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Overview
Date of Birth:
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Mini Biography:
Believe it or not, Amrish Puri wanted to become a Bollywood movie hero... more
Trivia:
Brother of Madan Puri more
Awards:
5 wins
&
4 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Salman Khan, the next Mogambo
(From RealBollywood. 4 December 2009, 9:38 PM, PST)
Salman Khan turns villainous - News
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(From RealBollywood. 4 December 2009, 9:38 PM, PST)
Salman Khan turns villainous - News
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Filmography
Actor:
- Helloo India (2009) (post-production)
- Kachchi Sadak (2006) .... Hasan Kairanvi
- Mumbai Express (2005)
... aka Mumbai Xpress (International: English title) - Kisna: The Warrior Poet (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
- 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
... aka My Heart Became a Stranger (International: English title: informal title) - Out of Control (2003) .... Jatta Singh Bedi
- Jaal: The Trap (2003) .... Major Amrish Kaul
- The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) .... I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
... aka The Hero (India: English title: short title) - 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
... aka Cherished Memories (USA: informal English title) - 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) - 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) .... Suleiman Seth
- On Wings of Fire (2001) .... Nihavand ruler
- Mohabbatein (2000) .... Maj. Gen. Khanna
... aka Love Stories (Europe: English title) - Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) .... Yogvendra 'Yogi' Grewal
- Badal (2000) .... ACP Ranjeet Singh
- Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (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
... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title) - Jai Hind (1999) .... Ret. Col. Mohandas
- Zulmi (1999) .... Balraj Dutt
- Aarzoo (1999) .... Dayashankar
- Lal Baadshah (1999) .... Thakur Dhayal Singh
- Kaala Samrajya (1999) .... Kaalkeshwar Singh
... aka Kaala Samrajya (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) .... Mr. Abhyankar
- Barood (1998) .... Mr. Singhal
- Salaakhen (1998) .... Jaspal Rana
- 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: The Film (1997) .... Seth. Kedar Nath
... aka Mahaanta (India: Hindi title: short title) - 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: Lethal (1996) .... Shambu Nath
- Beqabu (1996) .... ACP Amritlal Bakshi
- Diljale (1996) .... Daka
- Jeet (1996) .... Gajraj Choudhary
- Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) .... Thakur Gajendra Singh
- Vijeta (1996) .... D.I.G. Jagdish Chaudhary
... aka Conquest (International: English title) - Jaan (1996) .... Police Commisioner Suryadev Singh
- 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) - Sardari Begum (1996) .... Hemraj
- Haqeeqat (1995) .... ACP. Shivcharan
... aka Reality (International: English title) - 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) - Gundaraj (1995) .... Police Inspector
- Hulchul (1995) .... Shobraj
- Prem (1995) .... Vanraja
- Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
- Jai Vikraanta (1995) .... Thakur Jaswant Singh
- Karan Arjun (1995) .... Thakur Durjan Singh
... aka Karan and Arjun (International: English title) - Kartavya (1995) .... Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
- Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) .... Don Qixote
- Paappi Devataa (1995) .... Ratan Seth
- Droh Kaal (1994) .... IGP Pathak
... aka Times of Betrayal (International: English title) - Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994) .... Hukum Singh
- Elaan (1994) .... Ramakant Chaudhry
- Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
- Pramaatma (1994)
... aka Parmatma (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - Tejasvini (1994) .... Lala Khurana
- Gardish (1993) .... Purshotam Kashinath Sathe
- Damini - Lightning (1993) .... Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer)
- Divya Shakti (1993) .... Tau
- Kundan (1993) .... Thakur Shamsher Singh
- Sangram (1993) .... Thakur Surajbhan Singh Kanwar
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993) .... Mahesar Dalal
... aka Seventh Horse of the Sun
... aka Seventh Horse of the Sun's Chariot - Muskurahat (1992) .... Former Justice Gopichand Verma
- Tahalka (1992) .... General Dong
- Deewana (1992) .... Dhirendra Pratap
... aka Crazy (India: English title)
... aka Diwana (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) .... Bhalla
- Vishwatma (1992) .... Azghar Jurhad
- Ashwamedham (1992)
- I Love You (1992)
- Time Machine (1992)
- Vansh (1992) .... VilasRao Chaudhary
- Thalapathi (1991) .... Kalivardhan
... aka Dal-pati (The Leader) (India: Hindi title)
... aka The Commander (India: English title) - Phool Aur Kaante (1991) .... Nageshwar
- Dharam Sankat (1991) .... Jagira
- Aditya 369 (1991) .... Raja Varma
- Saudagar (1991) .... Chuniya
- Ajooba (1991) .... Vazir-E-Alla
... aka Chyornyj prints Adzhuba (Soviet Union: Russian title) - Benaam Badsha (1991) .... Jaikal
- Iraada (1991)
- Jigarwala (1991) .... Dhurjan Singh
- Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)
... aka Bad People (International: English title: informal title) - Kohraam (1991)
- Mast Kalandar (1991) .... Raja Sahab
- Numbri Aadmi (1991) .... Rana
- 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) - Trinetra (1991) .... Singhania
- Doodh Ka Karz (1990) .... Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh
- Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) .... Thakur Bhupendra Singh
- Ghayal (1990) .... Balwant Rai
- Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990) .... Mahadrashta
- Naaka Bandi (1990) .... Mangal Singh/Santhal
- Haatim Tai (1990)
- Kondaveeti Donga (1990) .... Gadra
... aka Thief of Kondaveedu - Jeene Do (1990) .... Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
- Kaaranama (1990)
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) .... Lala Gendamal
- Muqaddar Ka Badshaah (1990) .... Vikral Singh
- Tejaa (1990) .... Jarahwar
- Aag Se Khelenge (1989) .... Zakha
- Jaadugar (1989) .... Mahaprabhu Jagatsagar Chintamani
- Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989) .... Ranvir Pushp
- Batwara (1989) .... Hanumant Singh
- Na-Insaafi (1989) .... Billa
... aka Na Insaafi (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - Tridev (1989) .... Bhujang/Bhairav Singh
- Daata (1989) .... Gopaldas/G.D. Sarang
- Ilaaka (1989) .... Nagar
- Farz Ki Jung (1989) .... Jai Kishan (JK)
- Do Qaidi (1989) .... K.K.
- Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
- Jurrat (1989) .... Kama
- Mujrim (1989/I) .... Khan
... aka Criminal (International: English title) - 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
- Janam Janam (1988) .... Yuvraj Thakur Balbir Singh
- Rukhsat (1988) .... Jagdish Chopra
- Commando (1988) .... Marcelloni
- Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) .... Shahbaaz Khan
- Waaris (1988) .... Dulla K. Singh
... aka Waris (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - Shahenshah (1988) (uncredited) .... J.K
- Hum Farishte Nahin (1988) .... Pashrutam Das/Din Dayal
- Aakhari Poratam (1988) .... Anantananda Swamy
... aka Aakhari Poraattam (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration) - Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) .... Thakur Hansraj Singh
- Hamara Khandaan (1988) .... Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
- Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein (1988)
- Mar Mitenge (1988) .... Ajit Singh
- Saazish (1988) .... Diwan
- Yateem (1988) .... Dacoit Pukhiya 'Dadhu'
- Param Dharam (1987) .... Shamshera
- Sadak Chhap (1987) .... Dharamdas, MP
... aka Sadakchhap (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - Hawalaat (1987) .... Seth Dharam Das
- Mr India (1987) .... Mogambo
- Dance Dance (1987) .... Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh
- Madadgar (1987)
- Dadagiri (1987) .... Bhanupratap Singh
- Loha (1987) .... Sher 'Shera' Singh
- Dil Tujhko Diya (1987) .... Mohla
- Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987) .... Captain S.P Singh
- Jawab Hum Denge (1987) .... Seth Dhanraj
- Sher Shivaji (1987)
- Ek Aur Sikander (1986) .... Sher Khan
- Asli Naqli (1986) .... Durjan Singh
- Samundar (1986) .... Raiszada Narsingh
- Begaana (1986) .... A.P. Lall
- Janbaaz (1986) .... Rana Vikram Singh
... aka Jaanbaaz (India: Hindi title: video box title) - Sultanat (1986) .... Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
... aka Karname Kamal Ke (India: Hindi title)
... aka The Sultanate - Aap Ke Saath (1986) .... Persha
... aka With You (India: English title) - Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986) .... Bhoop Singh
- Dosti Dushmani (1986)
- Mera Dharam (1986) .... Thakur Digvijay Singh
... aka My Duty - Nagina (1986) .... Bhairon Nath
- Naseeb Apna Apna (1986) .... Bhim Singh
- Pyar Ho Gaya (1986) .... Sapna's Father
- Ricky (1986)
- "Tamas" (1986) TV mini-series
... aka Darkness (International: English title) - Meri Jung (1985) .... G.D. Thakral
- Zabardast (1985) .... Balram Singh
- Mohabbat (1985) .... Choudhury
... aka Love - Aaj Ke Sholey (1985) .... Balbir Gupta
- Aghaat (1985) .... Chakradev
... aka Anguish (International: English title: informal literal title) - Karmyudh (1985) .... Sohanlal Puri
- Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985) .... Jugal
- Patthar Dil (1985) .... Rana Surajbhan Singh
- Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) .... Damodar Seth
- Teri Meherbaniyan (1985) .... Thakur Vijay Singh
- Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984) .... Udaybhan Singh
- Jhutha Sach (1984) .... Gorka
- Jagir (1984) .... Lakhan Singh
... aka Teen Murti (India: Bengali title)
... aka The Estate
... aka The Three Idols - Duniya (1984) .... Balwant Singh Kalra
- Gangvaa (1984) .... Special Appearance
- Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984) .... Bhanupratap
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) .... Mola Ram
- Mashaal (1984) .... S.K. Vardhan
... aka The Torch (India: English title)
... aka Torch (International: English title) - Awaaz (1984) .... Mulchand Malhotra
- Party (1984) .... Doctor
- Yeh Desh (1984) .... Dhuliya
- Zakhmi Sher (1984) .... Swami Kashinath Singh
- Coolie (1983/I) .... John D'Costa
- Ardh Satya (1983) .... Anant's Father
... aka Half Truth - Nishan (1983)
- Andhaa Kanoon (1983) .... Mr. Ram Gupta
- Haadsaa (1983) .... R.K. Chakravarty
- Hero (1983/II) .... Pasha
- Mandi (1983) .... Darvish
... aka Market Place - Vidhaata (1982) .... Jagawar Chaudhary
- Gandhi (1982) .... Khan
... aka Richard Attenborough's Film: Gandhi (USA: complete title) - Shakti (1982) .... J.K. 'JK' Verma
- Aadat Se Majboor (1982) .... Agnihotri (aka Joginder Singh)
- Apna Bana Lo (1982) .... Mr. Joshi
- Ashanti (1982) .... Raja Bhishm Bahadur Singh
- Johny I Love You (1982) .... Zalim Singh
- Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Goverdhan Das 'G.D.'
- Vijeta (1982) .... Chief Instructor Verghese
... aka Conquest (International: English title) - Be-Shaque (1981) .... Gopal
- Kalyug (1981) .... Kishan Chand
... aka The Machine Age - Naseeb (1981) .... Don
... aka Destiny - Krodhi (1981) .... Madhavan
- Nai Imarat (1981)
- Hum Paanch (1980) .... Vir Pratap Singh
... aka We Five - Dostana (1980) .... Balwant Singh
- Gehrayee (1980) .... Tantric Magician
... aka Depth (India: English title) - Qurbani (1980) .... Rakka
- Aakrosh (1980) .... Public Prosecutor Dushane
... aka Cry of the Wounded - Chann Pardesi (1980) .... Joginder Singh
... aka Sindoor Ki Keemat (India: Hindi title) - Maan Abhiman (1980) .... Mathuraprasad Choudhary
- Patthar Se Takkar (1980) .... Dr. Anand
- Hamare Tumhare (1979) .... General Manager
... aka Hamaare Tumhare (USA: DVD box title) - Jaani Dushman (1979) .... Man who kidnapped Geeta (Bride)
... aka Beloved Enemy (India: English title) - Lakhan (1979)
- Naiyya (1979) .... Pannalal
... aka Naiya (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration) - 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) - Bandie (1978) .... Anand
- Kondura (The Sage from the Sea) (1978) .... Bhairavmoorthy/Kondura
... aka Manas Ka Maharshi
... aka Sage from the Sea
... aka The Boon - Bhumika: The Role (1977) .... Vinayak Kale
... aka Bhumika (India: Hindi title: short title)
... aka The Role - Immaan Dharam (1977) .... Dharam Dayal
... aka Imaan Dharam (India: Hindi title: video box title) - Alibaba Marjinaa (1977) .... Jabbar
- Paapi (1977) (voice) (uncredited) .... Michael
- Manthan (1976) .... Mishraji
... aka The Churning (UK) - Nishaant (1975) .... Eldest Zamindar
... aka Night's End (UK: subtitle) - Salaakhen (1975) .... Master
- Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
... aka An Oath on India - Kaadu (1973/I) .... Chandre Gowda
... aka Forest (International: English title) (USA) - Hulchul (1971) .... Public Prosecutor
- Reshma Aur Shera (1971) .... Rehmat Khan
... aka Reshma and Shera (International: English title) - Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe (1971)
... aka Silence! The Court Is in Session (International: English title) - Prem Pujari (1970) .... Jerry
... aka The Worshipper of Love
Music Department:
- Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) (playback singer)
- Tahalka (1992) (playback singer)
Self:
- Raj Kapoor (1987) .... Himself (during funeral)
- Chhatrabhang (1976) .... Narrator
... aka The Divine Plan (India: English title)
Archive Footage:
- The Music of 'Indiana Jones' (2003) (V) .... Himself
- The Stunts of 'Indiana Jones' (2003) (V) .... Himself
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