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Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 18, 1950
Died
January 6, 2017
Place of Birth
Ambala, Haryana, India
Also Known As
- ओम पुरी
- ওম পুরী
- ომ პური
Om Puri
2.1 Popularity
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
3.0
Rifle Ganj
2021
0.0
General Kayani
Gul Makai
2020
5.5
T.G.
The Gandhi Murder
2019
4.0
Saleem
Lashtam Pashtam
2018
7.6
Raja's Father
Load Wedding
2018
5.4
Banne Chacha
Tubelight
2017
7.0
O.P Bakshee
A Death in the Gunj
2017
6.6
Ali Rahim Noor
Viceroy's House
2017
7.0
Indian Navy Admiral
The Ghazi Attack
2017
9.3
Narrator (voice)
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
2016
Credits
Rifle Ganj
2021
3.0
Gul Makai
as General Kayani
2020
0.0
The Gandhi Murder
as T.G.
2019
5.5
Lashtam Pashtam
as Saleem
2018
4.0
Load Wedding
as Raja's Father
2018
7.6
Tubelight
as Banne Chacha
2017
5.4
A Death in the Gunj
as O.P Bakshee
2017
7.0
Viceroy's House
as Ali Rahim Noor
2017
6.6
The Ghazi Attack
as Indian Navy Admiral
2017
7.0
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
as Narrator (voice)
2016
9.3
Gandhigiri
as Rai Saheb
2016
9.0
Mirzya
as Abba
2016
6.2
Actor in Law
as Rafaqat Mirza
2016
7.4
Warrior Savitri
as Yamaraj
2016
2.5
🎬
The Silent Crime
2016
0.0
Project Marathwada
as Tukaram
2016
0.0
Aadupuliyattam
as Muni
2016
4.0
Ghayal Once Again
as ACP Joe D'Souza
2016
5.9
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
2015
9.0
Welcome Back
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2015
5.0
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
as Molana
2015
7.8
Uvaa
2015
0.0
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
2015
6.0
Leather Life
2015
0.5
Dirty Politics
as Dina Nath Singh
2015
2.8
Trafficker
as Supreme Court Judge
2015
0.0
Chaar Sahibzaade
as Narrator
2014
6.1
Little Terrors
as Abdul-Wadood Kamil
2014
6.0
The Hundred-Foot Journey
as Papa
2014
7.3
The Anupam Kher Show
as Himself
2014
7.3
Heartless
as Dr. Sanjay Trehan
2014
5.1
Bhaji in Problem
as Balli
2013
8.0
Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
as Sippy's Father
2013
0.0
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Mazaaq Raat
as Himself
2013
0.0
Policegiri
as Commissioner
2013
4.7
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
as Abu
2013
6.6
Chakravyuh
as Govind Suryavanshi
2012
6.2
OMG: Oh My God!
as Hanif Qureshi
2012
7.2
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
as David
2012
4.4
Krishna and Kamsa
as Kans (voice)
2012
8.0
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
2012
3.5
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
5.7
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
as Chaudhary
2012
6.3
Agneepath
as Eknath Gaitonde
2012
6.4
Don 2
as Vishal Malik
2011
7.0
Love Express
as Khadak Singh Bakshi
2011
0.0
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
as Madhu's Father
2011
4.9
Teen Thay Bhai
as Chixie Gill
2011
3.7
Action Replayy
as Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
2010
5.2
West Is West
as George Khan
2010
6.4
Dabangg
as Kasturilal Vishkarma
2010
5.9
Kushti
2010
3.5
The Hangman
as Shiva Sathe
2010
0.0
Road to Sangam
as Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
2010
7.0
Bolo Raam
as Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
2009
0.0
Kurbaan
as Naseer Ahmed
2009
4.9
🎬
Life Goes On
as Alok
2009
3.0
London Dreams
as Mr. Khosla
2009
5.1
Baabarr
as Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
2009
7.0
Delhi-6
as Madangopal
2009
6.0
Billu
as Sahukaar Daamchand
2009
6.3
Chal Chala Chal
as Omkar Nath
2009
5.5
Maharathi
as ACP Gokhale
2008
6.7
Mukhbiir
as S.P. Rathod
2008
7.0
Singh Is Kinng
as Rangeela
2008
5.6
Kismat Konnection
as Sanjeev Gill
2008
4.9
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
as Madhav Mathur
2008
4.9
Lovesongs
2008
5.0
Welcome
as Narrator (uncredited)
2007
6.7
Charlie Wilson's War
as President Zia
2007
6.5
Shoot on Sight
as Junaid
2007
6.1
Dhol
as Satyadev Tripathi
2007
6.2
Buddha Mar Gaya
as Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
2007
4.2
Fool N Final
as Bhaiyya
2007
3.6
🎬
Khallas: The Beginning of End
2007
0.0
Delhii Heights
as Timmy Kohli
2007
5.0
Dosh
as Inspector Om
2007
0.0
Baabul
as Balwant Kapoor
2006
6.0
Don
as Vishal Malik
2006
6.9
Chup Chup Ke
as Prabhat Singh Chauhan
2006
6.2
Malamaal Weekly
as Balwant / Ballu
2006
6.1
Rang De Basanti
as Amanullah Khan
2006
7.1
Deewane Huye Paagal
as Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
2005
4.8
Kyon Ki...
as Dr. Khurana
2005
5.8
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
as Narrator (uncredited)
2005
6.1
Mumbai Xpress
as ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
2005
5.8
Kisna
as Juman Masum Kishti
2005
7.3
AK 47
as Yashwant Sinha
2004
5.0
King of Bollywood
as Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
2004
4.0
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
as Mr. Khanna
2004
4.8
Lakshya
as Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
2004
6.6
Dev
as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
2004
6.4
Aan: Men at Work
as Commissioner Khurana
2004
5.2
Yuva
as Prosenjit Bhattacharya
2004
6.4
Zinda Dil
2003
0.0
Dhoop
as Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
2003
5.0
Kagaar
as Sub-Inspector Gokhale
2003
6.0
Second Generation
as Sharma
2003
1.0
Chupke Se
2003
5.0
Canterbury Tales
as Jetender
2003
6.9
Miss India: The Mystery
as Inspector Yograj
2003
0.0
Code 46
as Bahkland
2003
6.2
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
as Yashwant Raj Mankotia
2003
5.0
Maqbool
as Inspector Pandit
2003
6.9
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
as Shyam 'Sam'
2003
5.0
The Wound
as Inspector Gautam
2002
0.0
Guru Mahaaguru
as Crocodile
2002
0.0
White Teeth
as Samad
2002
7.0
White Teeth
as Samad
2002
6.0
Dhruva
2002
0.0
Chor Machaaye Shor
as DCP Pandey
2002
3.7
Shararat
as DCP Bhosle
2002
7.7
Awara Paagal Deewana
as Mafia Don
2002
5.5
Murder
as Akash Gupta
2002
4.0
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
as Dr.S.Puri
2002
5.8
Ansh
as Bhagat Pandey
2002
7.0
Kranti
as Colonel Krishnakant
2002
7.0
🎬
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself
2002
6.0
Pitaah
as Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
2002
6.4
Bollywood Calling
as Subramaniam
2001
3.5
The Zookeeper
as The Vet
2001
6.5
Deewaanapan
2001
5.3
Indian
as Joginder Singh
2001
5.1
The Mystic Masseur
as Ramlogan
2001
5.1
Happy Now
as Tin Man
2001
5.4
The Parole Officer
as George
2001
5.9
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
as Narrator (voice)
2001
6.7
Zahreela
2001
5.0
Farz
as ACP Arjun Singh
2001
3.9
Ghaath
as Ajay Pandey
2000
0.0
Kurukshetra
2000
6.4
Kunwara
as Balraj Singh
2000
5.2
Hera Pheri
as Kharak Singh
2000
6.9
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Bhola Nath
2000
5.6
Hey Ram
as Goel
2000
7.1
Pukar
as Colonel Hussein
2000
6.6
Khoobsurat
as Dilip Chaudhary
1999
4.9
East Is East
as George Khan
1999
6.5
🎬
Gubbare
1999
0.0
China Gate
as Col. Krishnakant Puri
1998
6.8
Such a Long Journey
as Ghulam Mohammad
1998
5.8
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
as Inspector Khan
1998
6.1
Zor
1998
9.0
Vinashak
1998
3.8
C.I.D.
as Kidnapper / CBI Officer
1998
5.9
Chachi 420
as Banwarilal Pandey
1997
6.9
My Son the Fanatic
as Parvez
1997
5.1
Mrityudand
1997
5.7
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
as Inspector Udham Singh
1997
6.5
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
as Jaichand Marwah
1997
2.0
Chupp
as Keshup
1997
5.2
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as Amar
1997
4.0
Ghatak: Lethal
as Sachdev
1996
7.2
Maachis
as Sanatan
1996
6.9
The Ghost and the Darkness
as Abdullah
1996
6.8
Prem Granth
as Baliram
1996
6.2
Talaashi
1996
0.0
Brothers in Trouble
as Hussein Shah
1995
2.0
Aatank Hi Aatank
as Sharad Joshi
1995
4.7
Tarpan
as Jassu
1995
7.0
🎬
Target
1995
0.0
Kartavya
as Ghulam Rasul
1995
7.0
Zakhmi Sipahi
as Om Chaudhary
1995
0.0
Purush
as Gulabrao Jadhav
1994
10.0
Drohkaal
as Abhay Singh
1994
7.0
Wolf
as Dr. Vijay Alezais
1994
6.1
In Custody
as Deven
1994
4.8
Woh Chokri
1994
7.0
Triyacharitra
1994
6.3
🎬
Kirdaar
1993
0.0
Maya Memsaab
as Funeral Attendant
1993
5.6
🎬
Ankuram
1993
0.0
🎬
Patang
as Mathura
1993
0.0
Angaar
as Parvez Hussain
1992
7.5
City of Joy
as Hazari Pal
1992
6.6
Current
as Velu
1992
6.3
Raat
as Sharji, the Tantrik
1992
7.0
Karm Yodha
as Sub Inspector Patwardhan
1992
0.0
Dharavi
as Raj Karan Yadav
1991
6.3
Narsimha
as Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
1991
4.9
Sam & Me
1991
6.0
Ghayal
as ACP Joe D’Souza
1990
6.9
Disha
1990
0.0
Ilaaka
as Bheema
1989
6.3
Tamas
as Nathu
1988
9.2
Puravrutham
as Raman
1988
6.0
Hum Farishte Nahin
as Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
1988
0.0
Tamas
as Nathu
1988
10.0
The Discovery of India
as Narrator
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Duryodhan
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Agulimal
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Narrator (voice)
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Raavan
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Duryodhan / Narrator
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Ashoka
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Krishnadevaraya
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Raj Raja Chola
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Allauddin Khilji
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Alauddin Khilji
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Aurangzeb
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Nabakrishna Banerjee
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Patel Range Gowda
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Soldier-1
1988
9.8
The Discovery of India
as Nigam (Ballia DM)
1988
9.8
Kakkaji Kahin
as Kakkaji
1988
0.0
Ek Hi Maqsad
1988
4.0
Marte Dam Tak
as Daulat / D.K.
1987
7.0
Mirch Masala
as Chowkidar Abu Miya
1987
7.8
Susman (The Essence)
1987
9.0
Genesis
as The weaver
1986
5.7
New Delhi Times
as Ajay Singh
1986
6.0
Long Da Lishkara
as Ditu
1986
6.0
🎬
Antaheen
1986
0.0
Zamana
as Shyam
1985
0.0
Debshishu
1985
0.0
Satyajit Ray
as Self
1985
6.3
Aghaat
as Madhav Verma
1985
7.9
🎬
Nasoor
as Dr Sunil Gupta
1985
0.0
Paththar
as Resham Singh
1985
5.0
Duniya
as Vasudev
1984
6.9
🎬
Raavan
as Samant (Staiton Master)
1984
0.0
The Crossing
as Ramnaresh
1984
6.2
Holi
as Principal Pandey
1984
5.8
Party
as Avinash
1984
7.1
The Jewel in the Crown
as Mr de Souza
1984
6.7
Tarang
as Namdev
1984
5.0
Giddh: The Vulture
as Basya
1984
4.5
🎬
Seepeeyan
as Gokul
1984
0.0
Maati Maangey Khoon
as Durjan Singh
1984
0.0
Ardh Satya
as Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
1983
7.0
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
as Ahuja
1983
7.0
Market Place
as Ram Gopal
1983
7.1
Chokh
as Jadunath
1983
8.0
🎬
Arohan
as Hari Mondal
1983
0.0
Disco Dancer
as David Brown
1982
5.9
Gandhi
as Nahari (uncredited)
1982
7.6
Vijeta
1982
9.8
🎬
Naseeb Ni Balihari
1982
0.0
Chann Pardesee
as Tulsi
1981
9.5
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
as Madhu
1981
5.4
Kalyug
as Bhavani Pandey
1981
7.2
🎬
Shodh
as Surendra
1981
0.0
Bhavni Bhavai
as Maanav Bhagat
1981
4.8
The Deliverance
as Dukhi
1981
6.2
Sparsh
as Dubey
1980
7.3
Aakrosh
as Lahanya Bhiku
1980
7.2
Shaayad
1979
0.0
🎬
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
1979
0.0
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan
as Rajan
1978
4.8
The Role
1977
6.4
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
1977
0.0
Bonga
1976
0.0
Ghashiram Kotwal
as Ghashiram
1976
5.7