Om Puri
A superstar of Indian cinema with increasing visibility in English-language films, Om Puri was born October 18, 1950, in Ambala, India, to a military family. He studied acting at the National School of Drama in New Delhi and at the Indian Film Institute.

In Bombay, the Hollywood of India, Puri's theatre background paid off with a steady stream of leading and character roles, starting with 1976's Ghashiram Kotwal. Puri would go on to make more than 100 Indian films in all genres; one of the biggest was 1981's Sadgati, for renowned director Satyajit Ray.

Puri's fame eventually reached into Western productions with memorable roles in Gandhi (1982), City of Joy (1992), Wolf (1994) and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). Puri also received rave notices for his lead performances in two British comedies, My Son the Fanatic (1997) and East Is East (1999).

Featured Movies
  • My Son the FanaticMy Son the Fanatic

    Parvez (Om Puri), a Pakistani immigrant working as a cab driver in England, feels increasingly estranged from his home life as his marriage begins to crumble and his college-age son (Akbar Kurtha) turns to Islamic fundamentalism. A burgeoning relationship with a prostitute (Rachel Griffiths) and... Read More

  • Panga Naa LoPanga Naa Lo

    Good friends Karsan (Satish Shah) and Kakkee (Om Puri) have lived next door to each other for 25 years. When the friendship between their teenage kids, Vera (Priyanka Yadav) and Bhura (Kunal Roy Kapoor), turns romantic, the doting dads hatch a series of schemes in an effort to fan the flames of... Read More

  • Miss IndiaMiss India

    Lured by the intoxication of glamour, fame and fortune, a cortege of young lovelies enters the Miss India contest hoping to win the coveted title. But events take an unexpected and perilous turn when one of the curvaceous contenders gets snuffed. Can supercop Yograj Singh (Om Puri) -- known for his... Read More

  • The Mystic MasseurThe Mystic Masseur

    In 1945 Trinidad, Ganesh is an ineffectual teacher among the Indians in the capital city. After learning that his father has died, Ganesh returns to his rural village and soon discovers some of his father's talent as a celebrated masseur and healer. Read More

  • Marte Dam TakMarte Dam Tak

    Life changes for an honest police officer (Raaj Kumar) who's spent his career fighting crime on the right side of the law when he becomes a criminal himself. But is he really a "bad guy" if he's waging a personal war against injustice? Om Puri, Aruna Irani, Govinda, Farha Naaz, Shakti Kapoor,... Read More

All Om Puri Movies
Don 2 (2011)
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Action Replayy (2010)
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West Is West (2010)
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Kushti (2010)
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Delhi 6 (2009)
Dilli 6
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Kurbaan (2009)
The Sacrifice ; Qurbaan
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Billu (2009)
Billu Barber
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London Dreams (2009)
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Chal Chala Chal (2009)
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Bolo Raam (2009)
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Life Goes On (2009)
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Singh is Kinng (2008)
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Kismat Konnection (2008)
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Yaariyan (2008)
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Lovesongs: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (2008)
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Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008)
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Mukhbiir (2008)
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Maharathi (2008)
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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)  Top 100
R
Fool N Final (2007)
NR
Shoot on Sight (2007)
R
Dhol Kiska Bajega (2007)
Dhol
NR
Delhii Heights (2007)
NR
Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
NR
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Paint It Yellow
NR
Chup Chup Ke (2006)
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Don (2006)
(Bonus materials available separately)
NR
Baabul (2006)
(Bonus materials available separately)
NR
Kirdaar: Vol. 1 (2006)
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Kirdaar: Vol. 2 (2006)
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Malamaal Weekly (2006)
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Panga Naa Lo (2006)
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Victoria No. 203 (2006)
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Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
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Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
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Mumbai Xpress (2005)
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Zindadil (2005)
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Yuva (2004)
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Lakshya (2004)
(Bonus materials available separately)
NR
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na (2004)
(Bonus materials available separately)
NR
King of Bollywood (2004)
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AK - 47 (2004)
NR
Dev (2004)
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Code 46 (2003)
R
Miss India (2003)
NR
Chupke Se (2003)
NR
Shararat (2002)
NR
Ansh (2002)
NR
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
PG-13
Pitaah (2002)
NR
Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
NR
Guru Mahaaguru (2002)
NR
The Mystic Masseur (2001)
PG
The Zookeeper (2001)
El Protector; Clovek v Zoo
NR
Deewaanapan (2001)
NR
The Parole Officer (2001)
R
Indian (2001)
NR
Such a Long Journey (2000)
NR
Kunwara (2000)
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Kurukshetra (2000)
NR
Pukar (2000)
NR
East Is East (1999)
R
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (1999)
NR
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998)
NR
Vinashak (1998)
Vinashak - Destroyer
NR
My Son the Fanatic (1997)
R
China Gate (1997)
NR
Mrityudand (1997)
NR
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
R
Maachis (1996)
NR
Atank Hi Atank (1995)
Aatank Hi Aatank
NR
Wolf (1994)
R
In Custody (1993)
PG
City of Joy (1992)
PG-13
Angaar (1992)
NR
Disha (1990)
NR
Marte Dam Tak (1987)
NR
Party (1984)
NR
Giddh (1984)
NR
Maati Maangey Khoon (1984)
NR
Disco Dancer (1982)
NR

 
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