Om Puri
Born: 1950-10-18 in Ambala, Haryana, India
Died: 2017-01-06
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2021
2020
- Gul Makai as General Kayani
2019
- The Gandhi Murder as T.G.
2018
- Lashtam Pashtam as Saleem
- Load Wedding as Raja's Father
2017
- Tubelight as Banne Chacha
- A Death in the Gunj as O.P Bakshee
- The Ghazi Attack as Indian Navy Admiral
- Viceroy's House as Ali Rahim Noor
2016
- Ghayal Once Again as ACP Joe D'Souza
- Actor in Law as Rafaqat Mirza
- Mirzya as Abba
- Project Marathwada as Tukaram
- Warrior Savitri as Yamaraj
- Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur as Narrator (voice)
- Aadupuliyattam as Muni
- Gandhigiri as Rai Saheb
- The Silent Crime
2015
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan as Molana
- Welcome Back as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Dirty Politics as Dina Nath Singh
- Trafficker as Supreme Court Judge
- Uvaa
- Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
- Leather Life
- Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
2014
- Heartless as Dr. Sanjay Trehan
- Little Terrors as Abdul-Wadood Kamil
- The Hundred-Foot Journey as Papa
- The Anupam Kher Show as Himself
- Chaar Sahibzaade as Narrator
2013
- Policegiri as Commissioner
- Mazaaq Raat as Himself
- The Reluctant Fundamentalist as Abu
- Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De as Sippy's Father
- Bhaji in Problem as Balli
2012
- OMG: Oh My God! as Hanif Qureshi
- Agneepath as Eknath Gaitonde
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya as Chaudhary
- Krishna and Kamsa as Kans (voice)
- Chakravyuh as Govind Suryavanshi
- Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
- Chaar Din Ki Chandni
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal as David
2011
- Don 2 as Vishal Malik
- Love Express as Khadak Singh Bakshi
- Teen Thay Bhai as Chixie Gill
- Kucch Luv Jaisaa as Madhu's Father
2010
- Action Replayy as Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
- The Hangman as Shiva Sathe
- Dabangg as Kasturilal Vishkarma
- Kushti
- West Is West as George Khan
- Road to Sangam as Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
2009
- London Dreams as Mr. Khosla
- Billu as Sahukaar Daamchand
- Delhi-6 as Madangopal
- Kurbaan as Naseer Ahmed
- Chal Chala Chal as Omkar Nath
- Baabarr as Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
- Bolo Raam as Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
- Life Goes On as Alok
2008
- Maharathi as ACP Gokhale
- Kismat Konnection as Sanjeev Gill
- Lovesongs
- Mukhbiir as S.P. Rathod
- Mere Baap Pehle Aap as Madhav Mathur
- Singh Is Kinng as Rangeela
2007
- Welcome as Narrator (uncredited)
- Delhii Heights as Timmy Kohli
- Dosh as Inspector Om
- Charlie Wilson's War as President Zia
- Dhol as Satyadev Tripathi
- Shoot on Sight as Junaid
- Fool N Final as Bhaiyya
- Buddha Mar Gaya as Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
- Khallas: The Beginning of End
2006
- Rang De Basanti as Amanullah Khan
- Chup Chup Ke as Prabhat Singh Chauhan
- Baabul as Balwant Kapoor
- Malamaal Weekly as Balwant / Ballu
- Don as Vishal Malik
2005
- Mumbai Xpress as ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising as Narrator (uncredited)
- Deewane Huye Paagal as Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
- Kyon Ki... as Dr. Khurana
- Kisna as Juman Masum Kishti
2004
- Dev as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
- Lakshya as Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
- Aan: Men at Work as Commissioner Khurana
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... as Mr. Khanna
- Yuva as Prosenjit Bhattacharya
- AK 47 as Yashwant Sinha
- King of Bollywood as Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
2003
- Code 46 as Bahkland
- Maqbool as Inspector Pandit
- Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Yashwant Raj Mankotia
- Kagaar as Sub-Inspector Gokhale
- Dhoop as Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
- Miss India: The Mystery as Inspector Yograj
- Canterbury Tales as Jetender
- Chupke Se
- Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai as Shyam 'Sam'
- Second Generation as Sharma
- Zinda Dil
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Pitaah as Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
- Shararat as DCP Bhosle
- Chor Machaaye Shor as DCP Pandey
- Awara Paagal Deewana as Mafia Don
- Ansh as Bhagat Pandey
- Dhruva
- The Wound as Inspector Gautam
- Guru Mahaaguru as Crocodile
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Dr.S.Puri
- White Teeth as Samad
- Murder as Akash Gupta
- White Teeth as Samad
- Kranti as Colonel Krishnakant
2001
- The Zookeeper as The Vet
- Happy Now as Tin Man
- Bollywood Calling as Subramaniam
- Indian as Joginder Singh
- Farz as ACP Arjun Singh
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha as Narrator (voice)
- The Parole Officer as George
- Deewaanapan
- Zahreela
- The Mystic Masseur as Ramlogan
2000
- Hey Ram as Goel
- Pukar as Colonel Hussein
- Ghaath as Ajay Pandey
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Bhola Nath
- Hera Pheri as Kharak Singh
- Kunwara as Balraj Singh
- Kurukshetra
1999
- Khoobsurat as Dilip Chaudhary
- East Is East as George Khan
- Gubbare
1998
- CID as Kidnapper / CBI Officer
- Zor
- China Gate as Col. Krishnakant Puri
- Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha as Inspector Khan
- Vinashak
- Such a Long Journey as Ghulam Mohammad
1997
- Chachi 420 as Banwarilal Pandey
- Aastha: In the Prison of Spring as Amar
- Mrityudand
- My Son the Fanatic as Parvez
- Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul as Jaichand Marwah
- Chupp as Keshup
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth as Inspector Udham Singh
1996
- Ghatak: Lethal as Sachdev
- The Ghost and the Darkness as Abdullah
- Prem Granth as Baliram
- Talaashi
- Maachis as Sanatan
1995
- Zakhmi Sipahi as Om Chaudhary
- Brothers in Trouble as Hussein Shah
- Kartavya as Ghulam Rasul
- Tarpan as Jassu
- Aatank Hi Aatank as Sharad Joshi
- Target
1994
- Wolf as Dr. Vijay Alezais
- In Custody as Deven
- Purush as Gulabrao Jadhav
- Drohkaal as Abhay Singh
- Triyacharitra
- Woh Chokri
1993
- Maya Memsaab as Funeral Attendant
- Ankuram
- The Kite as Mathura
- Kirdaar
1992
- Angaar as Parvez Hussain
- City of Joy as Hazari Pal
- Raat as Sharji, the Tantrik
- Current as Velu
- Karm Yodha as Sub Inspector Patwardhan
1989
- Ilaaka as Bheema
1988
- The Discovery of India as Narrator
- Hum Farishte Nahin as Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
- Tamas as Nathu
- Puravrutham as Raman
- Tamas as Nathu
- Ek Hi Maqsad
- Kakkaji Kahin as Kakkaji
1987
- Marte Dam Tak as Daulat / D.K.
- Mirch Masala as Chowkidar Abu Miya
- Susman (The Essence)
1986
- Genesis as The weaver
- New Delhi Times as Ajay Singh
- Long Da Lishkara as Ditu
- Antaheen
1985
1984
- Party as Avinash
- The Crossing as Ramnaresh
- Duniya as Vasudev
- Giddh: The Vulture as Basya
- Tarang as Namdev
- Holi as Principal Pandey
- Maati Maangey Khoon as Durjan Singh
- Seepeeyan as Gokul
- Raavan as Samant (Staiton Master)
1983
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Ahuja
- Ardh Satya as Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
- Market Place as Ram Gopal
- Arohan as Hari Mondal
- The Eye as Jadunath
1982
- Gandhi as Nahari (uncredited)
- Disco Dancer as David Brown
- Vijeta as Arvind
- Naseeb Ni Balihari
1981
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai as Madhu
- Kalyug as Bhavani Pandey
- Chann Pardesee as Tulsi
- Bhavni Bhavai as Maanav Bhagat
- The Deliverance as Dukhi
- Shodh as Surendra
1978
- Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan as Rajan
1976
- Ghashiram Kotwal as Ghashiram
- Bonga