Public Figure Profiles

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher is an Indian actor and the former Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. He has appeared in over 500 films predominantly in the Hindi language and many plays. He is a recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. At Filmfare, he won the Best Actor award for Saaransh (1984) and Best Supporting Actor award for Vijay (1988), and also holds record for winning the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian five times for Ram Lakhan (1989), Lamhe (1991), Khel (1992), Darr (1993) and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). Kher also won the National Film Award for Special Mention twice for his performances in Daddy (1989) and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005).

Besides working in Hindi films, he has also appeared in international films such as the Golden Globe nominated Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Ang Lee's Golden Lion–winning Lust, Caution (2007), David O. Russell's Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Anthony Maras' Hotel Mumbai (2019). He received a BAFTA nomination for his supporting role in the British television sitcom The Boy With The Topknot (2018).He has previously served as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India. 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 cinema and arts.

Kher was appointed Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in October 2017. His appointment was controversial, given his support for the Bharatiya Janata Party and perceived endorsement of Hindutva ideology, as well as prolonged absence from FTII. A year later, he resigned as the chairman of the FTII, citing his work commitments for the American TV show New Amsterdam.

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Some of their strengths

Anupam Kher has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Creative, Passionate, Curious, Intelligent, Kind, Imaginative, and Practical.

Soulful and Understanding

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Anupam Kher is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.

Warm and Caring

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Anupam Kher well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.

Methodical and Exacting

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Anupam Kher as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.

A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.

Charismatic and Playful

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Anupam Kher is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.

They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.

Creative and Imaginative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Anupam Kher tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.

Some of Anupam Kher's challenges

While Anupam Kher has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Anupam Kher can be Sensitive, Indecisive, Unrealistic, Difficult, Perfectionist, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.

Indecisive and Unrealistic

One of Anupam Kher's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.

Sensitive and Critical

Anupam Kher is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.

Lethargic and Unrealistic

Finally, Anupam Kher also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.

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