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
(1982)
Nahari (uncredited)
The Ghost and the Darkness
(1996)
Abdullah
Charlie Wilson's War
(2007)
President Zia
Wolf
(1994)
Dr. Vijay Alezais
The Hundred-Foot Journey
(2014)
Papa
Rang De Basanti
(2006)
Amanullah Khan
Welcome
(2007)
Narrator (uncredited)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
(2015)
Molana
East Is East
(1999)
George Khan
Don 2
(2011)
Vishal Malik
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Hanif Qureshi
Don
(2006)
Vishal Malik
Viceroy's House
(2017)
Ali Rahim Noor
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
(2013)
Abu
Billu
(2009)
Sahukaar Daamchand
Agneepath
(2012)
Eknath Gaitonde
Full Filmography
Acting
Ghashiram Kotwal
(1976)
Ghashiram
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
(1977)
Bhumika
(1977)
The Strange Fate of Arvind Desai
(1978)
Rajan
Shaayad
(1979)
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
(1979)
Aakrosh
(1980)
Lahanya Bhiku
Sparsh
(1980)
Dubey
Chann Pardesi
(1981)
Tulsi
The Deliverance
(1981)
Dukhi
Shodh
(1981)
Surendra
Bhavni Bhavai
(1981)
Maanav Bhagat
Kalyug
(1981)
Bhavani Pandey
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
(1981)
Madhu
Gandhi
(1982)
Nahari (uncredited)
Disco Dancer
(1982)
David Brown
The Victor
(1982)
Naseeb Ni Balihari
(1982)
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
(1983)
Ahuja
Ardh Satya
(1983)
Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
Arohan
(1983)
Hari Mondal
Chokh
(1983)
Jadunath
Mandi
(1983)
Ram Gopal
Party
(1984)
Avinash
Holi
(1984)
Principal Pandey
The Crossing
(1984)
Ramnaresh
Tarang
(1984)
Namdev
Giddh: The Vulture
(1984)
Seepeeyan
(1984)
Gokul
Raavan
(1984)
Samant (Staiton Master)
Maati Maangey Khoon
(1984)
Durjan Singh
Duniya
(1984)
Vasudev
Aghaat
(1985)
Madhav Verma
Nasoor
(1985)
Dr Sunil Gupta
Debshishu
(1985)
Satyajit Ray
(1985)
Self
Zamana
(1985)
Shyam
Paththar
(1985)
Resham Singh
Long Da Lishkara
(1986)
Ditu
New Delhi Times
(1986)
Ajay Singh
Genesis
(1986)
The weaver
Antaheen
(1986)
Mirch Masala
(1987)
Chowkidar Abu Miya
Marte Dam Tak
(1987)
Daulat / D.K.
Susman
(1987)
Puravrutham
(1988)
Raman
Hum Farishte Nahin
(1988)
Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
Ek Hi Maqsad
(1988)
Tamas
(1988)
Nathu
Ilaaka
(1989)
Bheema
Disha
(1990)
Ghayal
(1990)
ACP Joe D’Souza
Narsimha
(1991)
Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
Sam & Me
(1991)
Dharavi
(1991)
Raj Karan Yadav
City of Joy
(1992)
Hazari Pal
Raat
(1992)
Sharji, the Tantrik
Current
(1992)
Velu
Karm Yodha
(1992)
Sub Inspector Patwardhan
Angaar
(1992)
Parvez Hussain
Patang
(1993)
Mathura
Ankuram
(1993)
Maya Memsaab
(1993)
Funeral Attendant
Wolf
(1994)
Dr. Vijay Alezais
In Custody
(1994)
Deven
Drohkaal
(1994)
Abhay Singh
Woh Chokri
(1994)
Purush
(1994)
Triyacharitra
(1994)
Brothers in Trouble
(1995)
Hussein Shah
Aatank Hi Aatank
(1995)
Sharad Joshi
Tarpan
(1995)
Jassu
Kartavya
(1995)
Ghulam Rasul
Zakhmi Sipahi
(1995)
Om Chaudhary
Target
(1995)
The Ghost and the Darkness
(1996)
Abdullah
Maachis
(1996)
Sanatan
Ghatak
(1996)
Sachdev
Talaashi
(1996)
Prem Granth
(1996)
Baliram
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
(1997)
Insp. Udham Singh
My Son the Fanatic
(1997)
Parvez
Chachi 420
(1997)
Banwarilal Pandey
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
(1997)
Amar
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
(1997)
Jaichand Marwah
Chupp
(1997)
Keshup
Mrityudand
(1997)
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
(1998)
Inspector Khan
China Gate
(1998)
Col. Krishnakant Puri
Such a Long Journey
(1998)
Ghulam Mohammad
Zor
(1998)
Vinashak
(1998)
East Is East
(1999)
George Khan
Khoobsurat
(1999)
Dilip Chaudhary
Hera Pheri
(2000)
Kharak Singh
Hey Ram
(2000)
Goel
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Bhola Nath
Ghaath
(2000)
Ajay Pandey
Pukar
(2000)
Colonel Hussein
Kurukshetra
(2000)
Kunwara
(2000)
Balraj Singh
The Parole Officer
(2001)
George
Happy Now
(2001)
Tin Man
Indian
(2001)
Joginder Singh
Bollywood Calling
(2001)
Subramaniam
The Zookeeper
(2001)
The Vet
Deewaanapan
(2001)
Farz
(2001)
ACP Arjun Singh
The Mystic Masseur
(2001)
Ramlogan
Zahreela
(2001)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
(2001)
Narrator (voice)
White Teeth
(2002)
Samad
Pitaah
(2002)
Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
Chor Machaaye Shor
(2002)
DCP Pandey
Murder
(2002)
Akash Gupta
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
(2002)
Dr.S.Puri
The Wound
(2002)
Inspector Gautam
Guru Mahaaguru
(2002)
Crocodile
Dhruva
(2002)
Ansh
(2002)
Bhagat Pandey
Shararat
(2002)
DCP Bhosle
Awara Paagal Deewana
(2002)
Mafia Don
Kranti
(2002)
Colonel Krishnakant
Code 46
(2003)
Bahkland
Maqbool
(2003)
Inspector Pandit
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
(2003)
Yashwant Raj Mankotia
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
(2003)
Shyam 'Sam'
Chupke Se
(2003)
Dhoop
(2003)
Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
Zinda Dil
(2003)
Kagaar
(2003)
Sub-Inspector Gokhale
Miss India: The Mystery
(2003)
Inspector Yograj
Yuva
(2004)
Prosonjit Bannerjee
King of Bollywood
(2004)
Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
Dev
(2004)
Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
Lakshya
(2004)
Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na
(2004)
Mr. Khanna
AK 47
(2004)
Yashwant Sinha
Aan: Men at Work
(2004)
Commissioner Khurana
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
(2005)
Narrator (uncredited)
Deewane Huye Paagal
(2005)
Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
Kyon Ki...
(2005)
Dr. Khurana
Kisna
(2005)
Juman Masum Kishti
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
Malamaal Weekly
(2006)
Balwant / Ballu
Don
(2006)
Vishal Malik
Baabul
(2006)
Balwant Kapoor
Chup Chup Ke
(2006)
Prabhat Singh Chauhan
Rang De Basanti
(2006)
Amanullah Khan
Welcome
(2007)
Narrator (uncredited)
Charlie Wilson's War
(2007)
President Zia
Dhol
(2007)
Dadaji
Delhii Heights
(2007)
Timmy Kohli
Khallas: The Beginning of End
(2007)
Buddha Mar Gaya
(2007)
Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
Fool N Final
(2007)
Bhaiyya
Dosh
(2007)
Inspector Om
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
(2008)
Madhav Mathur
Shoot on Sight
(2008)
Junaid
Kismat Konnection
(2008)
Sanjeev Gill
Lovesongs
(2008)
Maharathi
(2008)
Singh Is Kinng
(2008)
Rangeela
Mukhbiir
(2008)
S.P. Rathod
Delhi-6
(2009)
Madangopal
Baabarr
(2009)
Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
Kurbaan
(2009)
Naseer Ahmed
Chal Chala Chal
(2009)
Omkar Nath
Billu
(2009)
Sahukaar Daamchand
Life Goes On
(2009)
Alok
Bolo Raam
(2009)
Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
London Dreams
(2009)
Mr. Khosla
Road to Sangam
(2010)
Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
Dabangg
(2010)
Kasturilal Vishkarma
West Is West
(2010)
George Khan
The Hangman
(2010)
Shiva Sathe
Kushti
(2010)
Action Replayy
(2010)
Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
Don 2
(2011)
Vishal Malik
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
(2011)
Madhu's Father
Teen Thay Bhai
(2011)
Chixie Gill
Love Express
(2011)
Khadak Singh Bakshi
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
(2012)
Chaudhary
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
(2012)
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
(2012)
OMG: Oh My God!
(2012)
Hanif Qureshi
Chakravyuh
(2012)
Govind Suryavanshi
Krishna and Kamsa
(2012)
Kans (voice)
Agneepath
(2012)
Eknath Gaitonde
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
(2012)
David
Policegiri
(2013)
Commissioner
Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
(2013)
Sippy's Father
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
(2013)
Abu
Bhaji in Problem
(2013)
Balli
The Hundred-Foot Journey
(2014)
Papa
Chaar Sahibzaade
(2014)
Narrator
Little Terrors
(2014)
Abdul-Wadood Kamil
Heartless
(2014)
Dr. Sanjay Trehan
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
(2015)
Molana
Uvaa
(2015)
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
(2015)
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
(2015)
Welcome Back
(2015)
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Dirty Politics
(2015)
Dina Nath Singh
Trafficker
(2015)
Supreme Court Judge
Phantom
(2015)
Leather Life
(2015)
Aadupuliyattam
(2016)
Muni
Mirzya
(2016)
Abba
Warrior Savitri
(2016)
Yamaraj
Actor in Law
(2016)
Rafaqat Mirza
Ghayal Once Again
(2016)
ACP Joe D'Souza
Gandhigiri
(2016)
Rai Saheb
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
(2016)
Narrator (voice)
Project Marathwada
(2016)
Tukaram
The Silent Crime
(2016)
The Ghazi Attack
(2017)
Indian Navy Admiral
A Death in the Gunj
(2017)
O.P Bakshee
Viceroy's House
(2017)
Ali Rahim Noor
Tubelight
(2017)
Banne Chacha
Lashtam Pashtam
(2018)
Saleem
Load Wedding
(2018)
Raja's Father
The Gandhi Murder
(2019)
T.G.
Gul Makai
(2020)
General Kayani
Rifle Ganj
(2021)