Amrish Puri
Indian actor (1932-2005) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 72
Amrish Puri was an Indian actor, who was one of the most notable and important figures in Indian cinema and theatre. He acted in more than 450 films, and established himself as one of the greatest and iconic actors in Indian cinema.
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AitraazFilm, Ranjit Roy2003
The Hero: Love Story of a SpyFilm, I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiSeries, Himself2001
Chori Chori Chupke ChupkeFilm, Kailashnath Malhotra2000
MohabbateinFilm, Major General Khanna1998
China GateFilm, Col. Kewal Krishan Puri1997
Chachi 420Film, Durgaprasad Bhardwaj1995
Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeFilm, Chaudhry Baldev Singh1992
DeewanaFilm, Dhirendra Pratap1990
GhayalFilm, Balwant Rai1989
Ram LakhanFilm, Bhishambar Nath1988
TamasSeries, Sardar Teja Singh
The Discovery of IndiaSeries, 1988Raza Khan1987
Mr. IndiaFilm, Mogambo1986Filmfare Award for Best Supporting ActorAward
NaginaFilm, 1986Bhairon Nath1983
CoolieFilm, John D'Costa1982
GandhiFilm, Khan1979Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardAward1932Born22 June 1932People around Amrish
Shah Rukh Khan Also in Deewana, Koyla and Karan Arjun
Amitabh Bachchan Also in Lakshya, Andhaa Kaanoon and Shakti
Anil Kapoor Also in Mr. India, Taal and Shakti
Om Puri Also in Gandhi, Lakshya and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Naseeruddin Shah Also in Bhumika, Nishant and Aakrosh
Paresh Rawal Also in Aitraaz, Damini and Hulchul
Shyam Benegal Directed Zubeidaa, Bhumika and Nishant
Anu Malik Wrote Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Baadshah
Subhash Ghai Directed Hero, Pardes and Ram Lakhan
Govind Nihalani Directed Aakrosh, Ardh Satya and Thakshak
Kulbhushan Kharbanda Also in Bhumika, Nishant and Shakti
Rajkumar Santoshi Directed Damini and Ghayal
Priyadarshan Directed Hulchul, Virasat and Gardish
Vanraj Bhatia Wrote Bhumika, Nishant and Manthan
Jackie Shroff Also in Hero, Hulchul and Ram Lakhan
Anupam Kher Also in Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
Sunny Deol Also in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Damini and Tridev
Smita Patil Also in Bhumika, Nishant and Aakrosh
Prem Chopra Also in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Shashi Kapoor Produced Ajooba, Kalyug and Vijeta
Annu Kapoor Also in Mr. India, Mashaal and Ram Lakhan
K. Raghavendra Rao Directed Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)- Raj Kanwar Directed Deewana, Jeet and Jaan
Umesh Mehra Directed Mujrim, Ashanti and Shikari: The Hunter
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995
Thalapathi 1991
Gandhi 1982
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1984
Nayak: The Real Hero 2001
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Television 3
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Puri was known for his acting versatility but his villainous roles earned him more recognition. His dominating screen presence and distinctive deep voice made him stand out amongst other actors of his generation. Puri also worked in art cinema. He won three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor in eight nominations. He also holds most Filmfare Award for Best Villain nominations.
