Anupam Kher

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

Life

After graduating from the drama school in New Delhi ( National School of Drama ) in 1978, he initially worked as a theater actor. He had his first leading role in the film in Saaransh , for which he received his first of eight Filmfare Awards in 1984 . He won five of these prizes in the Best Comedian category alone . In German-speaking countries, his role as the father of a family in Gurinder Chadha's Kick it like Beckham is probably his best known.

Anupam Kher is an alumnus of the 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 the Padma Shri in 2004 for his contribution to Indian film .

Filmfare Award

Best Actor

  • 1984 for Saaransh

Best comedian

  • 1989 for Ram Lakhan
  • 1991 for Lamhe
  • 1992 for Khel
  • 1993 for the role of Vijay Awasti in Darr
  • 1995 for the role of Dharamvir Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Best supporting actor

  • 1988 for Vijay

Critic award

  • 1989 for Daddy

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personal data
SURNAME Kher, Anupam
ALTERNATIVE NAMES अनुपम खेर (Hindi)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Indian actor
DATE OF BIRTH March 7, 1955
PLACE OF BIRTH Shimla