanbai | |
| Shongram | 2014 | Old Karim | |
| Lamhe | 1991 | Prem Anand | |
| Gang of Ghosts | 2014 | Gendamal | |
| Do Pal | 1991 |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Went Shopping for Robert De Niro | 2012 | Short producer | |
| Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story | 2009 | co-producer | |
| I Did Not Kill Gandhi | 2005 | producer | |
| The Lady of the House | 2000 | producer |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izzat Ki Roti | 1993 | playback singer | |
| Waqt Hamara Hai | 1993 | playback singer | |
| Shreemaan Aashique | 1993 | playback singer |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Went Shopping for Robert De Niro | 2012 | Short | |
| Om Jai Jagadish | 2002 |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khosla’s Nest | 2006 | “Chak De Phattey Sweety Mix” |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Forward | 2009 | special thanks | |
| Dhadkan | 2000 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awake: The Life of Yogananda | 2014 | Documentary | Narrator |
| Breakaway: Making Breakaway | 2012 | Video short | Himself |
| India Reborn | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Movie Connections | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Film 2015 | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| She Shoots, She Scores: The Making of ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ | 2003 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| International Indian Film Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Host |
| Jhomma Chumma in London | 1991 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Rimjhim Geeton Ki | 1986 | Documentary | Himself |
| Laila Majnu Ki Nai Nautanki | 1982 | Documentary |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride and Prejudice Revisited | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Mr. Chaman Bakshi (uncredited) |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Special Award | Stardust Awards, India | Pride of the Year | |
| 2000 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Perfomance in a Comic Role | Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) |
| 1996 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) |
| 1995 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Supporting Actor | 1942: A Love Story (1994) |
| 1994 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Darr (1993) |
| 1993 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Khel (1992) |
| 1992 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Lamhe (1991) |
| 1991 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Performer – Critics | Daddy (1989) |
| 1990 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Ram Lakhan (1989) |
| 1989 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Vijay (1988) |
| 1985 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Saaransh (1984) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Surfers’ Choice Award | Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Main Tera Hero (2014) |
| 2014 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Special Chabbis (2013) |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Special Chabbis (2013) |
| 2014 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Special Chabbis (2013) |
| 2013 | COFCA Award | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
| 2013 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
| 2012 | Best Ensemble Cast | Gotham Awards | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) | |
| 2012 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Ensemble Acting | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
| 2009 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | A Wednesday (2008) |
| 2001 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kya Kehna (2000) |
| 2001 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Mohabbatein (2000) |
| 2001 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) |
| 1992 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian/Comedienne | Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991) |
2nd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |