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
- Load Wedding as Raja's Father
- Lashtam Pashtam as Saleem
2017
- Viceroy's House as Ali Rahim Noor
- Tubelight as Banne Chacha
- The Ghazi Attack as Indian Navy Admiral
2016
- Ghayal Once Again as ACP Joe D'Souza
- Warrior Savitri as Yamaraj
- Gandhigiri as Rai Saheb
- Mirzya as Abba
- A Death in the Gunj as O.P Bakshi
- Actor in Law as Rafaqat Mirza
- Aadupuliyattam as Muni
- The Silent Crime
- Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur as Narrator (voice)
- Project Marathwada as Tukaram
2015
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan as Molana
- Welcome Back as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Dirty Politics as Dina Nath Singh
- Hail Democracy! as Kripa Shankar Pandey
- Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
- Trafficker as Supreme Court Judge
- Uvaa
- Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
- Leather Life
2014
- The Anupam Kher Show as Himself
- The Hundred-Foot Journey as Papa
- Chaar Sahibzaade as Narrator
- Heartless as Dr. Sanjay Trehan
- Little Terrors as Abdul-Wadood Kamil
2013
- The Reluctant Fundamentalist as Abu
- Mazaaq Raat as Himself
- Bhaji in Problem as Balli
- Policegiri as Commissioner
- Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De as Sippy's Father
2012
- Agneepath as Eknath Gaitonde
- OMG: Oh My God! as Hanif Qureshi
- Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal as David
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya as Chaudhary
- Krishna and Kamsa as Kans (voice)
- Chakravyuh as Govind Suryavanshi
- Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2011
- Don 2 as Vishal Malik
- Bin Bulaye Baraati as S.I. Pralay Pratap Singh
- Kucch Luv Jaisaa as Madhu's Father
- Teen Thay Bhai as Chixie Gill
- Love Express as Khadak Singh Bakshi
2010
- Action Replayy as Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
- Kushti
- Dabangg as Kasturilal Vishkarma
- West Is West as George Khan
- Road to Sangam as Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
- The Hangman as Shiva Sathe
2009
- Bolo Raam as Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
- Billu as Sahukaar Daamchand
- Delhi-6 as Madangopal
- Baabarr as Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
- Kurbaan as Naseer Ahmed
- London Dreams as Mr. Khosla
- Chal Chala Chal as Omkar Nath
- Life Goes On as Alok
2008
- Maharathi as ACP Gokhale
- Singh Is Kinng as Rangeela
- Kismat Konnection as Sanjeev Gill
- Mere Baap Pehle Aap as Madhav Mathur
- Mukhbiir as S.P. Rathod
- Lovesongs
2007
- Charlie Wilson's War as President Zia
- Shoot on Sight as Junaid
- Welcome as Narrator (uncredited)
- Dhol as Satyadev Tripathi
- Fool N Final as Bhaiyya
- Buddha Mar Gaya as Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
- Delhii Heights as Timmy Kohli
- Dosh as Inspector Om
- Khallas: The Beginning of End
2006
- Don as Vishal Malik
- Rang De Basanti as Amanullah Khan
- Chup Chup Ke as Prabhat Singh Chauhan
- Malamaal Weekly as Balwant Singh Ballu
- Baabul as Balwant Kapoor
2005
- Kyon Ki... as Dr. Khurana
- Kisna as Juman Masum Kishti
- Deewane Huye Paagal as Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising as Narrator (uncredited)
- Mumbai Xpress as ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
2004
- King of Bollywood as Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
- Lakshya as Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
- AK 47 as Yashwant Sinha
- Aan: Men at Work as Commissioner Khurana
- Yuva as Prosenjit Bhattacharya
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... as Mr. Khanna
- Dev as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
2003
- Canterbury Tales as Jetender
- Second Generation as Sharma
- Code 46 as Bahkland
- Maqbool as Inspector Pandit
- Chupke Se
- Dhoop as Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
- Kash Aap Hamare Hote as Yashwant Raj Mankotia
- Zinda Dil
- Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai as Shyam 'Sam'
- Miss India: The Mystery as Inspector Yograj
- Kagaar as Sub-Inspector Gokhale
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- White Teeth as Samad
- Murder as Akash Gupta
- Awara Paagal Deewana as Mafia Don
- White Teeth as Samad
- The Wound as Inspector Gautam
- Chor Machaaye Shor as DCP Pandey
- Pitaah as Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
- Kranti as Colonel Krishnakant
- Shararat as DCP Bhosle
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Dr.S.Puri
- Guru Mahaaguru as Crocodile
- Ansh as Bhagat Pandey
- Dhruva
2001
- Deewaanapan as Prakash Saxena
- The Parole Officer as George
- The Zookeeper as The Vet
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha as Narrator (voice)
- Zahreela
- Happy Now as Tin Man
- Farz as ACP Arjun Singh
- Indian as Joginder Singh
- The Mystic Masseur as Ramlogan
- Bollywood Calling as Subramaniam
2000
- Hera Pheri as Kharak Singh
- Kurukshetra
- Hey Ram as Goel
- Kunwara as Balraj Singh
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Bhola Nath
- Pukar as Colonel Hussein
- Ghaath as Ajay Pandey
1999
- A.K.47 as Commissioner of Police Yashwant Sinha
- East Is East as George Khan
- Gubbare
- Khoobsurat as Dilip Chaudhary
1998
- C.I.D. as Kidnapper / CBI Officer
- Zor
- China Gate as Col. Krishnakant Puri
- Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha as Inspector Khan
- Vinashak as Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan
- Such a Long Journey as Ghulam
1997
- Chachi 420 as Banwarilal Pandey
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth as Inspector Udham Singh
- My Son the Fanatic as Parvez
- Aastha: In the Prison of Spring as Amar
- Bhai as Advocate Satyaprakash
- Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul as Jaichand Marwah
- Mrityudand
- Chupp as Keshup
1996
- The Ghost and the Darkness as Abdullah
- Ghatak as Sachdev
- Talaashi
- Prem Granth as Baliram
- Krishna as Amar Prabhakar
- Maachis as Sanatan
1995
- Brothers in Trouble as Hussein Shah
- Aatank Hi Aatank as Sharad Joshi
- Kartavya as Ghulam Rasul
- Target
- Zakhmi Sipahi as Om Chaudhary
- Tarpan as Jassu
1994
- Wolf as Dr. Vijay Alezais
- Woh Chokri
- Triyacharitra
- Drohkaal as Abhay Singh
- In Custody as Deven
- Purush as Gulabrao Jadhav
1993
- Maya Memsaab as Funeral Attendant
- Kirdaar
- Ankuram
- The Kite as Mathura
1992
- City of Joy as Hazari Pal
- Karm Yodha as Sub Inspector Patwardhan
- Raat as Sharji, the Tantrik
- Angaar as Parvez Hussain
- Current as Velu
1989
- Ilaaka as Bheema
1988
- The Discovery of India as Narrator
- Tamas as Nathu
- Kakkaji Kahin as Kakkaji
- Puravrutham as Raman
- Hum Farishte Nahin as Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
- Tamas as Nathu
- Ek Hi Maqsad
1987
- Marte Dam Tak as Daulat / D.K.
- Mirch Masala as Chowkidar Abu Miya
- Susman
1986
- Long Da Lishkara as Ditu
- New Delhi Times as Ajay Singh
- Genesis as The weaver
- Antaheen
1985
- Screen Two as Hussein Shah
- Child God
- Zamana as Shyam
- Nasoor as Dr Sunil Gupta
- Aghaat as Madhav Verma
- Satyajit Ray as Self
- Paththar as Resham Singh
1984
- Holi as Principal Pandey
- Giddh: The Vulture as Basya
- Duniya as Vasudev
- Party as Avinash
- Paar as Ramnaresh
- Tarang as Namdev
- Raavan as Samant (Staiton Master)
- Maati Maangey Khoon as Durjan Singh
- Seepeeyan as Gokul
1983
- Mandi as Ram Gopal
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as Ahuja
- Ardh Satya as Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
- Arohan as Hari Mondal
- Chokh as Jadunath
1982
- Gandhi as Nahari (uncredited)
- Disco Dancer as David Brown
- Naseeb Ni Balihari
- Vijeta as Arvind
1981
- Bhavni Bhavai as Maanav Bhagat
- Sadgati as Dukhi
- Kalyug as Bhavani Pandey
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai as Madhu
- Shodh as Surendra
- Chann Pardesee as Tulsi
1978
- Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan as Rajan
1977
- Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
- Bhumika as Stage Actor
1976
- Bonga
- Ghashiram Kotwal as Ghashiram