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Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri
72 years (Jun 22, 1932 – Jan 12, 2005)
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
196 Movies
2 TV Shows

Amrish Puri

Known for
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Mola Ram
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Chaudhry Baldev Singh
Param Dharam
Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera
Apna Bana Lo
Joshi
An Indian actor widely regarded as one of Bollywood's greatest villains. Commanding of voice and presence, he terrorized audiences as the Thuggee priest Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984) and, more tenderly, played the stern father in the classic romance 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995). Across hundreds of Hindi films he defined screen menace with his booming delivery and piercing gaze. Amrish Puri, who died in 2005, remains an icon of Indian cinema, a towering character actor whose villains are legendary.
An Indian actor widely regarded as one of Bollywood's greatest villains. Commanding of voice and presence, he terrorized audiences as the Thuggee priest Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984) and, more tenderly, played the stern father in the classic romance 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995). Across hundreds of Hindi films he defined screen menace with his booming delivery and piercing gaze. Amrish Puri, who died in 2005, remains an icon of Indian cinema, a towering character actor whose villains are legendary.
Known for
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Mola Ram
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Chaudhry Baldev Singh
Param Dharam
Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera
Apna Bana Lo
Joshi
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Kachchi Sadak
Hasan Kairanvi
★ 9.2
2006
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Kisna
Bhairo Singh
★ 7.0
2005
Film
Hulchul
Angar Chand
★ 6.7
2004
Film
Aitraaz
Ranjit Roy
★ 6.1
2004
Film
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Kartar Singh
★ 5.8
2004
Film
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Colonel Dugraj Singh
★ 6.5
2004
Film
Garv: Pride and Honour
Police Commissioner Samar Singh
★ 5.7
2004
Film
Love
Saligrama Oberoi
★ 7.5
2004
Film
Lakshya
Brig. Gautam Puri
★ 6.7
2004
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amrish Puri still alive?
Amrish Puri passed away on January 12, 2005 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Amrish Puri?
Amrish Puri is best known for roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Gandhi.
How many movies has Amrish Puri been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1970), Amrish Puri has appeared in 195 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Amrish Puri's first movie?
The career of Amrish Puri began with Prem Pujari (1970).
What is Amrish Puri's most recent movie or series?
Amrish Puri's most recent release is Kachchi Sadak, which premiered on September 8, 2006.
What TV shows has Amrish Puri appeared in?
On television, Amrish Puri has appeared in The Discovery of India, Tamas, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.
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Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri
1932-06-22 · Jalandhar, Punjab, India

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.Amrish Puri, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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