Anupam Kher

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Anupam Kher's career is a testament to resilience and artistic range, marked by over 540 film credits and a legacy that spans four decades. He is one of the few actors to win both National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards in multiple categories, showcasing his ability to excel in drama, comedy, and negative roles. His appointment as Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama highlights his leadership in the industry. He has received the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, India's fourth and third highest civilian honors, respectively. His work in international cinema, including a BAFTA nomination, further cements his status as a global icon of Indian storytelling.

AwardsAnupam Kher has won two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards throughout his career. His accolades include Best Actor for Saaransh (1984), Best Performance in a Comic Role for Ram Lakhan (1989), and Best Supporting Actor for No One Killed Jessica (2012). He received the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contributions to cinema. He was nominated for a BAFTA for The Boy with the Topknot (2018).

Honours & Distinctions

Padma Shri

Government of India·2004

Fourth highest civilian award for distinguished service in the field of art.

Padma Bhushan

Government of India·2016

Third highest civilian award for distinguished service of a high order.

Chairman, CBFC

Central Board of Film Certification·2017

Appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification.

Chairman, NSD

National School of Drama·2018

Appointed Chairman of the National School of Drama.

UN Ambassador

United Nations·2014

Ambassador for the HeForShe campaign promoting gender equality.

Rankings & Lists

#46

Most Famous People in Bollywood

iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026

Magazine Covers

Vogue India

2019-05

The Master of Versatility

Filmfare

2022-03

Ageless Icon

India Today

2026-08

The 555th Chapter

Records & Feats

Most Films in a Career

Career Milestone·2026

One of the actors with the highest number of film credits in Indian cinema history, surpassing 540 films.

Youngest Best Actor Winner for Character Role

Awards·1985

Won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor at age 29 for portraying an elderly man in Saaransh.