Hemant Kher


Hemant Kher 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, 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 – 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

YearTitleRole/ContributionType
2006Kya Tum HoActorFilm
2013India's Best DramebaazActing CoachTelevision
2018MitronOfficial Acting Coach, ActorFilm
2019NotebookOfficial Acting Coach, ActorFilm
2020Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta StoryAshwin MehtaWeb Series
2021ParchaiyaanActorFilm
2025Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent GuardiansZulfikar Ali BhuttoNetflix series
2026TaskareeJainesh PatelNetflix 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.