
Biography
Amrish Puri (22 June 1932 – 12 January 2005) 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, established himself as one of the most popular actors in Indian Cinema. Puri is remembered for playing various roles in variety of film genres, specially iconic villainous roles in Hindi Cinema, as well as International Cinema. He reigned supreme in villainous roles in the 1980s and 1990s, his dominating screen presence and distinctive deep voice made him stand out amongst the other villains of the day. Puri was active in both, art cinema such as in some of Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani's films and mainly in mainstream cinema. Puri won three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor in eight nominations. He also holds most Filmfare Award for Best Villain nominations.
While he predominantly worked in Hindi-language films, he had also appeared in Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi language films. Puri played some of most remembered villainous roles in Vidhaata (1982), Shakti (1982) Hero (1983), Meri Jung (1985), Nagina (1986), Mr. India (1987), Shahenshah (1988), Ram Lakhan (1989), Tridev (1990), Ghayal (1990), Saudagar (1991), Thalapathi (1991), Tahalka (1992), Damini (1993), Karan Arjun (1995), Jeet (1996), Koyla (1997), Baadshah (1998), Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) and Nayak: The Real Hero (2001). Main antagonist Mogambo from Shekhar Kapur's Mr. India (1987) played by Puri, is considered as one of greatest villains of all time in Indian Cinema,it was reported that he received a salary of ₹10 million (US$771,890.82), making him the highest-paid Indian villain actor of all time. His comic role in Chachi 420, that he acted alongside Kamal Haasan was highly appreciated.
Puri was highly prolific actor, he also featured in positive supporting roles, of which he won 3 times Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Some of his notable positive roles are Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Gardish (1993), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Ghatak (1996), Diljale (1996) Pardes (1997), Virasat (1997), China Gate (1998), Badal (2000), Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Hulchul (2004).
To Western audiences, he is best known as Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's Hollywood film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and as Khan in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982).
His grandson, Vardhan Puri is also an actor in Indian Cinema, having written and starred in a film produced by a production house named after Puri, Amrish Puri Films.
Filmography
All 235
Movies 231
TV Shows 4
Self 2
Writter 1
Narrator 1

Kachchi Sadak (2006)

Kisna (2005)

Hulchul (2004)

Aitraaz (2004)

Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)

Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)

Love (2004)

Lakshya (2004)

Dev (2004)

Police Force: An Inside Story (2004)

Woh Tera Naam Tha (2003)

Out of Control (2003)

Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)

Jaal: The Trap (2003)

The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003)

Khushi (2003)

Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)

Rishtey (2002)

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)

Baba (2002)

Shararat (2002)

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)

Badmaash No.1 (2002)

Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)

Yaadein (2001)

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)

Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001)

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)

Zubeidaa (2001)

Mohabbatein (2000)

Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000)

Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)

Ek Ajooba (2000)

Badal (2000)

Thakshak (1999)

Gair (1999)

Baadshah (1999)

Taal (1999)

Jai Hind (1999)

Zulmi (1999)

Aarzoo (1999)

Kaala Samrajya (1999)

Lal Baadshah (1999)

China Gate (1998)

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)

Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)

Barood (1998)

Salaakhen (1998)

Sham Ghansham (1998)

Chachi 420 (1997)

Pardes (1997)

Tarazu (1997)

Itihaas (1997)

Virasat (1997)

Koyla (1997)

Himalay Putra (1997)

Dhaal (1997)

Ghatak (1996)

Beqabu (1996)

Diljale (1996)

Jeet (1996)

Jaan (1996)

Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)

Kaalapani (1996)

Vijeta (1996)

Sardari Begum (1996)

Haqeeqat (1995)

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Gundaraj (1995)

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)

Kartavya (1995)

Paappi Devataa (1995)

Maidan-E-Jung (1995)

Jai Vikraanta (1995)

Karan Arjun (1995)

Hulchul (1995)

Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994)

Maha Shaktishaali (1994)

Paramaatma (1994)

Elaan (1994)

Tejasvini (1994)

Nippu Ravva (1993)

Sangram (1993)

Gardish (1993)

Major Chandrakanth (1993)

Divya Shakti (1993)

Kundan (1993)

The Seventh Horse of the Sun (1992)

Ashwamedham (1992)

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1992)

Muskurahat (1992)

Damini (1992)

Tahalka (1992)

Deewana (1992)

Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)

Vishwatma (1992)

Vansh (1992)

Phool Aur Kaante (1991)

Thalapathi (1991)

Kohraam (1991)

Aditya 369 (1991)

Saudagar (1991)

Ajooba (1991)

Shikari (1991)

Benaam Badsha (1991)

Mast Kalandar (1991)

Jigarwala (1991)

Trinetra (1991)

Kaaranama (1990)

Doodh Ka Karz (1990)

Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)

Ghayal (1990)

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)

Naaka Bandi (1990)

Haatim Tai (1990)

Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)

Kondaveeti Donga (1990)

Tejaa (1990)

Jeene Do (1990)

Aag Se Khelenge (1989)

Jaadugar (1989)

Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989)

Batwara (1989)

Tridev (1989)

Daata (1989)

Ilaaka (1989)

Farz Ki Jung (1989)

Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989)

Do Qaidi (1989)

Ram Lakhan (1989)

Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)

Mujrim (1989)

Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988)

Yateem (1988)

Commando (1988)

Mar Mitenge (1988)

Dayavan (1988)

Janam Janam (1988)

Saazish (1988)

Rukhsat (1988)

Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988)

Waaris (1988)

Aakhari Poratam (1988)

Shahenshah (1988)

Tamas (1988)

The Discovery Of India (1988)

Hamara Khandaan (1988)

Param Dharam (1987)

Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987)

Hawalaat (1987)

Mr. India (1987)

Dance Dance (1987)

Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)

Dadagiri (1987)

Loha (1987)

Sadak Chhap (1987)

Sher Shivaji (1987)

Dosti Dhushmani (1986)

Nagina (1986)

Ek Aur Sikander (1986)

Samundar (1986)

Janbaaz (1986)

Sultanat (1986)

Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)

Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)

Aap Ke Saath (1986)

Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)

Aghaat (1985)

Meri Jung (1985)

Zabardast (1985)

Mohabbat (1985)

Phaansi Ke Baad (1985)

Karamyudh (1985)

Aaj Ke Sholey (1985)

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984)

Jhutha Sach (1984)

Awaaz (1984)

Jagir (1984)

Duniya (1984)

Zakhmi Sher (1984)

Gangvaa (1984)

Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984)

Party (1984)

Yeh Desh (1984)

Mashaal (1984)

Bandh Honth (1984)

Hero (1983)

Coolie (1983)

Ardh Satya (1983)

Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)

Godam (1983)

Mandi (1983)

Nishaan (1983)

Haadsaa (1983)

Gandhi (1982)

Johny I Love You (1982)

The Victor (1982)

Shakti (1982)

Vidhaata (1982)

Aadat Se Majboor (1982)

Ashanti (1982)

Apna Bana Lo (1982)

Main Inteqam Loonga (1982)

Be-Shaque (1981)

Chann Pardesi (1981)

Naseeb (1981)

Kalyug (1981)

Dostana (1980)

Gehrayee (1980)

Qurbani (1980)

Hum Paanch (1980)

Maan Abhiman (1980)

Aakrosh (1980)

Naiyya (1979)

Jaani Dushman (1979)

Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)

Kondura (1978)

Hungama Bombay Ishtyle (1978)

Bhumika (1977)

Manthan (1976)

Chhatrabhang (1976)

Daku (1975)

Salaakhen (1975)

Nishant (1975)

Le soleil se lève à l'est (1974)

Kaadu (1973)

Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)

Reshma Aur Shera (1971)

Silence! The Court Is in Session (1971)

Prem Pujari (1970)

Marudhanayagam
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Information
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1932-06-22
Deathday2005-01-12 (72 years old)
Place of birthJalandhar, India
ReligionHinduism
Height1.75-metre, 1.75-meter
SiblingsMadan Puri, Chaman Puri
CitizenshipsIndia
Also known asAmrish Lal Singh Puri, Amrish Lal Puri, Amrish Singh Puri, Mogambo, Mola Ram, अमरीश पुरी
AwardsSangeet Natak Akademi Award, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
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