Amrish Puri
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Mola Ram
1984
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
The Discovery of India
Raza Khan
1988
Film
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Chaudhry Baldev Singh
1995
Film
Gandhi
Khan
1982
Film
Mohabbatein
Major General Khanna
2000
Series
Tamas
Sardar Teja Singh
1988
Film
Baadshah
Suraj Singh Thapar
1999
Film
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Colonel Dugraj Singh
2004
Film
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Kartar Singh
2004
Film
Karan Arjun
Thakur Durjan Singh
1995
Film
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan
2003
Film
Lakshya
Brig. Gautam Puri
2004
Film
Ghayal
Balwant Rai
1990
Film
Ghatak
Shambu Nath
1996
Film
Kisna
Bhairo Singh
2005
Film
Baba
Guruji
2002
Film
Dayavan
Inspector Ratan Singh
1988
Film
Yaadein
J.K. Malhotra
2001
Film
Koyla
Raja Saab
1997
Film
Vansh
Vilasrao Chaudhary
1992
Film
Vishwatma
Ajgar Jurrat
1992
Film
Deewana
Dhirendra Pratap
1992
Film
Police Force: An Inside Story
Mr. Panday
2004
Film
Thalapathi
Kalivardhan
1991
Film
Chachi 420
Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
1997
Film
Mr. India
Mogambo
1987
Film
Hulchul
Angar Chand
2004
Film
Garv: Pride and Honour
Police Commissioner Samar Singh
2004
Film
Naseeb
Don
1981
Film
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
Film
Ardh Satya
Faujdar Velankar
1983
Film
Pardes
Kishorilal
1997
Film
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Ashraf Ali
2001
Film
Nagina
Bhairon Nath
1986
Film
Kundan
1993
Film
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Jhutha Sach
Gorkha
1984
Film
Ram Lakhan
Bhishambar Nath
1989
Film
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
Thakur Hansraj Singh
1988
Film
Coolie
John D'Costa
1983
Film
Manthan
Ganga Prasad Mishra
1976
Film
Paramaatma
1994
Film
Bhumika
Vinayak Kale
1977
Film
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Kailashnath Malhotra
2001
Film
Aitraaz
Ranjit Roy
2004
Film
Khushi
Vir Bhadra Singh
2003
Film
Hum Paanch
Vir Pratap Singh
1980
Film
Taal
Jagmohan Mehta
1999
Film
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Balram Singh
2001
Film
Ajooba
Vazir-E-Alla
1991
Film
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
Mr. Abhyankar
1998
Film
Kaadu
Chandre Gowda
1973
Film
Aakrosh
Mr. Dushane
1980
Film
Nayak: The Real Hero
CM Balraj Chauhan
2001
Film
Party
Doctor of Philosophy
1984
Film
Badal
ACP Ranjeet Singh
2000
Film
Gundaraj
Police Inspector
1995
Film
Mandi
Darvish
1983
Film
Param Dharam
Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera
1987
Film
Zubeidaa
Suleiman Seth
2001
Film
Shakti
J.K. 'JK' Verma
1982
Film
Aditya 369
Raja Verma
1991
Film
Dev
Chief Minister Bhandarker
2004
Film
Pehla Pehla Pyar
Hukum Singh
1994
Film
Dostana
Balwant Singh
1980
Film
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Sadhu
2002
Film
Shahenshah
J.K.
1988
Film
China Gate
Col. Kewal Krishan Puri
1998
Film
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
1989
Film
Dance Dance
Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh
1987
Film
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Self
1984
Film
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Don Qixote
1995
Film
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Yogi Grewal
2000
Film
Andha Yug
Vriddha Yachak / Kripacharya / Vyas
1989
Film
Shaheed Uddham Singh
The Sufi Saint
1999
Film
Duniya
Balwant Singh Kalra
1984
Film
Kalyug
Kishan Chand
1981
Film
Sardari Begum
Hemraj
1996
Woh Tera Naam Tha
2003
Film
Aaj Ka Arjun
Thakur Bhupendra Singh
1990
Film
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda
Mahesar Dalal
1992
Film
Damini
Indrajit Chaddha
1993
Film
Batwara
1989
Film
Jeet
Gajraj Choudhary
1996
Film
Teri Meherbaniyan
Thakur Vijay Singh
1985
Film
Mujrim
Khan
1989
Film
Gangvaa
1984
Film
Hulchul
Shobraj
1995
Film
Lal Baadshah
Thakur Dhayal Singh
1999
Film
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Baba
1998
Film
Elaan
Ramakant Chaudhry
1994
Film
Jaan
Commissioner Suryadev Singh
1996
Film
Aadat Se Majboor
Agnihotri
1982
Film
Thakshak
Nahar Singh
1999
Film
Drohkaal
IGP Pathak
1994
Film
Tridev
Bhujang / Bhairav Singh
1989
Film
Vidhaata
Jagawar Chaudhary
1982
Film
Kaalapani
Mirza Khan
1996
Film
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Mahadrashtha
1990
Film
Maidan-E-Jung
Thakur Ranvir Singh 'Daata Guru'
1995
Film
Do Qaidi
K.K.
1989
Film
Gardish
Constable Purushottam Sathe
1993
Film
Sangram
1993
Film
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa
Brig. Sarfaroz Khan
2003
Film
Rukhsat
Jagdish Chopra
1988
Film
Diljale
Dara
1996
Film
Kohraam
1991
Film
Naseeb Apna Apna
Bhim Singh
1986
Film
Sher Shivaji
1987
Film
Asli Naqli
Durjan Singh
1986
Film
Haqeeqat
ACP. Shivcharan
1995
Film
Barood
Singhal
1998
Film
Sham Ghansham
Collector Bhim Singh
1998
Film
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Thakur Gajendra Singh
1996
Film
Shararat
Prajapati
2002
Film
Ashwamedham
Anil Vyaghra / Sunil Vyaghra
1992
Film
Marudhanayagam
Film
Mashaal
S.K. Vardhan
1984
Film
Samundar
Raizada Narsingh
1986
Film
Doodh Ka Karz
Chhotey Thakur Raghuvir Singh
1990
Film
Reshma Aur Shera
Rehmat Khan
1971
Film
Trinetra
Singhania
1991
Film
Jaadugar
1989
Film
Saudagar
Chuniya
1991
Major Chandrakanth
1993
Film
Jagir
Lakhan Singh / Thakur Suryapratap Singh
1984
Film
Sultanat
Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser
1986
Film
Kartavya
Thakur Ugranarayan Singh
1995
Film
Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali
1980
Film
Kishen Kanhaiya
Lala Gendamal
1990
Film
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
1987
Film
Beqabu
ACP Amritlal Bakshi
1996
Film
Love
Saligrama Oberoi
2004
Film
Simhada Mari Sainya
1981
Film
Sawan Ko Aane Do
Chandrika's Father
1979
Film
Janbaaz
Rana Vikram Singh
1986
Film
Phool Aur Kaante
Nageshwar
1991
Film
Salaakhen
Jaspal Rana
1998
Film
Nafrat Ki Aandhi
Chandidas Khurana
1989
Zindagi Ek Juaa
Bhalla
1992
Film
Jaal: The Trap
Major Amrish Kaul
2003
Film
Vijeta
Group Captain Varghese
1982
Film
Phaansi Ke Baad
Damodar Seth
1985
Film
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
Udaybhan Singh
1984
Film
Yateem
Dacoit Daku Purkhiya
1988
Film
Zabardast
Balram Singh
1985
Film
Hero
Pasha
1983
Film
Nishant
Eldest Zamindar
1975
Film
Qurbani
Rakka
1980
Film
Meri Jung
G. D. Thakral
1985
Film
The Sage from the Sea
Kondura
1978
Film
On Wings of Fire
Nihavand Ruler
1986
Film
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Mr Chaddha
2002
Film
Haatim Tai
Magician Kamlaq
1990
Film
Dhaal
Pilot Baba
1997
Film
Virasat
Raja Thakur
1997
Film
Zakhmi Sher
Swami Kashinath Singh
1984
Film
Zulmi
Balraj Dutt
1999
Film
Godam
(The Voice of God)
1983
Film
Jai Hind
Ret. Col. Mohandas
1999
Film
Loha
Sher "Shera" Singh
1987
Film
Commando
Marcelloni
1988
Film
Himalay Putra
Mr. Malhotra
1997
Film
Benaam Badsha
Jaikal
1991
Film
Nishaan
1983
Film
Andhaa Kaanoon
Mr. Ram Gupta
1983
Film
Silence! The Court Is in Session
1971
Film
Hulchul
Public Prosecutor
1971
Film
Jaani Dushman
Kidnapper
1979
Film
Divya Shakti
Tau
1993
Film
Kondaveeti Donga
Gadra
1990
Film
Jai Vikraanta
Thakur Jaswant Singh
1995
Film
Tahalka
Dong
1992
Film
Ilaaka
Naagar
1989
Film
Maha Shaktishaali
1994
Film
Salaakhen
Master
1975
Film
Suryaa: An Awakening
Gangadhar Chaudhary
1989
Film
Prem Pujari
1970
Film
Smuggler
1996
Film
Yeh Desh
1984
Film
Gair
C.K. Oberoi
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1973
Film
Ashanti
Raja Bheesham Bahadur Singh
1982
Film
Rishtey
Yashpal Chaudhary
2002
Film
Mast Kalandar
1991
Film
Tarazu
Appa Rao
1997
Film
Mera Dharam
Thakur Digvijay Singh
1986
Film
Mohabbat Ke Dushman
Shahbaaz Khan
1988
Film
Aarzoo
Dayashankar
1999
Film
Prem
Vanraja
1995
Film
Chann Pardesee
Jangirdar Joginder Singh
1981
Film
Numbri Aadmi
Shamsher Singh / Rana
1991
Film
Aghaat
Chakradev
1985
Film
Hum Farishte Nahin
Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal
1988
Film
Aag Se Khelenge
Zaka
1989
Film
Kaanch Ki Deewar
Bhoop Singh
1986
Film
Awaaz
Mulchand Malhotra
1984
Film
Saazish
Diwan
1988
Film
Shikari
Nahar Singh
1991
Film
Aakhari Poratam
Anantananda Swamy
1988
Film
Dosti Dhushmani
Daga
1986
Film
Paapi
Michael (uncredited) (voice)
1977
Film
Waaris
Dulla Singh
1988
Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein
1988
Film
Hisaab Khoon Ka
CBI Inspector Ranveer Pushp
1989
Film
Main Inteqam Loonga
1982
Film
Muskurahat
Gopichand Verma
1992
Film
Be-Shaque
Gopal
1981
Film
Jeene Do
Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh
1990
Film
Paappi Devataa
Ratan Seth
1995
Film
Jawab Hum Denge
Seth Dhanraj
1987
Film
Farz Ki Jung
Jai Kishan "J. K."
1989
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle
1978
Film
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Bhanupratap
1987
Film
Naaka Bandi
1990
Film
Inaam Dus Hazaar
1987
Film
Out of Control
Jatta Singh Bedi
2003
Film
Gehrayee
1980
Film
Kaaranama
1990
Film
Apna Bana Lo
Joshi
1982
Bandh Honth
1984
Film
Haadsaa
R.K. Chakravarty
1983
Film
Jigarwala
Durjan Singh
1991
Film
Nippu Ravva
1993
Film
Tejaa
1990
Film
Hawalaat
Dharamdas
1987
Film
Mar Mitenge
1988
Film
Daata
Gopaldas
1989
Film
Ganda Bherunda
Prof. Jay
1984
Badmaash No.1
Ranjeet Singh
2002
Film
Naiyya
1979
Film
Ek Aur Sikander
Sher Khan /Dilawar Khan
1986
Film
Khazana
Narrator
1987
Sadak Chhap
Dharamdas
1987
Film
Kachchi Sadak
Hasan Kairanvi
2006
Film
Mohabbat
Chaudhary
1985
Film
Aap Ke Saath
Persha
1986
Film
Dadagiri
1987
Film
Hamara Khandaan
Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad)
1988
Film
Ek Ajooba
2000
Film
Karamyudh
Sohanlal Puri
1985
Film
Chhatrabhang
Narrator
1976
Film
Khilonewala
Fanatic
1971