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