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Amrish Puri

Person
2
Popularity
242
Credits
1932
Born
India
Origin

Biography

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

Acting

Birthday

1932-06-22

Place of Birth

Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Died

2005-01-12

Also Known As

Amrish Lal Singh Puri, Amrish Lal Puri, Amrish Singh Puri

Movies (239)

Poster image of Shahenshah

Shahenshah

1988
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Khushi

TV Shows (3)

📺
No Poster

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002
6
TV Show
Poster image of The Discovery of India
IMDbTMDB

Khushi

2003
5.4
Movie
Poster image of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

2003
8.2
Movie
Poster image of The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

1984
7.4
Movie
Poster image of China Gate

China Gate

1998
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Naseeb

Naseeb

1981
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Zubeidaa

Zubeidaa

2001
5.2
Movie
Poster image of On Wings of Fire

On Wings of Fire

1986
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Be-Shaque

Be-Shaque

1981
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Garv: Pride and Honour

Garv: Pride and Honour

2004
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Mohabbatein

Mohabbatein

2000
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

2004
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

2001
6
Movie
Poster image of Damini

Damini

1993
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Badhaai Ho Badhaai

Badhaai Ho Badhaai

2002
5.3
Movie
Poster image of Koyla

Koyla

1997
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Gandhi

Gandhi

1982
7.6
Movie
Poster image of Karan Arjun

Karan Arjun

1995
6.7
Movie
Poster image of The Hero: Love Story of a Spy

The Hero: Love Story of a Spy

2003
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

2001
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Baadshah

Baadshah

1999
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Doodh Ka Karz

Doodh Ka Karz

1990
4.4
Movie
Poster image of Chachi 420

Chachi 420

1997
7
Movie
Poster image of Nagina

Nagina

1986
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Apna Bana Lo

Apna Bana Lo

1982
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Baba

Baba

2002
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Taarzan: The Wonder Car

Taarzan: The Wonder Car

2004
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Nayak: The Real Hero

Nayak: The Real Hero

2001
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Market Place

Market Place

1983
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Vishwatma

Vishwatma

1992
5.5
Movie
Poster image of Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

1998
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Thalapathi

Thalapathi

1991
8
Movie
Poster image of Deewana

Deewana

1992
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Aakrosh

Aakrosh

1980
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Kalyug

Kalyug

1981
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Badal

Badal

2000
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Shakti

Shakti

1982
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Jhutha Sach

Jhutha Sach

1984
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Nafrat Ki Aandhi

Nafrat Ki Aandhi

1989
9.2
Movie
Poster image of Tridev

Tridev

1989
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Saudagar

Saudagar

1991
6.6
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein

1988
0
Movie
Poster image of Aitraaz

Aitraaz

2004
5.9
Movie
Poster image of The Churning

The Churning

1976
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Ardh Satya

Ardh Satya

1983
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Gardish

Gardish

1993
8
Movie
Poster image of Jeet

Jeet

1996
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Shikari

Shikari

1991
5.6
Movie
Poster image of The Role

The Role

1977
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Naaka Bandi

Naaka Bandi

1990
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Jagir

Jagir

1984
8.4
Movie
Poster image of Reshma Aur Shera

Reshma Aur Shera

1971
6.9
Movie
Poster image of The Sage from the Sea

The Sage from the Sea

1978
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai

Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai

2001
4.9
Movie
Poster image of Vijeta

Vijeta

1982
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Out of Control

Out of Control

2003
7.7
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Zindagi Ek Juaa

1992
7.9
Movie
Poster image of Thakshak

Thakshak

1999
6.3
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Major Chandrakanth

1993
8
Movie
Poster image of Ghayal

Ghayal

1990
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Naseeb Apna Apna

Naseeb Apna Apna

1986
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Inaam Dus Hazaar

Inaam Dus Hazaar

1987
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Coolie

Coolie

1983
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Kishen Kanhaiya

Kishen Kanhaiya

1990
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

1988
5
Movie
Poster image of Phool Aur Kaante

Phool Aur Kaante

1991
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Drohkaal

Drohkaal

1994
7
Movie
Poster image of Aghaat

Aghaat

1985
7.9
Movie
Poster image of Loha

Loha

1987
9.2
Movie
Poster image of Silence! The Court Is in Session

Silence! The Court Is in Session

1971
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Haqeeqat

Haqeeqat

1995
4.7
Movie
Poster image of Marudhanayagam

Marudhanayagam

N/A
0
Movie
Poster image of Himalay Putra

Himalay Putra

1997
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Yeh Desh

Yeh Desh

1984
8.3
Movie
Poster image of Divya Shakti

Divya Shakti

1993
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Love

Love

2004
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Jai Hind

Jai Hind

1999
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Nishant

Nishant

1975
7
Movie
Poster image of Police Force: An Inside Story

Police Force: An Inside Story

2004
5.3
Movie
Poster image of The Seventh Horse of the Sun

The Seventh Horse of the Sun

1992
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Gangvaa

Gangvaa

1984
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Party

Party

1984
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Salaakhen

Salaakhen

1975
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Insaaf Kaun Karega

Insaaf Kaun Karega

1984
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Dance Dance

Dance Dance

1987
6.2
Movie
Poster image of Tamas

Tamas

1988
9.2
Movie
Poster image of Jaadugar

Jaadugar

1989
2.9
Movie
Poster image of Benaam Badsha

Benaam Badsha

1991
4.6
Movie
Poster image of Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki

Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki

1984
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke

Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke

2000
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Ghatak: Lethal

Ghatak: Lethal

1996
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Lakshya

Lakshya

2004
6.7
Movie
Poster image of Janbaaz

Janbaaz

1986
5.2
Movie
Poster image of Chann Pardesee

Chann Pardesee

1981
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Ilaaka

Ilaaka

1989
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Meri Jung

Meri Jung

1985
7.6
Movie
Poster image of Asli Naqli

Asli Naqli

1986
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Elaan

Elaan

1994
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Tu Chor Main Sipahi

Tu Chor Main Sipahi

1996
5.3
Movie
Poster image of Samundar

Samundar

1986
6.3
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Hindustan Ki Kasam

1973
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Jaan

Jaan

1996
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Numbri Aadmi

Numbri Aadmi

1991
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Gehrayee

Gehrayee

1980
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Suryaa: An Awakening

Suryaa: An Awakening

1989
9.2
Movie
Poster image of Mr. India

Mr. India

1987
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Batwara

Batwara

1989
8.8
Movie
Poster image of Kaadu

Kaadu

1973
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Ganda Bherunda

Ganda Bherunda

1984
6
Movie
Poster image of Naiyya

Naiyya

1979
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Saazish

Saazish

1988
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Aditya 369

Aditya 369

1991
7
Movie
Poster image of Farz Ki Jung

Farz Ki Jung

1989
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Jaal: The Trap

Jaal: The Trap

2003
5.8
Movie
Poster image of Mohabbat Ke Dushman

Mohabbat Ke Dushman

1988
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Taal

Taal

1999
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Duniya

Duniya

1984
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate

Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate

1998
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Jigarwala

Jigarwala

1991
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Aarzoo

Aarzoo

1999
5.5
Movie
Poster image of Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa

Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa

2003
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

1989
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Dhaal

Dhaal

1997
8.4
Movie
Poster image of Rishtey

Rishtey

2002
5.8
Movie
Poster image of Hulchul

Hulchul

2004
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Yateem

Yateem

1988
5.4
Movie
Poster image of Haadsaa

Haadsaa

1983
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Paapi

Paapi

1977
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!

1995
4.6
Movie
Poster image of Aadat Se Majboor

Aadat Se Majboor

1982
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Dostana

Dostana

1980
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Jeene Do

Jeene Do

1990
9.9
Movie
Poster image of Sardari Begum

Sardari Begum

1996
8.8
Movie
Poster image of Kohraam

Kohraam

1991
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

2002
4.6
Movie
Poster image of Hisaab Khoon Ka

Hisaab Khoon Ka

1989
9.7
Movie
Poster image of Tejaa

Tejaa

1990
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari

1990
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Diljale

Diljale

1996
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Ram Lakhan

Ram Lakhan

1989
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Yaadein

Yaadein

2001
5.4
Movie
Poster image of Daata

Daata

1989
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Awaaz

Awaaz

1984
5.7
Movie
Poster image of Hero

Hero

1983
7
Movie
Poster image of Prem

Prem

1995
2.7
Movie
Poster image of Jaani Dushman

Jaani Dushman

1979
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Pehla Pehla Pyar

Pehla Pehla Pyar

1994
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Prem Pujari

Prem Pujari

1970
6.2
Movie
Poster image of Hulchul

Hulchul

1971
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Kachchi Sadak

Kachchi Sadak

2006
9.2
Movie
Poster image of Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali

Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali

1980
0
Movie
Poster image of Lal Baadshah

Lal Baadshah

1999
5.5
Movie
Poster image of Kisna

Kisna

2005
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Hulchul

Hulchul

1995
7
Movie
Poster image of Mast Kalandar

Mast Kalandar

1991
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Phaansi Ke Baad

Phaansi Ke Baad

1985
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Hum Farishte Nahin

Hum Farishte Nahin

1988
0
Movie
Poster image of Godam

Godam

1983
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Zulmi

Zulmi

1999
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Dev

Dev

2004
6
Movie
Poster image of Kartavya

Kartavya

1995
7
Movie
Poster image of Trinetra

Trinetra

1991
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Shaheed Uddham Singh

Shaheed Uddham Singh

2000
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Aakhari Poratam

Aakhari Poratam

1988
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Ajooba

Ajooba

1991
5.5
Movie
Poster image of Sangram

Sangram

1993
6.7
Movie
Poster image of Tahalka

Tahalka

1992
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Beqabu

Beqabu

1996
8.3
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Sadak Chhap

1987
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Salaakhen

Salaakhen

1998
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara

Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara

1987
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Vidhaata

Vidhaata

1982
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Virasat

Virasat

1997
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Qurbani

Qurbani

1980
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Maidan-E-Jung

Maidan-E-Jung

1995
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Vansh

Vansh

1992
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Dosti Dhushmani

Dosti Dhushmani

1986
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Gair

Gair

1999
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Gundaraj

Gundaraj

1995
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Dayavan

Dayavan

1988
6
Movie
Poster image of Nishaan

Nishaan

1983
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Jai Vikraanta

Jai Vikraanta

1995
7
Movie
Poster image of Hum Paanch

Hum Paanch

1980
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Haatim Tai

Haatim Tai

1990
7
Movie
Poster image of Mohabbat

Mohabbat

1985
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Waaris

Waaris

1988
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Mashaal

Mashaal

1984
8.1
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Woh Tera Naam Tha

2003
8
Movie
Poster image of Tarazu

Tarazu

1997
6
Movie
Poster image of Sultanat

Sultanat

1986
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Rukhsat

Rukhsat

1988
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Pardes

Pardes

1997
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Teri Meherbaniyan

Teri Meherbaniyan

1985
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Ashanti

Ashanti

1982
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Param Dharam

Param Dharam

1987
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Barood

Barood

1998
7
Movie
Poster image of Sham Ghansham

Sham Ghansham

1998
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Maha Shaktishaali

Maha Shaktishaali

1994
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Mar Mitenge

Mar Mitenge

1988
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Shararat

Shararat

2002
7.7
Movie
Poster image of Main Inteqam Loonga

Main Inteqam Loonga

1982
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Kaalapani

Kaalapani

1996
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Paappi Devataa

Paappi Devataa

1995
9.7
Movie
Poster image of Mujrim

Mujrim

1989
7.7
Movie
Poster image of Ek Aur Sikander

Ek Aur Sikander

1986
9.2
Movie
Poster image of Smuggler

Smuggler

1996
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Zabardast

Zabardast

1985
7
Movie
Poster image of Hawalaat

Hawalaat

1987
8
Movie
Poster image of Commando

Commando

1988
6.1
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Kaanch Ki Deewar

1986
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Do Qaidi

Do Qaidi

1989
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Muskurahat

Muskurahat

1992
7.7
Movie
Poster image of Aaj Ka Arjun

Aaj Ka Arjun

1990
7
Movie
Poster image of Kaaranama

Kaaranama

1990
9
Movie
Poster image of Zakhmi Sher

Zakhmi Sher

1984
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Kundan

Kundan

1993
8.3
Movie
Poster image of Kondaveeti Donga

Kondaveeti Donga

1990
8
Movie
Poster image of Nippu Ravva

Nippu Ravva

1993
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Sawan Ko Aane Do

Sawan Ko Aane Do

1979
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Paramaatma

Paramaatma

1994
9.7
Movie
Poster image of Jawab Hum Denge

Jawab Hum Denge

1987
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Andhaa Kaanoon

Andhaa Kaanoon

1983
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Dadagiri

Dadagiri

1987
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Mera Dharam

Mera Dharam

1986
9
Movie
Poster image of Hamara Khandaan

Hamara Khandaan

1988
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Sher Shivaji

Sher Shivaji

1987
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Khazana

Khazana

1987
0
Movie
Poster image of Ashwamedham

Ashwamedham

1992
9.2
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Bandh Honth

1984
9.7
Movie
Poster image of Aag Se Khelenge

Aag Se Khelenge

1989
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Simhada Mari Sainya

Simhada Mari Sainya

1981
8.7
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Hungama Bombay Ishtyle

1978
9.7
Movie
Poster image of Karamyudh

Karamyudh

1985
9.8
Movie
Poster image of Ek Ajooba

Ek Ajooba

2000
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Aap Ke Saath

Aap Ke Saath

1986
4
Movie
Poster image of Khilonewala

Khilonewala

N/A
9.5
Movie
Poster image of Chhatrabhang

Chhatrabhang

1976
9.5
Movie

The Discovery of India

1988
9.8
TV Show
Poster image of Tamas

Tamas

1988
10
TV Show