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<p>B V Pradhan</p> <p>'Saaransh'</p> Kher's breakthrough came with this film, which resulted in numerous accolades. Anupam's performance was widely appreciated among fans and critics. Anupam's portrayal of Pradhan, an elderly man, also brought media attention to the actor as he was just 29 and decided to do such a diverse role that needed him to look much older.(Photo Credits: Facebook)
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<p>Yodhraj Bhalla</p> <p>'Vijay'</p> 'Vijay', an action-packed film starring Rajesh Khanna and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles was a special film for Kher as he won the Filmfare award for Best Supporting Actor. Kher's portrayal of the widowed Bhalla was once again well taken by critics and fans.(Photo Credits: Youtube)
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<p>'Daddy'</p> The film boasts of spectacular performances from the lead actors Kher and Manohar Singh. The film won numerous accolades but the most came for Kher as his performance was the centre of attraction in the film. He won the Filmfare award for Best Actor (Critics) and National Film Award: Special Jury Award (Photo Credits: Youtube)
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<p>Professor Uttam Chaudhary</p> <p>'Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara'</p> The film narrates the story of a professor (Kher), who falls victim to dementia and starts believing that he killed Mahatama Gandhi. Although the film didn't perform well at the box office, Kher received critical acclaim for his performance and many regard this performance as one of his career's best. (Photo Credits: Youtube)
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<p>Kamal Kishor Khosla</p> <p>'Khosla Ka Ghosla'</p> The list is about his versatile roles. So, how can we forget the list of his comedy films. Kher has won numerous awards for his comic performance in many films and Khosla Ka Ghosla is one of them. His portrayal of the helpless Kamal Kishore Khosla tickled the funny bone of fans who not only appreciated his comic timing but also his ability to get into the skin of a character. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
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<p>Prakash Rathod</p> <p>'A Wednesday'</p> A Wednesday was a game changer in the industry that made a new path for low budget successful films. Kher was yet again the shining star alongside Naseeruddin Shah as the two actors stole the show in the film with their class performance. Going back and forth from one genre to another is a difficult task and one must learn that from Mr Kher. (Photo Credits: Facebook)
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<p>Dr Cliff Patel</p> <p>'Silver Linings Playbook'</p> Kher's Hollywood history dates back to Bend it like Beckham but he rose to fame in Hollywood with Silver Linings Playbook as Dr Patel, Bradley Cooper's Doctor and friend. Kher's character was well received in both Hollywood and Bollywood among fans and critics. (Photo Credits: Facebook)
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