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  {
    "name": "Anupam Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Anupam Kher is a legendary Indian actor, director, and producer who has appeared in over 500 films in several languages. Born on March 7, 1955, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, into a Kashmiri Pandit family, he is an alumnus of the National School of Drama and served as its chairman. He made his acting debut in 1982 but achieved his breakthrough with the film 'Saaransh' (1984), where he played a 65-year-old man at the age of 28. He has won two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. Apart from Hindi cinema, he has worked in international projects like 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'Silver Linings Playbook'. He is also an author and a motivational speaker. He is married to actress and politician Kirron Kher.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anupam%20Kher%20and%20Kirron%20Kher.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Main Celebrity"
  },
  {
    "name": "Pushkar Nath Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Pushkar Nath Kher was Anupam Kher's father and a clerk in the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department. A Kashmiri Pandit who lived a simple middle-class life in Shimla, he was Anupam's 'best friend' and greatest influence. He passed away on February 10, 2012. Anupam frequently shares anecdotes about his father's humor and wisdom, famously quoting him: 'Failure is an event, never a person.' Anupam named his character in the film 'The Kashmir Files' after him as a tribute. He was known for his unconditional love and support for his children despite their financial struggles in the early years.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Father"
  },
  {
    "name": "Dulari Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Dulari Kher is Anupam Kher's mother and a beloved social media personality. Originally from the Rambagh area of Srinagar, Kashmir, she is a homemaker who raised her family in Shimla. She gained immense popularity through Anupam's 'Dulari Rocks' video series on Instagram, where her candid, humorous, and unfiltered takes on life and her son (whom she affectionately calls 'Ganju Patel') have won millions of hearts. She currently lives with Anupam and the family in Mumbai. Her brother, Moti Lal Kak, tragically died of heartbreak shortly after the Kashmiri Pandit exodus.",
    "image": "https://assets-in.bmscdn.com/iedb/artist/images/website/poster/large/dulari-kher-iein155461-11-09-2017-14-19-28.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Mother"
  },
  {
    "name": "Kirron Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Kirron Kher (born Kiran Thakar Singh Sandhu) is an acclaimed Indian theatre, film, and television actress, and a politician. She served as a Member of Parliament for Chandigarh from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on June 14, 1952, she married Anupam Kher in 1985 after they met during their theatre days in Chandigarh. She is known for her roles in films like 'Devdas', 'Rang De Basanti', and 'Khubsoorat', and as a judge on 'India's Got Talent'. She was previously married to businessman Gautam Berry, with whom she has a son, Sikandar Kher. She successfully battled multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in recent years.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kirron%20Kher%20Saas%20Bahu%20aur%20Sensex%20launch.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Spouse"
  },
  {
    "name": "Sikandar Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Sikandar Kher is an Indian actor and Anupam Kher's stepson. Born on October 31, 1981, he is the biological son of Kirron Kher and her first husband, Gautam Berry. After his parents' divorce, he was raised by Anupam Kher, whom he considers his father. He made his acting debut with 'Woodstock Villa' (2008) and has gained critical acclaim for his roles in the web series 'Aarya' and the international film 'Monkey Man'. He shares a close and humorous bond with Anupam, often appearing in his social media videos.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sikander%20Kher%20promoting%20Tere%20Bin%20Laden%202%20(cropped).jpg",
    "relation_type": "Stepson"
  },
  {
    "name": "Raju Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Raju Kher is an Indian actor and director, and the younger brother of Anupam Kher. Born in 1957, he has worked in Hindi films and television serials. He directed the TV serial 'Sanskaar' in 1999 and has appeared in movies like 'Main Tera Hero', 'Delhi Belly', and 'Uunchai'. He strongly resembles his brother Anupam, which is often a subject of lighthearted jokes between them. He is married to Reema Kher and resides in Mumbai.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/RajuKher.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Brother"
  },
  {
    "name": "Reema Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Reema Kher is the wife of Raju Kher and the sister-in-law of Anupam Kher. She is a private individual who is occasionally seen in the family's social media posts and public appearances. She shares a close bond with her mother-in-law, Dulari Kher.",
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    "relation_type": "Sister-in-law"
  },
  {
    "name": "Vrinda Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Vrinda Kher is the daughter of Raju and Reema Kher, making her Anupam Kher's niece. She is an actress who has appeared in films and shows. She married her longtime boyfriend, Nipun Gandhi, in a lavish ceremony in December 2021, which was attended by the entire Kher family. Anupam Kher often expresses his affection for her on social media.",
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    "relation_type": "Niece"
  },
  {
    "name": "Nipun Gandhi",
    "shortInfo": "Nipun Gandhi is the husband of Vrinda Kher and Anupam Kher's nephew-in-law. He married Vrinda in December 2021. He works in the corporate sector and is frequently featured in Anupam Kher's family posts, especially since the birth of his son.",
    "image": "https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/img/article-20211235910444438684000.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Niece's Husband"
  },
  {
    "name": "Nirvair",
    "shortInfo": "Nirvair is the son of Vrinda Kher and Nipun Gandhi, and the grandnephew of Anupam Kher. Born around 2023, he was introduced to the public by Anupam Kher via social media in 2024. Anupam affectionately calls himself 'Bade Nanu' to Nirvair and has shared adorable videos of the toddler.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Grandnephew"
  },
  {
    "name": "Pranit Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Pranit Kher is the son of Raju and Reema Kher, and Anupam Kher's nephew. He keeps a relatively low profile compared to the rest of the family but was mentioned by Anupam Kher during the COVID-19 pandemic when several family members, including Pranit, tested positive for the virus.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Nephew"
  },
  {
    "name": "Madhumalti Kapoor",
    "shortInfo": "Madhumalti Kapoor is an Indian actress and the first wife of Anupam Kher. They were married in 1979 in an arranged marriage but divorced shortly after, around a year later. She is a graduate of the National School of Drama. She is well-known for her role in the blockbuster film 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' and has appeared in various other films and television shows. Following her divorce from Anupam, she married director Ranjit Kapoor, though that marriage also ended.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Ex-Spouse"
  },
  {
    "name": "Pandit Amarnath",
    "shortInfo": "Pandit Amarnath was Anupam Kher's paternal grandfather. He lived in Shimla and was a significant figure in Anupam's childhood. Anupam credits him for instilling traditional values ('sanskaar') and life lessons in him. Anupam represented him and his ancestors at the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya in 2024.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Grandfather"
  },
  {
    "name": "Priyanka Kher",
    "shortInfo": "Priyanka Kher is Anupam Kher's cousin (often referred to as his sister). She is the mother of Tanvi, the young woman who inspired Anupam Kher's directorial film 'Tanvi The Great'. Anupam shares a close familial bond with her and her family.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Cousin"
  },
  {
    "name": "Tanvi",
    "shortInfo": "Tanvi is Anupam Kher's niece (daughter of his cousin Priyanka Kher). She is on the autism spectrum and is the direct inspiration for Anupam Kher's film 'Tanvi The Great'. Anupam has described her as his 'favorite niece' and a person of extraordinary spirit and musical talent. Her unique perspective on the world inspired him to return to directing after nearly two decades.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Niece (Cousin's Daughter)"
  },
  {
    "name": "Thakar Singh Sandhu",
    "shortInfo": "Thakar Singh Sandhu was Kirron Kher's father and Anupam Kher's father-in-law. He served as an officer in the Indian Army. He was a supportive figure in his daughter's life, and the family traveled extensively across India during his service before settling in Chandigarh.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Father-in-law"
  },
  {
    "name": "Diljit Kaur",
    "shortInfo": "Diljit Kaur was Kirron Kher's mother and Anupam Kher's mother-in-law. She was a homemaker who was active in sports and dramatics during her college days in pre-partition Punjab. She passed away, leaving a legacy of strength in her daughters.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Mother-in-law"
  },
  {
    "name": "Kanwal Thakar Singh",
    "shortInfo": "Kanwal Thakar Singh is Kirron Kher's younger sister and Anupam Kher's sister-in-law. She is a former Indian badminton player who won the Arjuna Award for her contribution to sports. She remains a close family member and resides in Chandigarh.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Sister-in-law"
  },
  {
    "name": "Amardeep Singh Sandhu",
    "shortInfo": "Amardeep Singh Sandhu was Kirron Kher's brother and Anupam Kher's brother-in-law. He was an artist by profession. He passed away in 2003.",
    "image": "",
    "relation_type": "Brother-in-law"
  }
]