Amrish Puri Songs Lyrics

About Amrish Puri

Amrish Puri was born on 22 June 1932 in Nawanshahr, Punjab, British India. He initially worked in the insurance sector before turning to theatre. He became associated with the Indian theatre movement and worked with prominent playwrights including Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad.

After establishing himself in theatre, Puri began working in films during the 1970s. He gained recognition for his performances in both parallel cinema and mainstream Hindi films. His notable early work included Nishant, Manthan, Bhumika, and Vijeta.

His career reached a new level with memorable performances in films such as ** Vidhaata, Hero, Meri Jung, Mr. India, Tridev, Ram Lakhan, Ghayal, Damini, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Ghatak, Virasat, Pardes, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,** and Nayak.

Puri also achieved international recognition through Steven Spielberg's ** Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)**, in which he portrayed the antagonist Mola Ram. He appeared in more than 300 acting roles during his career.

Amrish Puri died on 12 January 2005 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the age of 72. IMDb records the cause of death as a brain hemorrhage.

Personal Details

• Name: Amrish Puri
• Birth Name: Amrish Lal Puri
• Profession: Actor
• Birth Date: 22 June 1932
• Birth Place: Nawanshahr, Punjab, British India
• Death Date: 12 January 2005
• Death Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Age at Death: 72
• Film Career: 1967–2005
• Most Famous Role: Mogambo — Mr. India (1987)
• International Role: Mola Ram — Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
• Notable Films: Mr. India, Nayak, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun, Damini, Ghayal