Director · Actor · Producer

Anupam Kher

158 credited titles on WatchWise

Anupam Kher (born March 7, 1955) is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi-language films. He has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. He has played a variety of characters including numerous critically acclaimed leading or parallel roles. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of Indian cinema and arts. Kher is known internationally for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004) and The Mistress of Spices (2005). In 2012, he co-starred in the Academy Award-winning Silver Linings Playbook.

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Anupam Kher in one minute

Strongest genre

Drama

₹1,292 cr · 81% hit rate

Biggest hit

Ziddi

₹32 cr

Standout efficiency

4.3x

Ziddi · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹1,656 cr

Combined reported budget

₹552 cr

Gross / budget

3.0x

Bankability Index

53 / 100

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