Hemant Kher
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.
Early life and education
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.
Career
He gained widespread recognition for his performance in Scam 1992, where he portrayed Ashwin Mehta, the brother of stockbroker Harshad Mehta.
Parchaiyaan (2021) – Film
Personal life
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.
Filmography
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 |
Awards and recognition
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.