Amrish Puri

Amrish Puri

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Amrish Puri was born on Jun 22, 1932 in British India. Amrish Puri's big-screen debut came with Prem Pujari directed by Dev Anand in 1970, strarring Jerry. Amrish Puri is known for Lakshya directed by Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan stars as Karan Shergill and Preity Zinta as Romila 'Romi' Dutta. Amrish Puri has got 7 awards and 21 nominations so far. The most recent award Amrish Puri achieved is Bollywood Awards. The upcoming new movie Amrish Puri plays is Baba which will be released on Dec 11, 2022.

Believe it or not, Amrish Puri wanted to become a Bollywood movie hero but failed a screen test in 1954. And what a failure it was! Mr. Puri went on to become one of the most renowned and credible villains in the history of Indian cinema. His most memorable and often quoted role is the character of 'Mogambo' (with the catchphrase "Mogambo Khush Hua"). It is still remembered fondly from Mr. India (1987). Shyam Benegal cast him in movies such as Nishant (1975), Bhumika (1977), and Manthan (1980). Yash Chopra cast him in Mashaal (1984), the same year that Steven Spielberg cast him in his best-known role outside of India, as Mola Ram in Indiana Jones et le Temple maudit (1984). His elder brother is none other than Bollywood actor Madan Puri. Amrish Puri died in Mumbai on January 12, 2005, due to a brain hemorrhage.

  • Birthday

    Jun 22, 1932
  • Place of Birth

    Nawanshahr, Jullundur, Punjab, British India

Known For

Awards

7 wins & 21 nominations

Bollywood Awards
2002
Best Actor in a Villain's Role
Winner - Bollywood Movie Award
Filmfare Awards
1998
Best Supporting Actor
Winner - Filmfare Award
1998
Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
Winner - Filmfare Award
1997
Best Supporting Actor
Winner - Filmfare Award
1986
Best Supporting Actor
Winner - Filmfare Award
Meri Jung (1985)
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