Anupam Shyam (born Anupam Shyam Ojha on 20 September 1957 is an Indian film and television actor, who usually plays villainous roles. He is well known for his role of Thakur Sajjan Singh in ths STAR Plus TV series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya (2009). Apart from that he has worked in films like Lajja, Nayak, Dubai Return, Parzania, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005), Shakti- The Power, Bandit Queen, in the internationally acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and acted in numerous international films set in India.