Sikandar Kher
Sikandar Kher | |
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.jpg) Kher promoting Tere Bin Laden 2 in 2016 | |
| Born | 31 October 1982 |
| Education | The Doon School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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Sikandar Kher (born 31 October 1982) is an Indian actor. He made his acting debut with the film, Woodstock Villa (2008). In the subsequent years, Kher went to be a part of multi-starrers such as Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, Players, Aurangzeb, Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive and The Zoya Factor.
In 2020, he appeared in a pivotal role in the Indian crime drama series, Aarya. Kher has also been a part of Sense8, an American science fiction show in 2017.
Early life and education
[edit]Kher was born on 31 October 1982 and is the son of actress and politician Kirron Kher and her first husband Gautam Berry.[1][2] He is the stepson of actor Anupam Kher.[2] He attended The Doon School in Dehradun.[3] He then joined the short-term six-month theatre course at the National School of Drama.[4]
Career
[edit]Kher got his first break in acting from producer Sanjay Gupta in the film, Woodstock Villa.[5] The film's review by Hindustan Times said that his performance was limited by the film's screenplay and direction.[6] On the other hand, Times of India said that he had a screen presence.[7] CNN-IBN's Rajeev Masand, who was highly critical about the movie, said that Sikander had an "engaging presence and impressive dialogue delivery."[8]
In the subsequent years, Kher went to be a part of multi-starrers such as Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, Abbas-Mustan's thriller Players and Aurangzeb starring Rishi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, among others. He was hailed for his comic timing in films like Tere Bin Laden 2 and Sonam K Ahuja starrer The Zoya Factor. Appreciating his performance in the latter, Monika Rawal Kukreja from Hindustan Times, in her review of the film, wrote, “Sikander Kher as Zoya's brother Zorawar delivers some clever comic punches.”[9]
In late 2021, he starred in an Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif starer action film, Sooryavanshi.
Kher is a member of the International Film and Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television, Noida.
Personal life
[edit]In January 2016, Kher got engaged to Priya Singh, the cousin of actress Sonam Kapoor. In March 2016, the engagement between Sikandar and Priya had been called off.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | — | Assistant director |
| 2002 | Devdas | — | |
| 2008 | Woodstock Villa | Sameer / Akshay Kapadia | |
| Summer 2007 | Rahul 'Butter' Sharma | ||
| 2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | Nirmal Sen | |
| 2011 | Game | Sunil Srivastav | |
| 2012 | Players | Bilal | |
| 2013 | Aurangzeb | Inspector Dev Phogat | |
| 2016 | Tere Bin Laden 2 | David DoSomething / David Chaddha | |
| 2017 | Cereal Killer | — | Short film; director and writer |
| 2019 | Milan Talkies | Guru Panda | |
| Romeo Akbar Walter | Col. Khudabaksh Khan | ||
| The Zoya Factor | Zoravar Singh Solanki | ||
| 2021 | Sooryavanshi | John Mascarenhas | |
| 2022 | Monica, O My Darling | Nishikant Adhikari | |
| 2024 | Dukaan | Sumer | |
| Monkey Man | Rana | American film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 24 | Haroon Sherchand | Colors TV | |
| 2017 | Sense8 | Rudra | Netflix | Episode: Polyphony |
| 2020 | The Chargesheet: Innocent Or Guilty? | Vidhur Mehra | ZEE5 | [11] |
| 2020 | Mum Bhai | Rama Shetty | ALTBalaji & ZEE5 | |
| 2020–2021 | Aarya | Daulat | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2022 | TVF Pitchers | Prabhas Mehta | Zee5 | |
| 2023 | Tooth Pari: When Love Bites | Kartik Pal | Netflix | [12] |
| 2024 | Citadel: Honey Bunny | Prime Video |
References
[edit]- ^ Shiksha, Shruti (31 October 2019). "Kunal Kapoor And Naina Bachchan Headline Sikandar Kher's Birthday Party. See Pics". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Sikander Kher: My father's very clear ' just get up, audition and go ask for work - Times of India". The Times of India. 28 January 2017. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ "Chandrachur Singh returns with Aarya". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ Patcy, N (2 June 2006). "Kirron ....Kher on her son, Sikander". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2008.
- ^ "Sikander Kher's entry scene shot for Rs 1.5 cr". Hindustan Times. 8 May 2006. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2008.
- ^ "Out of stock villa". Hindustan Times. 30 May 2006. Archived from the original on 29 August 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2008.
- ^ Kazmi, Nikhat (30 May 2006). "Woodstock Villa - Hindi movie review". Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
- ^ Masand, Rajeev (30 May 2006). "Masand's Verdict: Woodstock Villa". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2008.
- ^ "The Zoya Factor movie review: Sonam Kapoor-Dulquer Salmaan film offers feel-good vibes but little else". Hindustan Times. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Davis, Maggie (19 May 2016). "Sonam Kapoor's cousin sister Priya Singh and beau Sikandar Kher part ways". India.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ "The Chargesheet Innocent or Guilty review: This Arunoday Singh show only kills time". Hindustan Times. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Tooth Pari: When Love Bites: Shantanu Maheshwari and Tanya Maniktala come together for a unique romantic fantasy thriller". OTT Play. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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