Om Puri
Known for
Acting
Life
1950 – 2017 (aged 66)
Born in
Ambala, Haryana, India
Credits
View on IMDb240 acting credits
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.
Known For
Gandhi
01 Dec 1982
Charlie Wilson's War
19 Dec 2007
The Hundred-Foot Journey
06 Aug 2014
The Ghost and the Darkness
11 Oct 1996
Wolf
17 Jun 1994
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
17 Jul 2015
Rang De Basanti
26 Jan 2006
Code 46
02 Sep 2003
Photos
Filmography
2021
2020
- Gul Makaias General Kayani
2019
- The Gandhi Murderas T.G.
2018
- Lashtam Pashtamas Saleem
- Load Weddingas Raja's Father
2017
- Tubelightas Banne Chacha
- Viceroy's Houseas Ali Rahim Noor
- The Ghazi Attackas Indian Navy Admiral
2016
- Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahaduras Narrator (voice)
- Gandhigirias Rai Saheb
- Mirzyaas Abba
- A Death in the Gunjas O.P Bakshi
- Actor in Lawas Rafaqat Mirza
- Warrior Savitrias Yamaraj
- The Silent Crime
- Project Marathwadaas Tukaram
- Aadupuliyattamas Muni
- Ghayal Once Againas ACP Joe D'Souza
2015
- Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
- Welcome Backas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Bajrangi Bhaijaanas Molana
- Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
- Uvaa
- Hail Democracy!as Kripa Shankar Pandey
- Leather Life
- Dirty Politicsas Dina Nath Singh
- Traffickeras Supreme Court Judge
2014
- Chaar Sahibzaadeas Narrator
- Little Terrorsas Abdul-Wadood Kamil
- The Hundred-Foot Journeyas Papa
- Heartlessas Dr. Sanjay Trehan
2013
- Bhaji in Problemas Balli
- Jatt Boys Putt Jattan Deas Sippy's Father
- Policegirias Commissioner
- The Reluctant Fundamentalistas Abu
2012
- Chakravyuhas Govind Suryavanshi
- OMG: Oh My God!as Hanif Qureshi
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaalas David
- Krishna and Kamsaas Kans (voice)
- Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
- Chaar Din Ki Chandni
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gayaas Chaudhary
- Agneepathas Eknath Gaitonde
2011
- Don 2as Vishal Malik
- Bin Bulaye Baraatias S.I. Pralay Pratap Singh
- Love Expressas Khadak Singh Bakshi
- Kucch Luv Jaisaaas Madhu's Father
- Teen Thay Bhaias Chixie Gill
2010
- Action Replayyas Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
- West Is Westas George Khan
- Dabanggas Kasturilal Vishkarma
- Kushti
- The Hangmanas Shiva Sathe
- Road to Sangamas Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
2009
- Bolo Raamas Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
- Kurbaanas Naseer Ahmed
- Life Goes Onas Alok
- London Dreamsas Mr. Khosla
- Baabarras Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
- Delhi-6as Madangopal
- Billuas Sahukaar Daamchand
- Chal Chala Chalas Omkar Nath
2008
- Maharathias ACP Gokhale
- Mukhbiiras S.P. Rathod
- Singh Is Kinngas Rangeela
- Kismat Konnectionas Sanjeev Gill
- Mere Baap Pehle Aapas Madhav Mathur
- Lovesongs
2007
- Welcomeas Narrator (uncredited)
- Charlie Wilson's Waras President Zia
- Shoot on Sightas Junaid
- Dholas Satyadev Tripathi
- Victoria No. 203as Rana
- Buddha Mar Gayaas Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
- Fool N Finalas Bhaiyya
- Khallas: The Beginning of Endas A.C.P. Akhlaq Khan
- Delhii Heightsas Timmy Kohli
- Doshas Inspector Om
2006
- Baabulas Balwant Kapoor
- Donas Vishal Malik
- Chup Chup Keas Prabhat Singh Chauhan
- Malamaal Weeklyas Balwant Singh Ballu
- Rang De Basantias Amanullah Khan
2005
- Deewane Huye Paagalas Scientist Khurana
- Kyon Ki...as Dr. Khurana
- Mangal Pandey - The Risingas Narrator (uncredited)
- Mumbai Xpressas ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
- Kisnaas Juman Masum Kishti
2004
- AK 47as Yashwant Sinha
- King of Bollywoodas Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...as Mr. Khanna
- Lakshyaas Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
- Devas Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
- Aan: Men at Workas Commissioner Khurana
- Yuvaas Prosenjit Bhattacharya
2003
- Zinda Dil
- Dhoopas Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
- Kagaaras Sub-Inspector Gokhale
- Second Generationas Sharma2 episodes
- Chupke Se
- Canterbury Talesas Jetender1 episode
- Miss India: The Mysteryas Inspector Yograj
- Code 46as Bahkland
- Kash Aap Hamare Hoteas Yashwant Raj Mankotia
- Maqboolas Inspector Pandit
- Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Haias Shyam 'Sam'
2002
- The Woundas Inspector Gautam
- Guru Mahaaguruas Crocodile
- White Teethas Samad4 episodes
- White Teethas Samad
- Dhruva
- Chor Machaaye Shoras DCP Pandey
- Shararatas DCP Bhosle
- Awara Paagal Deewanaas Mafia Don
- Murderas Akash Gupta4 episodes
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Haias Dr.S.Puri
- Anshas Bhagat Pandey
- Krantias Colonel Krishnakant
- Pitaahas Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
2001
- Bollywood Callingas Subramaniam
- The Zookeeperas The Vet
- Deewaanapanas Prakash Saxena
- Indianas Joginder Singh
- The Mystic Masseuras Ramlogan
- Happy Nowas Tin Man
- The Parole Officeras George
- Gadar: Ek Prem Kathaas Narrator (voice)
- Zahreela
- Farzas ACP Arjun Singh
2000
- Ghaathas Ajay Pandey
- Kurukshetra
- Kunwaraas Balraj Singh
- Hera Pherias Kharak Singh
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayengeas Bhola Nath
- Hey Ramas Goel
- Pukaras Colonel Hussein
1999
- Khoobsuratas Dilip Chaudhary
- A.K.47as Commissioner of Police Yashwant Sinha
- East Is Eastas George Khan
- Gubbare1 episode
1998
- China Gateas Col. Krishnakant Puri
- Such a Long Journeyas Ghulam
- Pyaar To Hona Hi Thaas Inspector Khan
- Zor
- Vinashakas Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan
- C.I.D.as Kidnapper2 episodes
1997
- Chachi 420as Banwarilal Pandey
- My Son the Fanaticas Parvez
- Mrityudand
- Gupt: The Hidden Truthas Inspector Udham Singh
- Zameer: The Awakening of a Soulas Jaichand Marwah
- Chuppas Keshup
- Aastha: In the Prison of Springas Amar
- Bhaias Advocate Satyaprakash
1996
- Ghatakas Sachdev
- Maachisas Sanatan
- The Ghost and the Darknessas Abdullah
- Krishnaas Amar Prabhakar
- Prem Granthas Baliram
- Talaashi
1995
- Brothers in Troubleas Hussein Shah
- Aatank Hi Aatankas Sharad Joshi
- Tarpanas Jassu
- Target
- Kartavyaas Ghulam Rasul
- Zakhmi Sipahias Om Chaudhary
1994
- Purushas Gulabrao Jadhav
- Drohkaalas Abhay Singh
- Wolfas Dr. Vijay Alezais
- In Custodyas Deven
- Woh Chokri
- Triyacharitra
1993
- Kirdaar1 episode
- Maya Memsaabas Funeral Attendant
- The Kiteas Mathura
- Ankuram
1992
- Angaaras Parvez Hussain
- City of Joyas Hazari Pal
- Currentas Velu
- Raatas Sharji, the Tantrik
- Karm Yodhaas Sub Inspector Patwardhan
1991
- Dharavias Raj Karan Yadav
- Narsimhaas Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
- Sam & Meas Chetan Parikh
- Inner voiceas Arjun mangela
1989
- Ilaakaas Bheema
1988
- Puravruthamas Raman
- Hum Farishte Nahinas Gopi
- Tamasas Nathu6 episodes
- The Discovery of Indiaas Nigam (Ballia DM)1 episode
- Ek Hi Maqsad
- Kakkaji Kahinas Kakkaji1 episode
1987
- Marte Dam Takas Daulat
- Mirch Masalaas Chowkidar Abu Miya
- Susman
1986
- Genesisas The weaver
- Long Da Lishkaraas Ditu
- Antaheen
- New Delhi Timesas Ajay Singh
1985
1984
- Duniyaas Vasudev
- Raavanas Samant (Staiton Master)
- The Crossingas Ramnaresh
- Holias Principal Pandey
- Partyas Avinash
- Seepeeyanas Gokul
- Maati Maangey Khoonas Durjan Singh
- Tarangas Namdev
- Giddh: The Vultureas Basya
1983
- Ardh Satyaas Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaroas Ahuja
- Mandias Ram Gopal
- Chokhas Jadunath
- Arohanas Hari Mondal
1982
- Disco Danceras David Brown
- Gandhias Nahari (uncredited)
- Vijetaas Arvind
- Naseeb Ni Balihari
1981
- Chann Pardeseeas Tulsi
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Haias Madhu
- Kalyugas Bhavani Pandey
- Shodhas Surendra
- Bhavni Bhavaias Maanav Bhagat
- Sadgatias Dukhi
1978
- Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaanas Rajan
1977
- Bhumikaas Stage Actor
1976
- Bonga
- Ghashiram Kotwalas Ghashiram
- Murde