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''Amrish Puri'

Birth name:-Amrish Lal Puri
Born:-June 22, 1932, Punjab, India
Died :-January 12, 2005 (aged 72)
Years active :-1970-2005

''Filmfare Awards'
Best Supporting Actor: Meri Jung (1986)
Best Supporting Actor: Ghatak: Lethal (1997)
Best Supporting Actor: Virasat (1998)

Personal life


Amrish Puri was born in Distt. Nawanshehar near by Jalandhar in the Punjab region of India. His parents were (father) Lala Nihal Chand and (mother) Ved Kaur. He had four siblings, elder brothers Chaman Puri and Madan Puri (both of whom also became actors), elder sister Chandrakanta, and a younger brother, Harish Puri. He graduated from B.M. College in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Amrish came to Bombay with not even hundred rupees in his pocket and made it so big with his sheer hard work, perseverance, and disciplined lifestyle. He married Urmila Divekar on the 5th of January, 1957, at the Shri Krishna Temple in Wadala. The couple had two children, son Rajeev Puri, and daughter Namrata Puri. His son Rajeev is a businessman. He has four grandchildren: Sachi, Harsh Vardhan, Shantanu Bagwe and Krish Bagwe. Sachi is a 19 year old aspiring doctor whereas Harsh is a student in Jamnabai Narsee School(Juhu, Mumbai)and a very enthusiastic young man, to whom Amrish was very close. His daughter-in-law, Meena, is a professional physiotherapist. She practices at her Juhu clinic. Amrish had a passion for collecting hats, and bought a hat or two on every abroad trip of his. He had a collection of over 200 hats from across the world. Amrish was a very religious person by heart and a Shiv devotee.

Career


Amrish Puri worked in Bollywood, Hollywood, Punjabi, Telugu and Tamil films. Though he was successful in all of these industries, he is best known for his work in Bollywood cinema. He has appeared in over four hundred movies. His dominating screen presence & booming voice made him stand out amongst a sea of actors. When Amrish reached Bombay his brother Madan Puri was already an established actor, known for playing villain roles. Amrish failed his first screen test and had to find a job with the Ministry of Labour. He started performing at the Prithvi Theatre, in plays written by Satyadev Dubey. He eventually became well-known as stage actor.[1] Theatre work led to work in television ads and eventually to film.

Bollywood


In 1971 he appeared in his first film, Reshma Aur Shera; he played a villain. This was followed by many villain roles in films such as Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika. He attracted a great deal of attention for his work in Mr. India, a Bollywood movie directed by Shekhar Kapur. He played the evil Mogambo, who encouraged his underlings with the phrase, Mogambo khush hua (Mogambo is pleased). The phrase became a popular catchphrase. He became a staple of Bollywood films. He went on to play many supporting roles, including his famous role as Baldev Singh in the Indian blockbuster Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995). While he is best known for his work as a villain, he has also played the "good guy" at times. He was a kind-hearted American businessman in Pardes (1997) and a genial grandfather in the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2000). His last film was Kisna: The Warrior Poet. The film was released a few days after his death.

Hollywood


He is known to Western audiences for his roles as Khan in Richard Attenborough's movie Gandhi (1982) and as the main antagonist Mola Ram in the Steven Spielberg movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).

Punjabi


Amrish Puri starred as the landlord villain in Chann Pardesi (1980).

Telugu


He also appeared in Telugu movies such as Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Major Chandrakant, Aditya-369, Kondaveeti Donga, Aswamedham, Aakhari Poratam etc.

Tamil


He appeared in the Tamil film Thalapathi, directed by Mani Ratnam, opposite South Indian superstars Rajnikanth and Mammootty. After Thalapathi, Amrish Puri made his second and last appearance in the Rajini film "Baba" in which Amrish Puri played the role of an evil tantrik who helps politicians and other evil elements to succeed in their hideous schemes. The film was a flop with the audience and Amrish Puri's role didn't even gather a mention.

Awards


Family Background


Kachchi Sadak: Rough Street (2005)
Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
Hulchul (2004)
Aitraaz (2004)
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)
Lakshya (2004)
Dev (2004)
Police Force: An Inside Story (2004)
Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)
Out of Control (2003)
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003)
Khushi (2003)
Surya (2003)
Rishtey (2002)
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
Baba (2002)
Shararat (2002)
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
Yaadein (2001)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Censor (2001)
Zubeidaa (2001)
On Wings of Fire (2001)
Mohabbatein (2001)
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
Badal (2000)
Shaheed Udham Singh (2000)
Thakshak (1999)
Gair (1999)
Baadshah (1999)
Taal (1999)
Jai Hind (1999)
Zulmi (1999)
Aarzoo (1999)
Lal Baadshah (1999)
Kaala Samrajya (1999)
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)
Barood (1998)
Salaakhen (1998)
Chachi 420 (1998)
China Gate (1998)
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (1998)
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
Sham Ghansham (1998)
Tarazu (1997)
Mahaanta (1997)
Koyla (1997)
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997)
Himalay Putra (1997)
Itihaas (1997)
Nirnayak (1997)
Pardes (1997)
Virasat (1997)
Ghatak (1996)
Beqabu (1996)
Jeet (1996)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)
Vijeta (1996)
Diljale (1996)
Jaan (1996)
Kala Pani (1996)
Sardari Begum (1996)
Haqeeqat (1995)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Gundaraj (1995)
Prem (1995)
Maidan-E-Jung (1995)
Hulchul (1995)
Jai Vikraanta (1995)
Karan Arjun (1995)
Kartavya (1995)
Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995)
Droh Kaal (1994)
Pehla Pehla Pyaar (1994)
Elaan (1994)
Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
Pramaatma (1994)
Tejasvini (1994)
Gardish (1993)
Damini (1993)
Divya Shakti (1993)
Kundan (1993)
Sangram (1993)
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)
Muskurahat (1992)
Deewana (1992)
Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992)
Vishwatma (1992)
Ashwamedham (1992)
Tehelka (1992)
Time Machine (1992 film - Incomplete)
Vansh (1992)
Thalapathi (1992)
Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
Dharam Sankat (1991)
Aditya 369 (1991)
Saudagar (1991)
Ajooba (1991)
Benaam Badsha (1991)
Iraada (1991)
Jigarwala (1991)
Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)
Kohraam (1991)
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Numbri Aadmi (1991)
Trinetra (1991)
Shikari (1991)
Doodh Ka Karz (1990)
Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
Ghayal (1990)
Hatimtai (1990)
Jeene Do (1990)
Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
Muqaddar Ka Badshaah (1990)
Tejaa (1990)
Aag Se Khelenge (1989)
Jaadugar (1989)
Batwara (1989)
Naa-Insaafi (1989)
Tridev (1989)
Daata (1989)
Ilaaka (1989)
Farz Ki Jung (1989)
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
Do Qaidi (1989)
Mujrim (1989)
Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989)
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
Ram Lakhan (1989)
Suryaa: An Awakening (1989)
Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga (1989)
Dayavan (1988)
Rukhsat (1988)
Commando (1988)
Waris (1988)
Shahenshah (1988)
Hum Farishte Nahin (1988)
Aakhari Poratam (1988)
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988)
Hamara Khandaan (1988)
Mar Mitenge (1988)
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988)
Saazish (1988)
Yateem (1988)
Param Dharam (1987)
Sadak Chhap (1987)
Hawalaat (1987)
Mr India (1987)
Madadgar (1987)
Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
Loha (1987)
Dadagiri (1987)
Dance Dance (1987)
Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
Jawab Hum Denge (1987)
Sher Shivaji (1987)
Asli Naqli (1986)
Samundar (1986)
Janbaaz (1986)
Sultanat (1986)
Aap Ke Saath (1986)
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
Mera Dharam (1986)
Nagina (1986)
Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)
Pyar Ho Gaya (1986)
Ricky (1986)
Tamas(mini) TV Series (1986)
Meri Jung (1985) (1985)
Nishan (1985)
Aaj Ke Sholey (1985)
Karmyudh (1985)
Mohabbat (1985)
Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985)
Patthar Dil (1985)
Phaansi Ke Baad (1985)
Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
Zabardast (1985)
Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (1984)
Jhootha Sach (1984)
Gangvaa (1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Mashaal (1984)
Awaaz (1984)
Duniya (1984)
Jagir (1984)
Party (1984)
Yeh Desh (1984)
Zakhmi Sher (1984)
Coolie (1983)
Andha Kanoon (1983)
Ardh Satya (1983)
Haadsa (1983)
Hero (1983)
Mandi (1983)
Gandhi (1982)
Shakti (1982)
Apna Bana Lo (1982)
Aadat Se Majboor (1982)
Ashanti (1982)
Johnny I Love You (1982)
Vidhaata (1982)
Vijeta (1982)
Naseeb (1981)
Krodhi (1981)
Hum Paanch (1980)
Dostana (1980)
Gehrayee (1980)
Qurbani (1980)
Aakrosh (1980)
Chann Pardesi (1980)
Kalyug (1980)
Maan Abhiman (1980)
Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
Hamare Tumhare (1979)
Jaani Dushman (1979)
Lakhan (1979)
Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)
Kondura (1978)
Bhumika: The Role (1977)
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Alibaba Marjinaa (1977)
Paapi (1977)
Manthan (1976)
Nishaant (1975)
Salaakhen (1975)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
Kaadu (1973)
Hulchul (1971)
Reshma Aur Shera (1971)
Shantata (1971)
Prem Pujari (1970)