अमरीश लाल पुरी (22 जून 1932 – 12 जनवरी 2005) एक भारतीय अभिनेता थे। उन्हें भारतीय रंगमंच और सिनेमा में महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति के रूप में जाना जाता है। उन्होंने हिंदी सिनेमा के साथ-साथ अन्य भारतीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय फिल्म उद्योगों में अहम भूमिका निभाई। भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए, उनका सबसे यादगार काम शेखर कपूर की हिंदी फिल्म “मिस्टर इंडिया” (1987) में मोगैम्बो के रूप में था। और पश्चिमी दर्शकों के लिए, उन्हें स्टीवन स्पीलबर्ग की हॉलीवुड फिल्म “इंडियाना जोन्स एंड द टेम्पल ऑफ डूम” (1984) के लिए याद किया जाता है। वे मुख्य रूप से हिंदी भाषा की फिल्मों में काम करते थे, लेकिन उन्होंने तमिल, मलयालम, तेलुगु, कन्नड़, और मराठी भाषा की फिल्मों में भी अपना प्रभाव छोड़ा। पुरी ने तीन फिल्मफेयर पुरस्कार भी जीते, जिनमें सर्वश्रेष्ठ सहायक अभिनेता का सम्मान भी था।
प्रारंभिक जीवन | Early Life
अमरीश लाल पुरी का जन्म पंजाब के नवांशहर में लाला निहाल चंद और वेद कौर के घर हुआ था। उनके चार भाई-बहन थे। उनके बड़े भाई का नाम चमन पुरी और मदन पुरी था उनकी बड़ी बहन का नाम चंद्रकांता था और एक छोटे भाई का नाम हरीश पुरी था। वे अभिनेता और गायक एल सहगल के पहले चचेरे भाई थे।
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Amrish Lal Puri |
| Date of Birth | 22 June 1932 |
| Place of Birth | Nawanshahr, Punjab, British India |
| Date of Death | 12 January 2005 |
| Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Age at Death | 72 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years Active | 1967–2005 |
| Spouse | Urmila Diveker (1957–2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Chaman Puri (brother), Madan Puri (brother), K. L. Saigal (first cousin) |
| Signature | (Amrish Puri’s signature) |
पुरस्कार | Awards
| Year | Award |
| 1968 | Maharashtra State Drama |
| 1979 | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre |
| 1986 | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Meri Jung |
| 1991 | Maharashtra State Gaurav Pur Ghatak |
| 1997 | Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor – Ghatak |
| 1997 | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Ghatak: Lethal |
| 1998 | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Virasat |
| 1998 | Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor – Virasat |
Nomination
| Year | Nomination |
| 1990 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Tridev |
| 1992 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Saudagar |
| 1993 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Tahalka |
| 1993 | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Muskurahat |
| 1994 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Damini |
| 1994 | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Gardish |
| 1996 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Karan Arjun |
| 1996 | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
| 1999 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Koyla |
| 2000 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Baadshah |
| 2002 | Filmfare Best Villain Award – Gadar: Ek Prem Katha |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Gadar: Ek Prem Katha |
फिल्मोग्राफी | Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | Jerry, Henchman in church | |
| 1971 | Aahat – Ek Ajeeb Kahani | ||
| Reshma Aur Shera | Rehmat Khan | ||
| Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe | Marathi film | ||
| Hulchul | Public Prosecutor | ||
| 1973 | Sone Ke Haath | ||
| Kaadu | Chandra Gowda | Kannada film | |
| Hindustan Ki Kasam | |||
| 1975 | Salaakhen | Master | |
| Nishant | Eldest Zamindar | ||
| Daaku | |||
| 1976 | Manthan | Mishraji | |
| 1977 | Smothered Voices | ||
| Immaan Dharam | Dharam Dhayal | ||
| Bhumika | Vinayak Kale | ||
| Sat Sri Akal | |||
| Rangaa Aur Raja | |||
| Paapi | Michael | Uncredited | |
| Gyaniji | |||
| Alibaba Marjinaa | Jabbar | ||
| 1978 | Kondura | Konduraswamy | |
| Hungama Bombay Ishtyle | Jaggu Ustad | ||
| Bandie | Anand | ||
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare | General Manager | |
| Jaani Dushman | Man in Ghost train reading horror story | ||
| Sawan Ko Aane Do | Chandrika’s dad | ||
| Naiyya | |||
| Lakhan | |||
| 1980 | Chann Pardesi | Joginder Singh | |
| Aakrosh | Dusane, Public Prosecutor | ||
| Qurbani | Rakka | ||
| Gehrayee | Tantric magician | ||
| Dostana | Balwant Singh | ||
| Hum Paanch | Veer Pratap Singh | ||
| Patthar Se Takkar | Dr. Anand | ||
| Maan Abhiman | Madhuraprasad Chowdhary | ||
| 1981 | Krodhi | Madhavan | |
| Kalyug | Kishan Chand | ||
| Naseeb | Don | ||
| Be-Shaque | Gopal | ||
| Nai Imarat | |||
| 1982 | Ek Aur Sangraam | ||
| Apna Bana Lo | Mr.Joshi | ||
| Ashanti | Raja Bhishm Bahadur Singh | ||
| Aadat Se Majboor | Agnihotri | (a.k.a. Johinder Singh) | |
| Shakti | J.K. Verma | ||
| Johny I Love You | Zalim Singh | ||
| Gandhi | Dada Abdullah Hajee Adab | ||
| Vidhaata | Jagavar Chowdhary | ||
| Vijeta | Chief Instructor Varghese | ||
| Sugandh | |||
| Main Inteqaam Loonga | Goverdhan Das (GD) | ||
| 1983 | Nishaan | ||
| Andha Kanoon | Mr.Ram Gupta | ||
| Ardh Satya | Anant’s Father | ||
| Coolie | John D’Costa | ||
| Mandi | Darvish | ||
| Hero | Pasha | ||
| Haadsa | R.K. Chakravarty | ||
| Bekhabar | |||
| 1984 | Bhool | ||
| Aakhir | |||
| Mashaal | S.K.Vardhan | ||
| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Mola Ram | Hollywood debut | |
| Insaaf Kaun Karega | Bhanupratap | ||
| Gangvaa | Special Appearance | ||
| Duniya | Balwant Singh Kalra | ||
| Jagir | Lakhan | ||
| Awaaz | Moolchand | ||
| Jhootha Sach | Kolga | ||
| Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Udaybhan Singh | ||
| Zakhmi Sher | Swami Kashinath Singh | ||
| Yeh Desh | Dhulia | ||
| Party | Doctor | ||
| Bandh Honth | |||
| Gandu Bherunda | Professor Jai | Kannada Film | |
| 1985 | Aaj Ke Sholay | Balbir Gupta | |
| Mohabbat | Choudhary | ||
| Zabardast | Balram Singh | ||
| Meri Jung | G.D. Thakral | Filmfare Best Villain Award, | |
| Teri Meherbaniyan | Thakur Vijay Singh | ||
| Phaansi Ke Baad | Damodar Seth | ||
| Patthar Dil | Rana Surajbhan Singh | ||
| Paisa Yeh Paisa | Jugal | ||
| Karmayudh | Sohanlal Puri | ||
| Aghaat | Chakradev | ||
| 1986 | Pyar Ho Gaya | Sapna’s Father | |
| Kaanch Ki Deewar | Bhoop Singh | ||
| Aap Ke Saath | Persha | ||
| Sultanat | Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser | ||
| Janbaaz | Rana Vikram Singh | ||
| Begaana | A.P. Lall | ||
| Samundar | Raiszada Narsingh | ||
| Asli Naqli | Durjan Singh | ||
| Dosti Dushmani | |||
| Ek Aur Sikander | Sher Khan | ||
| Tamas | (mini TV series) | ||
| Ricky | |||
| Naseeb Apna Apna | |||
| Nagina | Baba Bhaironath | ||
| Mera Dharam | Thakur Digvijay Singh | ||
| Maa Ki Saugandh | |||
| On Wings of Fire | Nihavand ruler | ||
| 1987 | Khazana | Narrator | Uncredited |
| Loha | Sher ‘Shera’ Singh | ||
| Dadagiri | Bhanupratap | ||
| Madadgaar | Sunita’s Mama | ||
| Dance Dance | A.M.Singh | ||
| Mr. India | Mogambo | ||
| Hawalaat | Seth Dharam Das | ||
| Sadak Chhap | Dharamdas, MP | ||
| Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | |||
| Pharam Dharam | Shamshera | ||
| Sher Shivaji | |||
| Jawab Hum Denge | Dhanraj | ||
| Inaam Dus Hazaar | Captain S.P.Singh | ||
| Dil Tujhko Diya | Mohla | ||
| Dance Dance | Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh | ||
| Raj Kapoor (film) | Himself | ||
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj(TV Series) | Mohammed Raza Khan | Episode no-39 Company Bahadur, British East India Company |
| Hum Farishte Nahin | Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal | ||
| Shahenshah | J.K.Verma | Uncredited | |
| Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein | |||
| Waaris | Dulla K. Singh | ||
| Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Shahbaaz Khan | ||
| Commando | Marcelloni | ||
| Rukhsat | Jagdish Chopra | ||
| Janam Janam | Yuvraj Thakur Balbir Singh | ||
| Dayavan | Inspector Ratan Singh | ||
| Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi | Thakur Hansaj Singh | ||
| Yateem | Dacoit Porkhiya | ||
| Saazish | Diwan | ||
| Mar Mitenge | Ajit Singh | ||
| Hamara Khandaan | Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal’s dad) | ||
| Aakhari Poratam | Anantananda Swamy | (Telugu Movie) | |
| 1989 | Jurrat | Kama | |
| Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe | |||
| Suryaa: An Awakening | Gangadhar Chowdhary | ||
| Do Qaidi | K.K | ||
| Farz Ki Jung | Jai Kishan (JK) | ||
| Ilaaka | Nagar | ||
| Daata | Gopal Das | ||
| Naa-Insaafi | Billa | ||
| Tridev | Bhujang / Bhairav Singh | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Batwara | Hanumant Singh | ||
| Hisaab Khoon Ka | Ranvir Pushp | ||
| Jaadugar | Mahaprabhu Janak Sagar Jagat Narayan Chintamani | ||
| Aag Se Khelenge | Zakha | ||
| Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga | |||
| Ram Lakhan | Bhisambar Nath | ||
| Nigahen : Nagina Part II | Bhairon Nath | Voice, Uncredited | |
| Nafrat Ki Aandhi | Chandidas Khurana | ||
| Mujrim | Khan | ||
| Mera Farz | |||
| 1990 | Vidrohi | ||
| Kondaveeti Donga | Khaadra /SP | Telugu film | |
| Hatim Tai | |||
| Naaka Bandi | Mangal Singh / Santhal | ||
| Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Mahadrashta | Telugu film | |
| Ghayal | Balwant Rai | ||
| Aaj Ka Arjun | Thakur Bhupendra Singh | ||
| Doodh Ka Karz | Raghuvir Singh | Marathi Film | |
| Tejaa | Jarahwar | ||
| Qayamat Ki Raat | Shera | ||
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Vikral Singh | ||
| Kishen Kanhaiya | Lala Gendamal | ||
| Kaarnama | |||
| Jeene Do | Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh | ||
| 1991 | Trinetra | Singhania | |
| Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein | |||
| Jigarwala | Dhurjan Singh | ||
| Iraada | |||
| Benaam Badsha | Jaikal | ||
| Ajooba | Vazir-e-Ala (a.k.a. Vazir) | ||
| Saudagar | Chuniya | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Aditya 369 | Antique Collector | Telugu Movie | |
| Dharam Sankat | Jagira | ||
| Phool Aur Kaante | Nageshwar “Don” | ||
| Thalapathi | Kalivardhan | Tamil film | |
| Shikari : The Hunter | Nahar Singh | ||
| Numbri Aadmi | Rana | ||
| Mast Kalandar | Raja Sahab | ||
| Kohraam | |||
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Mahesar Dalal | Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award,
Singapore International Film Festival, Best Actor Award |
| Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | Ravana | Voice over in Hindi-dub version | |
| I Love You | |||
| Vishwatma | Azghar Jurhad | ||
| Vansh | Vilasrao Chaudhary | ||
| Zindagi Ek Jua | Bhalla | ||
| Deewana | Dhirend (Ravi’s uncle) | ||
| Tahalka | General Dong | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Muskurahat | Gopichand Verma (Former Justice) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Time Machine | (Incomplete film) | ||
| Ashwamedham | Telugu film | ||
| 1993 | Divya Shakti | Tau (Mafia Don) | |
| Kundan | Thakur Shamsher Singh | ||
| Damini | Barrister Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Nippu Ravva | Balagam Dhanraj | Telugu film | |
| Gardish | Purushottam Sathe | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Sangram | Raja’s father | ||
| Major Chandrakanth | Gnaneswara Rao | Telugu film | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Ramakant Chaudhry | |
| Maha Shaktishali | |||
| Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Hukam Singh | ||
| Droh Kaal | I.G.P Pathak | ||
| Tejaswini | Lala Khurana | ||
| Paramaatma | Chaudhry Rudranarayan | ||
| 1995 | Mohabatto Ka Safar | ||
| Karan Arjun | Thakur Durjan Singh | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Jai Vikraanta | Thakur Jaswant Singh | ||
| Maidan-E-Jung | Thakur Ranvir Singh ‘Daata Guru’ | ||
| Prem | Vanraja | ||
| Hulchul | Shobraj | ||
| Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! | Don Quixote | ||
| Gundaraj | Police Inspector | ||
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Chaudhry Baldev Singh | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Haqeeqat | ACP. Shivcharan | ||
| Paappi Devataa | Ratan Seth | ||
| Kartavya | Thakur Ugranarayan Singh | ||
| 1996 | Vijeta | Wing Commander Varghese | |
| Kala Pani | Mirza Khan | Malayalam film | |
| Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Thakur Gajendra Singh | ||
| Jeet | Gajraj Choudhary (Underworld Don) | ||
| Diljale | Dara | ||
| Beqabu | ACP Amritlal Bakshi | ||
| Ghatak | Shambu Nath | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardStar Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Smuggler | |||
| Sardari Begum | Hemraj | ||
| Jaan | Surya Dev Singh | ||
| 1997 | Khiladi No 1 | ||
| Koyla | Raja Saab | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Mahaanta | Seth. Kedar Nath | ||
| Tarazu | Appa Rao | ||
| Pardes | Kishorilal | ||
| Chachi 420 | Durgaprasad Bhardwaj | ||
| Virasat | Raja Thakur | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardStar Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Itihaas | Pradhan Des Pandey | ||
| Nimayak | Balwant | ||
| Himalay Putra | Malhotra, Seema’s father | (special appearance) | |
| Dhaal | Pilot Baba | ||
| 1998 | Sham Ghansham | Collector Bhim Singh | |
| Salaakhen | Jaspal Rana | ||
| Barood | Mr.Singhal | ||
| Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | Abhayankar (Police officer) | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Jojo Pinto | ||
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! | Voice on the phone with Tiger | ||
| China Gate | Col. Kewal Krishan Puri | ||
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Thakur Dhayal Singh | |
| Aarzoo | Dayashankar | ||
| Zulmi | Balraj Dutt | ||
| Jai Hind | |||
| Taal | Jagmohan Mehta | ||
| Baadshah | Suraj Singh Thappar | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Gair | C.K Oberoi | ||
| Kaala Samrajya | Kaalkeshwar Singh | ||
| 2000 | Badal | ACP Ranjeet Singh | |
| Ek Ajooba | Guruji | ||
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | Yagvender Gareval | ||
| Mohabbatein | Major General Khanna | (special appearance) | |
| Shaheed Uddham Singh | The Sufi Saint | ||
| 2001 | On Wings of Fire | Nihavand ruler | |
| Zubeidaa | Suleiman Seth | ||
| Censor | Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor board member) | ||
| Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Kailashnath Malhotra | ||
| Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Balram Singh (Tau of Karan) | ||
| Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Mayor Ashraf Ali (Sakina’s father) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain AwardNominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role | |
| Yaadein | Jagdish Kumar Malhotra (Ronit’s uncle) | ||
| Nayak: The Real Hero | Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan | ||
| 2002 | Badmaash No.1 | ||
| Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Mr. Chaddha | ||
| Shararat | Prajapati | ||
| Baba | Tantrik | Tamil film | |
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Sadhu (sage) | ||
| Rishtey | Yashpal Chaudhary | ||
| 2003 | Khushi | Vir Bhadra Singh | |
| The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan | ||
| Jaal: The Trap | Major Amrish Kaul | ||
| Out of Control | Jatta Singh Bedi (Jaswinder’s father) | ||
| Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa | Brigadier Sarfaroz Khan | ||
| 2004 | Surya | Thakur | |
| Police Force: An Inside Story | Mr. Pandey | ||
| Love | Kannada film | ||
| Dev | Chief Minister Bhandarker | ||
| Lakshya | Brigadier Gautam Puri (Sp. App.) | Uncredited | |
| Garv: Pride and Honour | commissioner of police Samar Singh | ||
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Colonel Dugraj Singh | ||
| Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Kartar Singh/Paaji | ||
| Aitraaz | Mr. Ranjit Roy | ||
| Hulchul | Angaar Chand | ||
| Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Narrator | ||
| Woh Tera Naam Tha | Ustad Samad Khan | ||
| 2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Bhairo Singh | (final film role) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | Jerry, Henchman in church | |
| 1971 | Aahat – Ek Ajeeb Kahani | ||
| Reshma Aur Shera | Rehmat Khan | ||
| Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe | Marathi film | ||
| Hulchul | Public Prosecutor | ||
| 1973 | Sone Ke Haath | ||
| Kaadu | Chandra Gowda | Kannada film | |
| Hindustan Ki Kasam | |||
| 1975 | Salaakhen | Master | |
| Nishant | Eldest Zamindar | ||
| Daaku | |||
| 1976 | Manthan | Mishraji | |
| 1977 | Smothered Voices | ||
| Immaan Dharam | Dharam Dhayal | ||
| Bhumika | Vinayak Kale | ||
| Sat Sri Akal | |||
| Rangaa Aur Raja | |||
| Paapi | Michael | Uncredited | |
| Gyaniji | |||
| Alibaba Marjinaa | Jabbar | ||
| 1978 | Kondura | Konduraswamy | |
| Hungama Bombay Ishtyle | Jaggu Ustad | ||
| Bandie | Anand | ||
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare | General Manager | |
| Jaani Dushman | Man in Ghost train reading horror story | ||
| Sawan Ko Aane Do | Chandrika’s dad | ||
| Naiyya | |||
| Lakhan | |||
| 1980 | Chann Pardesi | Joginder Singh | |
| Aakrosh | Dusane, Public Prosecutor | ||
| Qurbani | Rakka | ||
| Gehrayee | Tantric magician | ||
| Dostana | Balwant Singh | ||
| Hum Paanch | Veer Pratap Singh | ||
| Patthar Se Takkar | Dr. Anand | ||
| Maan Abhiman | Madhuraprasad Chowdhary | ||
| 1981 | Krodhi | Madhavan | |
| Kalyug | Kishan Chand | ||
| Naseeb | Don | ||
| Be-Shaque | Gopal | ||
| Nai Imarat | |||
| 1982 | Ek Aur Sangraam | ||
| Apna Bana Lo | Mr.Joshi | ||
| Ashanti | Raja Bhishm Bahadur Singh | ||
| Aadat Se Majboor | Agnihotri | (a.k.a. Johinder Singh) | |
| Shakti | J.K. Verma | ||
| Johny I Love You | Zalim Singh | ||
| Gandhi | Dada Abdullah Hajee Adab | ||
| Vidhaata | Jagavar Chowdhary | ||
| Vijeta | Chief Instructor Varghese | ||
| Sugandh | |||
| Main Inteqaam Loonga | Goverdhan Das (GD) | ||
| 1983 | Nishaan | ||
| Andha Kanoon | Mr.Ram Gupta | ||
| Ardh Satya | Anant’s Father | ||
| Coolie | John D’Costa | ||
| Mandi | Darvish | ||
| Hero | Pasha | ||
| Haadsa | R.K. Chakravarty | ||
| Bekhabar | |||
| 1984 | Bhool | ||
| Aakhir | |||
| Mashaal | S.K.Vardhan | ||
| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Mola Ram | Hollywood debut | |
| Insaaf Kaun Karega | Bhanupratap | ||
| Gangvaa | Special Appearance | ||
| Duniya | Balwant Singh Kalra | ||
| Jagir | Lakhan | ||
| Awaaz | Moolchand | ||
| Jhootha Sach | Kolga | ||
| Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Udaybhan Singh | ||
| Zakhmi Sher | Swami Kashinath Singh | ||
| Yeh Desh | Dhulia | ||
| Party | Doctor | ||
| Bandh Honth | |||
| Gandu Bherunda | Professor Jai | Kannada Film | |
| 1985 | Aaj Ke Sholay | Balbir Gupta | |
| Mohabbat | Choudhary | ||
| Zabardast | Balram Singh | ||
| Meri Jung | G.D. Thakral | Filmfare Best Villain Award, | |
| Teri Meherbaniyan | Thakur Vijay Singh | ||
| Phaansi Ke Baad | Damodar Seth | ||
| Patthar Dil | Rana Surajbhan Singh | ||
| Paisa Yeh Paisa | Jugal | ||
| Karmayudh | Sohanlal Puri | ||
| Aghaat | Chakradev | ||
| 1986 | Pyar Ho Gaya | Sapna’s Father | |
| Kaanch Ki Deewar | Bhoop Singh | ||
| Aap Ke Saath | Persha | ||
| Sultanat | Razoulli Al-Jabber Al-Nasser | ||
| Janbaaz | Rana Vikram Singh | ||
| Begaana | A.P. Lall | ||
| Samundar | Raiszada Narsingh | ||
| Asli Naqli | Durjan Singh | ||
| Dosti Dushmani | |||
| Ek Aur Sikander | Sher Khan | ||
| Tamas | (mini TV series) | ||
| Ricky | |||
| Naseeb Apna Apna | |||
| Nagina | Baba Bhaironath | ||
| Mera Dharam | Thakur Digvijay Singh | ||
| Maa Ki Saugandh | |||
| On Wings of Fire | Nihavand ruler | ||
| 1987 | Khazana | Narrator | Uncredited |
| Loha | Sher ‘Shera’ Singh | ||
| Dadagiri | Bhanupratap | ||
| Madadgaar | Sunita’s Mama | ||
| Dance Dance | A.M.Singh | ||
| Mr. India | Mogambo | ||
| Hawalaat | Seth Dharam Das | ||
| Sadak Chhap | Dharamdas, MP | ||
| Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara | |||
| Pharam Dharam | Shamshera | ||
| Sher Shivaji | |||
| Jawab Hum Denge | Dhanraj | ||
| Inaam Dus Hazaar | Captain S.P.Singh | ||
| Dil Tujhko Diya | Mohla | ||
| Dance Dance | Raja Bahadur A.M. Singh | ||
| Raj Kapoor (film) | Himself | ||
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj(TV Series) | Mohammed Raza Khan | Episode no-39 Company Bahadur, British East India Company |
| Hum Farishte Nahin | Pashrutam Das / Din Dayal | ||
| Shahenshah | J.K.Verma | Uncredited | |
| Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein | |||
| Waaris | Dulla K. Singh | ||
| Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Shahbaaz Khan | ||
| Commando | Marcelloni | ||
| Rukhsat | Jagdish Chopra | ||
| Janam Janam | Yuvraj Thakur Balbir Singh | ||
| Dayavan | Inspector Ratan Singh | ||
| Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi | Thakur Hansaj Singh | ||
| Yateem | Dacoit Porkhiya | ||
| Saazish | Diwan | ||
| Mar Mitenge | Ajit Singh | ||
| Hamara Khandaan | Chandraprakash Singh (Vishal’s dad) | ||
| Aakhari Poratam | Anantananda Swamy | (Telugu Movie) | |
| 1989 | Jurrat | Kama | |
| Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe | |||
| Suryaa: An Awakening | Gangadhar Chowdhary | ||
| Do Qaidi | K.K | ||
| Farz Ki Jung | Jai Kishan (JK) | ||
| Ilaaka | Nagar | ||
| Daata | Gopal Das | ||
| Naa-Insaafi | Billa | ||
| Tridev | Bhujang / Bhairav Singh | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Batwara | Hanumant Singh | ||
| Hisaab Khoon Ka | Ranvir Pushp | ||
| Jaadugar | Mahaprabhu Janak Sagar Jagat Narayan Chintamani | ||
| Aag Se Khelenge | Zakha | ||
| Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga | |||
| Ram Lakhan | Bhisambar Nath | ||
| Nigahen : Nagina Part II | Bhairon Nath | Voice, Uncredited | |
| Nafrat Ki Aandhi | Chandidas Khurana | ||
| Mujrim | Khan | ||
| Mera Farz | |||
| 1990 | Vidrohi | ||
| Kondaveeti Donga | Khaadra /SP | Telugu film | |
| Hatim Tai | |||
| Naaka Bandi | Mangal Singh / Santhal | ||
| Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Mahadrashta | Telugu film | |
| Ghayal | Balwant Rai | ||
| Aaj Ka Arjun | Thakur Bhupendra Singh | ||
| Doodh Ka Karz | Raghuvir Singh | Marathi Film | |
| Tejaa | Jarahwar | ||
| Qayamat Ki Raat | Shera | ||
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Vikral Singh | ||
| Kishen Kanhaiya | Lala Gendamal | ||
| Kaarnama | |||
| Jeene Do | Thakur Sher Bahadur Singh | ||
| 1991 | Trinetra | Singhania | |
| Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein | |||
| Jigarwala | Dhurjan Singh | ||
| Iraada | |||
| Benaam Badsha | Jaikal | ||
| Ajooba | Vazir-e-Ala (a.k.a. Vazir) | ||
| Saudagar | Chuniya | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Aditya 369 | Antique Collector | Telugu Movie | |
| Dharam Sankat | Jagira | ||
| Phool Aur Kaante | Nageshwar “Don” | ||
| Thalapathi | Kalivardhan | Tamil film | |
| Shikari : The Hunter | Nahar Singh | ||
| Numbri Aadmi | Rana | ||
| Mast Kalandar | Raja Sahab | ||
| Kohraam | |||
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Mahesar Dalal | Sydney Film Festival, Best Actor Award,
Singapore International Film Festival, Best Actor Award |
| Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | Ravana | Voice over in Hindi-dub version | |
| I Love You | |||
| Vishwatma | Azghar Jurhad | ||
| Vansh | Vilasrao Chaudhary | ||
| Zindagi Ek Jua | Bhalla | ||
| Deewana | Dhirend (Ravi’s uncle) | ||
| Tahalka | General Dong | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Muskurahat | Gopichand Verma (Former Justice) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Time Machine | (Incomplete film) | ||
| Ashwamedham | Telugu film | ||
| 1993 | Divya Shakti | Tau (Mafia Don) | |
| Kundan | Thakur Shamsher Singh | ||
| Damini | Barrister Indrajit Chaddha (Scheming Lawyer) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Nippu Ravva | Balagam Dhanraj | Telugu film | |
| Gardish | Purushottam Sathe | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Sangram | Raja’s father | ||
| Major Chandrakanth | Gnaneswara Rao | Telugu film | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Ramakant Chaudhry | |
| Maha Shaktishali | |||
| Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Hukam Singh | ||
| Droh Kaal | I.G.P Pathak | ||
| Tejaswini | Lala Khurana | ||
| Paramaatma | Chaudhry Rudranarayan | ||
| 1995 | Mohabatto Ka Safar | ||
| Karan Arjun | Thakur Durjan Singh | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Jai Vikraanta | Thakur Jaswant Singh | ||
| Maidan-E-Jung | Thakur Ranvir Singh ‘Daata Guru’ | ||
| Prem | Vanraja | ||
| Hulchul | Shobraj | ||
| Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! | Don Quixote | ||
| Gundaraj | Police Inspector | ||
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Chaudhry Baldev Singh | Nominated- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Haqeeqat | ACP. Shivcharan | ||
| Paappi Devataa | Ratan Seth | ||
| Kartavya | Thakur Ugranarayan Singh | ||
| 1996 | Vijeta | Wing Commander Varghese | |
| Kala Pani | Mirza Khan | Malayalam film | |
| Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Thakur Gajendra Singh | ||
| Jeet | Gajraj Choudhary (Underworld Don) | ||
| Diljale | Dara | ||
| Beqabu | ACP Amritlal Bakshi | ||
| Ghatak | Shambu Nath | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardStar Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Smuggler | |||
| Sardari Begum | Hemraj | ||
| Jaan | Surya Dev Singh | ||
| 1997 | Khiladi No 1 | ||
| Koyla | Raja Saab | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Mahaanta | Seth. Kedar Nath | ||
| Tarazu | Appa Rao | ||
| Pardes | Kishorilal | ||
| Chachi 420 | Durgaprasad Bhardwaj | ||
| Virasat | Raja Thakur | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardStar Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Itihaas | Pradhan Des Pandey | ||
| Nimayak | Balwant | ||
| Himalay Putra | Malhotra, Seema’s father | (special appearance) | |
| Dhaal | Pilot Baba | ||
| 1998 | Sham Ghansham | Collector Bhim Singh | |
| Salaakhen | Jaspal Rana | ||
| Barood | Mr.Singhal | ||
| Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | Abhayankar (Police officer) | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Jojo Pinto | ||
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! | Voice on the phone with Tiger | ||
| China Gate | Col. Kewal Krishan Puri | ||
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Thakur Dhayal Singh | |
| Aarzoo | Dayashankar | ||
| Zulmi | Balraj Dutt | ||
| Jai Hind | |||
| Taal | Jagmohan Mehta | ||
| Baadshah | Suraj Singh Thappar | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Gair | C.K Oberoi | ||
| Kaala Samrajya | Kaalkeshwar Singh | ||
| 2000 | Badal | ACP Ranjeet Singh | |
| Ek Ajooba | Guruji | ||
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | Yagvender Gareval | ||
| Mohabbatein | Major General Khanna | (special appearance) | |
| Shaheed Uddham Singh | The Sufi Saint | ||
| 2001 | On Wings of Fire | Nihavand ruler | |
| Zubeidaa | Suleiman Seth | ||
| Censor | Pandit Shiv Prasad (Censor board member) | ||
| Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Kailashnath Malhotra | ||
| Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Balram Singh (Tau of Karan) | ||
| Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Mayor Ashraf Ali (Sakina’s father) | Nominated- Filmfare Best Villain AwardNominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role | |
| Yaadein | Jagdish Kumar Malhotra (Ronit’s uncle) | ||
| Nayak: The Real Hero | Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan | ||
| 2002 | Badmaash No.1 | ||
| Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Mr. Chaddha | ||
| Shararat | Prajapati | ||
| Baba | Tantrik | Tamil film | |
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Sadhu (sage) | ||
| Rishtey | Yashpal Chaudhary | ||
| 2003 | Khushi | Vir Bhadra Singh | |
| The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | I.S.I Chief Ishak Khan | ||
| Jaal: The Trap | Major Amrish Kaul | ||
| Out of Control | Jatta Singh Bedi (Jaswinder’s father) | ||
| Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa | Brigadier Sarfaroz Khan | ||
| 2004 | Surya | Thakur | |
| Police Force: An Inside Story | Mr. Pandey | ||
| Love | Kannada film | ||
| Dev | Chief Minister Bhandarker | ||
| Lakshya | Brigadier Gautam Puri (Sp. App.) | Uncredited | |
| Garv: Pride and Honour | commissioner of police Samar Singh | ||
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Colonel Dugraj Singh | ||
| Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Kartar Singh/Paaji | ||
| Aitraaz | Mr. Ranjit Roy | ||
| Hulchul | Angaar Chand | ||
| Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Narrator | ||
| Woh Tera Naam Tha | Ustad Samad Khan | ||
| 2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Bhairo Singh | (final film role) |
मृत्यु | Death
2004 के 27 दिसंबर को, पुरी को हिंदुजा अस्पताल में भर्ती होने के बाद, माइलॉयडप्लास्टिक सिंड्रोम, जो एक दुर्लभ प्रकार का रक्त कैंसर है और मस्तिष्क की सर्जरी की गई। उसके कुछ समय बाद, वह 12 जनवरी 2005 को सुबह 7:30 बजे, अपनी मौत के ठीक पहले कोमा में चले गए थे।
