Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Religion
Hinduism
Languages
Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu
Children
2 children
Siblings
Madan Puri, Chaman Puri
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 58,549 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
109 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 38
Career
Career spanning 35 years (1971-2006)
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Giving
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Sustainability
87
Cultural Uplift
58
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (4)
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Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
1997
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B
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1979
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B
Zee Cine Awards
WON
B
Filmfare Awards
WON
Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Amrish Puri?
Amrish Puri was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
Where was Amrish Puri born?
Amrish Puri was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
What movies or shows has Amrish Puri been in?
Amrish Puri has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Kachchi Sadak (2006), Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005), Lakshya (2004), Police Force: An Inside Story (2004), Shararat (2002).
What is Amrish Puri known for?
Amrish Puri is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Amrish Lal Puri (June 22, 1932 - January 12, 2005) was an iconic theater and film actor from India, who…
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