Amrish Puri (1932–2005) was an Indian actor born in Jalandhar, Punjab. Across a career of around 150 screen credits, he appeared in many Hindi films. His roles included Thakur Durjan Singh in Karan Arjun (1995) and Chaudhry Baldev Singh in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). His other well-known credits include Pardes (1997), Chachi 420 (1997), Baadshah (1999), Mohabbatein (2000) and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), in which he played Ashraf Ali.
His honours include the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1979, the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1986, and Zee Cine Awards. Among his later films are three 2004 releases. He played Brig. Gautam Puri in Lakshya, Colonel Dugraj Singh in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Angar Chand in Hulchul.
Where to watch their movies
- Apple TV Store: 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
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge1995 · Chaudhry Baldev SinghReviewed
Other work
Kachchi Sadak2006 · Hasan Kairanvi
Kisna2005 · Bhairo Singh
Hulchul2004 · Angar Chand
Aitraaz2004 · Ranjit Roy
Taarzan: The Wonder Car2004 · Kartar Singh
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi2004 · Colonel Dugraj Singh
Garv: Pride and Honour2004 · Police Commissioner Samar Singh
Love2004 · Saligrama Oberoi
Lakshya2004 · Brig. Gautam Puri
Dev2004 · Chief Minister Bhandarker
Police Force: An Inside Story2004 · Mr. Panday- Woh Tera Naam Tha2003
Out of Control2003 · Jatta Singh Bedi
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa2003 · Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
Jaal: The Trap2003 · Major Amrish Kaul
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy2003 · I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
Khushi2003 · Vir Bhadra Singh
Badhaai Ho Badhaai2002 · Mr Chaddha
Rishtey2002 · Yashpal Chaudhary
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Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani2002 · Sadhu
Baba2002 · Guruji
Shararat2002 · Prajapati- Badmaash No.12002 · Ranjeet Singh
Nayak: The Real Hero2001 · CM Balraj Chauhan
Yaadein2001 · J.K. Malhotra
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha2001 · Ashraf Ali
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai2001 · Balram Singh
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke2001 · Kailashnath Malhotra
Zubeidaa2001 · Suleiman Seth
Mohabbatein2000 · Major General Khanna
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke2000 · Yogi Grewal
Ek Ajooba2000
Badal2000 · ACP Ranjeet Singh
Shaheed Uddham Singh1999 · The Sufi Saint
Thakshak1999 · Nahar Singh
Gair1999 · C.K. Oberoi
Baadshah1999 · Suraj Singh Thapar
Taal1999 · Jagmohan Mehta
Jai Hind1999 · Ret. Col. Mohandas
Zulmi1999 · Balraj Dutt
Aarzoo1999 · Dayashankar
Lal Baadshah1999 · Thakur Dhayal Singh
China Gate1998 · Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna1998 · Baba
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate1998 · Mr. Abhyankar
Barood1998 · Singhal
Salaakhen1998 · Jaspal Rana
Sham Ghansham1998 · Collector Bhim Singh
Chachi 4201997 · Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
Dhaal1997 · Pilot Baba
Pardes1997 · Kishorilal
Tarazu1997 · Appa Rao
Virasat1997 · Raja Thakur
Koyla1997 · Raja Saab
Himalay Putra1997 · Mr. Malhotra
Ghatak1996 · Shambu Nath
Beqabu1996 · ACP Amritlal Bakshi
Diljale1996 · Dara
Jeet1996 · Gajraj Choudhary
Sardari Begum1996 · Hemraj
Jaan1996 · Commissioner Suryadev Singh
Tu Chor Main Sipahi1996 · Thakur Gajendra Singh
Kaalapani1996 · Mirza Khan
Smuggler1996
Haqeeqat1995 · ACP. Shivcharan
Gundaraj1995 · Police Inspector
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!1995 · Don Qixote
Kartavya1995 · Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
Paappi Devataa1995 · Ratan Seth
Prem1995 · Vanraja
Maidan-E-Jung1995 · Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
Jai Vikraanta1995 · Thakur Jaswant Singh
Karan Arjun1995 · Thakur Durjan Singh
Hulchul1995 · Shobraj
Drohkaal1994 · IGP Pathak
Pehla Pehla Pyar1994 · Hukum Singh
Paramaatma1994
Maha Shaktishaali1994
Elaan1994 · Ramakant Chaudhry
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