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Amrish Puri

Amrish Puri

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Amrish Lal Puri (June 22, 1932 - January 12, 2005) 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 some iconic negative roles in Hindi cinema. He is most remembered for his role as Mogambo in the Hindi film Mr India (1987). As Mola R

Born

Jun 22, 1932

Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Died

Jan 12, 2005

Known For

Acting

Movies

241 acting

1 crew

Popularity

1.9

Known For

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
★ 7.3
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 • as Chaudhry Baldev Singh
★ 8.5
Gandhi
Gandhi
1982 • as Khan
★ 7.6
Mohabbatein
Mohabbatein
2000 • as Major General Khanna
★ 7.1
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004 • as Colonel Dugraj Singh
★ 6.5
Baadshah
Baadshah
1999 • as Suraj Singh Thapar
★ 6.5
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
2001 • as Ashraf Ali
★ 6.8
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004 • as Kartar Singh
★ 5.8
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
2003 • as I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
★ 6.2
Lakshya
Lakshya
2004 • as Brig. Gautam Puri
★ 6.8
Karan Arjun
Karan Arjun
1995 • as Thakur Durjan Singh
★ 6.7
Vishwatma
Vishwatma
1992 • as Ajgar Jurrat
★ 5.8
Hulchul
Hulchul
2004 • as Angar Chand
★ 6.6
Deewana
Deewana
1992 • as Dhirendra Pratap
★ 6.7
Garv: Pride and Honour
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004 • as Police Commissioner Samar Singh
★ 5.7
Kisna
Kisna
2005 • as Bhairo Singh
★ 7.0
Naseeb
Naseeb
1981 • as Don
★ 7.4
Koyla
Koyla
1997 • as Raja Saab
★ 6.5
Dayavan
Dayavan
1988 • as Inspector Ratan Singh
★ 6.2
Manthan
Manthan
1976 • as Ganga Prasad Mishra
★ 6.6
Thalapathi
Thalapathi
1991 • as Kalivardhan
★ 8.0
Mr. India
Mr. India
1987 • as Mogambo
★ 6.9
Vansh
Vansh
1992 • as Vilasrao Chaudhary
★ 8.0
Ardh Satya
Ardh Satya
1983 • as Faujdar Velankar
★ 7.1
Chachi 420
Chachi 420
1997 • as Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
★ 7.0
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
2003 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.9
movie
★ 8.2
Police Force: An Inside Story
Police Force: An Inside Story
2004 • as Mr. Panday
★ 5.4
Ghatak
Ghatak
1996 • as Shambu Nath
★ 7.5
Ram Lakhan
Ram Lakhan
1989 • as Bhishambar Nath
★ 6.5
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
1988 • as Thakur Hansraj Singh
★ 5.4
Baba
Baba
2002 • as Guruji
★ 6.3
Yaadein
Yaadein
2001 • as J.K. Malhotra
★ 5.3
Aitraaz
Aitraaz
2004 • as Ranjit Roy
★ 6.1
Kaadu
Kaadu
1973 • as Chandre Gowda
★ 8.7
Tridev
Tridev
1989 • as Bhujang / Bhairav Singh
★ 6.4
Aakhari Poratam
Aakhari Poratam
1988 • as Anantananda Swamy
★ 7.6
Meri Jung
Meri Jung
1985 • as G. D. Thakral
★ 7.4
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
1992 • as Mahesar Dalal
★ 7.6
Ghayal
Ghayal
1990 • as Balwant Rai
★ 6.8
Gangvaa
★ 7.5
Coolie
Coolie
1983 • as John D'Costa
★ 6.6
Khushi
Khushi
2003 • as Vir Bhadra Singh
★ 5.3
Aakrosh
Aakrosh
1980 • as Mr. Dushane
★ 7.4
Pardes
Pardes
1997 • as Kishorilal
★ 6.8
Hum Paanch
Hum Paanch
1980 • as Vir Pratap Singh
★ 6.8
Pehla Pehla Pyar
Pehla Pehla Pyar
1994 • as Hukum Singh
★ 6.9
Paramaatma
★ 9.5
Hero
Hero
1983 • as Pasha
★ 7.0
Nagina
Nagina
1986 • as Bhairon Nath
★ 7.0
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
★ 4.6
Batwara
★ 8.9
Taal
Taal
1999 • as Jagmohan Mehta
★ 6.6
Jhutha Sach
Jhutha Sach
1984 • as Gorkha
★ 7.6
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001 • as Kailashnath Malhotra
★ 5.9
Aadat Se Majboor
Aadat Se Majboor
1982 • as Agnihotri
★ 9.8
Sangram
★ 7.0
Bhumika
Bhumika
1977 • as Vinayak Kale
★ 6.6
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
2001 • as Balram Singh
★ 5.1
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998 • as Mr. Abhyankar
★ 6.6
Samundar
Samundar
1986 • as Raizada Narsingh
★ 6.6
Nafrat Ki Aandhi
Nafrat Ki Aandhi
1989 • as Chandidas Khurana
★ 8.5
Jaan
Jaan
1996 • as Commissioner Suryadev Singh
★ 6.1
Kohraam
★ 9.0
Vidhaata
Vidhaata
1982 • as Jagawar Chaudhary
★ 7.6
Shaheed Uddham Singh
Shaheed Uddham Singh
1999 • as The Sufi Saint
★ 8.7
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
1996 • as Thakur Gajendra Singh
★ 5.4
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
2000 • as Yogi Grewal
★ 5.9
Mandi
Mandi
1983 • as Darvish
★ 7.0
Rukhsat
Rukhsat
1988 • as Jagdish Chopra
★ 9.8
Dance Dance
Dance Dance
1987 • as Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh
★ 6.3
Dostana
Dostana
1980 • as Balwant Singh
★ 6.0
Shakti
Shakti
1982 • as J.K. 'JK' Verma
★ 7.3
Badal
Badal
2000 • as ACP Ranjeet Singh
★ 5.8
Teri Meherbaniyan
Teri Meherbaniyan
1985 • as Thakur Vijay Singh
★ 6.8
Waaris
Waaris
1988 • as Dulla Singh
★ 8.4
Thakshak
Thakshak
1999 • as Nahar Singh
★ 6.4
Ajooba
Ajooba
1991 • as Vazir-E-Alla
★ 5.6
Lal Baadshah
Lal Baadshah
1999 • as Thakur Dhayal Singh
★ 5.3
Aditya 369
Aditya 369
1991 • as Raja Verma
★ 7.4
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
1984 • as Udaybhan Singh
★ 7.6
Commando
Commando
1988 • as Marcelloni
★ 6.6
Do Qaidi
Do Qaidi
1989 • as K.K.
★ 6.9
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998 • as Baba
★ 7.3
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Insaaf Kaun Karega
1987 • as Bhanupratap
★ 8.4
Kalyug
Kalyug
1981 • as Kishan Chand
★ 6.7
Hum Farishte Nahin
Hum Farishte Nahin
1988 • as Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal
★ 9.0
Naseeb Apna Apna
Naseeb Apna Apna
1986 • as Bhim Singh
★ 6.0
Jai Hind
Jai Hind
1999 • as Ret. Col. Mohandas
★ 7.9
Hulchul
Hulchul
1995 • as Shobraj
★ 7.3
Maidan-E-Jung
Maidan-E-Jung
1995 • as Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
★ 6.7
China Gate
China Gate
1998 • as Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
★ 6.5
Yeh Desh
★ 8.0
Nayak: The Real Hero
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001 • as CM Balraj Chauhan
★ 7.1
Shahenshah
Shahenshah
1988 • as J.K.
★ 6.6
Dev
Dev
2004 • as Chief Minister Bhandarker
★ 6.4
Haqeeqat
Haqeeqat
1995 • as ACP. Shivcharan
★ 5.1
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa
2003 • as Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
★ 7.2
Trinetra
Trinetra
1991 • as Singhania
★ 9.7
Sardari Begum
Sardari Begum
1996 • as Hemraj
★ 8.4
Beqabu
Beqabu
1996 • as ACP Amritlal Bakshi
★ 8.2
Param Dharam
Param Dharam
1987 • as Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera
★ 9.0
Kishen Kanhaiya
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990 • as Lala Gendamal
★ 6.8
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
1995 • as Don Qixote
★ 4.7
Love
Love
2004 • as Saligrama Oberoi
★ 7.5
Asli Naqli
Asli Naqli
1986 • as Durjan Singh
★ 7.5
Mujrim
Mujrim
1989 • as Khan
★ 8.1
Duniya
Duniya
1984 • as Balwant Singh Kalra
★ 7.3
Nishant
Nishant
1975 • as Eldest Zamindar
★ 7.1
Damini
Damini
1993 • as Indrajit Chaddha
★ 7.5
Sawan Ko Aane Do
Sawan Ko Aane Do
1979 • as Chandrika's Father
★ 8.1
Kundan
★ 8.2
Jeet
Jeet
1996 • as Gajraj Choudhary
★ 6.4
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
1990 • as Mahadrashtha
★ 8.0
Party
Party
1984 • as Doctor of Philosophy
★ 7.4
Jaadugar
★ 3.4
Mashaal
Mashaal
1984 • as S.K. Vardhan
★ 7.8
Sultanat
Sultanat
1986 • as Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
★ 7.3
Andha Yug
Andha Yug
1989 • as Vriddha Yachak / Kripacharya / Vyas
Janbaaz
Janbaaz
1986 • as Rana Vikram Singh
★ 5.6
Sher Shivaji
★ 8.4
Drohkaal
Drohkaal
1994 • as IGP Pathak
★ 7.4
Hulchul
Hulchul
1971 • as Public Prosecutor
★ 6.8
Gundaraj
Gundaraj
1995 • as Police Inspector
★ 7.7
Kaalapani
Kaalapani
1996 • as Mirza Khan
★ 7.9
Zulmi
Zulmi
1999 • as Balraj Dutt
★ 6.8
Shararat
Shararat
2002 • as Prajapati
★ 7.6
Elaan
Elaan
1994 • as Ramakant Chaudhry
★ 5.7
Nippu Ravva
★ 8.5
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002 • as Mr Chaddha
★ 5.3
Sham Ghansham
Sham Ghansham
1998 • as Collector Bhim Singh
★ 8.7
Virasat
Virasat
1997 • as Raja Thakur
★ 7.4
Zubeidaa
Zubeidaa
2001 • as Suleiman Seth
★ 5.2
The Sage from the Sea
The Sage from the Sea
1978 • as Kondura
★ 9.1
Ashwamedham
Ashwamedham
1992 • as Anil Vyaghra / Sunil Vyaghra
★ 8.8
Rishtey
Rishtey
2002 • as Yashpal Chaudhary
★ 6.0
Phool Aur Kaante
Phool Aur Kaante
1991 • as Nageshwar
★ 6.4
Jaal: The Trap
Jaal: The Trap
2003 • as Major Amrish Kaul
★ 5.9
Godam
Godam
1983 • as (The Voice of God)
★ 7.8
Saudagar
Saudagar
1991 • as Chuniya
★ 6.2
Diljale
Diljale
1996 • as Dara
★ 7.4
Gardish
Gardish
1993 • as Constable Purushottam Sathe
★ 8.1
Kartavya
Kartavya
1995 • as Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
★ 7.3
Jagir
Jagir
1984 • as Lakhan Singh / Thakur Suryapratap Singh
★ 8.2
Shikari
Shikari
1991 • as Nahar Singh
★ 5.8
Aghaat
Aghaat
1985 • as Chakradev
★ 8.1
Salaakhen
Salaakhen
1975 • as Master
★ 7.6
Yateem
Yateem
1988 • as Dacoit Daku Purkhiya
★ 5.8
On Wings of Fire
On Wings of Fire
1986 • as Nihavand Ruler
★ 8.8
Kaaranama
★ 9.5
Ashanti
Ashanti
1982 • as Raja Bheesham Bahadur Singh
★ 8.4
Doodh Ka Karz
Doodh Ka Karz
1990 • as Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh
★ 4.7
Andhaa Kaanoon
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983 • as Mr. Ram Gupta
★ 7.2
Aaj Ka Arjun
Aaj Ka Arjun
1990 • as Thakur Bhupendra Singh
★ 6.6
movie
★ 8.2
movie
Zindagi Ek Juaa
1992 • as Bhalla
★ 8.3
Barood
Barood
1998 • as Singhal
★ 6.9
Jai Vikraanta
Jai Vikraanta
1995 • as Thakur Jaswant Singh
★ 7.5
Tahalka
Tahalka
1992 • as Dong
★ 6.8
Kondaveeti Donga
Kondaveeti Donga
1990 • as Gadra
★ 8.1
Mohabbat Ke Dushman
Mohabbat Ke Dushman
1988 • as Shahbaaz Khan
★ 8.1
Qurbani
Qurbani
1980 • as Rakka
★ 6.8
Suryaa: An Awakening
Suryaa: An Awakening
1989 • as Gangadhar Chaudhary
★ 8.8
Salaakhen
Salaakhen
1998 • as Jaspal Rana
★ 6.4
Tarazu
Tarazu
1997 • as Appa Rao
★ 5.9
Jaani Dushman
Jaani Dushman
1979 • as Kidnapper
★ 7.1
Benaam Badsha
Benaam Badsha
1991 • as Jaikal
★ 5.0
Reshma Aur Shera
Reshma Aur Shera
1971 • as Rehmat Khan
★ 6.8
Haatim Tai
Haatim Tai
1990 • as Magician Kamlaq
★ 7.0
Loha
Loha
1987 • as Sher "Shera" Singh
★ 7.6
Maha Shaktishaali
★ 9.0
Gair
Gair
1999 • as C.K. Oberoi
★ 8.6
Dhaal
Dhaal
1997 • as Pilot Baba
★ 8.3
Hisaab Khoon Ka
Hisaab Khoon Ka
1989 • as CBI Inspector Ranveer Pushp
★ 9.8
Aarzoo
Aarzoo
1999 • as Dayashankar
★ 5.9
Paappi Devataa
Paappi Devataa
1995 • as Ratan Seth
★ 9.2
Zabardast
Zabardast
1985 • as Balram Singh
★ 7.0
Chann Pardesee
Chann Pardesee
1981 • as Jangirdar Joginder Singh
★ 8.7
Muskurahat
Muskurahat
1992 • as Gopichand Verma
★ 7.7
Vijeta
Vijeta
1982 • as Group Captain Varghese
★ 9.2
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Kaanch Ki Deewar
1986 • as Bhoop Singh
★ 9.5
Himalay Putra
Himalay Putra
1997 • as Mr. Malhotra
★ 6.5
Paapi
Paapi
1977 • as Michael (uncredited) (voice)
★ 7.3
movie
Sadak Chhap
1987 • as Dharamdas
★ 9.0
Dosti Dhushmani
Dosti Dhushmani
1986 • as Daga
★ 7.5
Ilaaka
Ilaaka
1989 • as Naagar
★ 6.0
Khazana
Khazana
1987 • as Narrator
★ 9.0
Saazish
Saazish
1988 • as Diwan
★ 9.5
Jeene Do
Jeene Do
1990 • as Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
★ 9.3
Hamara Khandaan
Hamara Khandaan
1988 • as Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
★ 9.3
Be-Shaque
Be-Shaque
1981 • as Gopal
★ 8.5
Phaansi Ke Baad
Phaansi Ke Baad
1985 • as Damodar Seth
★ 8.8
Mast Kalandar
★ 8.7
Nishaan
★ 9.7
Mar Mitenge
★ 8.8
Karamyudh
Karamyudh
1985 • as Sohanlal Puri
★ 9.5
movie
★ 8.8
Zakhmi Sher
Zakhmi Sher
1984 • as Swami Kashinath Singh
★ 9.7
Hawalaat
Hawalaat
1987 • as Dharamdas
★ 8.2
Aag Se Khelenge
Aag Se Khelenge
1989 • as Zaka
★ 8.6
Jigarwala
Jigarwala
1991 • as Durjan Singh
★ 7.8
Numbri Aadmi
Numbri Aadmi
1991 • as Shamsher Singh / Rana
★ 7.5
Inaam Dus Hazaar
★ 7.7
Prem Pujari
★ 6.4
Divya Shakti
Divya Shakti
1993 • as Tau
★ 6.4
Mera Dharam
Mera Dharam
1986 • as Thakur Digvijay Singh
★ 8.5
Daata
Daata
1989 • as Gopaldas
★ 7.8
Prem
Prem
1995 • as Vanraja
★ 4.5
Farz Ki Jung
Farz Ki Jung
1989 • as Jai Kishan "J. K."
★ 7.8
Smuggler
★ 7.8
Naaka Bandi
★ 7.4
Ganda Bherunda
Ganda Bherunda
1984 • as Prof. Jay
★ 6.0
Awaaz
Awaaz
1984 • as Mulchand Malhotra
★ 6.4
movie
Badmaash No.1
2002 • as Ranjeet Singh
Ek Aur Sikander
Ek Aur Sikander
1986 • as Sher Khan /Dilawar Khan
★ 9.2
movie
★ 9.7
Gehrayee
★ 7.1
Haadsaa
Haadsaa
1983 • as R.K. Chakravarty
★ 8.8
Jawab Hum Denge
Jawab Hum Denge
1987 • as Seth Dhanraj
★ 8.2
Out of Control
Out of Control
2003 • as Jatta Singh Bedi
★ 7.5
movie
★ 9.7
Mohabbat
Mohabbat
1985 • as Chaudhary
★ 7.6
Tejaa
Tejaa
1990
★ 8.4
Ek Ajooba
★ 9.5
Apna Bana Lo
Apna Bana Lo
1982 • as Joshi
★ 8.7
Aap Ke Saath
Aap Ke Saath
1986 • as Persha
★ 4.8
Kachchi Sadak
Kachchi Sadak
2006 • as Hasan Kairanvi
★ 9.2
Dadagiri
★ 7.9
Naiyya
★ 9.7
Khilonewala
Khilonewala
1971 • as Fanatic
★ 9.5
Chhatrabhang
Chhatrabhang
1976 • as Narrator
★ 8.7