IMDb > Amrish Puri
Add Resume

Amrish Puri products

Shop at Amazon
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage board
Filmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv schedule
Biographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage board
External Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clips

Amrish Puri More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 3 | slideshow | add photos) Videos (see all 7)
Deewana (1992) -- After a young widow remarries, her supposedly-deceased first husband reappears.
Gandhi (1982) -- Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) -- MattTrailer.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Death:
12 January 2005, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India more
Mini Biography:
Believe it or not, Amrish Puri wanted to become a Bollywood movie hero... more
Trivia:
Brother of Madan Puri more
STARmeter: ?
Down 3% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
5 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Salman Khan, the next Mogambo
 (From RealBollywood. 4 December 2009, 9:38 PM, PST)

Salman Khan turns villainous - News
 (From GlamSham. 3 December 2009, 10:28 PM, PST)


Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Music Department, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Helloo India (2009) (post-production)

  2. Kachchi Sadak (2006) .... Hasan Kairanvi
  3. Mumbai Express (2005)
    ... aka Mumbai Xpress (International: English title)
  4. Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005) .... Bhairo Singh
  5. Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) .... Narrator
  6. Hulchul (2004) .... Angar Chand
  7. Aitraaz (2004) .... Ranjit Roy
  8. Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) .... Kartar Singh/Baa Ji
  9. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Colonel Dugraj Singh
  10. Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) .... Inspector Samar Singh
  11. Lakshya (2004) .... Brig Gen. Gautam Puri
  12. Dev (2004) .... Chief Minister Bhandarker
  13. Police Force: An Inside Story (2004) .... Mr. Pandey
  14. Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004) .... Ustad Samad Khan
  15. Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003) .... Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
    ... aka My Heart Became a Stranger (International: English title: informal title)
  16. Out of Control (2003) .... Jatta Singh Bedi
  17. Jaal: The Trap (2003) .... Major Amrish Kaul
  18. The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) .... I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
    ... aka The Hero (India: English title: short title)
  19. Khushi (2003) .... Vir Bhadra Singh
  20. Surya (2003) .... Thakur
  21. Rishtey (2002) .... Yashpal Chaudhary
  22. Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) .... Sadhu (sage)
  23. Baba (2002) .... Tantrik
  24. Shararat (2002) .... Prajapati
  25. Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) .... Mr. Chaddha
  26. Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) .... Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister)
  27. Yaadein... (2001) .... Jagdish Kumar Malhotra
    ... aka Cherished Memories (USA: informal English title)
  28. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) .... Mayor (Sakina's dad)
    ... aka Gadar (India: Hindi title: short title)
    ... aka Mutiny: A Love Story (International: English title: informal literal title)
  29. Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) .... Balram Singh (Tau of Karan)
  30. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Kailashnath Malhotra
  31. Censor (2001) .... Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor Board Member)
  32. Zubeidaa (2001) .... Suleiman Seth
  33. On Wings of Fire (2001) .... Nihavand ruler
  34. Mohabbatein (2000) .... Maj. Gen. Khanna
    ... aka Love Stories (Europe: English title)
  35. Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Yogvendra 'Yogi' Grewal
  36. Badal (2000) .... ACP Ranjeet Singh
  37. Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (2000) .... The Sufi Saint

  38. Thakshak (1999) .... Nahar Singh (Ishaan's father)
  39. Gair (1999) .... C.K. Oberoi
  40. Baadshah (1999) .... Suraj Singh Thaper
  41. Taal (1999) .... Jagmohan Mehta
    ... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
  42. Jai Hind (1999) .... Ret. Col. Mohandas
  43. Zulmi (1999) .... Balraj Dutt
  44. Aarzoo (1999) .... Dayashankar
  45. Lal Baadshah (1999) .... Thakur Dhayal Singh
  46. Kaala Samrajya (1999) .... Kaalkeshwar Singh
    ... aka Kaala Samrajya (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  47. Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) .... Mr. Abhyankar
  48. Barood (1998) .... Mr. Singhal
  49. Salaakhen (1998) .... Jaspal Rana
  50. Chachi 420 (1998) .... Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
  51. China Gate (1998) .... Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
  52. Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998) .... Voice on the phone with Tiger
  53. Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) .... Jojo Pinto
  54. Sham Ghansham (1998) .... Collector Bhim Singh
  55. Tarazu (1997) .... Appa Rao
  56. Mahaanta: The Film (1997) .... Seth. Kedar Nath
    ... aka Mahaanta (India: Hindi title: short title)
  57. Koyla (1997) .... Raja Saab
  58. Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) .... Pilot Baba
  59. Himalay Putra (1997) .... Malhotra, Seema's father (special appearance)
  60. Itihaas (1997) .... Balwant
  61. Nirnayak (1997)
  62. Pardes (1997) .... Kishorilal
  63. Virasat (1997) .... Raja Thakur
  64. Ghatak: Lethal (1996) .... Shambu Nath
  65. Beqabu (1996) .... ACP Amritlal Bakshi
  66. Diljale (1996) .... Daka
  67. Jeet (1996) .... Gajraj Choudhary
  68. Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) .... Thakur Gajendra Singh
  69. Vijeta (1996) .... D.I.G. Jagdish Chaudhary
    ... aka Conquest (International: English title)
  70. Jaan (1996) .... Police Commisioner Suryadev Singh
  71. Kala Pani (1996) .... Mirza Khan
    ... aka Kalaa Paani (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Kalapani (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Saza-E-Kala Pani (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Sirai Chaalai (India: Tamil title)
  72. Sardari Begum (1996) .... Hemraj
  73. Haqeeqat (1995) .... ACP. Shivcharan
    ... aka Reality (International: English title)
  74. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) .... Chaudhry Baldev Singh
    ... aka Lovers Will Walk Off with the Bride (UK: informal English title)
    ... aka The Big-Hearted Will Win the Bride (USA: informal English title)
    ... aka The Brave Heart Will Take the Bride (USA: informal literal title)
  75. Gundaraj (1995) .... Police Inspector
  76. Hulchul (1995) .... Shobraj
  77. Prem (1995) .... Vanraja
  78. Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
  79. Jai Vikraanta (1995) .... Thakur Jaswant Singh
  80. Karan Arjun (1995) .... Thakur Durjan Singh
    ... aka Karan and Arjun (International: English title)
  81. Kartavya (1995) .... Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
  82. Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) .... Don Qixote
  83. Paappi Devataa (1995) .... Ratan Seth
  84. Droh Kaal (1994) .... IGP Pathak
    ... aka Times of Betrayal (International: English title)
  85. Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994) .... Hukum Singh
  86. Elaan (1994) .... Ramakant Chaudhry
  87. Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
  88. Pramaatma (1994)
    ... aka Parmatma (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  89. Tejasvini (1994) .... Lala Khurana
  90. Gardish (1993) .... Purshotam Kashinath Sathe
  91. Damini - Lightning (1993) .... Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer)
  92. Divya Shakti (1993) .... Tau
  93. Kundan (1993) .... Thakur Shamsher Singh
  94. Sangram (1993) .... Thakur Surajbhan Singh Kanwar
  95. Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993) .... Mahesar Dalal
    ... aka Seventh Horse of the Sun
    ... aka Seventh Horse of the Sun's Chariot
  96. Muskurahat (1992) .... Former Justice Gopichand Verma
  97. Tahalka (1992) .... General Dong
  98. Deewana (1992) .... Dhirendra Pratap
    ... aka Crazy (India: English title)
    ... aka Diwana (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  99. Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) .... Bhalla
  100. Vishwatma (1992) .... Azghar Jurhad
  101. Ashwamedham (1992)
  102. I Love You (1992)
  103. Time Machine (1992)
  104. Vansh (1992) .... VilasRao Chaudhary
  105. Thalapathi (1991) .... Kalivardhan
    ... aka Dal-pati (The Leader) (India: Hindi title)
    ... aka The Commander (India: English title)
  106. Phool Aur Kaante (1991) .... Nageshwar
  107. Dharam Sankat (1991) .... Jagira
  108. Aditya 369 (1991) .... Raja Varma
  109. Saudagar (1991) .... Chuniya
  110. Ajooba (1991) .... Vazir-E-Alla
    ... aka Chyornyj prints Adzhuba (Soviet Union: Russian title)
  111. Benaam Badsha (1991) .... Jaikal
  112. Iraada (1991)
  113. Jigarwala (1991) .... Dhurjan Singh
  114. Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)
    ... aka Bad People (International: English title: informal title)
  115. Kohraam (1991)
  116. Mast Kalandar (1991) .... Raja Sahab
  117. Numbri Aadmi (1991) .... Rana
  118. Shikari: The Hunter (1991) .... Nahar Singh
    ... aka Po zakonu dzhungley (Soviet Union: Russian title)
    ... aka The Law of the Jungle (International: English title: informal literal title)
  119. Trinetra (1991) .... Singhania
  120. Doodh Ka Karz (1990) .... Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh
  121. Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) .... Thakur Bhupendra Singh
  122. Ghayal (1990) .... Balwant Rai
  123. Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990) .... Mahadrashta
  124. Naaka Bandi (1990) .... Mangal Singh/Santhal
  125. Haatim Tai (1990)
  126. Kondaveeti Donga (1990) .... Gadra
    ... aka Thief of Kondaveedu
  127. Jeene Do (1990) .... Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
  128. Kaaranama (1990)
  129. Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) .... Lala Gendamal
  130. Muqaddar Ka Badshaah (1990) .... Vikral Singh
  131. Tejaa (1990) .... Jarahwar

  132. Aag Se Khelenge (1989) .... Zakha
  133. Jaadugar (1989) .... Mahaprabhu Jagatsagar Chintamani
  134. Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989) .... Ranvir Pushp
  135. Batwara (1989) .... Hanumant Singh
  136. Na-Insaafi (1989) .... Billa
    ... aka Na Insaafi (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  137. Tridev (1989) .... Bhujang/Bhairav Singh
  138. Daata (1989) .... Gopaldas/G.D. Sarang
  139. Ilaaka (1989) .... Nagar
  140. Farz Ki Jung (1989) .... Jai Kishan (JK)
  141. Do Qaidi (1989) .... K.K.
  142. Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
  143. Jurrat (1989) .... Kama
  144. Mujrim (1989/I) .... Khan
    ... aka Criminal (International: English title)
  145. Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) .... Chandidas Khurana
  146. Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989) (voice) (uncredited) .... Bhairon Nath
  147. Ram Lakhan (1989) .... Bhishambar Nath
  148. Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) .... Gangadhar Choudhary
  149. Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga (1989)
  150. Dayavan (1988) .... Inspector Ratan Singh
  151. Janam Janam (1988) .... Yuvraj Thakur Balbir Singh
  152. Rukhsat (1988) .... Jagdish Chopra
  153. Commando (1988) .... Marcelloni
  154. Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) .... Shahbaaz Khan
  155. Waaris (1988) .... Dulla K. Singh
    ... aka Waris (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  156. Shahenshah (1988) (uncredited) .... J.K
  157. Hum Farishte Nahin (1988) .... Pashrutam Das/Din Dayal
  158. Aakhari Poratam (1988) .... Anantananda Swamy
    ... aka Aakhari Poraattam (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration)
  159. Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) .... Thakur Hansraj Singh
  160. Hamara Khandaan (1988) .... Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
  161. Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein (1988)
  162. Mar Mitenge (1988) .... Ajit Singh
  163. Saazish (1988) .... Diwan
  164. Yateem (1988) .... Dacoit Pukhiya 'Dadhu'
  165. Param Dharam (1987) .... Shamshera
  166. Sadak Chhap (1987) .... Dharamdas, MP
    ... aka Sadakchhap (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  167. Hawalaat (1987) .... Seth Dharam Das
  168. Mr India (1987) .... Mogambo
  169. Dance Dance (1987) .... Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh
  170. Madadgar (1987)
  171. Dadagiri (1987) .... Bhanupratap Singh
  172. Loha (1987) .... Sher 'Shera' Singh
  173. Dil Tujhko Diya (1987) .... Mohla
  174. Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987) .... Captain S.P Singh
  175. Jawab Hum Denge (1987) .... Seth Dhanraj
  176. Sher Shivaji (1987)
  177. Ek Aur Sikander (1986) .... Sher Khan
  178. Asli Naqli (1986) .... Durjan Singh
  179. Samundar (1986) .... Raiszada Narsingh
  180. Begaana (1986) .... A.P. Lall
  181. Janbaaz (1986) .... Rana Vikram Singh
    ... aka Jaanbaaz (India: Hindi title: video box title)
  182. Sultanat (1986) .... Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
    ... aka Karname Kamal Ke (India: Hindi title)
    ... aka The Sultanate
  183. Aap Ke Saath (1986) .... Persha
    ... aka With You (India: English title)
  184. Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986) .... Bhoop Singh
  185. Dosti Dushmani (1986)
  186. Mera Dharam (1986) .... Thakur Digvijay Singh
    ... aka My Duty
  187. Nagina (1986) .... Bhairon Nath
  188. Naseeb Apna Apna (1986) .... Bhim Singh
  189. Pyar Ho Gaya (1986) .... Sapna's Father
  190. Ricky (1986)
  191. "Tamas" (1986) TV mini-series
    ... aka Darkness (International: English title)
  192. Meri Jung (1985) .... G.D. Thakral
  193. Zabardast (1985) .... Balram Singh
  194. Mohabbat (1985) .... Choudhury
    ... aka Love
  195. Aaj Ke Sholey (1985) .... Balbir Gupta
  196. Aghaat (1985) .... Chakradev
    ... aka Anguish (International: English title: informal literal title)
  197. Karmyudh (1985) .... Sohanlal Puri
  198. Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985) .... Jugal
  199. Patthar Dil (1985) .... Rana Surajbhan Singh
  200. Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) .... Damodar Seth
  201. Teri Meherbaniyan (1985) .... Thakur Vijay Singh
  202. Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984) .... Udaybhan Singh
  203. Jhutha Sach (1984) .... Gorka
  204. Jagir (1984) .... Lakhan Singh
    ... aka Teen Murti (India: Bengali title)
    ... aka The Estate
    ... aka The Three Idols
  205. Duniya (1984) .... Balwant Singh Kalra
  206. Gangvaa (1984) .... Special Appearance
  207. Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984) .... Bhanupratap
  208. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) .... Mola Ram
  209. Mashaal (1984) .... S.K. Vardhan
    ... aka The Torch (India: English title)
    ... aka Torch (International: English title)
  210. Awaaz (1984) .... Mulchand Malhotra
  211. Party (1984) .... Doctor
  212. Yeh Desh (1984) .... Dhuliya
  213. Zakhmi Sher (1984) .... Swami Kashinath Singh
  214. Coolie (1983/I) .... John D'Costa
  215. Ardh Satya (1983) .... Anant's Father
    ... aka Half Truth
  216. Nishan (1983)
  217. Andhaa Kanoon (1983) .... Mr. Ram Gupta
  218. Haadsaa (1983) .... R.K. Chakravarty
  219. Hero (1983/II) .... Pasha
  220. Mandi (1983) .... Darvish
    ... aka Market Place
  221. Vidhaata (1982) .... Jagawar Chaudhary
  222. Gandhi (1982) .... Khan
    ... aka Richard Attenborough's Film: Gandhi (USA: complete title)
  223. Shakti (1982) .... J.K. 'JK' Verma
  224. Aadat Se Majboor (1982) .... Agnihotri (aka Joginder Singh)
  225. Apna Bana Lo (1982) .... Mr. Joshi
  226. Ashanti (1982) .... Raja Bhishm Bahadur Singh
  227. Johny I Love You (1982) .... Zalim Singh
  228. Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Goverdhan Das 'G.D.'
  229. Vijeta (1982) .... Chief Instructor Verghese
    ... aka Conquest (International: English title)
  230. Be-Shaque (1981) .... Gopal
  231. Kalyug (1981) .... Kishan Chand
    ... aka The Machine Age
  232. Naseeb (1981) .... Don
    ... aka Destiny
  233. Krodhi (1981) .... Madhavan
  234. Nai Imarat (1981)
  235. Hum Paanch (1980) .... Vir Pratap Singh
    ... aka We Five
  236. Dostana (1980) .... Balwant Singh
  237. Gehrayee (1980) .... Tantric Magician
    ... aka Depth (India: English title)
  238. Qurbani (1980) .... Rakka
  239. Aakrosh (1980) .... Public Prosecutor Dushane
    ... aka Cry of the Wounded
  240. Chann Pardesi (1980) .... Joginder Singh
    ... aka Sindoor Ki Keemat (India: Hindi title)
  241. Maan Abhiman (1980) .... Mathuraprasad Choudhary
  242. Patthar Se Takkar (1980) .... Dr. Anand

  243. Hamare Tumhare (1979) .... General Manager
    ... aka Hamaare Tumhare (USA: DVD box title)
  244. Jaani Dushman (1979) .... Man who kidnapped Geeta (Bride)
    ... aka Beloved Enemy (India: English title)
  245. Lakhan (1979)
  246. Naiyya (1979) .... Pannalal
    ... aka Naiya (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  247. Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) .... Chandrika's dad
    ... aka Saawan Ko Aane Do (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Sawan Ko Aane Do (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  248. Bandie (1978) .... Anand
  249. Kondura (The Sage from the Sea) (1978) .... Bhairavmoorthy/Kondura
    ... aka Manas Ka Maharshi
    ... aka Sage from the Sea
    ... aka The Boon
  250. Bhumika: The Role (1977) .... Vinayak Kale
    ... aka Bhumika (India: Hindi title: short title)
    ... aka The Role
  251. Immaan Dharam (1977) .... Dharam Dayal
    ... aka Imaan Dharam (India: Hindi title: video box title)
  252. Alibaba Marjinaa (1977) .... Jabbar
  253. Paapi (1977) (voice) (uncredited) .... Michael
  254. Manthan (1976) .... Mishraji
    ... aka The Churning (UK)
  255. Nishaant (1975) .... Eldest Zamindar
    ... aka Night's End (UK: subtitle)
  256. Salaakhen (1975) .... Master
  257. Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
    ... aka An Oath on India
  258. Kaadu (1973/I) .... Chandre Gowda
    ... aka Forest (International: English title) (USA)
  259. Hulchul (1971) .... Public Prosecutor
  260. Reshma Aur Shera (1971) .... Rehmat Khan
    ... aka Reshma and Shera (International: English title)
  261. Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe (1971)
    ... aka Silence! The Court Is in Session (International: English title)
  262. Prem Pujari (1970) .... Jerry
    ... aka The Worshipper of Love
Music Department:
  1. Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) (playback singer)
  2. Tahalka (1992) (playback singer)
Thanks:
  1. Lakshya (2004) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Raj Kapoor (1987) .... Himself (during funeral)

  2. Chhatrabhang (1976) .... Narrator
    ... aka The Divine Plan (India: English title)
Archive Footage:
  1. The Music of 'Indiana Jones' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  2. The Stunts of 'Indiana Jones' (2003) (V) .... Himself


Additional Details

Publicity Listings:
4 Articles more
Genres:

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Amrish Puri
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Passed away cmm344
Know this movie? maxk-1
Top 5 Movie Villains of All-Time: Mola Ram Makes My List indypendant
Nightmares About This Man fantasmic17-2
One of the most underrated actors and greatest of all times.. The8thone00
I met Amrish Puri Personally once.. kmuneesh
more
Find where Amrish Puri is credited alongside another name
Amrish Puri &  
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.
Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.