Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri lived from 1932 to 2005, a career spanning 54 years. Their work continues to be celebrated by fans worldwide.
Amrish Puri had a 54-year career as a Indian Actor before passing in 2005.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Amrish Lal Puri (June 22, 1932 - January 12, 2005) was an iconic theater and film actor from India, who was a key player in the Indian theater movement that picked up steam in the 1960s. He worked with notable playwrights of the time, such as Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad. However, he is primarily remembered for essaying some iconic negative roles in Hindi cinema. He is most remembered for his role as Mogambo in the Hindi film Mr India (1987).
"Amrish Puri's portrayal of the menacing villain Mogambo in the 1987 film Mr." — About Amrish Puri
| Metric | Amrish Puri | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 72 | 53 | +19 yrs |
| Career length | 54 yrs | ~35 yrs | +19 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Amrish Puri
Did you know that Amrish Puri acted in over 400 films across various languages including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hollywood?
- Amrish Puri initially failed his first screen test for films in 1954, only making his debut at age 40.
- Before becoming a full-time actor, he worked for 20 years with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation.
- He was the elder brother of two other well-known actors, Chaman Puri and Madan Puri.
- Steven Spielberg famously called him 'the best villain the world has ever produced' after working with him.
- He dubbed his own lines for his iconic role as Mola Ram in the Hollywood film 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'.
Amrish Puri's portrayal of the menacing villain Mogambo in the 1987 film Mr. India became his most iconic and defining role. His catchphrase 'Mogambo khush hua' became legendary, cementing his status as Hindi cinema's quintessential antagonist.
Amrish Puri's powerful screen presence and ability to embody complex negative characters revolutionized villainy in Indian cinema. He left an indelible mark as an actor who could command both fear and respect, inspiring generations of performers.
