1. Early Struggles – During his initial days in Mumbai, Kher faced financial hardships and even slept on railway platforms before making it big in Bollywood.

2. Breakthrough Role – He was only 29 years old when he played a 65-year-old man in Saaransh (1984), a role originally meant for Sanjeev Kumar.

3. International Recognition – Kher received a BAFTA nomination for his role in the British television film The Boy with the Topknot.

4. Multiple Filmfare Awards – He has won eight consecutive Filmfare Awards, including Best Comedian for films like Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

5. Victim of Terrorism – Kher has spoken about how his family was affected by terrorism, particularly during the Kashmiri Pandit exodus in 1990.

6. Chairman of FTII – He was appointed Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in 2017, though his appointment was met with controversy.

7. Facial Paralysis – While filming Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Kher suffered facial paralysis but continued shooting despite his condition.

8. Fourth Book Announcement – He recently announced his fourth self-help book, Different But No Less, which focuses on overcoming struggles.

9. Hollywood Projects – Apart from Bollywood, he has acted in international films like Bend It Like Beckham, Silver Linings Playbook, and Hotel Mumbai.

10. Net Worth & Properties – He owns two bungalows in Juhu, Mumbai, and has a net worth of approximately $70 million (?400 crore)