Amrish Puri
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Known for

Amrish Puri

Born
22 June 1932
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Died
12 January 2005
Birthplace
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Credits
150

Born on June 22, 1932, in Jalandhar, Punjab, Amrish Puri was an Indian actor with a filmography of some 150 credits. Hindi movie fans know him from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), where he played Chaudhry Baldev Singh, and from Karan Arjun (1995). He also played Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan in Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) and Kailashnath Malhotra in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001). His other popular titles include Pardes, Baadshah and Mohabbatein.

Puri received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1979 and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1986, along with Zee Cine Awards. His later work includes Lakshya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hulchul, all released in 2004. He passed away on January 12, 2005.

Where to watch their movies

  • Apple TV Store: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  • Netflix: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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Frequent co-stars

  • Shah Rukh Khan · 5 films together: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein, Baadshah, Karan Arjun
  • Amrish Puri · 4 films together: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dayavan, Vansh, Pehla Pehla Pyar
  • Om Puri · 4 films together: Kisna, Dev, Ghatak, Lakshya
  • Gulshan Grover · 3 films together: Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Pehla Pehla Pyar, Ram Lakhan
  • Rakhee Gulzar · 3 films together: Baadshah, Karan Arjun, Ram Lakhan
  • Farida Jalal · 3 films together: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

Awards won

  • Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (1986)
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1979)
  • Zee Cine Awards

Career at a glance

First credit: Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987) · Credits: 150

Roles played

Titles reviewed on Drama4U

Other work

  • Kachchi Sadak (2006)Kachchi Sadak2006 · Hasan Kairanvi
  • Kisna (2005)Kisna2005 · Bhairo Singh
  • Hulchul (2004)Hulchul2004 · Angar Chand
  • Aitraaz (2004)Aitraaz2004 · Ranjit Roy
  • Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)Taarzan: The Wonder Car2004 · Kartar Singh
  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)Mujhse Shaadi Karogi2004 · Colonel Dugraj Singh
  • Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)Garv: Pride and Honour2004 · Police Commissioner Samar Singh
  • Love (2004)Love2004 · Saligrama Oberoi
  • Lakshya (2004)Lakshya2004 · Brig. Gautam Puri
  • Dev (2004)Dev2004 · Chief Minister Bhandarker
  • Police Force: An Inside Story (2004)Police Force: An Inside Story2004 · Mr. Panday
  • Woh Tera Naam Tha2003
  • Out of Control (2003)Out of Control2003 · Jatta Singh Bedi
  • Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa2003 · Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
  • Jaal: The Trap (2003)Jaal: The Trap2003 · Major Amrish Kaul
  • The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003)The Hero: Love Story of a Spy2003 · I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
  • Khushi (2003)Khushi2003 · Vir Bhadra Singh
  • Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)Badhaai Ho Badhaai2002 · Mr Chaddha
  • Rishtey (2002)Rishtey2002 · Yashpal Chaudhary
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  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani2002 · Sadhu
  • Baba (2002)Baba2002 · Guruji
  • Shararat (2002)Shararat2002 · Prajapati
  • Badmaash No.12002 · Ranjeet Singh
  • Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)Nayak: The Real Hero2001 · CM Balraj Chauhan
  • Yaadein (2001)Yaadein2001 · J.K. Malhotra
  • Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)Gadar: Ek Prem Katha2001 · Ashraf Ali
  • Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001)Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai2001 · Balram Singh
  • Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)Chori Chori Chupke Chupke2001 · Kailashnath Malhotra
  • Zubeidaa (2001)Zubeidaa2001 · Suleiman Seth
  • Mohabbatein (2000)Mohabbatein2000 · Major General Khanna
  • Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke2000 · Yogi Grewal
  • Ek Ajooba (2000)Ek Ajooba2000
  • Badal (2000)Badal2000 · ACP Ranjeet Singh
  • Shaheed Uddham Singh (1999)Shaheed Uddham Singh1999 · The Sufi Saint
  • Thakshak (1999)Thakshak1999 · Nahar Singh
  • Gair (1999)Gair1999 · C.K. Oberoi
  • Baadshah (1999)Baadshah1999 · Suraj Singh Thapar
  • Taal (1999)Taal1999 · Jagmohan Mehta
  • Jai Hind (1999)Jai Hind1999 · Ret. Col. Mohandas
  • Zulmi (1999)Zulmi1999 · Balraj Dutt
  • Aarzoo (1999)Aarzoo1999 · Dayashankar
  • Lal Baadshah (1999)Lal Baadshah1999 · Thakur Dhayal Singh
  • China Gate (1998)China Gate1998 · Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)Doli Saja Ke Rakhna1998 · Baba
  • Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate1998 · Mr. Abhyankar
  • Barood (1998)Barood1998 · Singhal
  • Salaakhen (1998)Salaakhen1998 · Jaspal Rana
  • Sham Ghansham (1998)Sham Ghansham1998 · Collector Bhim Singh
  • Chachi 420 (1997)Chachi 4201997 · Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
  • Dhaal (1997)Dhaal1997 · Pilot Baba
  • Pardes (1997)Pardes1997 · Kishorilal
  • Tarazu (1997)Tarazu1997 · Appa Rao
  • Virasat (1997)Virasat1997 · Raja Thakur
  • Koyla (1997)Koyla1997 · Raja Saab
  • Himalay Putra (1997)Himalay Putra1997 · Mr. Malhotra
  • Ghatak (1996)Ghatak1996 · Shambu Nath
  • Beqabu (1996)Beqabu1996 · ACP Amritlal Bakshi
  • Diljale (1996)Diljale1996 · Dara
  • Jeet (1996)Jeet1996 · Gajraj Choudhary
  • Sardari Begum (1996)Sardari Begum1996 · Hemraj
  • Jaan (1996)Jaan1996 · Commissioner Suryadev Singh
  • Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)Tu Chor Main Sipahi1996 · Thakur Gajendra Singh
  • Kaalapani (1996)Kaalapani1996 · Mirza Khan
  • Smuggler (1996)Smuggler1996
  • Haqeeqat (1995)Haqeeqat1995 · ACP. Shivcharan
  • Gundaraj (1995)Gundaraj1995 · Police Inspector
  • Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!1995 · Don Qixote
  • Kartavya (1995)Kartavya1995 · Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
  • Paappi Devataa (1995)Paappi Devataa1995 · Ratan Seth
  • Prem (1995)Prem1995 · Vanraja
  • Maidan-E-Jung (1995)Maidan-E-Jung1995 · Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
  • Jai Vikraanta (1995)Jai Vikraanta1995 · Thakur Jaswant Singh
  • Karan Arjun (1995)Karan Arjun1995 · Thakur Durjan Singh
  • Hulchul (1995)Hulchul1995 · Shobraj
  • Drohkaal (1994)Drohkaal1994 · IGP Pathak
  • Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994)Pehla Pehla Pyar1994 · Hukum Singh
  • Paramaatma (1994)Paramaatma1994
  • Maha Shaktishaali (1994)Maha Shaktishaali1994
  • Elaan (1994)Elaan1994 · Ramakant Chaudhry

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