Amrish Puri Biography
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
22 June 1932, Nawanshahr, Punjab, India
Date of Death
12 January 2005, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (brain haemorrhage)
Mini Biography
Believe it or not, Amrish Puri wanted to become a Bollywood movie hero but failed a screen test in 1954. And what a failure it was! Mr. Puri went on to become one of the most renowned and credible villains in Bollywood's history. His most memorable and most-often quoted role as Mogamba "Mogambo" Khush Huva is still remembered from Mr India (1987). Shyam Benegal cast him in movies such as Nishaant (1975), Bhumika: The Role (1977), and Manthan (1976). Yash Chopra cast him in Mashaal (1984), the same year that Steven Spielberg cast him in his best-known role outside of India, as Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). His elder brother is none other than Bollywood actor Madan Puri. Amrish Puri died in Mumbai on January 12, 2005, due to a brain hemorrhage.
was an iconic theater and film actor from India, who was a key player in the Indian theater movement that picked up steam in the 1960s. He worked with notable playwrights of the time, such as Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad. However, he is primarily remembered for essaying iconic negative roles in Hindi cinema as well as other Indian and international film industries. To South Asian audiences he is most remembered for his role as Mogambo in Shekhar Kapur's Hindi film Mr. India (1987), and to Western audiences he is best known as Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's Hollywood film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
Contents [hide]
1 Early life and background
1.1 National Cinema
1.2 International
2 Death
3 Awards
4 Filmography
5 Further reading
6 References
7 External links
[edit]Early life and background
Amrish Puri was born in Nawanshahr (former Tehsil of District Jalandhar), Punjab to Sri Nihal Puri and Ved Kaur as the third of four children. His siblings include elder brothers Chaman Puri and Madan Puri (both actors) and elder sister Chandrakanta and younger Harish Puri. He later moved to Shimla and graduated from B.M. College, Himachal Pradesh.
Amrish Puri came to Mumbai in the footsteps of his elder brothers Chaman Puri and Madan Puri (both actors), who was already an established actor known for playing negative roles. He failed his first screen test, and found a job with the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). At the same time, he started performing at the Prithvi Theatre, in plays written by Satyadev Dubey. He eventually became well-known as stage actor and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1979.[1] This theatre recognition soon led to work in television ads and eventually to films at the late age of 40.
He went on to work in Hindi, Kannada, Hollywood, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil films. Though he was successful in all of these industries, he is best known for his work in Bollywood cinema. He has appeared in over four hundred films. His dominating screen presence and baritone voice made him stand out amongst the other villains of the day. He is best known for his role as Mogambo in the 1987 blockbuster, Mr. India and for his portrayal of Mola Ram, the antagonist in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
[edit]National Cinema
Hindi
In 1971 he appeared in his first film, Prem Pujari although the first film he had signed for was Reshma Aur Sheraaa which released in 1971. This was followed by many villain or supporting roles in numerous art films such as Shyam Benegal's Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika and Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda. He also appeared in Govind Nihalani's film, Party in 1984.
Amrish Puri grew to became a staple of Hindi films in the 1980s playing mostly villainous roles, and attracting the most acclaim for his work in the 1987 hit film Mr. India, directed by Shekhar Kapur. He played an egotistical international super-villain, Mogambo, who frequently refers to himself in the third-person, expressing satisfaction at the actions of his underlings with the phrase, Mogambo khush hua (Mogambo is pleased). Since then the Mogambo catchphrase has become one of the best recognized lines in Hindi Cinema.
He also went on to play many positive supporting roles, including his famous role as Baldev Singh, the conservative father who eventually lets his daughter marry her love instead of being forced into an arranged marriage, in the Bollywood blockbuster Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). Other positive roles include Group Captain Varghese, a Malayali officer in the Indian Air Force based film Vijeta, an ailing idealistic father in Ghatak: Lethal. He was a kind-hearted American businessman in Pardes (1997) and a genial grandfather in the films Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai. He is also known to play a strict old man in comedy films like Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, where he played a retired cop and Muskurahat where he played a retired judge.
His last films included Kisna: The Warrior Poet and Kachchi Sadak, which were released some time after his death.
After his phenomenal role of Mogambo in Mr India, Amrish Puri became a household name. He was evil personified on screen, but in real life he commands immense respect for being a thorough gentleman. With over 250 movies to his credit he has been one of the best “villains” Indian cinema has ever witnessed.
He then took to theatre; his excellent performances on stage were noticed and he began to act in TV commercials. In 1970, at the age of 40 he got his first film, Prem Pujari. The rest as they say is history.
Prominent work in Bollywood:
• Amrish played Rakka in Feroz Khan’s Qurbani (1980). He had already worked in about 30 films by then, and was quite well known on the silver screen.
• The very next year he was seen in the star studded Naseeb (1981).
• In the very powerful Shakti (1982) Amrish played the role of J K Verma, a gangster.
• He essayed the role of Pasha, a mobster, in Subhash Ghai’s Hero (1983).
• He played the role of an evil lawyer, G D Thakral, in another Subhash Ghai superhit film Meri Jung (1985).
• Mr India (1987) saw him in the role of Mogambo, an international criminal and terrorist. It was perhaps the role of his lifetime, for even today his name is synonymous with this character.
• In 1989 came another film from the Subhash Ghai camp, Ram Lakhan. Amrish played a money-thirsty Bhishambar Nath, who is involved in illegal activities from murders to extortions and so on.
• Amrish was seen playing another absolutely evil character in Tridev (1989).
• In Rakesh Roshan’s Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) he was Anil Kapoor’s step-uncle, and of course a villain.
• As the drug lord Balwant Rai in Ghayal (1990) he instilled fear in the hearts of the audience.
• In the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Ajooba (1991) he played his evil character to perfection.
• As Chuniya, he played the harbinger of misunderstanding and hatred in Saudagar (1991).
• Amrish was “Don”, head of a huge criminal empire in Phool aur Kaante (1991).
• He was the bad guy once more in the love story Deewana (1992).
• In Rajkumar Santoshi’s Damini (1993) he shone as the evil lawyer.
• He played a good cop in the critically acclaimed Gardish (1993).
• Amrish has played several roles, but the one he has played to perfection is the “evil thakur”. He performed the role of one such thakur in Karan Arjun (1995).
• As the strict Punjabi dad with rigid rules he was extremely realistic and lovable in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Another memorable performance.
• He was a jailor in Priyadarshan’s Kala Pani (1996), starring the popular Malayalam actor Mohanlal.
• In Ghatak (1996), he played a positive role as well as he played a villain in any of his other movies.
• He played Anil Kapoor’s father in Virasat (1997). The film did well.
• In Pardes (1997) he plays Kishorilal, an NRI whose heart belongs in India, and wants nothing more than to have his son understand the importance of being an Indian.
• Rakesh Roshan’s Koyla (1997) brought Shah Rukh Khan and Amrish Puri together once more with fantastic results.
• In the comedy Chachi 420, he plays Tabu’s father and Kamal Hassan’s father in law; a man besotted with his own riches and the idea that to be happy one must have a lot of money. He proved that he is excellent as a comedian too.
• He appeared in another Subhash Ghai film in 1999, named Taal, where he played Akshaye Khanna’s father, a stern man, but one that completely loves his son.
• He was Karishma’s father in Zubeidaa (2001).
Film Background (Filmography)
Debut Film: Reshma Aur Shera
Famous Movies: Mumbai Express, Kisna, Hulchul, Aitraaz, Lakshya, The Hero, Nayak: The Real Hero, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Baadshah, Taal, Salaakhen, Pardes, Virasat, Ghatak,Sangram, Aaj Ka Arjun, Mr India, Jagir, Dostana, Salaakhen
Film Awards: Best Supporting Role For Virasat (1997)
Family Life
Amrish Puri was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab to Lala Nihal Chand and Ved Kaur as the third of four children. His siblings include elder brother Madan Puri (actor) and elder sister Chandrakanta. He later moved to Shimla and graduated from B.M. College, Himachal Pradesh.
Amrish Puri came to Mumbai in the footsteps of his elder brother, Madan Puri, who was already an established actor known for playing negative roles. He failed his first screen test, and found a job with the Life Insurance Corporation of India. At the same time, he started performing at the Prithvi Theatre, in plays written by Satyadev Dubey. He eventually became well-known as stage actor and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1979.[1] This theatre recognition soon led to work in television ads and eventually to films at the late age of 40.
He went on to work in Hindi, Kannada, Hollywood, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil films. Though he was successful in all of these industries, he is best known for his work in Bollywood cinema. He has appeared in over four hundred movies. His dominating screen presence and baritone voice made him stand out amongst the other villains of the day. He is best known for his role as Mogambo in the 1987 blockbuster, Mr. India and for his portrayal of Mola Ram, the antagonist in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
National Cinema
Hindi
In 1970 he appeared in his first film, Prem Pujari although the first film he had signed for was Reshma Aur Sheraaa which released in 1971. This was followed by many villain or supporting roles in numerous art films such as Shyam Benegal's Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika and Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda. He also appeared in Govind Nihalani's film, Party in 1984.
Amrish Puri grew to became a staple of Hindi films in the 1980s playing mostly villainous roles, and attracting the most acclaim for his work in the 1987 hit film Mr. India, directed by Shekhar Kapur. He played an egotistical international super-villain, Mogambo, who frequently refers to himself in the third-person, expressing satisfaction at the actions of his underlings with the phrase, Mogambo khush hua (Mogambo is pleased). Since then the Mogambo catchphrase has become one of the best recognized lines in Hindi Cinema.
He also went on to play many positive supporting roles, including his famous role as Baldev Singh, the conservative father who eventually lets his daughter marry her love instead of being forced into an arranged marriage, in the Bollywood blockbuster Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). Other positive roles include Group Captain Varghese, a Malayali officer in the Indian Air Force based movie Vijeta, an ailing idealistic father in Ghatak. He was a kind-hearted American businessman in Pardes (1997) and a genial grandfather in the films Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai. He is also known to play a strict old man in comedy movies like Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, where he played a retired cop and Muskurahat where he played a retired judge.
His last films included Kisna: The Warrior Poet and Kachchi Sadak, which were released some time after his death.
Malayalam
He starred as the sadistic jailor in Kalapani in which co-acted Padmashri Mohanlal, the biggest name of the Malayalam film industry.
Punjabi
He is best known in Punjabi cinema for his role as the landlord villain Joginder Singh in the legendary film Chan Pardesi (1980). He also starred as the villain Zalam Singh in the religious Punjabi film Sat Sri Akal (1977). After twenty years, he returned to Punjabi cinema to make a brief appearance as the Sufi Saint in the acclaimed film Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000).
Telugu
He also appeared in Telugu movies such as Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Major Chandrakanth, Aditya-369, Kondaveeti Donga, Aswamedham, Aakhari Poratam etc.
Tamil
He appeared in the Tamil film Dalapathi (1991), directed by Mani Ratnam, opposite Rajnikanth and Mammootty, Tamil and Malayalam superstars respectively. After Dalapathi, Amrish Puri made his second and last appearance in the Rajinkanth's film "Baba" (2002) in which he played the role of an evil tantrik who helps politicians and other evil elements to succeed in their hideous schemes.
Kannada
He acted in some Kannada movies during the early days of his career. He played the protagonist role in a black & white off beat Kannada movie Kaadu directed by Girish Karnad.He also acted in some other mainstream films.
International
He is known to international audiences for his roles as Khan in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982) and as the main antagonist Mola Ram in the Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). He shaved his head for the role, and it created such an impression that he kept his head shaved and became one of the most popular villains in Hindi Cinema. Amrish and Spielberg shared a great rapport and Spielberg often said in interviews that, "Amrish is my favorite villain- The best the world has ever produced and ever will!"
Amrish Puri was an Indian actor who appeared primarily in Bollywood movies. He has acted as a main or supporting role in over 400 movies. He played character roles and was well-known as a villain. He had a striking bass voice and an outsize acting style that made him a convincing villain in even the most melodramatic of movies.
He died in Mumbai, of a brain hemorrhage.
Amrish Puri was born in Naushar (Jalandhar) in the Punjab region of India. His parents were (father) Lala Nihal Chand and (mother) Ved Kaur. He had four siblings, elder brothers Chaman Puri and Madan Puri (both of whom also became actors), elder sister Chandrakanta, and a younger brother, Harish Puri. He graduated from BM College in Simla, Himachal Pradesh. Amrish came to Mumbai with not even hundred rupees in his pocket and made it so big with his sheer hard work, perseverance, and disciplined lifestyle.
He married Urmila Divekar on the 5th of January, 1959, at the Shri Krishna Temple in Wadala. The couple had two children, son Rajeev Puri and daughter, Namrata Puri. His son Rajeev is a business man .He has two grand children Sachi and Harsh Vardhan. Sachi is a 19 year old aspiring doctor whereas Harsh is a student in Jamnabai Narsee School(Juhu,Mumbai)and a very enthusiastic young man. Amrish was very close to him. His daughter in law, Meena, is a professional physiotherapist. She practices at her Juhu clinic. Amrish was a very religious person by heart and a Shiv devotee.
Amrish Puri worked in Bollywood, Hollywood, Punjabi, Telugu and Tamil films. Though he was successful in all of these industries, he is best known for his work in Bollywood cinema. He has appeared in over four hundred movies. His dominating screen presence & booming voice made him stand out amongst a sea of actors.
When Amrish reached Mumbai his brother Madan Puri was already an established actor, known for playing villain roles. Amrish failed his first screen test and had to find a job with the Ministry of Labour. He started performing at the Pritvi Theatre, in plays written by Satyadev Dubey. He eventually became well-known as stage actor.
Theatre work led to work in television ads and eventually to film. In 1971 he appeared in his first film, Reshma aur Shera; he played a villain. This was followed by many villain roles in films such as Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika. He attracted a great deal of attention for his work in Mr. India, a Bollywood movie directed by Shekhar Kapur. He played the evil Mogambo, who encouraged his underlings with the phrase, Mogambo khush hua (Mogambo is pleased). The phrase became a popular catchword.
He became a staple of Bollywood films. He went on to play many supporting roles, including his famous role as Baldev Singh in the Indian blockbuster Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995).
While he is best known for his work as a villain, he has also played the "good guy" at times. He was a kind-hearted American businessman in Pardes (1997) and a genial grandfather in the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2000).
His last film was Kisna: The Warrior Poet. The film was released a few days after his death.
Amrish Puri was born in Nawanshehar district of Punjab. His parents were (father) Lala Nihal Chand and (mother) Ved Kaur. Amrish Puri had two elder brothers- Chaman Puri and Madan Puri, who were also actors. After graduation, Amrish Puri came to Bombay to act in films. Amarish failed his first screen test and had to find a job with the Ministry of Labour. Meanwhile, he started acting at the Prithvi Theatre and soon he became well known stage actor.
Amrish Puri won Sangeet Natak Academy Award for his performance in theatre. Amrish got breakthrough in Hindi films at the age of 40. The first film he had signed was "Reshma Aur Shera" but his first released film was "Prem Pujari". After that he appeared in negative and character roles in a number of movies such as Shyam Benegal's "Nishant", "Manthan", Bhumika" and "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda". Ambrish Puri became famous in Bollywood as Mogambo from the hit film "Mr. India" directed by Shekhar Kapoor. Amrish Puri did not play only negative roles but also appeared in character roles, which includes kind hearted business man in "Pardesh", father of Jackie Shroff in "Gardish", grandfather in "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" and Baldev Singh in "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge". His last film was"Kisna: The Warrior Poet". The film was released a few days after his death.
Filmography
Kachchi Sadak, Mumbai Express, Kisna: The Warrior Poet, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Hulchul, Aitraaz, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Lakshya, Dev, Woh Tera Naam Tha, Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa, Out of Control, Jaal, The Hero, Khushi, Rishtey, Jaani Dushman, Shararat Badhaai Ho Badhaai, Nayak, Yaadein, Gadar, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Censor, Zubeidaa, Mohabbatein, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke , Badal, Shaheed Uddham Singh, Thakshak, Gair Baadshah, Taal, Jai Hind, Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, China Gate, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, Koyla, Dhaal, Himalay Putra, Pardes, Virasat, Ghatak, Diljale, Kala Pani, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Hulchul, Karan Arjun, Droh Kaal, Tejasvini, Gardish, Damini, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, Vishwatma, Tehelka, Phool Aur Kaante, Ghayal, Nigahen, Waaris, Shahenshah, Mr India, Loha, Nagina, Mashaal, Coolie, Gandhi, Manthan, Hulchul and Reshma Aur Shera.
Personal life
Amrish Puri was born in Distt. Nawanshehar near by Jalandhar in the Punjab region of India. His parents were (father) Lala Nihal Chand and (mother) Ved Kaur. He had four siblings, elder brothers Chaman Puri and Madan Puri (both of whom also became actors), elder sister Chandrakanta, and a younger brother, Harish Puri. He graduated from B.M. College in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Amrish came to Bombay with not even hundred rupees in his pocket and made it so big with his sheer hard work, perseverance, and disciplined lifestyle.
He married Urmila Divekar on the 5th of January, 1957, at the Shri Krishna Temple in Wadala. The couple had two children, son Rajeev Puri, and daughter Namrata Puri. His son Rajeev is a businessman. He has four grandchildren: Sachi, Harsh Vardhan, Shantanu Bagwe and Krish Bagwe. Sachi is a 19 year old aspiring doctor whereas Harsh is a student in Jamnabai Narsee School(Juhu, Mumbai)and a very enthusiastic young man, to whom Amrish was very close. His daughter-in-law, Meena, is a professional physiotherapist. She practices at her Juhu clinic. Amrish had a passion for collecting hats, and bought a hat or two on every abroad trip of his. He had a collection of over 200 hats from across the world. Amrish was a very religious person by heart and a Shiv devotee.
Career
Amrish Puri worked in Bollywood, Hollywood, Punjabi, Telugu and Tamil films. Though he was successful in all of these industries, he is best known for his work in Bollywood cinema. He has appeared in over four hundred movies. His dominating screen presence & booming voice made him stand out amongst a sea of actors.
When Amrish reached Bombay his brother Madan Puri was already an established actor, known for playing villain roles. Amrish failed his first screen test and had to find a job with the Ministry of Labour. He started performing at the Prithvi Theatre, in plays written by Satyadev Dubey. He eventually became well-known as stage actor. Theatre work led to work in television ads and eventually to film.
Bollywood
In 1971 he appeared in his first film, Reshma Aur Shera; he played a villain. This was followed by many villain roles in films such as Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika. He attracted a great deal of attention for his work in Mr. India, a Bollywood movie directed by Shekhar Kapur. He played the evil Mogambo, who encouraged his underlings with the phrase, Mogambo khush hua (Mogambo is pleased). The phrase became a popular catchphrase.
He became a staple of Bollywood films. He went on to play many supporting roles, including his famous role as Baldev Singh in the Indian blockbuster Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995).
While he is best known for his work as a villain, he has also played the "good guy" at times. He was a kind-hearted American businessman in Pardes (1997) and a genial grandfather in the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2000).
His last film was Kisna: The Warrior Poet. The film was released a few days after his death.
Hollywood
He is known to Western audiences for his roles as Khan in Richard Attenborough's movie Gandhi (1982) and as the main antagonist Mola Ram in the Steven Spielberg movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).
Punjabi
Amrish Puri starred as the landlord villain in Chann Pardesi (1980).
Telugu
He also appeared in Telugu movies such as Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Major Chandrakant, Aditya-369, Kondaveeti Donga, Aswamedham, Aakhari Poratam etc.
Malayalam
He did his debut in malayalam movie as a rude afghan jailor in Priyadarshan's big project Kaalapaani (it is a malayalam movie, also dubbed to Hindi,Telugu and Tamil)
Tamil
He appeared in the Tamil film Thalapathi, directed by Mani Ratnam, opposite South Indian superstars Rajnikanth and Mammootty. After Thalapathi, Amrish Puri made his second and last appearance in the Rajini film "Baba" in which Amrish Puri played the role of an evil tantrik who helps politicians and other evil elements to succeed in their hideous schemes. The film was a flop with the audience and Amrish Puri's role didn't even gather a mention.
Awards
* 1968, Maharashtra State Drama Competition
* 1979, Sangeet Natak Akademi (President’s Award) for Theatre
* 1986, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Meri Jung
* 1991, Maharashtra State Gaurav Puraskar
* 1994, Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award – “Sooraj Ka Saatvan Ghoda ”
* 1994, Singapore Film Festival, Best Actor Award – “Sooraj Ka Saatvan Ghoda ”
* 1997, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Ghatak: Lethal
* 1997, Star Screen Videocon Award Best Supporting Actor, Ghatak: Lethal
* 1998, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Virasat
* 1998, Star Screen Videocon Award Best Supporting Actor, Virasat
Malayalam
He starred as the sadistic jailor in Kalapani in which co-acted Padmashri Mohanlal.
Punjabi
He is best known in Punjabi cinema for his role as the landlord villain Joginder Singh in the legendary film Chan Pardesi (1980). He also starred as the villain Zalam Singh in the religious Punjabi film Sat Sri Akal (1977). After twenty years, he returned to Punjabi cinema to make a brief appearance as the Sufi Saint in the acclaimed film Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000).
Telugu
He also appeared in Telugu films such as Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Major Chandrakanth, Aditya 369, Kondaveeti Donga, Aswamedham, Aakhari Poratam etc.
Tamil
He appeared in the Tamil film Dalapathi (1991), directed by Mani Ratnam, opposite Rajnikanth and Mammootty, Tamil and Malayalam superstars respectively. After Dalapathi, Amrish Puri made his second and last appearance in the Rajinkanth's film "Baba" (2002) in which he played the role of an evil tantrik who helps politicians and other evil elements to succeed in their hideous schemes.
Kannada
He acted in some Kannada films during the early days of his career. He played the protagonist role in a black & white off beat Kannada film Kaadu directed by Girish Karnad.He also acted in some other mainstream films.
[edit]International
He is known to international audiences for his roles as Khan in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982) and as the main antagonist Mola Ram in the Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). He shaved his head for the role, and it created such an impression that he kept his head shaved and became one of the most popular villains in Hindi Cinema. Amrish and Spielberg shared a great rapport and Spielberg often said in interviews that, "Amrish is my favorite villain- The best the world has ever produced and ever will!"
[edit]Death
He died on 12 January 2005 from a brain haemorrhage, in Mumbai, Maharashtra at the age of 72.
[edit]Awards
1968:won: Maharashtra State Drama Competition
1979:won:Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre
1990:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Tridev
1986:won:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Meri Jung
1991:won:Maharashtra State Gaurav Puraskar
1994:won:Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award – Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
1994:won:Singapore International Film Festival, Best Actor Award – Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
1996:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award forKaran Arjun
1996:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1993:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Muskurahat
1994:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Gardish
1997:won:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Ghatak
1997:won:Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor-Ghatak
1999:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award forKoyla
1998:won:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Virasat
1998:won:Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor-Virasat
2000:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award forBaadshah
2002:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award forGadar:Ek Prem Katha
[edit]Filmography
Amrish Puri acted in more than 400 films between 1967 - 2005. Some of them are listed below.
Year Film Role
1970 Prem Pujari henchman in church
1971 Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe
Reshma Aur Shera Rehmat Khan
Hulchul Public Prosecutor
1973 Kaadu (Kannada) Chandra Gowda
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1975 Salaakhen Master
Nishant Eldest Zamindar
1976 Manthan Mishraji
1977 Paapi voice(uncredited)...Michael
Alibaba Marjinaa Jabbar
Immaan Dharam Dharam Dhayal
Bhumika Vinayak Kale
1978 Kondura Konduraswamy
1979 Sawan Ko Aane Do Chandrika's dad
Lakhan
Jaani Dushman Man in Ghost train reading horror story
Hamare Tumhare General MAnager
1980 Patthar Se Takkar
Maan Abhiman Madhuraprasad Chowdhary
Kalyug Kishan Chand
Chan Pardesi Joginder Singh
Aakrosh Dushane, Public Prosecutor
Qurbani Rakka
Gehrayee Tantric magician
Dostana Balwant Singh
Hum Paanch Veer Pratap Singh
1981 Krodhi Madhavan
Naseeb Don
1982 Vijeta Chief Instructor Varghese
Vidhatha Jagavar Chowdhary
Johny I Love You
Ashanti Ranvir
Aadat Se Majboor Agnihotri (aka Johinder Singh)
Apna Bana Lo Mr.Joshi
Shakti J.K.Verma
Gandhi Khan
1983 Mandi Darvish
Hero Pasha
Haadsa
Ardh Satya Anant's Father
Andha Kanoon Mr.Ram Gupta
Coolie John D'Costa
Nishaan
1984 Zakhmi Sher Swami Kashinath Singh
Yeh Desh Dhulia
Party Doctor
Jagir Lakhan
Duniya Balwant Singh Kalra
Awaaz Moolchand
Mashaal S.K.Vardhan
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Mola Ram
Gangva Special Appearance
Jhootha Sach
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki Udaybhan
1985 Zabardast
Teri Meherbaniyan Thakur Vijay Singh
Phaansi Ke Baad Damodar Seth
Patthar Dil Rana Surajbhan Singh
Paisa Yeh Paisa Jugal
Ek Aur Sikander Sher Khan
Mohabbat Choudhary
Karmayudh Sohanlal Puri
Aaj Ke Sholay Balbir Gupta
Meri Jung G.D. Thakral
1986 Ricky
Pyar Ho Gaya
Naseeb Apna Apna
Nagina
Mera Dharam
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Aap Ke Saath Persha
Sultanat Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
Janbaaz Rana Vikram Singh
Samundar Raiszada Narsingh
Asli Naqli Durjan Singh
1987 Tamas (mini TV series)
Sher Shivaji
Jawab Hum Denge Dhanraj
Inaam Dus Hazaar Captain S.P.Singh
Dance Dance A.M.Singh
Dadagiri Bhanupratap
Loha Sher 'Shera' Singh
Pyar Karke Dekho
Madadgar
Mr. India Mogambo
Hawalaat Seth Dharam Das
Sadak Chhap Dharamdas, MP
Pharam Dharam Shamshera
1988 Yateem Dacoit Porkhiya
Saazish Diwan
Mohabbat Ke Dushman Shahbaaz Khan
Mar Mitenge Ajit Singh
Hamara Khandaan Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi Thakur Hansaj Singh
Aakhari Poratam Anantananda Swamy
Hun Farishte Nahin Pashrutam Das/Din Dayal
Shahenshah J.K.Verma
Waris (TV series) Dulla
Commando Marcelloni
Rukhsat
Dayavan Inspector Ratan Singh
1989 Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga
Suryaa : An Awakening Gangadhar Chowdhary
Ram Lakhan Bhisambar Nath
Nigahen : Nagina Part II Bhairon Nath - voice (uncredited)
Nafrat Ki Aandhi Chandidas Khurana
Mujrim Khan
Do Qaidi K.K
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
Farz Ki Jung Jai Kishan (JK)
Ilaaka Nagar
Daata Gopal Das
Tridev Bhujang/Bhairav Singh
Naa-Insaafi
Batwara Hanumant Singh
Jaadugar Mahaprabhu Janak Sagar Jagat Narayan Chintamani
Aag Se Khelenge Zakha
1990 Tejaa Jarahwar
Muqaddar Ka Badshaah Vikral Singh
Kishen Kanhaiya Lala Gendamal
Jeene Do Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
Hatimtai
Ghayal Balwant Rai
Kondaveeti Donga Gadra
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Mahadrashta
Aaj Ka Arjun Thakur Bhupendra Singh
Doodh Ka Karz Raghuvir Singh
1991 Shikari : The Hunter Nahar Singh
Trinetra Singhania
Numbri Aadmi Rana
Mast Kalandar
Kohraam
Aadmi Aur Apsara Mahadrashta
Jigarwala Dhurjan Singh
Iraada
Benaam Badsha Jaikal
Ajooba Vazir-e-Ala (aka Vazir)
Saudagar Chuniya
Aditya 369 Antique Collector
Dharam Sankat Jagira
Phool Aur Kaante Nageshwar "Don"
1992 Thalapathi Kalivardhan
Vansh
Time Machine (Incomplete film)
Tehelka Dong
Ashwamedham
Vishwatma Azghar Jurhad
Zindagi Ek Jua Bhalla
Deewana Dhirend (Ravi's uncle)
Muskurahat Gopichand Verma (Former Justice)
1993 Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda Mehesar Dalal
Sangram Raja's father
Kundan
Divya Shakti Tau (Mafia Don)
Damini Barrister Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer)
Gardish Purushottam Sathe
1994 Tejaswini Lala Khurana
Pramaatma
Maha Shaktishali
Elaan Ramakant Chaudhry
Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hukam Singh
Droh Kaal I.G.P Pathak
1995 Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! Don Quixote
Kartavya Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
Karan Arjun Thakur Durjan Singh
Jai Vikraanta Thakur Jaswant Singh
Hulchul Shobraj
Maidan-E-Jung Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
Prem Vanraja
Gundaraj Police Inspector
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Chaudhry Baldev Singh
Haqeeqat ACP. Shivcharan
1996 Sardari Begum Hemraj
Kala Pani Mirza Khan
Jaan Surya Dev Singh
Diljale Dara
Vijeta Wing Commander Varghese
Tu Chor Main Sipahi Thakur Gajendra Singh
Jeet Gajraj Choudhary (Underworld Don)
Beqabu ACP Amritlal Bakshi
Ghatak Shambu Nath
1997 Virasat Raja Thakur (Best Supporting Actor- Filmfare award)
Pardes Kishorilal
Nimayak
Itihaas
Himalay Putra Malhotra, Seema's father (special appearance)
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law Pilot Baba
Koyla Raja Saab
Mahaanta Seth. Kedar Nath
Tarazu Appa Rao
1998 Sham Ghansham Collector Bhim Singh
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Jojo Pinto
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Voice on the phone with Tiger
China Gate Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
Chachi 420 Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
Barood Mr.Singhal
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate Abhayankar (Police officer)
1999 Kaala Samrajya Kaalkeshwar Singh
Lal Baadshah Thakur Dhayal Singh
Aarzoo Dayashankar
Zulmi Balraj Dutt
Jai Hind
Taal Jagmohan Mehta
Baadshah Suraj Singh Thaper
Gair C.K Oberoi
Thakshak Nahar Singh (Ishaan's father)
2000 Shaheed Uddham Singh The Sufi Saint
Badal ACP Ranjeet Singh
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke Yagvender Gareval
2001 Mohabbatein General Khanna (special appearance)
On Wings Of Fire Nihavand ruler
Zubeidaa Suleiman Seth
Censor Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor Board Member)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Kailashnath Malhotra
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Balram Singh (Tau of Karan)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Mayor Ashraf Ali (Sakina's father)
Yaadein Jagdish Kumar Malhotra (Ronit's uncle)
Nayak: The Real Hero Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Mr. Chaddha
Shararat Prajapati
Baba Tantrik
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Sadhu (sage)
Rishtey Yashpal Chaudhary
2003 Surya Thakur
Khushi Vir Bhadra Singh
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
Jaal: The Trap Major Amrish Kaul
Out of Control Jatta Singh Bedi (Jaswinder's father)
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa Brigadier Sarfaroz Khan
2004 Woh Tera Naam Tha Ustad Samad Khan
Police Force: An Inside Story Mr. Pandey
Dev Chief Minister Bhandarker
Lakshya Brigadier Gautam Puri (Sp. App.)
Garv: Pride and Honour Inspector Samar Singh
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Colonel Dugraj Singh
Taarzan: The Wonder Car Kartar Singh/Baa Ji
Aitraaz Mr.Ranjit Roy
Hulchul Angar Chand
2005 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Narrator
Kisna: The Warrior Poet Bhairo Singh
• In Gadar (2001) he plays Amisha Patel’s father, hell bent on keeping his married daughter away from her husband and child.
• As the corrupt and powerful politician in Nayak (2001) he kept the audience engrossed throughout the film.
• He appeared as a Chief Minister in Govind Nihalani’s Dev (2004).
• In Aitraaz (2004) he was the scheming Priyanka Chopra’s much older but rich husband.
• His last film was Kachchi Sadak (2006).
Successful innings in South Indian cinema:
Amrish Puri has made his mark not just in Bollywood, but also in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil film industries as well.
Some of his better known Telugu movies are: Aakhari Poratam (1988), Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), Aditya 369 (1991) and Ashwamedham (1992).
The Rajnikanth-Mamootty starrer Thalapathi (1991) was released in both Tamil and Hindi, while another Rajnitkanth film Baba (2002) came out in Tamil and Telegu.
In 1973 Amrish Puri was seen in a Kannada film Kaadu.
Punjabi movies:
Amrish Puri, a Punjabi, has appeared in a few Punjabi movies with Raj Babbar, like Chann Pardesi (1980) and Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000).
International acclaim:
Amrish Puri was seen in two international ventures- Hollywood’s very famous Indiana Jones series and a UK-India collaborated film.
In Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) he essayed the role of the evil high priest Mola Ram.
Richard Attenborough’s multiple award-winning film Gandhi (1982) saw Amrish Puri in the role of Khan.
Awards:
Amrish Puri has won several awards, including Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for Virasat, Ghatak, Meri Jung; Screen award for Best Supporting Actor in Virasat and Ghatak.
Outside Bollywood:
Amrish married Urmila Divekar and has two children with her- Rajeev Puri and Namrata Puri. He died of a brain hemorrhage on 12th January 2005 in Mumbai.
Did you know?
Amrish Puri was a part of the TV series Tamas.
He shaved his head for the Indiana Jones movie, and since that look was so widely appreciated, he stuck to it for a long time.
He had a huge collection of hats.
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Personal life
He married Urmila Divekar on 5 January 1957, at the Shri Krishna Temple in Wadala. The couple have two children, son Rajeev Puri and daughter Namrata Puri. His son Rajeev is a businessman married to a physiotherapist, Meena. They have two children - Harshvardhan Puri and Sachi Puri. Namrata Puri and her husband Shirish Bagwe, also have two children, Krish and Shantanu.
Amrish had a passion for collecting hats, and bought a hat or two on every trip abroad. He had a collection of over 200 hats from across the world. Amrish was a very religious person by heart and a Shiva devotee. He was also very secular minded and believed that all religions had their own strong ideologies.
Filmography
Acting Filmography
Kachchi Sadak: Rough Street (2005) Jailor
Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005) (2005) Bhairo Singh
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) Narrator
Hulchul (2004) Angar Chand
Aitraaz (2004) Ranjit Roy
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) Kartar Singh/Baa Ji
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) Colonel Dugraj Singh
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) Inspector Samar Singh
Lakshya (2004) Brig.Gen. Gautam Puri (Sp. App.)
Dev (2004) Chief Minister Bhandarker
Police Force: An Inside Story (2004) Mr. Pandey
Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004) Ustad Samad Khan
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003) Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
Out of Control (2003)
Jaal: The Trap (2003) Major Amrish Kaul
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
Khushi (2003) Vir Bhadra Singh
Surya (2003) Thakur
Rishtey (2002) Yashpal Chaudhary
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) Sadhu (sage)
Baba (2002) Tantrik
Shararat (2002) Prajapati
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) Mr. Chaddha
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister)
Yaadein (2001) Jagdish Kumar Malhotra
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) Mayor (Sakina's dad)
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) Balram Singh (Tau of Karan)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) Kailashnath Malhotra
Censor (2001) Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor Board Member)
Zubeidaa (2001) Suleman Seth
On Wings of Fire (2001) Nihavand ruler
Mohabbatein (2001) Maj. Gen. Khanna (special appearance)
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) Yagvender Gareval
Badal (2000) ACP Ranjeet Singh
Shaheed Udham Singh (2000) The Sufi Saint
Thakshak (1999) Nahar Singh (Ishaan's father)
Gair (1999) C.K. Oberoi
Baadshah (1999) Suraj Singh Thaper
Taal (1999) Jagmohan Mehta
Jai Hind (1999)
Zulmi (1999) Balraj Dutt
Aarzoo (1999) Dayashankar
Lal Baadshah (1999) Thakur Dhayal Singh
Kaala Samrajya (1999) Kaalkeshwar Singh
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) Mr. Abhyankar
Barood (1998) Mr. Singhal
Salaakhen (1998)
Chachi 420 (1998) Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
China Gate (1998) Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (1998) Voice on the phone with Tiger
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) Jojo Pinto
Sham Ghansham (1998) Collector Bhim Singh
Tarazu (1997) Appa Rao
Mahaanta (1997) Seth. Kedar Nath
Koyla (1997) Raja Saab
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) Pilot Baba
Himalay Putra (1997) Malhotra, Seema's father (special appearance)
Itihaas (1997) Balwant
Nirnayak (1997)
Pardes (1997) Kishorilal
Virasat (1997) Raja Thakur
Ghatak (1996) Shambu Nath
Beqabu (1996) ACP Amritlal Bakshi
Jeet (1996) Gajraj Choudhary (underworld don)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) Thakur Gajendra Singh
Vijeta (1996) D.I.G. Jagdish Chaudhary
Diljale (1996) Daka
Jaan (1996) Surya Dev Singh
Kala Pani (1996) Mirza Khan
Sardari Begum (1996) Hemraj
Haqeeqat (1995) ACP. Shivcharan
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Chaudhry Baldev Singh
Gundaraj (1995) Police Inspector
Prem (1995) Vanraja
Maidan-E-Jung (1995) Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
Hulchul (1995) Shobraj
Jai Vikraanta (1995) Thakur Jaswant Singh
Karan Arjun (1995) Thakur Durjan Singh
Kartavya (1995) Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) Don Qixote
Droh Kaal (1994) IGP Pathak
Pehla Pehla Pyaar (1994) Hukam Singh
Elaan (1994) Ramakant Chaudhry
Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
Pramaatma (1994)
Tejasvini (1994) Lala Khurana
Gardish (1993) Purushottam Sathe
Damini (1993) Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer)
Divya Shakti (1993) Tau (Mafia Don)
Kundan (1993)
Sangram (1993) Raja's father
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993) Mahesar Dalal
Muskurahat (1992) Former Justice Gopichand Verma
Deewana (1992) Ravi's uncle
Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) Bhalla
Vishwatma (1992) Azghar Jurhad
Ashwamedham (1992)
Tehelka (1992)
Time Machine (1992 film - Incomplete) - based on story by H. G. Wells (1992) (Film abandoned for financial reasons)
Vansh (1992)
Thalapathi (1992) Kalivardhan
Phool Aur Kaante (1991) Nageshwar "Don"
Dharam Sankat (1991) Jagira
Aditya 369 (1991) Raja Varma
Saudagar (1991) Chuniya
Ajooba (1991) Vazir-E-Alla
Benaam Badsha (1991) Jaikal
Iraada (1991)
Jigarwala (1991) Dhurjan Singh
Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)
Kohraam (1991)
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Numbri Aadmi (1991) Rana
Trinetra (1991) Singhania
Shikari (1991)
Doodh Ka Karz (1990) Raghuvir Singh
Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) Thakur Bhupendra Singh
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) Mahadrashta
Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
Ghayal (1990) Balwant Rai
Hatimtai (1990)
Jeene Do (1990) Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) Lala Gendamal
Muqaddar Ka Badshaah (1990) Vikral Singh
Tejaa (1990) Jarahwar
Aag Se Khelenge (1989) {{{Role}}}
Jaadugar (1989) Mahaprabhu Janak Sagar Jagat Narayan Chintamani
Batwara (1989) Hanumant Singh
Naa-Insaafi (1989)
Tridev (1989) Bhujang/Bhairav Singh
Daata (1989) Gopal Das
Ilaaka (1989) Nagar
Farz Ki Jung (1989) Jai Kishan (JK)
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
Do Qaidi (1989) K.K.
Mujrim (1989) Khan
Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) Chandidas Khurana
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989) (voice) (uncredited) .... Bhairon Nath
Ram Lakhan (1989) Bhishambar Nath
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) Gangadhar Choudhary
Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga (1989)
Dayavan (1988) Inspector Ratan Singh
Rukhsat (1988)
Commando (1988) Marcelloni
Waris (1988) Dulla
Shahenshah (1988) J.K
Hum Farishte Nahin (1988) Pashrutam Das/Din Dayal
Aakhari Poratam (1988) Anantananda Swamy
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) Thakur Hansraj Singh
Hamara Khandaan (1988) Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
Mar Mitenge (1988) Ajit Singh
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) Shahbaaz Khan
Saazish (1988) Diwan
Yateem (1988) Dacoit Porkhiya
Param Dharam (1987) Shamshera
Sadak Chhap (1987) Dharamdas, MP
Hawalaat (1987) Seth Dharam Das
Mr India (1987) Mogambo
Madadgar (1987)
Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
Loha (1987)
Dadagiri (1987) Bhanupratap
Dance Dance (1987)
Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
Jawab Hum Denge (1987) Dhanraj
Sher Shivaji (1987)
Asli Naqli (1986) Durjan Singh
Samundar (1986) Raiszada Narsingh
Janbaaz (1986) Rana Vikram Singh
Sultanat (1986) Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
Aap Ke Saath (1986) Persha
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
Mera Dharam (1986) Digvijay Thakur, Jr. & Sr.
Nagina (1986) Bhairon Nath
Naseeb Apna Apna (1986) Bhim Singh
Pyar Ho Gaya (1986) Mr. Rai
Ricky (1986)
Tamas(mini) TV Series (1986)
Meri Jung (1985) (1985) .... G.D. Thakral
Nishan (1985)
Aaj Ke Sholey (1985) Balbir Gupta
Karmyudh (1985) Sohanlal Puri
Mohabbat (1985) Choudhury
Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985) Jugal
Patthar Dil (1985) Rana Surajbhan Singh
Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) Damodar Seth
Teri Meherbaniyan (1985) Thakur Vijay Singh
Zabardast (1985)
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984) Udaybhan
Jhootha Sach (1984)
Gangvaa (1984) Special Appearance
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Mola Ram
Mashaal (1984) S.K. Vardhan
Awaaz (1984) Moolchand Malhotra
Duniya (1984) Balwant Singh Kalra
Jagir (1984) Lakhan
Party (1984) Doctor
Yeh Desh (1984) Dhuliya
Zakhmi Sher (1984) Swami Kashinath Singh
Coolie (1983) John D'Costa
Andha Kanoon (1983) Mr. Ram Gupta
Ardh Satya (1983) Anant's Father
Haadsa (1983)
Hero (1983) Pasha
Mandi (1983) Darvish
Gandhi (1982) Khan
Shakti (1982) J.K. Verma
Apna Bana Lo (1982) Mr. Joshi
Aadat Se Majboor (1982) Agnihotri (aka Joginder Singh)
Ashanti (1982) Ranvir
Johnny I Love You (1982)
Vidhaata (1982) Jagavar Chaudhary
Vijeta (1982) Chief Instructor Verghese
Naseeb (1981) Don
Krodhi (1981) Madhavan
Hum Paanch (1980) Veer Pratap Singh
Dostana (1980) Balwant Singh
Gehrayee (1980) Tantric Magician
Qurbani (1980) Rakka
Aakrosh (1980)
Chann Pardesi (1980) Joginder Singh
Kalyug (1980) Kishan Chand
Maan Abhiman (1980) Mathuraprasad Choudhary
Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
Hamare Tumhare (1979) General Manager
Jaani Dushman (1979) Man in train
Lakhan (1979)
Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) Chandrika's dad
Kondura (1978) Konduraswamy
Bhumika: The Role (1977) Vinayak Kale
Immaan Dharam (1977) Dharam Dayal
Alibaba Marjinaa (1977)
Paapi (1977) (voice) (uncredited) .... Michael
Manthan (1976) Mishraji
Nishaant (1975) Eldest Zamindar
Salaakhen (1975) Master
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
Kaadu (1973) Chandre Gowda
Hulchul (1971) Public Prosecutor
Reshma Aur Shera (1971) Rehmat Khan
Shantata (1971) Court Chalu Aahe
Prem Pujari (1970) Prem Pujari
Awards
1968:won: Maharashtra State Drama Competition
1979:won:Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre
1990:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Tridev
1986:won:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Meri Jung
1991:won:Maharashtra State Gaurav Puraskar
1994:won:Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award – Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
1994:won:Singapore International Film Festival, Best Actor Award – Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
1996:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award forKaran Arjun
1996:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1993:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Muskurahat
1994:Nominated:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Gardish
1997:won:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Ghatak
1997:won:Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor-Ghatak
1999:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award forKoyla
1998:won:Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award-Virasat
1998:won:Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor-Virasat
2000:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award for Baadshah
2002:Nominated:Filmfare Best Villain Award for Gadar:Ek Prem Katha
Filmography
Amrish Puri acted in more than 400 films between 1967 - 2005. Some of them are listed below.
Year Film Role
1970 Prem Pujari henchman in church
1971 Shantata Court Chalu Aahe
Reshma Aur Shera Rehmat Khan
Hulchul Public Prosecutor
1973 Kaadu (Kannada) Chandra Gowda
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1975 Salaakhen Master
Nishant Eldest Zamindar
1976 Manthan Mishraji
1977 Paapi voice(uncredited)...Michael
Alibaba Marjinaa Jabbar
Imman Dharam Dharam Dhayal
Bhumika Vinayak Kale
1978 Kondura Konduraswamy
1979 Sawan Ko Aane Do Chandrika's dad
Lakhan
Jaani Dushman Man in train
Hamare Tumhare General MAnager
1980 Patthar Se Takkar
Maan Abhiman Madhuraprasad Chowdhary
Kalyug Kishan Chand
Chan Pardesi Joginder Singh
Aakrosh Dushane, Public Prosecutor
Qurbani Rakka
Gehrayee Tantric magician
Dostana Balwant Singh
Hum Paanch Veer Pratap Singh
1981 Krodhi Madhavan
Naseeb Don
1982 Vijeta Chief Instructor Varghese
Vidhatha Jagavar Chowdhary
Johny I Love You
Ashanti Ranvir
Aadat Se Majboor Agnihotri (aka Johinder Singh)
Apna Bana Lo Mr.Joshi
Shakti J.K.Verma
Gandhi Khan
1983 Mandi Darvish
Hero Pasha
Haadsa
Ardh Satya Anant's Father
Andha Kanoon Mr.Ram Gupta
Coolie John D'Costa
Nishaan
1984 Zakhmi Sher Swami Kashinath Singh
Yeh Desh Dhulia
Party Doctor
Jagir Lakhan
Duniya Balwant Singh Kalra
Awaaz Moolchand
Mashaal S.K.Vardhan
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Mola Ram
Gangva Special Appearance
Jhootha Sach
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki Udaybhan
1985 Zabardast
Teri Meherbaniyan
Phaansi Ke Baad Damodar Seth
Patthar Dil Rana Surajbhan Singh
Paisa Yeh Paisa Jugal
Mohabbat Choudhary
Karmayudh Sohanlal Puri
Aaj Ke Sholay Balbir Gupta
Meri Jung G.D. Thakral
1986 Ricky
Pyar Ho Gaya
Naseeb Apna Apna
Nagina
Mera Dharam
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Aap Ke Saath Persha
Sultanat Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
Janbaaz Rana Vikram Singh
Samundar Raiszada Narsingh
Asli Naqli Durjan Singh
1987 Tamas (mini TV series)
Sher Shivaji
Jawab Hum Denge Dhanraj
Inaam Dus Hazaar Captain S.P.Singh
Dance Dance A.M.Singh
Dadagiri Bhanupratap
Loha Sher 'Shera' Singh
Pyar Karke Dekho
Madadgar
Mr. India Mogambo
Hawalaat Seth Dharam Das
Sadak Chhap Dharamdas, MP
Pharam Dharam Shamshera
1988 Yateem Dacoit Porkhiya
Saazish Diwan
Mohabbat Ke Dushman Shahbaaz Khan
Mar Mitenge Ajit Singh
Hamara Khandaan Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi Thakur Hansaj Singh
Aakhari Poratam Anantananda Swamy
Hun Farishte Nahin Pashrutam Das/Din Dayal
Shahenshah J.K.Verma
Waris (TV series) Dulla
Commando Marcelloni
Rukhsat
Dayavan Inspector Ratan Singh
1989 Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga
Suryaa : An Awakening Gangadhar Chowdhary
Ram Lakhan Bhisambar Nath
Nigahen : Nagina Part II voice(uncredited)...Bhairon Nath
Nafrat Ki Aandhi Chandidas Khurana
Mujrim Khan
Do Qaidi K.K
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
Farz Ki Jung Jai Kishan (JK)
Ilaaka Nagar
Daata Gopal Das
Tridev Bhujang/Bhairav Singh
Naa-Insaafi
Batwara Hanumant Singh
Jaadugar Mahaprabhu Janak Sagar Jagat Narayan Chintamani
Aag Se Khelenge Zakha
1990 Tejaa Jarahwar
Muqaddar Ka Badshaah Vikral Singh
Kishen Kanhaiya Lala Gendamal
Jeene Do Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
Hatimtai
Ghayal Balwant Rai
Kondaveeti Donga Gadra
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Mahadrashta
Aaj Ka Arjun Thakur Bhupendra Singh
Doodh Ka Karz Raghuvir Singh
1991 Shikari : The Hunter Nahar Singh
Trinetra Singhania
Numbri Aadmi Rana
Mast Kalandar
Kohraam
Aadmi Aur Apsara Mahadrashta
Jigarwala Dhurjan Singh
Iraada
Benaam Badsha Jaikal
Ajooba Vazir-e-Ala (aka Vazir)
Saudagar Chuniya
Aditya 369 Antique Collector
Dharam Sankat Jagira
Phool Aur Kaante Nageshwar "Don"
1992 Thalapathi Kalivardhan
Vansh
Time Machine (Incomplete film)
Tehelka Dong
Ashwamedham
Vishwatma Azghar Jurhad
Zindagi Ek Jua Bhalla
Deewana Dhirend (Ravi's uncle)
Muskurahat Gopichand Verma (Former Justice)
1993 Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda Mehesar Dalal
Sangram Raja's father
Kundan
Divya Shakti Tau (Mafia Don)
Damini Barrister Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer)
Gardish Purushottam Sathe
1994 Tejaswini Lala Khurana
Pramaatma
Maha Shaktishali
Elaan Ramakant Chaudhry
Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hukam Singh
Droh Kaal I.G.P Pathak
1995 Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India Don Quixote
Kartavya Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
Karan Arjun Thakur Durjan Singh
Jai Vikraanta Thakur Jaswant Singh
Hulchul Shobraj
Maidan-E-Jung Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
Prem Vanraja
Gundaraj Police Inspector
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Chaudhry Baldev Singh
Haqeeqat ACP. Shivcharan
1996 Sardari Begum Hemraj
Kala Pani Mirza Khan
Jaan Surya Dev Singh
Dilijale Daka
Vijeta Wing Commander Varghese
Tu Chor Main Sipahi Thakur Gajendra Singh
Jeet Gajraj Choudhary (Underworld Don)
Beqabu ACP Amritlal Bakshi
Ghatak Shambu Nath
1997 Virasat Raja Thakur (Best Supporting Actor- Filmfare award)
Pardes Kishorilal
Nimayak
Itihaas
Himalay Putra Malhotra, Seema's father (special appearance)
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law Pilot Baba
Koyla Raja Saab
Mahaanta Seth. Kedar Nath
Tarazu Appa Rao
1998 Sham Ghansham Collector Bhim Singh
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Jojo Pinto
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Voice on the phone with Tiger
China Gate Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
Chachi 420 Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
Barood Mr.Singhal
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate Abhayankar (Police officer)
1999 Kaala Samrajya Kaalkeshwar Singh
Lal Baadshah Thakur Dhayal Singh
Aarzoo Dayashankar
Zulmi Balraj Dutt
Jai Hind
Taal Jagmohan Mehta
Baadshah Suraj Singh Thaper
Gair C.K Oberoi
Thakshak Nahar Singh (Ishaan's father)
2000 Shaheed Uddham Singh The Sufi Saint
Badal ACP Ranjeet Singh
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke Yagvender Gareval
2001 Mohabbatein General Khanna (special appearance)
On Wings Of Fire Nihavand ruler
Zubeidaa Suleiman Seth
Censor Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor Board Member)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Kailashnath Malhotra
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Balram Singh (Tau of Karan)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Mayor Ashraf Ali (Sakina's father)
Yaadein Jagdish Kumar Malhotra (Ronit's uncle)
Nayak: The Real Hero Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Mr. Chaddha
Shararat Prajapati
Baba Tantrik
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Sadhu (sage)
Rishtey Yashpal Chaudhary
2003 Surya Thakur
Khushi Vir Bhadra Singh
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
Jaal: The Trap Major Amrish Kaul
Out of Control Jatta Singh Bedi (Jaswinder's father)
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa Brigadier Sarfaroz Khan
2004 Woh Tera Naam Tha Ustad Samad Khan
Police Force: An Inside Story Mr. Pandey
Dev Chief Minister Bhandarker
Lakshya Brigadier Gautam Puri (Sp. App.)
Garv: Pride and Honour Inspector Samar Singh
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Colonel Dugraj Singh
Taarzan: The Wonder Car Kartar Singh/Baa Ji
Aitraaz Mr.Ranjit Roy
Hulchul Angar Chand
2005 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Narrator
Kisna: The Warrior Poet Bhairo Singh
Trivia
He shaved his head for the role of the villian Mola Ram in Hollwood Movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ". It created such an impression that he kept his head shaved and became one of the most popular villains in Hindi Cinema.
Amrish Puri had a passion for collecting hats, and bought a hat or two on every foreign trip of his. He had a collection of over 200 hats from across the world.
Amrish was a very religious person and a devotee of Lord Shiva.
His autobiography titled, 'The Act of Life' was published in 2006.
Spouse
Urmila Divekar (5 January 1957 - 12 January 2005) (his death) 2 children
Trivia
Brother of Madan Puri
He made his debut at the age of almost 40 in 1971 in Reshma and Shera (1972).
He shaved his head for the role of the villian Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). It created such an impression that he kept his head shaved and became one of the most popular villains in Hindi Cinema.
Daughter, Namrata, son, Rajiv.
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