Amrish Puri

Born

June 22, 1932, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Died

January 12, 2005

Age

72 years old

Zodiac

Cancer

Total works

240 movies, 2 TV shows

Latest work

Kachchi Sadak (2006)

Genres

Drama,Action,Romance

Amrish Puri was a prominent Indian actor who portrayed the character Mogambo in the film Mr India (1987). He was a significant figure in the Indian theater movement during the 1960s, collaborating with renowned playwrights like Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad. Puri gained fame for his memorable performances in Hindi cinema, including roles in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein (2000), and Karan Arjun (1995). He also made an impact internationally, playing Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). His extensive career featured notable films such as Pardes (1997) and Nayak: The Real Hero (2001).