Hemant Kher is an Indian actor, writer, and acting coach best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Ashwin Mehta in Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. An alumnus of the National School of Drama, he has over 16 years of experience mentoring actors, including Hrithik Roshan and Ayushmann Khurrana. Beyond Scam 1992, his notable works include Notebook, Mitron, and Scoop. He has also written and directed for popular reality shows like India's Best Dramebaaz and Cinestar Ki Khoj.