In a career spanning over three decades, Anupam Kher has marvellously done over 500 films and while that is a rare feat and Bollywood is nothing short on best wishes as the actor turns a year older today. Stunning everyone as Dr Man Mohan Singh in the biopic, The Accidental Prime Minister, Anupam Kher has really set his bar higher than ever. May it be a comic role, a serious role or a role of a villain, if any actor in Bollywood can nail any given character in a film, then it is veteran actor Anupam Kher. On the special occasion of Anupam Kher birthday, let's have a look at his top five films that define his acting prowess.
Khosla Ka Ghosla
Anupam Kher as Mr. Khosla is simply exceptional in his portrayal as the middle class father who wants to live his retirement in peace. His quirks, his emotional breakdown and his drama are simply lovable. He’s a parent just about everyone can identify with, because he conveys that paradox so expertly.
Karma
Playing the legendary villain Dr Dang in Karma, Anupam Kher showcased how a negative character can be so gripping so as to hold the audience's attention till the very last time.
Special 26
Starring alongside Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher is brilliant and heart-stoppingly funny as the fake CBI officer P.K. Sharma.
Dil
It was such a great delight to watch Anupam Kher's haracter of Hajari Lal, the penny-wise, immensely greedy father of Aamir Khan. This movie portrayed the comic side of the actor which he shone in brightly.
Saaransh
A drama film featuring Anupam Kher, Rohini Hattangadi, Nilu Phule and more, this one is till date the best one of Anupam Kher. The immortal performance by Anupam Kher for his character made immense headlines and earned him Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Anupam Kher is currently busy shooting for the second season of his medical drama ‘New Amsterdam’. The show also won an outstanding cast award at the Atlanta Television Awards.
A very Happy Birthday to Anupam Kher from India TV and family!
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