Om Puri
Known for: Acting
Om Puri (1950 -2017) was an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films, including East is East and Charlie Wilson's War, and he was the recipient of an honorary OBE.
Filmography
Series
C.I.D.
Kidnapper / CBI Officer
1998
Series
Screen Two
Hussein Shah
1985
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
The Discovery of India
Agulimal
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Ashoka
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Duryodhan / Narrator
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Duryodhan
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Narrator (voice)
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Narrator
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Raavan
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Raj Raja Chola
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Allauddin Khilji
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Krishnadevaraya
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Alauddin Khilji
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Soldier-1
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Aurangzeb
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Nabakrishna Banerjee
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Patel Range Gowda
1988
Series
The Discovery of India
Nigam (Ballia DM)
1988
Film
Charlie Wilson's War
President Zia
2007
Film
The Ghost and the Darkness
Abdullah
1996
Series
Canterbury Tales
Jetender
2003
Series
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself
2014
Film
Gandhi
Nahari (uncredited)
1982
Film
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Papa
2014
Film
Wolf
Dr. Vijay Alezais
1994
Film
City of Joy
Hazari Pal
1992
Film
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Molana
2015
Series
Tamas
Nathu
1988
Film
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Abu
2013
Film
Viceroy's House
Ali Rahim Noor
2017
Film
Welcome
Narrator (uncredited)
2007
Series
White Teeth
Samad
2002
Mazaaq Raat
Himself
2013
Film
Code 46
Bahkland
2003
Series
Second Generation
Sharma
2003
Film
Don
Vishal Malik
2006
Film
Rang De Basanti
Amanullah Khan
2006
Film
Farz
ACP Arjun Singh
2001
Film
Hera Pheri
Kharak Singh
2000
Film
Don 2
Vishal Malik
2011
Film
Kisna
Juman Masum Kishti
2005
Film
The Parole Officer
George
2001
Film
Disco Dancer
David Brown
1982
Series
Murder
Akash Gupta
2002
Film
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Narrator (uncredited)
2005
Film
East Is East
George Khan
1999
Film
My Son the Fanatic
Parvez
1997
Film
Prem Granth
Baliram
1996
Film
OMG: Oh My God!
Hanif Qureshi
2012
Film
Agneepath
Eknath Gaitonde
2012
Film
Lakshya
Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
2004
Film
Dabangg
Kasturilal Vishkarma
2010
Film
Hey Ram
Goel
2000
Film
Billu
Sahukaar Daamchand
2009
Film
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Mr. Khanna
2004
Film
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Madhu
1981
Film
A Death in the Gunj
O.P Bakshi
2016
Film
The Zookeeper
The Vet
2001
Film
Deewaanapan
Prakash Saxena
2001
Film
Chup Chup Ke
Prabhat Singh Chauhan
2006
Film
China Gate
Col. Krishnakant Puri
1998
Film
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Inspector Udham Singh
1997
Film
Maqbool
Inspector Pandit
2003
Film
Action Replayy
Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
2010
Film
Shoot on Sight
Junaid
2007
Film
Aan: Men at Work
Commissioner Khurana
2004
Film
Ghatak
Sachdev
1996
Film
Yuva
Prosenjit Bhattacharya
2004
Film
Deewane Huye Paagal
Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
2005
Film
Tubelight
Banne Chacha
2017
Film
Dev
Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
2004
Gubbare
1999
Film
Warrior Savitri
Yamaraj
2016
Film
Maya Memsaab
Funeral Attendant
1993
Film
Malamaal Weekly
Balwant Singh Ballu
2006
Film
Chann Pardesee
Tulsi
1981
Film
Dhol
Satyadev Tripathi
2007
Film
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Inspector Khan
1998
Film
West Is West
George Khan
2010
Film
Road to Sangam
Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
2010
Film
The Ghazi Attack
Indian Navy Admiral
2017
Film
Welcome Back
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2015
Film
Kurukshetra
2000
Film
Maharathi
ACP Gokhale
2008
Film
Krishna
Amar Prabhakar
1996
Film
Load Wedding
Raja's Father
2018
Film
Kurbaan
Naseer Ahmed
2009
Film
Fool N Final
Bhaiyya
2007
Film
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Ahuja
1983
Film
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
Madhav Mathur
2008
Film
Kismat Konnection
Sanjeev Gill
2008
Film
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
Chaudhary
2012
Film
Gul Makai
General Kayani
2020
Film
Such a Long Journey
Ghulam
1998
Film
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Narrator (voice)
2001
Film
Singh Is Kinng
Rangeela
2008
Film
Awara Paagal Deewana
Mafia Don
2002
Film
Bonga
1976
Kirdaar
1993
Film
Narsimha
Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
1991
Film
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Film
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
David
2012
Film
Pukar
Colonel Hussein
2000
Film
Holi
Principal Pandey
1984
Film
Ghayal Once Again
ACP Joe D'Souza
2016
Film
Delhi-6
Madangopal
2009
Film
Bollywood Calling
Subramaniam
2001
Film
Zor
Shah Alam
1998
Film
Chachi 420
Banwarilal Pandey
1997
Film
Raavan
Samant (Staiton Master)
1984
Film
Shararat
DCP Bhosle
2002
Film
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Dr.S.Puri
2002
Film
Aatank Hi Aatank
Sharad Joshi
1995
Film
Aakrosh
Lohanya Bhikhu
1980
Film
London Dreams
Mr. Khosla
2009
Film
Chupke Se
2003
Film
Gandhigiri
Rai Saheb
2016
Film
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
Jaichand Marwah
1997
Murde
1976
Film
Kranti
Colonel Krishnakant
2002
Film
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Bhola Nath
2000
Film
Baabul
Balwant Kapoor
2006
Series
Kakkaji Kahin
Kakkaji
1988
Film
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Shyam 'Sam'
2003
Film
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
2015
Film
Karm Yodha
Sub Inspector Patwardhan
1992
Film
King of Bollywood
Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
2004
Film
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Amar
1997
Film
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
2012
Film
Bhaji in Problem
Balli
2013
Victoria No. 203
Rana
2007
Film
Duniya
Vasudev
1984
Film
White Teeth
Samad
2002
Film
Rifle Ganj
2021
Film
Chor Machaaye Shor
DCP Pandey
2002
Film
Bin Bulaye Baraati
S.I. Pralay Pratap Singh
2011
Film
Drohkaal
Abhay Singh
1994
Film
Dhoop
Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
2003
Film
Mandi
Ram Gopal
1983
Film
Policegiri
Commissioner
2013
Film
Ansh
Bhagat Pandey
2002
Film
Happy Now
Tin Man
2001
Film
Kyon Ki...
Dr. Khurana
2005
Film
Kushti
2010
Film
Dirty Politics
Dina Nath Singh
2015
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
1979
Film
Mrityudand
1997
Film
Chal Chala Chal
Omkar Nath
2009
Film
A.K.47
Commissioner of Police Yashwant Sinha
1999
Film
Ghayal
ACP Joe D’Souza
1990
Film
Krishna and Kamsa
Kans (voice)
2012
Film
Mumbai Xpress
ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
2005
Film
Brothers in Trouble
Hussein Shah
1996
Film
Maati Maangey Khoon
Durjan Singh
1984
Film
Woh Chokri
1994
Film
Mirch Masala
Chowkidar Abu Miya
1987
Film
Chokh
Jadunath
1983
Film
The Gandhi Murder
T.G.
2019
Film
Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
Sippy's Father
2013
Film
Delhii Heights
Timmy Kohli
2007
Film
Marte Dam Tak
Daulat / D.K.
1987
Film
Chakravyuh
Govind Suryavanshi
2012
Film
Ghashiram Kotwal
Ghashiram
1976
Film
The Crossing
Ramnaresh
1984
Film
Miss India: The Mystery
Inspector Yograj
2003
Film
Sparsh
Dubey
1980
Film
Baabarr
Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
2009
Film
The Wound
Inspector Gautam
2002
Film
Talaashi
1996
Film
Sadgati
Dukhi
1981
Film
Puravrutham
Raman
1988
Film
Kunwara
Balraj Singh
2000
Film
Khallas: The Beginning of End
A.C.P. Akhlaq Khan
2007
Film
Indian
Joginder Singh
2001
Film
Zahreela
2001
Film
Purush
Gulabrao Jadhav
1994
Film
Buddha Mar Gaya
Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
2007
Film
Bhumika
Stage Actor
1977
Film
Ardh Satya
Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
1983
Film
Triyacharitra
1994
Film
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
Narrator (voice)
2016
Film
Child God
1985
Film
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
2015
The Silent Crime
2016
Film
Inner voice
Arjun mangela
1991
Film
Lashtam Pashtam
Saleem
2018
Film
Mirzya
Abba
2016
Target
1995
Film
Dharavi
Raj Karan Yadav
1991
Film
Ghaath
Ajay Pandey
2000
Film
Hum Farishte Nahin
Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
1988
Film
In Custody
Deven
1994
Film
Giddh: The Vulture
Basya
1984
Film
Shaayad
1979
Film
Susman
1987
Film
Teen Thay Bhai
Chixie Gill
2011
Film
Aghaat
Madhav Verma
1985
Film
AK 47
Yashwant Sinha
2004
Film
The Mystic Masseur
Ramlogan
2001
Hail Democracy!
Kripa Shankar Pandey
2015
Film
Actor in Law
Rafaqat Mirza
2016
Film
Party
Avinash
1984
Film
Pitaah
Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
2002
Film
Tarang
Namdev
1984
Film
Bhavni Bhavai
Maanav Bhagat
1981
Nasoor
Dr Sunil Gupta
1985
Naseeb Ni Balihari
1982
Film
Vijeta
Arvind
1982
Film
New Delhi Times
Ajay Singh
1986
Film
Vinashak
Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan
1998
Film
Bolo Raam
Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
2009
Film
Genesis
The weaver
1986
Film
Bhai
Advocate Satyaprakash
1997
Ankuram
1993
Film
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Yashwant Raj Mankotia
2003
Film
Kartavya
Ghulam Rasul
1995
Film
Ilaaka
Bheema
1989
Shodh
Surendra
1981
Film
Zakhmi Sipahi
Om Chaudhary
1995
Film
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
Madhu's Father
2011
Film
Maachis
Sanatan
1996
Film
Zinda Dil
2003
Film
Kalyug
Bhavani Pandey
1981
Film
Dosh
Inspector Om
2007
Film
Aadupuliyattam
Muni
2016
Film
Paththar
Resham Singh
1985
Film
Angaar
Parvez Hussain
1992
Film
Raat
Sharji, the Tantrik
1992
Film
Dhruva
2002
Film
Disha
1990
Seepeeyan
Gokul
1984
Film
Chaar Sahibzaade
Narrator
2014
Film
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan
Rajan
1978
Antaheen
1986
Film
Kagaar
Sub-Inspector Gokhale
2003
Film
Ek Hi Maqsad
1988
Film
Khoobsurat
Dilip Chaudhary
1999
Film
Long Da Lishkara
Ditu
1986
Film
Uvaa
2015
Film
Trafficker
Supreme Court Judge
2015
Film
Love Express
Khadak Singh Bakshi
2011
Film
Mukhbiir
S.P. Rathod
2008
Film
Sam & Me
Chetan Parikh
1991
Film
Current
Velu
1992
Film
Guru Mahaaguru
Crocodile
2002
Film
Zamana
Shyam
1985
Film
Arohan
Hari Mondal
1983
Film
The Kite
Mathura
1993
Film
Leather Life
2015
Life Goes On
Alok
2009
Film
Chupp
Keshup
1997
Film
Heartless
Dr. Sanjay Trehan
2014
Film
Lovesongs
2008
Film
The Hangman
Shiva Sathe
2010
Film
Satyajit Ray
Self
1985
Film
Tarpan
Jassu
1995
Film
Project Marathwada
Tukaram
2016
Film
Little Terrors
Abdul-Wadood Kamil
2014