Om Puri
Known for Acting · 244 credits
- Born
- 1950-10-18
- Died
- 2017-01-06
- Place of birth
- Ambala, Haryana, India
- Also known as
- ओम पुरी · ওম পুরী · ომ პური
Biography
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.
Known For
C.I.D.
1998
as Kidnapper / CBI Officer
Screen Two
1985
as Hussein Shah
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
The Discovery of India
1988
as Narrator / Duryodhan / Narrator / Narrator (voice) / Raavan / Agulimal / Ashoka / Raj Raja Chola / Alauddin Khilji / Allauddin Khilji / Krishnadevaraya / Aurangzeb / Soldier-1 / Nabakrishna Banerjee / Patel Range Gowda / Nigam (Ballia DM)
Canterbury Tales
2003
as Jetender
Gandhi
1982
as Nahari (uncredited)
TV Shows (14)
C.I.D.
1998
as Kidnapper / CBI Officer
Screen Two
1985
as Hussein Shah
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
The Discovery of India
1988
as Narrator / Duryodhan / Narrator / Narrator (voice) / Raavan / Agulimal / Ashoka / Raj Raja Chola / Alauddin Khilji / Allauddin Khilji / Krishnadevaraya / Aurangzeb / Soldier-1 / Nabakrishna Banerjee / Patel Range Gowda / Nigam (Ballia DM)
Canterbury Tales
2003
as Jetender
The Anupam Kher Show
2014
as Himself
Murder
2002
as Akash Gupta
White Teeth
2002
as Samad
Tamas
1988
as Nathu
Mazaaq Raat
2013
as Himself
Gubbare
1999
Second Generation
2003
as Sharma
Kirdaar
1993
Kakkaji Kahin
1988
as Kakkaji
Movies (230)
Gandhi
1982
as Nahari (uncredited)
The Ghost and the Darkness
1996
as Abdullah
Wolf
1994
as Dr. Vijay Alezais
Don
2006
as Vishal Malik
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
as President Zia
Code 46
2003
as Bahkland
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
as Molana
The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014
as Papa
Rang De Basanti
2006
as Amanullah Khan
Don 2
2011
as Vishal Malik
Billu
2009
as Sahukaar Daamchand
Agneepath
2012
as Eknath Gaitonde
Tubelight
2017
as Banne Chacha
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
as Abu
Chup Chup Ke
2006
as Prabhat Singh Chauhan
OMG: Oh My God!
2012
as Hanif Qureshi
Welcome
2007
as Narrator (uncredited)
Lakshya
2004
as Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
Dabangg
2010
as Kasturilal Vishkarma
Hera Pheri
2000
as Kharak Singh
East Is East
1999
as George Khan
Disco Dancer
1982
as David Brown
Viceroy's House
2017
as Ali Rahim Noor
Delhi-6
2009
as Madangopal
Ghatak
1996
as Sachdev
Singh Is Kinng
2008
as Rangeela
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
2001
as Narrator (voice)
Kisna
2005
as Juman Masum Kishti
The Ghazi Attack
2017
as Indian Navy Admiral
Action Replayy
2010
as Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
City of Joy
1992
as Hazari Pal
Warrior Savitri
2016
as Yamaraj
Mandi
1983
as Ram Gopal
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
1997
as Inspector Udham Singh
Chachi 420
1997
as Banwarilal Pandey
Kurbaan
2009
as Naseer Ahmed
Malamaal Weekly
2006
as Balwant Singh Ballu
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
1997
as Jaichand Marwah
Welcome Back
2015
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
1998
as Inspector Khan
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
2005
as Narrator (uncredited)
Maqbool
2003
as Inspector Pandit
Fool N Final
2007
as Bhaiyya
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Mafia Don
Ghayal
1990
as ACP Joe D’Souza
Kyon Ki...
2005
as Dr. Khurana
Krishna and Kamsa
2012
as Kans (voice)
Dhol
2007
as Satyadev Tripathi
Pukar
2000
as Colonel Hussein
Happy Now
2001
as Tin Man
Kunwara
2000
as Balraj Singh
Shoot on Sight
2007
as Junaid
Dev
2004
as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
Mumbai Xpress
2005
as ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
Baabul
2006
as Balwant Kapoor
Aatank Hi Aatank
1995
as Sharad Joshi
Prem Granth
1996
as Baliram
The Parole Officer
2001
as George
Kismat Konnection
2008
as Sanjeev Gill
In Custody
1994
as Deven
China Gate
1998
as Col. Krishnakant Puri
Party
1984
as Avinash
A Death in the Gunj
2016
as O.P Bakshi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Bhola Nath
Bhumika
1977
Vijeta
1982
as Arvind
Krishna
1996
as Amar Prabhakar
Maya Memsaab
1993
as Funeral Attendant
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
2012
as David
Pitaah
2002
as Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
2012
Guru Mahaaguru
2002
as Crocodile
Duniya
1984
as Vasudev
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004
as Mr. Khanna
Farz
2001
as ACP Arjun Singh
Indian
2001
as Joginder Singh
Vinashak
1998
as Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan
Aan: Men at Work
2004
as Commissioner Khurana
Kartavya
1995
as Ghulam Rasul
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Madhu
Bhaji in Problem
2013
as Balli
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
1983
as Ahuja
Ghaath
2000
as Ajay Pandey
Raat
1992
as Sharji, the Tantrik
Yuva
2004
as Prosenjit Bhattacharya
White Teeth
2002
as Samad
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
as Shyam 'Sam'
Actor in Law
2016
as Rafaqat Mirza
Giddh: The Vulture
1984
as Basya
Hey Ram
2000
as Goel
The Zookeeper
2001
as The Vet
Maachis
1996
as Sanatan
Aakrosh
1980
as Lahanya Bhiku
My Son the Fanatic
1997
as Parvez
Khoobsurat
1999
as Dilip Chaudhary
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008
as Madhav Mathur
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Dr.S.Puri
Trafficker
2015
as Supreme Court Judge
Arohan
1983
as Hari Mondal
Kurukshetra
2000
London Dreams
2009
as Mr. Khosla
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997
as Amar
Chakravyuh
2012
as Govind Suryavanshi
Kushti
2010
Bhai
1997
as Advocate Satyaprakash
Life Goes On
2009
as Alok
The Gandhi Murder
2019
as T.G.
Aghaat
1985
as Madhav Verma
Zor
1998
Ilaaka
1989
as Bheema
Ardh Satya
1983
as Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
Heartless
2014
as Dr. Sanjay Trehan
Paar
1984
as Ramnaresh
Shararat
2002
as DCP Bhosle
Dirty Politics
2015
as Dina Nath Singh
Paththar
1985
as Resham Singh
Angaar
1992
as Parvez Hussain
Susman
1987
Delhii Heights
2007
as Timmy Kohli
About Om Puri
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. With 244 credits spanning from 1976 to 2021, Om Puri has appeared in 230 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Om Puri Movies
- Gandhi (1982) — as Nahari (uncredited)
- The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) — as Abdullah
- Wolf (1994) — as Dr. Vijay Alezais
- Don (2006) — as Vishal Malik
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) — as President Zia
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