Kirron Kher

Infobox actor
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birthdate = birth date and age|1955|6|14
location = Mumbai, India
spouse = Anupam Kher (1985 - present)
"Gautam Berry"
nationalfilmawards=Special Jury Award: "Sardari Begum"
Best Actress: "Bariwali"

Kirron Kher (Born June 14 1955) is an Indian actress and TV host in Bollywood from Chandigarh, India. She has lately changed her name from "Kiron" to "Kirron" due to beliefs in numerology.

Biography

Career

Kirron Kher hosted three television shows called "Purushkshetra", "Kiron Kher Today" and "Jagte Raho with Kiron Kher", before doing Bollywood films. For her role in "Devdas" alongside Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, she was nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Kirron Kher is a very talented actress.

She made her film debut in 1983 in the Punjabi film "Aasra Pyar Da" and received rave reviews for her magnificent performance.

Despite retiring from acting for eight years (1988 - 1996) in order to raise her son Sikander Kher she worked for her husband Anupam Kher as a costume designer and suggested the title for his movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995).

At the Locarno International Film Festival 2003 she received the "Bronze Leopard" for her role in "Khamosh Pani: Silent Waters". In October 2004 she had a guest appearance along with her husband in the American TV series "ER" playing Parminder Nagra's mother.

Despite playing mostly supporting roles, her list of successful movies includes "Devdas" (2002), "Main Hoon Na" (2004), "Hum Tum" (2004) and "Veer-Zaara" (2004). Her work in "Rang De Basanti" (2006) was a huge hit and her performance was praised. Her role in "Fanaa" (2006) and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (2006) were also praised.

Personal life

Her first marriage was with actor and businessman Gautam Berry, whom she divorced in 1985. She then married actor Anupam Kher and has one son, Sikander Kher.

Awards

* 1997, National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) for "Sardari Begum"
* 2000, National Film Award for Best Actress, "Bariwali"
* 2003, IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award, "Devdas"
* 2003, Locarno International Film Festival, Bronze Leopard Award, "Khamosh Pani: Silent Waters"
* 2006, Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, "Rang De Basanti"

Filmography

Awards

-! colspan="3" style="background: #DAA520;" | National Film Awards
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