Actor
Amrish Puri
- Born: 22 June 1932, Lahore, Punjab, British India
- Estimated net worth: 10 million
Amrish Puri was an iconic Indian actor known for his powerful performances in Hindi cinema. He gained fame for his roles in films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Mr. India'. Renowned for his deep voice and commanding presence, Puri became a symbol of…
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About Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri was an iconic Indian actor known for his powerful performances in Hindi cinema. He gained fame for his roles in films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Mr. India'. Renowned for his deep voice and commanding presence, Puri became a symbol of villainy in Bollywood, earning acclaim for his versatile acting skills throughout his career.
- Born
- 22 June 1932, Lahore, Punjab, British India
- Died
- 12 January 2005
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Usha Puri (1957-2005)
- Children
- 2, Namrata Puri, Sakshi Puri
- Parents
- Lala Nihal Chand Puri, Chandrakanta Puri
- Estimated net worth
- 10 million
Fun facts about Amrish Puri
- Amrish Puri was the first Indian actor to portray a negative character in a Hollywood film, featuring in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'.
- He was an accomplished theatre actor before transitioning to films, and he was a key figure in the Indian People's Theatre Association.
Famous Amrish Puri quotes
“Mogambo khush hua!”
“The world is mine!”
“Agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho, to poori kainaat use tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai.”
Amrish Puri filmography
Cast (244)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kachchi Sadak Movie | Hasan Kairanvi | 9.2 |
| 2005 | Kisna Movie | Bhairo Singh | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Hulchul Movie | Angar Chand | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Aitraaz Movie | Ranjit Roy | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Taarzan: The Wonder Car Movie | Kartar Singh | 5.8 |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Movie | Colonel Dugraj Singh | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Garv: Pride and Honour Movie | Police Commissioner Samar Singh | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Love Movie | Saligrama Oberoi | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Lakshya Movie | Brig. Gautam Puri | 6.8 |
| 2004 | Dev Movie | Chief Minister Bhandarker | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story Movie | Mr. Panday | 5.4 |
| 2003 | Woh Tera Naam Tha Movie | Unknown character | 8.2 |
| 2003 | Out of Control Movie | Jatta Singh Bedi | 7.5 |
| 2003 | Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa Movie | Brig. Sarfaroz Khan | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Jaal: The Trap Movie | Major Amrish Kaul | 5.9 |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Movie | I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Khushi Movie | Vir Bhadra Singh | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai Movie | Mr Chaddha | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Rishtey Movie | Yashpal Chaudhary | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Movie | Sadhu | 4.6 |
| 2002 | Baba Movie | Guruji | 6.3 |
| 2002 | Shararat Movie | Prajapati | 7.6 |
| 2002 | Badmaash No.1 Movie | Ranjeet Singh | |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai TV | Himself | |
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero Movie | CM Balraj Chauhan | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Yaadein Movie | J.K. Malhotra | 5.3 |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Movie | Ashraf Ali | 6.8 |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Movie | Balram Singh | 5.1 |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Movie | Kailashnath Malhotra | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa Movie | Suleiman Seth | 5.2 |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein Movie | Major General Khanna | 7.1 |
| 2000 | Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke Movie | Yogi Grewal | 5.9 |
| 2000 | Ek Ajooba Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 2000 | Badal Movie | ACP Ranjeet Singh | 5.8 |
| 1999 | Shaheed Uddham Singh Movie | The Sufi Saint | 8.7 |
| 1999 | Thakshak Movie | Nahar Singh | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Gair Movie | C.K. Oberoi | 8.6 |
| 1999 | Baadshah Movie | Suraj Singh Thapar | 6.5 |
| 1999 | Taal Movie | Jagmohan Mehta | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Jai Hind Movie | Ret. Col. Mohandas | 7.9 |
| 1999 | Zulmi Movie | Balraj Dutt | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Aarzoo Movie | Dayashankar | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah Movie | Thakur Dhayal Singh | 5.3 |
| 1998 | China Gate Movie | Col. Kewal Krishan Puri | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Movie | Baba | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate Movie | Mr. Abhyankar | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Barood Movie | Singhal | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Salaakhen Movie | Jaspal Rana | 6.4 |
| 1998 | Sham Ghansham Movie | Collector Bhim Singh | 8.7 |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 Movie | Durgaprasad Bhardwaj | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Dhaal Movie | Pilot Baba | 8.3 |
| 1997 | Pardes Movie | Kishorilal | 6.8 |
| 1997 | Tarazu Movie | Appa Rao | 5.9 |
| 1997 | Virasat Movie | Raja Thakur | 7.4 |
| 1997 | Koyla Movie | Raja Saab | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Himalay Putra Movie | Mr. Malhotra | 6.5 |
| 1996 | Ghatak Movie | Shambu Nath | 7.5 |
| 1996 | Beqabu Movie | ACP Amritlal Bakshi | 8.2 |
| 1996 | Diljale Movie | Dara | 7.4 |
| 1996 | Jeet Movie | Gajraj Choudhary | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Sardari Begum Movie | Hemraj | 8.4 |
| 1996 | Jaan Movie | Commissioner Suryadev Singh | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi Movie | Thakur Gajendra Singh | 5.4 |
| 1996 | Kaalapani Movie | Mirza Khan | 7.9 |
| 1996 | Smuggler Movie | Unknown character | 7.8 |
| 1995 | Haqeeqat Movie | ACP. Shivcharan | 5.1 |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Movie | Chaudhry Baldev Singh | 8.5 |
| 1995 | Gundaraj Movie | Police Inspector | 7.7 |
| 1995 | Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! Movie | Don Qixote | 4.7 |
| 1995 | Kartavya Movie | Thakur Ugranarayan Singh | 7.3 |
| 1995 | Paappi Devataa Movie | Ratan Seth | 9.2 |
| 1995 | Prem Movie | Vanraja | 4.5 |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung Movie | Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru' | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta Movie | Thakur Jaswant Singh | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Karan Arjun Movie | Thakur Durjan Singh | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Hulchul Movie | Shobraj | 7.3 |
| 1994 | Drohkaal Movie | IGP Pathak | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Pehla Pehla Pyar Movie | Hukum Singh | 6.9 |
| 1994 | Paramaatma Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 1994 | Maha Shaktishaali Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Elaan Movie | Ramakant Chaudhry | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva Movie | Unknown character | 8.5 |
| 1993 | Sangram Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Gardish Movie | Constable Purushottam Sathe | 8.1 |
| 1993 | Damini Movie | Indrajit Chaddha | 7.5 |
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth Movie | Unknown character | 8.2 |
| 1993 | Kundan Movie | Unknown character | 8.2 |
| 1993 | Divya Shakti Movie | Tau | 6.4 |
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda Movie | Mahesar Dalal | 7.6 |
| 1992 | Ashwamedham Movie | Anil Vyaghra / Sunil Vyaghra | 8.8 |
| 1992 | Muskurahat Movie | Gopichand Verma | 7.7 |
| 1992 | Tahalka Movie | Dong | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Deewana Movie | Dhirendra Pratap | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa Movie | Bhalla | 8.3 |
| 1992 | Vishwatma Movie | Ajgar Jurrat | 5.8 |
| 1992 | Vansh Movie | Vilasrao Chaudhary | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante Movie | Nageshwar | 6.4 |
| 1991 | Thalapathi Movie | Kalivardhan | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Kohraam Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 Movie | Raja Verma | 7.5 |
| 1991 | Saudagar Movie | Chuniya | 6.2 |
| 1991 | Trinetra Movie | Singhania | 9.7 |
| 1991 | Shikari Movie | Nahar Singh | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Ajooba Movie | Vazir-E-Alla | 5.6 |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha Movie | Jaikal | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Mast Kalandar Movie | Unknown character | 8.7 |
| 1991 | Jigarwala Movie | Durjan Singh | 7.8 |
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi Movie | Shamsher Singh / Rana | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Kaaranama Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 1990 | Doodh Ka Karz Movie | Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh | 4.7 |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun Movie | Thakur Bhupendra Singh | 6.6 |
| 1990 | Ghayal Movie | Balwant Rai | 6.8 |
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Movie | Mahadrashtha | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Naaka Bandi Movie | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 1990 | Haatim Tai Movie | Magician Kamlaq | 7.0 |
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya Movie | Lala Gendamal | 6.8 |
| 1990 | Kondaveeti Donga Movie | Gadra | 8.1 |
| 1990 | Tejaa Movie | Unknown character | 8.4 |
| 1990 | Jeene Do Movie | Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh | 9.3 |
| 1989 | Andha Yug Movie | Vriddha Yachak / Kripacharya / Vyas | |
| 1989 | Aag Se Khelenge Movie | Zaka | 8.6 |
| 1989 | Jaadugar Movie | Unknown character | 3.4 |
| 1989 | Mujrim Movie | Khan | 8.1 |
| 1989 | Hisaab Khoon Ka Movie | CBI Inspector Ranveer Pushp | 9.8 |
| 1989 | Batwara Movie | Unknown character | 8.9 |
| 1989 | Tridev Movie | Bhujang / Bhairav Singh | 6.4 |
| 1989 | Daata Movie | Gopaldas | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Ilaaka Movie | Naagar | 6.0 |
| 1989 | Farz Ki Jung Movie | Jai Kishan "J. K." | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi Movie | Chandidas Khurana | 8.5 |
| 1989 | Do Qaidi Movie | K.K. | 6.9 |
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan Movie | Bhishambar Nath | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe Movie | Unknown character | 8.7 |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening Movie | Gangadhar Chaudhary | 8.8 |
| 1988 | Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi Movie | Thakur Hansraj Singh | 5.4 |
| 1988 | Yateem Movie | Dacoit Daku Purkhiya | 5.8 |
| 1988 | Commando Movie | Marcelloni | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge Movie | Unknown character | 8.8 |
| 1988 | Dayavan Movie | Inspector Ratan Singh | 6.2 |
| 1988 | Saazish Movie | Diwan | 9.5 |
| 1988 | Hamara Khandaan Movie | Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad) | 9.3 |
| 1988 | Rukhsat Movie | Jagdish Chopra | 9.8 |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman Movie | Shahbaaz Khan | 8.1 |
| 1988 | Waaris Movie | Dulla Singh | 8.4 |
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam Movie | Anantananda Swamy | 7.6 |
| 1988 | Shahenshah Movie | J.K. | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Hum Farishte Nahin Movie | Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal | 9.0 |
| 1988 | Tamas TV | Sardar Teja Singh | 9.5 |
| 1988 | The Discovery of India TV | Raza Khan | 9.4 |
| 1988 | Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | Param Dharam Movie | Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera | 9.0 |
| 1987 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1987 | Insaaf Kaun Karega Movie | Bhanupratap | 8.4 |
| 1987 | Hawalaat Movie | Dharamdas | 8.2 |
| 1987 | Mr. India Movie | Mogambo | 6.9 |
| 1987 | Dance Dance Movie | Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh | 6.3 |
| 1987 | Inaam Dus Hazaar Movie | Unknown character | 7.7 |
| 1987 | Dadagiri Movie | Unknown character | 7.9 |
| 1987 | Loha Movie | Sher "Shera" Singh | 7.6 |
| 1987 | Khazana Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 1987 | Sadak Chhap Movie | Dharamdas | 9.0 |
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge Movie | Seth Dhanraj | 8.2 |
| 1987 | Sher Shivaji Movie | Unknown character | 8.4 |
| 1986 | Dosti Dhushmani Movie | Daga | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Asli Naqli Movie | Durjan Singh | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Nagina Movie | Bhairon Nath | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Ek Aur Sikander Movie | Sher Khan /Dilawar Khan | 9.2 |
| 1986 | Samundar Movie | Raizada Narsingh | 6.6 |
| 1986 | Janbaaz Movie | Rana Vikram Singh | 5.6 |
| 1986 | On Wings of Fire Movie | Nihavand Ruler | 8.8 |
| 1986 | Mera Dharam Movie | Thakur Digvijay Singh | 8.5 |
| 1986 | Sultanat Movie | Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser | 7.3 |
| 1986 | Naseeb Apna Apna Movie | Bhim Singh | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Kaanch Ki Deewar Movie | Bhoop Singh | 9.5 |
| 1986 | Aap Ke Saath Movie | Persha | 4.8 |
| 1985 | Aghaat Movie | Chakradev | 8.1 |
| 1985 | Meri Jung Movie | G. D. Thakral | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Teri Meherbaniyan Movie | Thakur Vijay Singh | 6.8 |
| 1985 | Zabardast Movie | Balram Singh | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Mohabbat Movie | Chaudhary | 7.6 |
| 1985 | Phaansi Ke Baad Movie | Damodar Seth | 8.8 |
| 1985 | Karamyudh Movie | Sohanlal Puri | 9.5 |
| 1984 | The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 1984 | Jhutha Sach Movie | Gorkha | 7.6 |
| 1984 | Awaaz Movie | Mulchand Malhotra | 6.4 |
| 1984 | Jagir Movie | Lakhan Singh / Thakur Suryapratap Singh | 8.2 |
| 1984 | Duniya Movie | Balwant Singh Kalra | 7.3 |
| 1984 | Zakhmi Sher Movie | Swami Kashinath Singh | 9.7 |
| 1984 | Gangvaa Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Movie | Mola Ram | 7.3 |
| 1984 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki Movie | Udaybhan Singh | 7.6 |
| 1984 | Party Movie | Doctor of Philosophy | 7.4 |
| 1984 | Ganda Bherunda Movie | Prof. Jay | 6.0 |
| 1984 | Yeh Desh Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1984 | Mashaal Movie | S.K. Vardhan | 7.8 |
| 1984 | Bandh Honth Movie | Unknown character | 9.7 |
| 1983 | Hero Movie | Pasha | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Coolie Movie | John D'Costa | 6.6 |
| 1983 | Ardh Satya Movie | Faujdar Velankar | 7.1 |
| 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoon Movie | Mr. Ram Gupta | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Godam Movie | (The Voice of God) | 7.8 |
| 1983 | Mandi Movie | Darvish | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Nishaan Movie | Unknown character | 9.7 |
| 1983 | Haadsaa Movie | R.K. Chakravarty | 8.8 |
| 1982 | Gandhi Movie | Khan | 7.6 |
| 1982 | Shakti Movie | J.K. 'JK' Verma | 7.3 |
| 1982 | Vidhaata Movie | Jagawar Chaudhary | 7.6 |
| 1982 | Aadat Se Majboor Movie | Agnihotri | 9.8 |
| 1982 | Ashanti Movie | Raja Bheesham Bahadur Singh | 8.4 |
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo Movie | Joshi | 8.7 |
| 1982 | Vijeta Movie | Group Captain Varghese | 9.2 |
| 1982 | Main Inteqam Loonga Movie | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1981 | Be-Shaque Movie | Gopal | 8.5 |
| 1981 | Simhada Mari Sainya Movie | Unknown character | 8.7 |
| 1981 | Chann Pardesee Movie | Jangirdar Joginder Singh | 8.7 |
| 1981 | Naseeb Movie | Don | 7.4 |
| 1981 | Kalyug Movie | Kishan Chand | 6.7 |
| 1980 | Hum Paanch Movie | Vir Pratap Singh | 6.8 |
| 1980 | Dostana Movie | Balwant Singh | 6.0 |
| 1980 | Gehrayee Movie | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1980 | Qurbani Movie | Rakka | 6.8 |
| 1980 | Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1980 | Aakrosh Movie | Mr. Dushane | 7.4 |
| 1979 | Naiyya Movie | Unknown character | 9.7 |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman Movie | Kidnapper | 7.1 |
| 1979 | Sawan Ko Aane Do Movie | Chandrika's Father | 8.1 |
| 1978 | Hungama Bombay Ishtyle Movie | Unknown character | 9.7 |
| 1978 | The Sage from the Sea Movie | Kondura | 9.1 |
| 1977 | Bhumika Movie | Vinayak Kale | 6.6 |
| 1977 | Paapi Movie | Michael (uncredited) (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1976 | Manthan Movie | Ganga Prasad Mishra | 6.6 |
| 1976 | Chhatrabhang Movie | Narrator | 8.7 |
| 1975 | Salaakhen Movie | Master | 7.6 |
| 1975 | Nishant Movie | Eldest Zamindar | 7.1 |
| 1973 | Kaadu Movie | Chandre Gowda | 8.7 |
| 1973 | Hindustan Ki Kasam Movie | Unknown character | 8.8 |
| 1971 | Reshma Aur Shera Movie | Rehmat Khan | 6.8 |
| 1971 | Hulchul Movie | Public Prosecutor | 6.8 |
| 1971 | Silence! The Court Is in Session Movie | Unknown character | 9.2 |
| 1971 | Khilonewala Movie | Fanatic | 9.5 |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari Movie | Unknown character | 6.4 |
| TBA | Marudhanayagam Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Karan Arjun Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.7 |
Latest releases
- Kachchi Sadak2006 / TMDB 9.2
- Kisna2005 / TMDB 7.0
- Hulchul2004 / TMDB 6.6
- Aitraaz2004 / TMDB 6.1
- Taarzan: The Wonder Car2004 / TMDB 5.8
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi2004 / TMDB 6.5
Questions about Amrish Puri
What are some of Amrish Puri's most famous films?
Amrish Puri is best known for his roles in films such as 'Mr. India', 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', and 'Karan Arjun'. His portrayals of villains and powerful characters left a lasting impact on Indian cinema.
Did Amrish Puri win any awards during his career?
Yes, Amrish Puri received several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his remarkable performances in various films.
What was Amrish Puri's first film?
Amrish Puri made his film debut in the 1971 film 'Reshma Aur Shera'. His career gained momentum in the late 1970s and 1980s, leading to iconic roles.
How many children did Amrish Puri have?
Amrish Puri had two children, Namrata Puri and Sakshi Puri. He was a dedicated family man and often spoke about the importance of family in his life.
What was Amrish Puri's estimated net worth?
Amrish Puri's estimated net worth was around 10 million USD at the time of his passing. He earned this wealth through his extensive career in films and theatre.
What was Amrish Puri's acting style known for?
Amrish Puri's acting style was characterized by his deep voice, intense expressions, and the ability to portray complex characters. He often played memorable villains that captivated audiences.
What was Amrish Puri's contribution to theatre?
Before his film career, Amrish Puri was heavily involved in theatre. He was a prominent member of the Indian People's Theatre Association, where he honed his acting skills.
What legacy did Amrish Puri leave behind?
Amrish Puri is remembered as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema. His roles continue to be celebrated, and he inspired many future actors with his dedication and talent.