Known for movies Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Gandhi (1982)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)
Short Info Net Worth $20 million Date Of Birth June 22, 1932 Died January 12, 2005, Mumbai, India Spouse Urmila Diveker Fact Although he was known for playing villains, he was described by co-star Harrison Ford as one of the nicest and kindest actors he had ever worked with.
Amrish Puri was born on 22 June 1932, in Nawanshahr, Punjab, British India. His parents were Lala Nihal Chand Puri and Ved Kaur. He had three brothers and one sister. He was educated at the Government College, Lahore and the National School of Drama, New Delhi.
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He started his career with the film Aakraman in 1971. He has worked in over 400 films. Some of his notable films include, Kranti (1981), Gandhi (1982), Mr. India (1987), Dostana (1980), and ChaalBaaz (1989).
He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1991.
He died on 12 January 2005, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
He was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
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General Info Full Name Amrish Puri Net Worth $20 million Date Of Birth June 22, 1932 Died January 12, 2005, Mumbai, India Height 1.88 m Profession Playback Singer, Voice Actor
Family Spouse Urmila Diveker Children Rajiv Puri, Namrata Puri Parents S. Nihal Singh Puri, Ved Kaur Siblings Madan Puri, Chaman Puri, Harish Singh Puri, Chandrakanta Mehra
Accomplishments Awards Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, Bollywood Movie Award – Best Villain, Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre - Acting (Language Theatre-wise) - Hindi Nominations Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil, Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role Movies Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna, My Wish Comes True, Aham Brahmasmi, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Koyla, Mr. India, Diljale, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Pardes, Tahalka, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Damini, Ghatak: Lethal, Jaan, Jaal: The Trap, Nayak: The Real Hero, Karan Arjun, Meri Jung, Gardish, Garv: P...
Social profile links Facts # Fact 1 Although he was known for playing villains, he was described by co-star Harrison Ford as one of the nicest and kindest actors he had ever worked with. 2 Uncle of director Ramesh (Ramnesh) Puri. Madan Puri's son. 3 Daughter, Namrata, son, Rajiv. 4 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. 5 He made his debut at the age of almost 40 in 1971 in Reshma Aur Shera (1971). 6 Brother of Madan Puri
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Actor Title Year Status Character Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama 1992 Ravan Time Machine 1992 Muskurahat 1992 Former Justice Gopichand Verma Tahalka 1992 General Dong Deewana 1992 Dhirendra Pratap Zindagi Ek Juaa 1992 Bhalla Vansh 1992 Vilasrao Chaudhary Vishwatma 1992 Azghar Jurhad I Love You 1992 The Seventh Horse of the Sun 1992 Mahesar Dalal Aadmi Aur Apsara 1991 Kohraam 1991 Mast Kalandar 1991 Raja Sahab Numbri Aadmi 1991 Rana Shikari: The Hunter 1991 Nahar Singh Thalapathi 1991 Kalivardhan Phool Aur Kaante 1991 Nageshwar 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 Mission 369 1991 Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein 1991 Trinetra 1991 Singhania Jeene Do 1990 Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh Kaaranama 1990 Kishen Kanhaiya 1990 Lala Gendamal Muqaddar Ka Badshaah 1990 Vikral Singh Qayamat Ki Raat 1990 Tejaa 1990 Jarahwar Doodh Ka Karz 1990 Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh Aaj Ka Arjun 1990 Thakur Bhupendra Singh Ghayal 1990 Balwant Rai Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari 1990 Mahadrashta Naaka Bandi 1990 Mangal Singh / Santhal Haatim Tai 1990 Kondaveeti Donga 1990 Gadra Thangamalai Thirudan 1990 Villain Vidrohi 1990 Mera Farz 1989 Mujrim 1989/I Khan Nafrat Ki Aandhi 1989 Chandidas Khurana Nigahen: Nagina Part II 1989 Bhairon Nath (voice, uncredited) Ram Lakhan 1989 Bhishambar Nath Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga 1989 Aag Se Khelenge 1989 Zakha Jaadugar 1989 Mahaprabhu Jagatsagar Chintamani Hisaab Khoon Ka 1989 Ranvir Pushp Batwara 1989 Hanumant Singh Tridev 1989 Bhujang / Bhairav Singh Na-Insaafi 1989 Billa Daata 1989 Gopaldas / G.D. Sarang Ilaaka 1989 Nagar Farz Ki Jung 1989 Jai Kishan (JK) Do Qaidi 1989 K.K. Suryaa: An Awakening 1989 Gangadhar Choudhary Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe 1989 Jurrat 1989 Kama Aakhari Poratam 1988 Anantananda Swamy Hamara Khandaan 1988 Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad) Mar Mitenge 1988 Ajit Singh Saazish 1988 Diwan Yateem 1988 Dacoit Pukhiya 'Dadhu' Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi 1988 Thakur Hansraj Singh 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 Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein 1988 Shahenshah 1988 J.K (uncredited) Hum Farishte Nahin 1988 Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal Dil Tujhko Diya 1987 Mohla Inaam Dus Hazaar 1987 Captain S.P Singh Jawab Hum Denge 1987 Seth Dhanraj Sher Shivaji 1987 Param Dharam 1987 Shamshera Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara 1987 Sadak Chhap 1987 Dharamdas, MP Hawalaat 1987 Seth Dharam Das Mr. India 1987 Mogambo Dance Dance 1987 Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh Madadgaar 1987 Sunita's Mama Dadagiri 1987 Bhanupratap Singh Loha 1987 Sher 'Shera' Singh Khazana 1987 Narrator (uncredited) Maa Ki Saugandh 1986 Mera Dharam 1986 Thakur Digvijay Singh Nagina 1986 Bhairon Nath Naseeb Apna Apna 1986 Bhim Singh Ricky 1986 Tamas 1986 TV Mini-Series Ek Aur Sikander 1986 Sher Khan Dosti Dushmani 1986 Asli Naqli 1986 Durjan Singh Samundar 1986 Raiszada Narsingh Begaana 1986 A.P. Lall Janbaaz 1986 Rana Vikram Singh Sultanat 1986 Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser Aap Ke Saath 1986 Persha Kaanch Ki Deewar 1986 Bhoop Singh Pyar Ho Gaya 1986 Sapna's Father Aghaat 1985 Chakradev 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 Meri Jung 1985 G.D. Thakral Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1985 Video Game Mola Ram (voice) Zabardast 1985 Balram Singh Mohabbat 1985 Choudhury Aaj Ke Sholey 1985 Balbir Gupta Bandh Honth 1984 Party 1984 Doctor Yeh Desh 1984 Dhuliya Zakhmi Sher 1984 Swami Kashinath Singh Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki 1984 Udaybhan Singh Jhutha Sach 1984 Gorka Awaaz 1984 Mulchand Malhotra Jagir 1984 Lakhan Singh / Thakur Suryapratap Singh 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 Aakhir 1984 Bhool 1984 Bekhabar 1983 Haadsaa 1983 R.K. Chakravarty Hero 1983/II Pasha Mandi 1983 Darvish Coolie 1983/I John D'Costa Ardh Satya 1983 Faujdar Velankar Andhaa Kanoon 1983 Mr. Ram Gupta Nishaan 1983 Main Intequam Loonga 1982 Goverdhan Das 'G.D.' Sugandh 1982 Vijeta 1982 Chief Instructor Verghese Vidhaata 1982 Jagawar Chaudhary Gandhi 1982 Khan Johny I Love You 1982 Zalim Singh Shakti 1982 J.K. 'JK' Verma Aadat Se Majboor 1982 Agnihotri (aka Joginder Singh) Ashanti 1982 Raja Bhishm Bahadur Singh Apna Bana Lo 1982 Mr. Joshi Ek Aur Sangraam 1982 Nai Imarat 1981 Be-Shaque 1981 Gopal Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chaila: Hello India 2009 Naseeb 1981 Don Mission: The Last War 2008 Kalyug 1981 Kishan Chand Kachchi Sadak 2006 Hasan Kairanvi Krodhi 1981 Madhavan Kisna: The Warrior Poet 2005 Bhairon Singh Maan Abhiman 1980 Mathuraprasad Choudhary Woh Tera Naam Tha 2004 Ustad Samad Khan Patthar Se Takkar 1980 Dr. Anand Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo 2004 Narrator Hum Paanch 1980 Vir Pratap Singh Hulchul 2004 Angar Chand Dostana 1980 Balwant Singh Aitraaz 2004 Ranjit Roy Gehrayee 1980 Tantric Magician Taarzan: The Wonder Car 2004 Kartar Singh / Baa Ji Qurbani 1980 Rakka Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2004 Colonel Dugraj Singh Aakrosh 1980 Public Prosecutor Dushane Garv: Pride and Honour 2004 Police Commssioner Samar Singh Chann Pardesee 1980 Joginder Singh Lakshya 2004 Brig Gen. Gautam Puri (uncredited) Iqraar 1979 Dev 2004 Chief Minister Bhandarker Lakhan 1979 Police Force: An Inside Story 2004 Mr. Pandey Naiyya 1979 Pannalal Surya 2004/II Thakur Sawan Ko Aane Do 1979 Chandrika's dad Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa 2003 Brig. Sarfaroz Khan Jaani Dushman 1979 Man who kidnapped Geeta (Bride) Out of Control 2003 Jatta Singh Bedi Hamare Tumhare 1979 General Manager Jaal: The Trap 2003 Major Amrish Kaul Bandie 1978 Anand The Hero: Love Story of a Spy 2003 I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan Hungama Bombay Ishtyle 1978 Khushi 2003/I Vir Bhadra Singh Kondura (The Sage from the Sea) 1978 Bhairavmoorthy / Kondura Rishtey 2002 Yashpal Chaudhary Alibaba Marjinaa 1977 Jabbar Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani 2002 Sadhu (sage) Gyaniji 1977 Baba 2002 Tantrik Paapi 1977 Michael (voice, uncredited) Shararat 2002 Prajapati Rangaa Aur Raja 1977 Badhaai Ho Badhaai 2002 Mr. Chaddha Sat Sri Akal 1977 Badmaash No.1 2002 Bhumika 1977 Vinayak Kale Nayak: The Real Hero 2001 Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister) Immaan Dharam 1977 Dharam Dayal Yaadein... 2001 Jagdish Kumar Malhotra Smothered Voices 1977 Gadar: Ek Prem Katha 2001 Ashraf Ali Manthan 1976 Mishraji Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai 2001 Balram Singh (Tau of Karan) Daaku 1975 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke 2001 Kailashnath Malhotra Nishant 1975 Eldest Zamindar Censor 2001 Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor Board Member) Salaakhen 1975 Master Zubeidaa 2001 Suleiman Seth Forest 1973/I Chandre Gowda On Wings of Fire 2001 Nihavand ruler Hindustan Ki Kasam 1973 Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad 2000 The Sufi Saint Sone Ke Haath 1973 Mohabbatein 2000 Maj. Gen. Khanna Hulchul 1971 Public Prosecutor Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke 2000 Yogvendra 'Yogi' Grewal Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe 1971 Ek Ajooba 2000 Guruji Reshma Aur Shera 1971 Rehmat Khan Badal 2000 ACP Ranjeet Singh Aahat - Ek Ajeeb Kahani 1971 Kaala Samrajya 1999 Kaalkeshwar Singh Prem Pujari 1970 Jerry Thakshak 1999 Nahar Singh (Ishaan's father) Maya 1967 TV Series Police Chief Gair 1999 C.K. Oberoi Baadshah 1999 Suraj Singh Thaper Taal 1999 Jagmohan Mehta Jai Hind 1999 Ret. Col. Mohandas Zulmi 1999 Balraj Dutt Aarzoo 1999 Dayashankar Lal Baadshah 1999 Thakur Dhayal Singh China Gate 1998 Col. Kewal Krishan Puri Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! 1998 Voice on the phone with Tiger Doli Saja Ke Rakhna 1998 Jojo Pinto Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate 1998 Mr. Abhyankar Barood 1998 Mr. Singhal Salaakhen 1998 Jaspal Rana Sham Ghansham 1998 Collector Bhim Singh Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law 1997 Pilot Baba Himalay Putra 1997 Malhotra, Seema's father (special appearance) Itihaas 1997 Balwant Nirnayak 1997 Pradhan Des Pandey Virasat 1997 Raja Thakur Chachi 420 1997 Durgaprasad Bhardwaj Pardes 1997 Kishorilal Tarazu 1997 Appa Rao Mahaanta: The Film 1997 Seth. Kedar Nath Koyla 1997 Raja Saab Khiladi No 1 1997 Jaan 1996 Police Commisioner Suryadev Singh Sardari Begum 1996 Hemraj Smuggler 1996 Ghatak: Lethal 1996 Shambu Nath Beqabu 1996 ACP Amritlal Bakshi Diljale 1996 Dara Jeet 1996 Gajraj Choudhary Sikander 1996 Video Tu Chor Main Sipahi 1996 Thakur Gajendra Singh Kala Pani 1996 Mirza Khan Vijeta 1996 D.I.G. Jagdish Chaudhary Kartavya 1995 Thakur Ugranarayan Singh Paappi Devataa 1995 Ratan Seth Haqeeqat 1995 ACP. Shivcharan Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995 Chaudhry Baldev Singh Gundaraj 1995 Police Inspector Oh Darling Yeh Hai India 1995 Don Qixote 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 Mohabatto Ka Safar 1995 Paramaatma 1994 Chaudhry Rudranarayan Tejasvini 1994 Lala Khurana Droh Kaal 1994 IGP Pathak Pehla Pehla Pyar 1994 Hukum Singh Maha Shaktishaali 1994 Elaan 1994 Ramakant Chaudhry Mawali Raj 1994 Sangram 1993 Thakur Surajbhan Singh Kanwar Gardish 1993 Purshotam Kashinath Sathe Nippu Ravva 1993 Balagam Dhanraj Damini 1993 Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer) Kundan 1993 Thakur Shamsher Singh Divya Shakti 1993 Tau Ashwamedham 1992
Music Department Title Year Status Character Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law 1997 playback singer Tarazu 1997 playback singer Tahalka 1992 playback singer Aaj Ka Arjun 1990 playback singer Haatim Tai 1990 playback singer
Soundtrack Title Year Status Character Tahalka 1992 performer: "Shom Shom Shom" Aaj Ka Arjun 1990 performer: "Mashuka, Mashuka"
Thanks Title Year Status Character Edición Especial Coleccionista 2013 TV Series in memory of - 1 episode Lakshya 2004 special thanks
Self Title Year Status Character Raj Kapoor 1987 Himself (during funeral) Rimjhim Geeton Ki 1986 Documentary Himself Chhatrabhang 1976 Documentary Narrator
Awards Won Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1998 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Virasat (1997) 1998 Screen Screen Weekly Awards Best Supporting Actor Virasat (1997) 1997 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Ghatak: Lethal (1996) 1997 Screen Screen Weekly Awards Best Supporting Actor Ghatak: Lethal (1996) 1994 Silver Screen Award Singapore International Film Festival Best Actor Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992) 1986 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Meri Jung (1985)
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2004 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Best Performance in a Negative Role The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) 2004 Popular Award Zee Cine Awards Best Performance in a Villainous Role The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) 2002 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Performance in a Negative Role Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) 2002 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Villain/Villainess Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) 2002 Popular Award Zee Cine Awards Best Villain Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)
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