Om Puri
ActingAbout Om Puri
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.
Om Puri Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Om Puri reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Om Puri's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Om Puri's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Purush, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Om Puri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Om Puri's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Om Puri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Load Wedding | Raja's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Death in the Gunj | O.P Bakshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | Indian Navy Admiral | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Actor in Law | Rafaqat Mirza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Molana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey | Papa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Balli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! | Hanif Qureshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Krishna and Kamsa | Kans (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Vishal Malik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Road to Sangam | Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Baabarr | Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mukhbiir | S.P. Rathod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Welcome | Narrator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Don | Vishal Malik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Amanullah Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kisna | Juman Masum Kishti | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Inspector Pandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shararat | DCP Bhosle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ansh | Bhagat Pandey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kranti | Colonel Krishnakant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Kharak Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Goel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Banwarilal Pandey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghatak | Sachdev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Maachis | Sanatan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Ghost and the Darkness | Abdullah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tarpan | Jassu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Ghulam Rasul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Purush | Gulabrao Jadhav | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Drohkaal | Abhay Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Woh Chokri | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Angaar | Parvez Hussain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tamas | Nathu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Daulat / D.K. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Chowkidar Abu Miya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Susman (The Essence) | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Aghaat | Madhav Verma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Duniya | Vasudev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Party | Avinash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Ardh Satya | Sub-inspector Anant Velankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Ahuja | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Chokh | Jadunath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Nahari (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vijeta | Arvind | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chann Pardesee | Tulsi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sparsh | Dubey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aakrosh | Lahanya Bhiku | Hit | Similar → |
Om Puri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Om Puri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Om Puri is "Purush" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Om Puri acted in?
Om Puri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Om Puri?
Other notable films include "Vijeta", "Chann Pardesee", and "Tamas".