Amrish Puri
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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). As Mola Ram in the Hollywood film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), he crossed over to international cinema as well. Description above from the Wikipedia article Amrish Puri, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Amrish Puri reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Amrish Puri's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Amrish Puri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jeene Do, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Amrish Puri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Amrish Puri's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Amrish Puri.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kachchi Sadak | Hasan Kairanvi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Shaheed Uddham Singh | The Sufi Saint | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ek Ajooba | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sham Ghansham | Collector Bhim Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sardari Begum | Hemraj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Paappi Devataa | Ratan Seth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Paramaatma | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Maha Shaktishaali | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ashwamedham | Anil Vyaghra & Sunil Vyaghra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Kohraam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Trinetra | Singhania | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mast Kalandar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kaaranama | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jeene Do | Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hisaab Khoon Ka | CBI Inspector Ranveer Pushp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi | Chandidas Khurana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Suryaa: An Awakening | Gangadhar Chaudhary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tamas | Sardar Teja Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Saazish | Diwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hamara Khandaan | Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal's dad) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rukhsat | Jagdish Chopra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Param Dharam | Raja Shamsher Singh / Shamshera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Loha | Sher "Shera" Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | Seth Dhanraj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sadak Chhap | Dharamdas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ek Aur Sikander | Sher Khan /Dilawar Khan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | On Wings of Fire | Nihavand Ruler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mera Dharam | Thakur Digvijay Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kaanch Ki Deewar | Bhoop Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Phaansi Ke Baad | Damodar Seth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Karamyudh | Sohanlal Puri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Zakhmi Sher | Swami Kashinath Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Bandh Honth | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Nishaan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Haadsaa | R.K. Chakravarty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Aadat Se Majboor | Agnihotri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo | Joshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vijeta | Group Captain Varghese | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chann Pardesee | Jangirdar Joginder Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Naiyya | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Sage from the Sea | Kondura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hungama Bombay Ishtyle | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Chhatrabhang | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Kaadu | Chandre Gowda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Silence! The Court Is in Session | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Khilonewala | Fanatic | Super Hit | Similar → |
Amrish Puri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Amrish Puri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amrish Puri is "Jeene Do" with a rating of 9.9/10.
How many movies has Amrish Puri acted in?
Amrish Puri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Amrish Puri?
Other notable films include "Phaansi Ke Baad", "Haadsaa", and "Kaanch Ki Deewar".