Om Puri
Known for Acting · 243 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 Agulimal / Ashoka / Duryodhan / Narrator / Narrator (voice) / Raavan / Raj Raja Chola / Allauddin Khilji / Krishnadevaraya / Alauddin Khilji / Soldier-1 / Aurangzeb / Nabakrishna Banerjee / Patel Range Gowda / Nigam (Ballia DM)
Canterbury Tales
2003
as Jetender
The Ghost and the Darkness
1996
as Abdullah
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 Agulimal / Ashoka / Duryodhan / Narrator / Narrator (voice) / Raavan / Raj Raja Chola / Allauddin Khilji / Krishnadevaraya / Alauddin Khilji / Soldier-1 / Aurangzeb / Nabakrishna Banerjee / Patel Range Gowda / Nigam (Ballia DM)
Canterbury Tales
2003
as Jetender
The Anupam Kher Show
2014
as Himself
Second Generation
2003
as Sharma
Mazaaq Raat
2013
as Himself
White Teeth
2002
as Samad
Murder
2002
as Akash Gupta
Tamas
1988
as Nathu
Kakkaji Kahin
1988
as Kakkaji
Gubbare
1999
Kirdaar
1993
Movies (229)
The Ghost and the Darkness
1996
as Abdullah
Ghatak
1996
as Sachdev
Hey Ram
2000
as Goel
Gandhi
1982
as Nahari (uncredited)
Agneepath
2012
as Eknath Gaitonde
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
as President Zia
The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014
as Papa
Code 46
2003
as Bahkland
Puravrutham
1988
as Raman
Narsimha
1991
as Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
as Abu
Wolf
1994
as Dr. Vijay Alezais
Ankuram
1993
Zor
1998
Ghashiram Kotwal
1976
as Ghashiram
Hera Pheri
2000
as Kharak Singh
Action Replayy
2010
as Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
Rang De Basanti
2006
as Amanullah Khan
Bhavni Bhavai
1981
as Maanav Bhagat
Holi
1984
as Principal Pandey
Don
2006
as Vishal Malik
Warrior Savitri
2016
as Yamaraj
Bolo Raam
2009
as Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
City of Joy
1992
as Hazari Pal
Load Wedding
2018
as Raja's Father
King of Bollywood
2004
as Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
as Molana
OMG: Oh My God!
2012
as Hanif Qureshi
The Parole Officer
2001
as George
Rifle Ganj
2021
Viceroy's House
2017
as Ali Rahim Noor
Raavan
1984
as Samant (Staiton Master)
Kurukshetra
2000
Chupke Se
2003
Bonga
1976
Disco Dancer
1982
as David Brown
Chup Chup Ke
2006
as Prabhat Singh Chauhan
Lakshya
2004
as Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
Sadgati
1981
as Dukhi
Billu
2009
as Sahukaar Daamchand
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
2005
as Narrator (uncredited)
Ardh Satya
1983
as Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
Target
1995
East Is East
1999
as George Khan
Deewaanapan
2001
as Prakash Saxena
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
2001
as Narrator (voice)
Don 2
2011
as Vishal Malik
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997
as Amar
Gul Makai
2020
as General Kayani
Shoot on Sight
2007
as Junaid
Krishna
1996
as Amar Prabhakar
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
2012
as Chaudhary
A.K.47
1999
as Commissioner of Police Yashwant Sinha
Chachi 420
1997
as Banwarilal Pandey
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
1997
as Inspector Udham Singh
Giddh: The Vulture
1984
as Basya
Brothers in Trouble
1995
as Hussein Shah
Dabangg
2010
as Kasturilal Vishkarma
Road to Sangam
2010
as Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
AK 47
2004
as Yashwant Sinha
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
2011
as Madhu's Father
My Son the Fanatic
1997
as Parvez
Murde
Gandhigiri
2016
as Rai Saheb
Welcome
2007
as Narrator (uncredited)
Ghayal
1990
as ACP Joe D’Souza
Awara Paagal Deewana
2002
as Mafia Don
Kurbaan
2009
as Naseer Ahmed
Chaar Sahibzaade
2014
as Narrator
Baabarr
2009
as Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
2012
Singh Is Kinng
2008
as Rangeela
Nasoor
1985
as Dr Sunil Gupta
Bin Bulaye Baraati
2011
as S.I. Pralay Pratap Singh
Child God
1985
Bollywood Calling
2001
as Subramaniam
West Is West
2010
as George Khan
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
1979
The Mystic Masseur
2001
as Ramlogan
Maharathi
2008
as ACP Gokhale
China Gate
1998
as Col. Krishnakant Puri
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
1981
as Madhu
Aatank Hi Aatank
1995
as Sharad Joshi
Teen Thay Bhai
2011
as Chixie Gill
Delhi-6
2009
as Madangopal
Aan: Men at Work
2004
as Commissioner Khurana
Woh Chokri
1994
Karm Yodha
1992
as Sub Inspector Patwardhan
The Kite
1993
as Mathura
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
as Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008
as Madhav Mathur
Bhumika
1977
as Stage Actor
The Zookeeper
2001
as The Vet
Zahreela
2001
Fool N Final
2007
as Bhaiyya
Triyacharitra
1994
Kisna
2005
as Juman Masum Kishti
Party
1984
as Avinash
Kushti
2010
Dhol
2007
as Satyadev Tripathi
Kunwara
2000
as Balraj Singh
Baabul
2006
as Balwant Kapoor
Indian
2001
as Joginder Singh
Happy Now
2001
as Tin Man
Sparsh
1980
as Dubey
Maya Memsaab
1993
as Funeral Attendant
Welcome Back
2015
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
A Death in the Gunj
2016
as O.P Bakshi
White Teeth
2002
as Samad
Kyon Ki...
2005
as Dr. Khurana
The Ghazi Attack
2017
as Indian Navy Admiral
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
1998
as Inspector Khan
The Wound
2002
as Inspector Gautam
Tubelight
2017
as Banne Chacha
Yuva
2004
as Prosenjit Bhattacharya
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
2003
as Yashwant Raj Mankotia
Pukar
2000
as Colonel Hussein
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
2012
as David
Hum Farishte Nahin
1988
as Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
London Dreams
2009
as Mr. Khosla
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 243 credits spanning from 1976 to 2021, Om Puri has appeared in 229 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Om Puri Movies
- The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) — as Abdullah
- Ghatak (1996) — as Sachdev
- Hey Ram (2000) — as Goel
- Gandhi (1982) — as Nahari (uncredited)
- Agneepath (2012) — as Eknath Gaitonde
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