Published 12:25 IST, December 24th 2019
Kirron Kher's best movies and most loved performances in Bollywood; see list
Kirron Kher is very popular in Bollywood for her portrayal of comic roles. She's always loved on-screen by the audience and has won awards for her performances.
Kirron Kher is an Indian theatre, film, and television actor. She has won two National Film Awards including one for Best Actor in the female category. Kirron Kher made her debut in 1983 in the Punjabi feature film, Aasra Pyar Da. She is popular among Bollywood fans for her comic roles. Here is a list of her best roles in Bollywood movies.
Devdas
In 2002, Kirron Kher appeared in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film Devdas. Devdas was a multi-starrer film based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel of the same name. The movie starred Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit in pivotal roles. Kirron Kher portrayed the role of Aishwarya Rai’s mother. She portrayed a very strong, confident woman who was a caring and loving mother. Kirron Kher received IIFA Best Supporting Female Actor award for this movie.
Rang De Basanti
Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakeyesh Omprakash Mehra, was a multi-starrer film in which Kirron Kher played a supporting role. The story is on the lines of a biopic and tells the story of Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries in those times. The story is a comparison between the freedom struggle against Britishers and the struggle of youth against corrupt politicians. Kirron Kher received the Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor award for her role in this movie.
Dostana
Dostana was an Indian romantic comedy film directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The movie stars Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham along with Kirron Kher in the supporting cast. The story is about two men who pretend to be a gay couple to be able to rent an apartment. Kirron Kher plays the role of the mother of Sameer Kapoor in the movie. She was well received by the audience for her comic performance.
Veer-Zaara
Veer Zaara is an Indian romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra. It is a cross border love story between two youngsters. The movie shows the two lovers making huge sacrifices for each other for the sake of love. Kirron Kher played a pivotal role in the movie and received critical acclaim.
Updated 14:01 IST, December 24th 2019