Om Puri

Acting

Om Puri

Born 18 October 1950 · Ambala, Haryana, India · Died 6 January 2017 at 66

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

Highlights

Gandhi1982 · Film · Nahari (uncredited)
The Hundred-Foot Journey2014 · Film · Papa
Bajrangi Bhaijaan2015 · Film · Molana
The Ghost and the Darkness1996 · Film · Abdullah
Charlie Wilson's War2007 · Film · President Zia
Rang De Basanti2006 · Film · Amanullah Khan

Filmography

Movies

210 films

Rifle Ganj2021 · Film
Gul Makai2020 · Film · General Kayani
The Gandhi Murder2019 · Film · T.G.
Lashtam Pashtam2018 · Film · Saleem
Load Wedding2018 · Film · Raja's Father
Tubelight2017 · Film · Banne Chacha
Viceroy's House2017 · Film · Ali Rahim Noor
The Ghazi Attack2017 · Film · Indian Navy Admiral
Gandhigiri2016 · Film · Rai Saheb
Mirzya2016 · Film · Abba
A Death in the Gunj2016 · Film · O.P Bakshi
Actor in Law2016 · Film · Rafaqat Mirza
Warrior Savitri2016 · Film · Yamaraj
Project Marathwada2016 · Film · Tukaram
Aadupuliyattam2016 · Film · Muni
Ghayal Once Again2016 · Film · ACP Joe D'Souza
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi2015 · Film
Bajrangi Bhaijaan2015 · Film · Molana
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho2015 · Film
Uvaa2015 · Film
Leather Life2015 · Film
Dirty Politics2015 · Film · Dina Nath Singh
Trafficker2015 · Film · Supreme Court Judge
Little Terrors2014 · Film · Abdul-Wadood Kamil
The Hundred-Foot Journey2014 · Film · Papa
Heartless2014 · Film · Dr. Sanjay Trehan
Bhaji in Problem2013 · Film · Balli
Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De2013 · Film · Sippy's Father
Policegiri2013 · Film · Commissioner
The Reluctant Fundamentalist2013 · Film · Abu
Chakravyuh2012 · Film · Govind Suryavanshi
OMG: Oh My God!2012 · Film · Hanif Qureshi
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal2012 · Film · David
Krishna and Kamsa2012 · Film · Kans (voice)
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai2012 · Film
Chaar Din Ki Chandni2012 · Film
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya2012 · Film · Chaudhary
Agneepath2012 · Film · Eknath Gaitonde
Don 22011 · Film · Vishal Malik
Bin Bulaye Baraati2011 · Film · S.I. Pralay Pratap Singh
Love Express2011 · Film · Khadak Singh Bakshi
Kucch Luv Jaisaa2011 · Film · Madhu's Father
Teen Thay Bhai2011 · Film · Chixie Gill
Action Replayy2010 · Film · Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
West Is West2010 · Film · George Khan
Dabangg2010 · Film · Kasturilal Vishkarma
Kushti2010 · Film
The Hangman2010 · Film · Shiva Sathe
Bolo Raam2009 · Film · Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
Kurbaan2009 · Film · Naseer Ahmed
London Dreams2009 · Film · Mr. Khosla
Baabarr2009 · Film · Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
Delhi-62009 · Film · Madangopal
Billu2009 · Film · Sahukaar Daamchand
Chal Chala Chal2009 · Film · Omkar Nath
Road to Sangam2009 · Film · Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
Maharathi2008 · Film · ACP Gokhale
Mukhbiir2008 · Film · S.P. Rathod
Singh Is Kinng2008 · Film · Rangeela
Kismat Konnection2008 · Film · Sanjeev Gill
Mere Baap Pehle Aap2008 · Film · Madhav Mathur
Lovesongs2008 · Film
Charlie Wilson's War2007 · Film · President Zia
Shoot on Sight2007 · Film · Junaid
Dhol2007 · Film · Satyadev Tripathi
Buddha Mar Gaya2007 · Film · Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
Fool N Final2007 · Film · Bhaiyya
Khallas: The Beginning of End2007 · Film · A.C.P. Akhlaq Khan
Delhii Heights2007 · Film · Timmy Kohli
Dosh2007 · Film · Inspector Om
Baabul2006 · Film · Balwant Kapoor
Don2006 · Film · Vishal Malik
Chup Chup Ke2006 · Film · Prabhat Singh Chauhan
Malamaal Weekly2006 · Film · Balwant Singh Ballu
Rang De Basanti2006 · Film · Amanullah Khan
Deewane Huye Paagal2005 · Film · Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
Kyon Ki...2005 · Film · Dr. Khurana
Mumbai Xpress2005 · Film · ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
Kisna2005 · Film · Juman Masum Kishti
AK 472004 · Film · Yashwant Sinha
King of Bollywood2004 · Film · Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...2004 · Film · Mr. Khanna
Lakshya2004 · Film · Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
Dev2004 · Film · Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
Aan: Men at Work2004 · Film · Commissioner Khurana
Yuva2004 · Film · Prosenjit Bhattacharya
Zinda Dil2003 · Film
Dhoop2003 · Film · Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
Kagaar2003 · Film · Sub-Inspector Gokhale
Chupke Se2003 · Film
Miss India: The Mystery2003 · Film · Inspector Yograj
Code 462003 · Film · Bahkland
Kash Aap Hamare Hote2003 · Film · Yashwant Raj Mankotia
Maqbool2003 · Film · Inspector Pandit
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai2003 · Film · Shyam 'Sam'
The Wound2002 · Film · Inspector Gautam
Guru Mahaaguru2002 · Film · Crocodile
White Teeth2002 · Film · Samad
Dhruva2002 · Film
Chor Machaaye Shor2002 · Film · DCP Pandey
Shararat2002 · Film · DCP Bhosle
Awara Paagal Deewana2002 · Film · Mafia Don
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai2002 · Film · Dr.S.Puri
Ansh2002 · Film · Bhagat Pandey
Kranti2002 · Film · Colonel Krishnakant
Pitaah2002 · Film · Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
Bollywood Calling2001 · Film · Subramaniam
The Zookeeper2001 · Film · The Vet
Deewaanapan2001 · Film · Prakash Saxena
Indian2001 · Film · Joginder Singh
The Mystic Masseur2001 · Film · Ramlogan
Happy Now2001 · Film · Tin Man
The Parole Officer2001 · Film · George
Zahreela2001 · Film
Farz2001 · Film · ACP Arjun Singh
Ghaath2000 · Film · Ajay Pandey
Kurukshetra2000 · Film
Kunwara2000 · Film · Balraj Singh
Hera Pheri2000 · Film · Kharak Singh
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge2000 · Film · Bhola Nath
Hey Ram2000 · Film · Goel
Pukar2000 · Film · Colonel Hussein
Khoobsurat1999 · Film · Dilip Chaudhary
A.K.471999 · Film · Commissioner of Police Yashwant Sinha
East Is East1999 · Film · George Khan
China Gate1998 · Film · Col. Krishnakant Puri
Such a Long Journey1998 · Film · Ghulam
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha1998 · Film · Inspector Khan
Zor1998 · Film · Shah Alam
Vinashak1998 · Film · Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan
Chachi 4201997 · Film · Banwarilal Pandey
My Son the Fanatic1997 · Film · Parvez
Mrityudand1997 · Film
Gupt: The Hidden Truth1997 · Film · Inspector Udham Singh
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul1997 · Film · Jaichand Marwah
Chupp1997 · Film · Keshup
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring1997 · Film · Amar
Bhai1997 · Film · Advocate Satyaprakash
Ghatak1996 · Film · Sachdev
Maachis1996 · Film · Sanatan
The Ghost and the Darkness1996 · Film · Abdullah
Brothers in Trouble1996 · Film · Hussein Shah
Krishna1996 · Film · Amar Prabhakar
Prem Granth1996 · Film · Baliram
Talaashi1996 · Film
Aatank Hi Aatank1995 · Film · Sharad Joshi
Tarpan1995 · Film · Jassu
Kartavya1995 · Film · Ghulam Rasul
Zakhmi Sipahi1995 · Film · Om Chaudhary
Purush1994 · Film · Gulabrao Jadhav
Drohkaal1994 · Film · Abhay Singh
Wolf1994 · Film · Dr. Vijay Alezais
In Custody1994 · Film · Deven
Woh Chokri1994 · Film
Triyacharitra1994 · Film
Maya Memsaab1993 · Film · Funeral Attendant
The Kite1993 · Film · Mathura
Angaar1992 · Film · Parvez Hussain
City of Joy1992 · Film · Hazari Pal
Current1992 · Film · Velu
Raat1992 · Film · Sharji, the Tantrik
Karm Yodha1992 · Film · Sub Inspector Patwardhan
Dharavi1991 · Film · Raj Karan Yadav
Narsimha1991 · Film · Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
Sam & Me1991 · Film · Chetan Parikh
Inner voice1991 · Film · Arjun mangela
Ghayal1990 · Film · ACP Joe D’Souza
Disha1990 · Film
Ilaaka1989 · Film · Bheema
Puravrutham1988 · Film · Raman
Hum Farishte Nahin1988 · Film · Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
Ek Hi Maqsad1988 · Film
Marte Dam Tak1987 · Film · Daulat / D.K.
Mirch Masala1987 · Film · Chowkidar Abu Miya
Susman1987 · Film
Genesis1986 · Film · The weaver
New Delhi Times1986 · Film · Ajay Singh
Zamana1985 · Film · Shyam
Child God1985 · Film
Aghaat1985 · Film · Madhav Verma
Paththar1985 · Film · Resham Singh
Duniya1984 · Film · Vasudev
Raavan1984 · Film · Samant (Staiton Master)
The Crossing1984 · Film · Ramnaresh
Holi1984 · Film · Principal Pandey
Party1984 · Film · Avinash
Maati Maangey Khoon1984 · Film · Durjan Singh
Tarang1984 · Film · Namdev
Giddh: The Vulture1984 · Film · Basya
Long Da Lishkara1983 · Film · Ditu
Ardh Satya1983 · Film · Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro1983 · Film · Ahuja
Mandi1983 · Film · Ram Gopal
Chokh1983 · Film · Jadunath
Arohan1983 · Film · Hari Mondal
Disco Dancer1982 · Film · David Brown
Gandhi1982 · Film · Nahari (uncredited)
Vijeta1982 · Film · Arvind
Chann Pardesee1981 · Film · Tulsi
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai1981 · Film · Madhu
Kalyug1981 · Film · Bhavani Pandey
Bhavni Bhavai1981 · Film · Maanav Bhagat
Sadgati1981 · Film · Dukhi
Sparsh1980 · Film · Dubey
Aakrosh1980 · Film · Lohanya Bhikhu
Shaayad1979 · Film
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan1978 · Film · Rajan
Bhumika1977 · Film · Stage Actor
Bonga1976 · Film
Ghashiram Kotwal1976 · Film · Ghashiram

Filmography

Series

9 shows

Second Generation2003 · Series · Sharma
Canterbury Tales2003 · Series · Jetender
White Teeth2002 · Series · Samad
Murder2002 · Series · Akash Gupta
C.I.D.1998 · Series · Kidnapper / CBI Officer
Tamas1988 · Series · Nathu
The Discovery of India1988 · Series · Duryodhan
Kakkaji Kahin1988 · Series · Kakkaji
Screen Two1985 · Series · Hussein Shah