Hemant Kher
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Hemant Kher | |
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| Born | December 17, 1977 Kosamba, Gujarat, India |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama (NSD) |
| Occupations | Actor, Writer, Acting Coach |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Notable work | Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story |
| Spouse | Urvashi Kher (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
Hemant Kher (born 17 December 1977) is an Indian actor, writer, and acting coach. He is best known for his role as Ashwin Mehta in the web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Hemant Kher was born in Kosamba, Gujarat, India. He graduated from the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD), where he developed his passion for acting and theatre.[3][4]
Career
[edit]He gained widespread recognition for his performance in Scam 1992, where he portrayed Ashwin Mehta, the brother of stockbroker Harshad Mehta.[5][6]
Parchaiyaan (2021) – Film
Personal life
[edit]Hemant Kher has been married to Urvashi Kher since 2006, and the couple has two children. He often emphasizes the importance of balancing personal and professional commitments.[7][8]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role/Contribution | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kya Tum Ho | Actor | Film |
| 2013 | India's Best Dramebaaz | Acting Coach | Television |
| 2018 | Mitron | Official Acting Coach, Actor | Film |
| 2019 | Notebook | Official Acting Coach, Actor | Film |
| 2020 | Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story | Ashwin Mehta | Web Series |
| 2021 | Parchaiyaan | Actor | Film |
| 2025 | Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians | Zulfikar Ali Bhutto | Netflix series |
| 2026 | Taskaree | Jainesh Patel | Netflix series[9] |
Awards and recognition
[edit]Kher's role in Scam 1992 earned him critical acclaim, and the series became one of the highest-rated Indian web series. He is also recognized for his contributions to acting through his workshops and mentoring roles.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hemant Kher reflects on 3 Years of 'Scam 1992' - exclusive". The Times of India. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 February 2026. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Hemant Kher on being a Gujarati: Since few famous Khers hail from North India, people often think the same for me". The Times of India. 18 May 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ IANS (9 January 2021). "Plan to present stories I've written: Actor Hemant Kher". National Herald. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "A working birthday for actor Hemant Kher". The Times of India. 18 December 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Kirpal, Neha (21 February 2021). "Hemant Kher: You have to wait for the best to happen". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Hemant Kher: I have learnt to be kind and humble in these 15 years in the industry". The Times of India. 4 December 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "'Acting Achhi Karta Hu': 'Scam 1992' Actor Hemant Kher Reaches Out To Film Industry For Work". Indiatimes. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Scam 1992 actor Hemant Kher seeks work on Twitter; says, 'I am full of zeal and enthusiasm'". Bollywood Life. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web OTT release announced: Emraan Hashmi's first look out. Where to watch upcoming Neeraj Pandey's crime series". The Economic Times. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Pushpa Impossible: Pushpa encounters a new challenge as her father's statue gets stolen at an event". The Times of India. 7 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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