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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sikandar Kher
| image = Sikander Kher promoting Tere Bin Laden 2 (cropped).jpg
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|10|31|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shiksha |first1=Shruti |title=Kunal Kapoor And Naina Bachchan Headline Sikandar Kher's Birthday Party. See Pics |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kunal-kapoor-and-naina-bachchan-headline-sikandar-khers-birthday-party-see-pics-1769136 |access-date=9 August 2019 |work=NDTV.com |date=31 October 2019 |archive-date=9 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809175529/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kunal-kapoor-and-naina-bachchan-headline-sikandar-khers-birthday-party-see-pics-1769136 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="TOI"/>
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| education = [[The Doon School]]
| occupation = Actor
| relatives = [[Kirron Kher]] (mother)<br>Gautam Berry (father)<br>[[Anupam Kher]] (step-father)<br>[[Tara Alisha Berry]] (half sister)
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| yearsactive = 2008–present
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'''Sikandar Kher''' (born 31 October 1981) 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 (2012 film)|Players]]'', ''[[Aurangzeb (film)|Aurangzeb]]'', ''[[Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive]]'' and ''[[The Zoya Factor (film)|The Zoya Factor]]''.

In 2020, he appeared in a pivotal role in the Indian crime drama series, [[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]]. Kher has also been a part of [[Sense8 (season 2)|''Sense8'']], an American science fiction show in 2017.

==Life and education==
Kher is the son of actress and politician [[Kirron Kher]] and her first husband Gautam Berry. He is the stepson of actor [[Anupam Kher]].<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title=Sikander Kher: My father's very clear ' just get up, audition and go ask for work - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sikander-Kher-My-fathers-very-clear-just-get-up-audition-and-go-ask-for-work/articleshow/53220770.cms |access-date=9 August 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=28 January 2017 |language=en |archive-date=30 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830024107/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sikander-Kher-My-fathers-very-clear-just-get-up-audition-and-go-ask-for-work/articleshow/53220770.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He attended [[The Doon School]] in [[Dehradun]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/interview-chandrachur-singh-returns-with-aarya-streaming-on-disney-hotstar/cid/1781975|title=Chandrachur Singh returns with Aarya|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=21 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621091042/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/interview-chandrachur-singh-returns-with-aarya-streaming-on-disney-hotstar/cid/1781975|url-status=live}}</ref> He then joined the short-term six-month theatre course at the [[National School of Drama]].<ref name="childhood">{{cite web|last=Patcy|first=N|date=2 June 2006|title=Kirron ....Kher on her son, Sikander|work=Rediff.com|access-date=3 June 2008|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/02kher.htm|archive-date=5 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605002630/http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/02kher.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

In January 2016, Kher got engaged to Priya Singh, cousin of actress [[Sonam K Ahuja]]. In March 2016, the engagement between Sikandar and Priya had been called off.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Davis |first1=Maggie |title=Sonam Kapoor's cousin sister Priya Singh and beau Sikandar Kher part ways |url=https://www.india.com/showbiz/another-breakup-sonam-kapoors-cousin-sister-priya-singh-and-beau-sikandar-kher-part-ways-1197619/ |access-date=9 August 2019 |work=India.com |date=19 May 2016 |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512182202/http://www.india.com/showbiz/another-breakup-sonam-kapoors-cousin-sister-priya-singh-and-beau-sikandar-kher-part-ways-1197619/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
Kher got his first break in acting from producer [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] in the film, ''[[Woodstock Villa]]''.<ref name="DCH">{{cite web|date=8 May 2006|title=Sikander Kher's entry scene shot for Rs 1.5 cr|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=3 June 2008|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=c2da04fa-4a9f-4e22-bc14-23d06f583146&ParentID=9ad5f397-49d9-4be8-8697-9280d3c65cdb&MatchID1=4688&TeamID1=4&TeamID2=1&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1182&PrimaryID=4688&Headline=Sikander+Kher's+entry+scene+shot+for+Rs+1.5+cr|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011210410/https://www.hindustantimes.com/us/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film's review by ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' said that his performance was limited by the film's screenplay and direction.<ref name="HT_review">{{cite news|access-date=3 June 2008|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=b6010bfe-7d97-4a7c-8cac-74cf7bab7e99&ParentID=8dc54409-2bea-47d3-a6f0-02cf935def4d&MatchID1=4688&TeamID1=4&TeamID2=1&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1182&PrimaryID=4688&Headline=Review%3a+EMWoodstock+Villa%2fEM|title=Out of stock villa|date=30 May 2006|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|archive-date=29 August 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829161846/http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=b6010bfe-7d97-4a7c-8cac-74cf7bab7e99&ParentID=8dc54409-2bea-47d3-a6f0-02cf935def4d&MatchID1=4688&TeamID1=4&TeamID2=1&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1182&PrimaryID=4688&Headline=Review%3A+EMWoodstock+Villa%2FEM|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the other hand, ''[[Times of India]]'' said that he had a screen presence.<ref name="TOI_review">{{cite news|access-date=2 June 2008|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/moviereview/3086663.cms|title=Woodstock Villa - Hindi movie review|date=30 May 2006|work=[[Times of India]]|last=Kazmi|first=Nikhat|archive-date=2 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602060917/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/moviereview/3086663.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> [[CNN-IBN]]'s [[Rajeev Masand]], who was highly critical about the movie, said that Sikander had an "engaging presence and impressive dialogue delivery."<ref name="CNNIBN_review">{{cite news|access-date=3 June 2008|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masands-verdict-woodstock-villa-a-poor-show/66317-8.html|title=Masand's Verdict: Woodstock Villa|date=30 May 2006|work=[[CNN-IBN]]|last=Masand|first=Rajeev|archive-date=2 December 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202215807/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masands-verdict-woodstock-villa-a-poor-show/66317-8.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 (2011 film)|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 (film)|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.”<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-20|title=The Zoya Factor movie review: Sonam Kapoor-Dulquer Salmaan film offers feel-good vibes but little else|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-zoya-factor-movie-review-sonam-kapoor-dulquer-salmaan-film-offers-feel-good-vibes-but-little-else/story-QzlqdQWkcIvirEMDSkVxHJ.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

He will next be seen in [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Katrina Kaif]] starer action film, ''[[Sooryavanshi]]'', which is slated for a release in the latter half of 2021.

Kher is a member of the International Film and Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television, Noida.

==Filmography==
===Films===

{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Film yet to release}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope=col |Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
| 2008
|''[[Woodstock Villa]]''
|Sameer
|
|-
| 2008
|''[[Summer 2007]]''
|Rahul
|
|-
| 2010
|''[[Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey]]''
|Nirmal Sen
|
|-
| 2012
|''[[Players (2011 film)|Players]]''
|Bilal Bashir
|
|-
| 2013
|''[[Aurangzeb (film)|Aurangzeb]]''
|Dev Phogat
|
|-
| 2016
|''[[Tere Bin Laden 2]]''
|David Chaddha, David Dosomething
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019
|''[[Milan Talkies]]''
|Guru Panda
|
|-
|''[[Romeo Akbar Walter]]''
|Colonel Khan
|
|-
|''[[The Zoya Factor (film)|The Zoya Factor ]]''
|Zoravar Singh Solanki
|
|-
| 2021
|''[[Sooryavanshi]]'' {{Dagger}}
|
|
|-
| 2021
|''[[Tadap (2021 film)|Tadap]]'' {{Dagger}}
|Ranjit Rane
|
|-
| 2022
|''[[Monkey Man (film)|Monkey Man]]'' {{Dagger}}
|
|Post-production
|}

=== Television ===
* [[24 (Indian TV series season 2)|''24'' (Indian TV series season 2)]] (2016) as Haroon Sherchand
* [[Sense8 (season 2)|''Sense8'' (season 2 episode 4)]] (2017) as Rudra
* [[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]] (2020) as Daulat

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Platform
!Notes
|-
|2020
|''The Chargesheet: Innocent Or Guilty?''
|Vidur Mehra
|[[List of ZEE5 original web series|ZEE5]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-08|title=The Chargesheet Innocent or Guilty review: This Arunoday Singh show only kills time|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/the-chargesheet-innocent-or-guilty-review-this-arunoday-singh-show-only-kills-time/story-Fal3vkVIZRMpku57XBYm8H.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|[[Mum Bhai|''Mum Bhai'']]
|Rama Shetty
|[[ALTBalaji]] and ZEE5
|
|}

==References==
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[[Category:1982 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:The Doon School alumni]]

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