Kirron Kher, an Indian film actress and politician, has made significant contributions to both the entertainment industry and the political landscape of India. Known for her versatile acting skills and charismatic personality, she has left an indelible mark in the hearts of millions.
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Interesting Facts About Kirron Kher
- Kirron Kher was a national-level badminton player and has even played with Deepika Padukone’s father Prakash Padukone at the National Level.
- She has an exquisite choice of sarees and often wears her classy saree on-screen.She is a teetotaler and does not smoke or drink alcohol.
- Being a huge believer in numerology, Kirron Kher changed the spelling of her first name, from ‘Kiran’ to ‘Kirron’, with an additional ‘r’, in 2008.
- She sacrificed most of her career (took a 15-year hiatus) to bring up her son Sikander and support her husband Anupam Kher.
- She loves numerology and has changed her name from “Kiran” to “Kirron” in 2008.
Early Life and Upbringing
Born as Kiran Thakar Singh Sandhu on June 14, 1952, in Bangalore, Mysore State, India, Kirron Kher hails from a Punjabi Jatt Sikh family of the Sandhu clan1.
She completed her school education in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and Chandigarh1. Later, she graduated from the Department of Indian Theatre of Panjab University, Chandigarh.
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Family Background
Kirron Kher was first married to Gautam Berry, a Mumbai-based businessman, in 1979, and they had a son, Sikandar Kher.
However, the marriage ended in divorce in 1985. During her struggle to establish herself in the film industry, she reconnected with Anupam Kher, a fellow actor and university acquaintance. They got married in 1985.
Rise to Stardom: How Kirron Kher Became a Recognized Actor
Kirron Kher made her film debut in 1983 with the Punjabi feature film ‘Aasra Pyar Da’. After a hiatus, she returned to films in 1996.
Her performances in films like ‘Devdas’ (2002), ‘Rang De Basanti’ (2006), and ‘Main Hoon Na’ (2004) have been highly acclaimed.
Controversies Involving Kirron Kher
- In 2017, Kirron Kher faced backlash for her unsolicited advice to a young woman who was gang-raped.
- A controversy arose when a Bangla film actress, Rita Koiral, claimed that she had dubbed for the character of Kirron Kher in the film ‘Bariwali’, making her an equal claimant to the National Film Award.
- In 2023, during a foundation stone-laying ceremony at Kishangarh, Chandigarh, she came under fire for her use of “harsh language”.
- She was trolled for her statement on a Chandigarh rape case – where a young woman was gang raped by an auto-rickshaw driver and two of his accomplices.
- A misleading claim circulated on social media that Kirron Kher said rape is part of Indian culture and cannot be stopped.
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Career, Awards, and Achievements
Throughout her film career, Kirron Kher has received numerous awards and nominations.
She is the recipient of two National Film Awards. She was also nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for the film ‘Devdas’.
Top Movies of Kirron Kher — (Ranked)
Debut Film: Aasra Pyar Da
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Main Hoon Na
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Updated by: Jitendra Singh
This profile was researched by Jitendra Singh using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.