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.^[1][2]

Hemant Kher
Born	(1977-12-17) December 17, 1977 (age 47) Kosamba, Gujarat, India
Alma mater	National School of Drama (NSD)
Occupation(s)	Actor, Writer, Acting Coach
Years active	2006–present
Notable work	Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
Spouse	Urvashi Kher (m. 2006)
Children	2

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.^[3][4]

Career

He gained widespread recognition for his performance in Scam 1992, where he portrayed Ashwin Mehta, the brother of stockbroker Harshad Mehta.^[5][6]

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.^[7][8]

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 (upcoming)

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.^[9]