Biography
Who is Kirron Kher?
Early life and real name
Kirron Kher was born Kiran Thakar Singh on June 14, 1952, in Bengaluru, India, and grew up in Chandigarh within a Punjabi Sikh family. She completed her schooling in Jabalpur and Chandigarh before graduating from the Department of Indian Theatre of Panjab University, Chandigarh.
During her first marriage to Gautam Berry, she was known as Kiran Berry. After marrying actor Anupam Kher, she used the name Kiran Thakar Singh Kher. In 2003, she adopted numerology and changed her first spelling to Kirron.
Acting career highlights
Kirron Kher made her film debut in 1983 in the Punjabi feature film Aasra Pyar Da. After a lengthy break from cinema, she returned to acting through theatre with the play Saalgirah. Her cinematic comeback came in Shyam Benegal's film Sardari Begum in 1996.
She later won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Bengali film Bariwali. In 2002, she gained widespread recognition for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romantic drama Devdas, earning her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Her extensive filmography also features supporting roles in major Hindi films such as Main Hoon Na, Veer-Zaara, Rang De Basanti, and Singh Is Kinng. She also appeared as a judge on the television series India's Got Talent starting in 2009.
Political career
Kirron Kher joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2009 and actively campaigned across India. In the 2014 general elections, she contested and won the Lok Sabha seat from Chandigarh. As a Member of Parliament representing Chandigarh, she successfully advocated for the establishment of a film city in Sarangpur. She secured her seat again in the 2019 Indian general election.
Family and relationships
Kirron Kher married Mumbai-based businessman Gautam Berry in March 1979, and they had a son named Sikandar Kher. After divorcing her first husband, she married fellow actor Anupam Kher on August 26, 1985. She also has a stepchild, Tara Alisha Berry.
Birthday and age
Kirron Kher was born on June 14, 1952, which makes Kirron 74 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Kirron shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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