Amrish Puri
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Amrish Lal Puri (June 22, 1932 - January 12, 2005) was an iconic theater and film actor from India, who was a key player in the Indian theater movement that picked up steam in the 1960s. He worked with notable playwrights of the time, such as Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad. However, he is primarily remembered for essaying some iconic negative roles in Hindi cinema. He is most remembered for his role as Mogambo in the Hindi film Mr India (1987). As Mola Ram in the Hollywood film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), he crossed over to international cinema as well. Description above from the Wikipedia article Amrish Puri, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Credits
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
as Mola Ram
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
as Chaudhry Baldev Singh
Gandhi (1982)
as Khan
Mohabbatein (2000)
as Major General Khanna
Baba (2002)
as Guruji
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
as Colonel Dugraj Singh
Karan Arjun (1995)
as Thakur Durjan Singh
Baadshah (1999)
as Suraj Singh Thapar
Ghatak (1996)
as Shambu Nath
Koyla (1997)
as Raja Saab
Lakshya (2004)
as Brig. Gautam Puri
Simhada Mari Sainya (1981)
Actor
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003)
as I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun (—)
Actor
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)
as Self (archive footage)
Thalapathi (1991)
as Kalivardhan
Manthan (1976)
as Ganga Prasad Mishra
Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000)
as The Sufi Saint
Hum Paanch (1980)
as Vir Pratap Singh
Marudhanayagam (—)
Actor
Hulchul (2004)
as Angar Chand
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
as Kailashnath Malhotra
Pardes (1997)
as Kishorilal
Dayavan (1988)
as Inspector Ratan Singh
Nagina (1986)
as Bhairon Nath
Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
as Thakur Vijay Singh
Mr. India (1987)
as Mogambo
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
as Kartar Singh
Deewana (1992)
as Dhirendra Pratap
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)
as Ashraf Ali
Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994)
as Hukum Singh
Jhutha Sach (1984)
as Gorkha
Ram Lakhan (1989)
as Bhishambar Nath
Dostana (1980)
as Balwant Singh
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984)
as Self
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
as CM Balraj Chauhan
Paramaatma (1994)
Actor
Coolie (1983)
as John D'Costa
Naseeb (1981)
as Don
Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
as Nageshwar
Sardari Begum (1996)
as Hemraj
Tridev (1989)
as Bhujang / Bhairav Singh
Asli Naqli (1986)
as Durjan Singh
Batwara (1989)
Actor
Tahalka (1992)
as Dong
Vansh (1992)
as Vilasrao Chaudhary
Duniya (1984)
as Balwant Singh Kalra
Vishwatma (1992)
as Ajgar Jurrat
Mandi (1983)
as Darvish
Lal Baadshah (1999)
as Thakur Dhayal Singh
Jeet (1996)
as Gajraj Choudhary
China Gate (1998)
as Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
Sangram (1993)
Actor
Vidhaata (1982)
as Jagawar Chaudhary
Yaadein (2001)
as J.K. Malhotra
Samundar (1986)
as Raizada Narsingh
Mujrim (1989)
as Khan
Aitraaz (2004)
as Ranjit Roy
Kaalapani (1996)
as Mirza Khan
Shahenshah (1988)
as J.K.
Hulchul (1995)
as Shobraj
Meri Jung (1985)
as G. D. Thakral
Andha Yug (1989)
as Vriddha Yachak / Kripacharya / Vyas
Chachi 420 (1997)
as Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
Love (2004)
as Saligrama Oberoi
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988)
as Thakur Hansraj Singh
Sham Ghansham (1998)
as Collector Bhim Singh
Jaani Dushman (1979)
as Kidnapper
Aadat Se Majboor (1982)
as Agnihotri
Gundaraj (1995)
as Police Inspector
Param Dharam (1987)
as Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)
as Police Commissioner Samar Singh
Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
as Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
Aakhari Poratam (1988)
as Anantananda Swamy
Taal (1999)
as Jagmohan Mehta
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)
as Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
Doodh Ka Karz (1990)
as Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
as Yogi Grewal
Ardh Satya (1983)
as Faujdar Velankar
Ajooba (1991)
as Vazir-E-Alla
Haatim Tai (1990)
as Magician Kamlaq
Jawab Hum Denge (1987)
as Seth Dhanraj
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
as Baba
Shakti (1982)
as J.K. 'JK' Verma
Party (1984)
as Doctor of Philosophy
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)
as Thakur Gajendra Singh
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988)
as Shahbaaz Khan
Diljale (1996)
as Dara
Gardish (1993)
as Constable Purushottam Sathe
Shararat (2002)
as Prajapati
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
as Don Qixote
Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
as Mr. Ram Gupta
Himalay Putra (1997)
as Mr. Malhotra
Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989)
as CBI Inspector Ranveer Pushp
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
as Sadhu
Kisna (2005)
as Bhairo Singh
Trinetra (1991)
as Singhania
Kalyug (1981)
as Kishan Chand
Khushi (2003)
as Vir Bhadra Singh
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992)
as Mahesar Dalal
Damini (1993)
as Indrajit Chaddha
Zakhmi Sher (1984)
as Swami Kashinath Singh
Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)
as Chandrika's Father
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
as Mahadrashtha
Numbri Aadmi (1991)
as Shamsher Singh / Rana
Main Inteqam Loonga (1982)
Actor
Mera Dharam (1986)
as Thakur Digvijay Singh
Mar Mitenge (1988)
Actor
Divya Shakti (1993)
as Tau
Dadagiri (1987)
Actor
Aakrosh (1980)
as Dushane, Public Prosecutor
Dance Dance (1987)
as Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh
Kundan (1993)
Actor
Jai Vikraanta (1995)
as Thakur Jaswant Singh
Sultanat (1986)
as Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
as Daga
Rukhsat (1988)
as Jagdish Chopra
Aarzoo (1999)
as Dayashankar
Woh Tera Naam Tha (2003)
Actor
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)
as Mr. Abhyankar
Janbaaz (1986)
as Rana Vikram Singh
Aditya 369 (1991)
as Raja Verma
Police Force: An Inside Story (2004)
as Mr. Panday
Prem Pujari (1970)
Actor
Haqeeqat (1995)
as ACP. Shivcharan
Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
as Lala Gendamal
Commando (1988)
as Marcelloni
Kaadu (1973)
as Chandre Gowda
Ghayal (1990)
as Balwant Rai
Khilonewala (1971)
as Fanatic
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
as Mr Chaddha
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
as Major Amrish Kaul
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
Actor
Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
as Thakur Bhupendra Singh
Out of Control (2003)
as Jatta Singh Bedi
Mashaal (1984)
as S.K. Vardhan
Jaan (1996)
as Commissioner Suryadev Singh
Nishaan (1983)
Actor
Badal (2000)
as ACP Ranjeet Singh
On Wings of Fire (1986)
as Nihavand Ruler
Do Qaidi (1989)
as K.K.
Virasat (1997)
as Raja Thakur
Ilaaka (1989)
as Naagar
Nishant (1975)
as Eldest Zamindar
Qurbani (1980)
as Rakka
Saudagar (1991)
as Chuniya
Silence! The Court Is in Session (1971)
Actor
Gair (1999)
as C.K. Oberoi
Jagir (1984)
as Lakhan Singh / Thakur Suryapratap Singh
Hum Farishte Nahin (1988)
as Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal
Kartavya (1995)
as Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali (1980)
Actor
Paapi (1977)
as Michael (uncredited) (voice)
Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989)
as Chandidas Khurana
Drohkaal (1994)
as IGP Pathak
Reshma Aur Shera (1971)
as Rehmat Khan
Jai Hind (1999)
as Ret. Col. Mohandas
Thakshak (1999)
as Nahar Singh
Hamara Khandaan (1988)
as Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
Vijeta (1982)
as Group Captain Varghese
Zulmi (1999)
as Balraj Dutt
Jigarwala (1991)
as Durjan Singh
Bhumika (1977)
as Vinayak Kale
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
as Bhoop Singh
Zabardast (1985)
as Balram Singh
Hulchul (1971)
as Public Prosecutor
Salaakhen (1998)
as Jaspal Rana
Ashanti (1982)
as Raja Bheesham Bahadur Singh
Daata (1989)
as Gopaldas
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001)
as Balram Singh
Beqabu (1996)
as ACP Amritlal Bakshi
Elaan (1994)
as Ramakant Chaudhry
Godam (1983)
as (The Voice of God)
Hero (1983)
as Pasha
Muskurahat (1992)
as Gopichand Verma
Aag Se Khelenge (1989)
as Zaka
Aap Ke Saath (1986)
as Persha
Shikari (1991)
as Nahar Singh
Dev (2004)
as Chief Minister Bhandarker
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984)
as Udaybhan Singh
Barood (1998)
as Singhal
Naaka Bandi (1990)
Actor
Zubeidaa (2001)
as Suleiman Seth
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle (1978)
Actor
Prem (1995)
as Vanraja
Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
Actor
Ek Aur Sikander (1986)
as Sher Khan /Dilawar Khan
Saazish (1988)
as Diwan
Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein (1988)
Actor
Jeene Do (1990)
as Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
Chhatrabhang (1976)
as Narrator
Khazana (1987)
as Narrator
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987)
Actor
Aghaat (1985)
as Chakradev
Rishtey (2002)
as Yashpal Chaudhary
Apna Bana Lo (1982)
as Joshi
Gehrayee (1980)
Actor
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
as Gangadhar Chaudhary
Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
Actor
Awaaz (1984)
as Mulchand Malhotra
Ek Ajooba (2000)
Actor
Salaakhen (1975)
as Master
Insaaf Kaun Karega (1987)
as Bhanupratap
Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)
as Bhim Singh
Yateem (1988)
as Dacoit Daku Purkhiya
Loha (1987)
as Sher "Shera" Singh
Farz Ki Jung (1989)
as Jai Kishan "J. K."
Haadsaa (1983)
as R.K. Chakravarty
Be-Shaque (1981)
as Gopal
Waaris (1988)
as Dulla Singh
Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
as Gadra
Dhaal (1997)
as Pilot Baba
Major Chandrakanth (1993)
Actor
Naiyya (1979)
Actor
Gangvaa (1984)
Actor
Sadak Chhap (1987)
as Dharamdas
Tarazu (1997)
as Appa Rao
Hawalaat (1987)
as Dharamdas
Tejaa (1990)
Actor
Kachchi Sadak (2006)
as Hasan Kairanvi
Bandh Honth (1984)
Actor
Benaam Badsha (1991)
as Jaikal
Sher Shivaji (1987)
Actor
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Actor
Kaaranama (1990)
Actor
Karamyudh (1985)
as Sohanlal Puri
Jaadugar (1989)
Actor
Phaansi Ke Baad (1985)
as Damodar Seth
Ganda Bherunda (1984)
as Prof. Jay
Yeh Desh (1984)
Actor
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
Actor
Kohraam (1991)
Actor
Paappi Devataa (1995)
as Ratan Seth
Nippu Ravva (1993)
Actor
Smuggler (1996)
Actor
Chann Pardesee (1981)
as Jangirdar Joginder Singh
The Sage from the Sea (1978)
as Kondura
Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)
as Bhalla
Mohabbat (1985)
as Chaudhary
Ashwamedham (1992)
as Anil Vyaghra / Sunil Vyaghra