Om Puri

Acting

Om Puri

Born October 18, 1950 · Ambala, Haryana, India

Died January 6, 2017 · aged 66

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

GhatakGhatak · 1996
Ghatak
7.61996
MovieActionDrama
Katya, a ruthless mobster, rules over the town with an iron fist. When newcomer Kashi dares to challenge his reign of terror, he faces brutal consequences.
The Ghost and the DarknessThe Ghost and the Darkness · 1996
The Ghost and the Darkness
6.81996
MovieAdventureThriller
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
NarsimhaNarsimha · 1991
Narsimha
5.41991
MovieAction
Narsimha a young and captive man lives a middle-class life with his family in a quiet neighbourhood. He gets his beautiful sister to marry an eligible young man in their vicinity. On the occasion of his sister giving birth, he returns home to find that conflict arise between his neighbourhood and another neighbourhood where he seek refuge in a dwelling area nearby only to return and find out that his whole family has been murder. Without no aim left in life, Narasimha decided to turn to crime and alcohol. He later decided to work for a man-call Suraj Narayan Singh. But when Suraj asks him to kill Ravi Rastogi for falling in love with his daughter, Meenu. Narasimha refuses, and on the contrary joins forces with Ravi, his sister, Anita, to force Suraj to get the young couple married. This kind of conflict escalates to such proportions that Suraj finally gets arrested and lodged in a cell.
Hera PheriHera Pheri · 2000
Hera Pheri
7.12000
MovieComedyCrime
Two tenants and a landlord, in desperate need of money, chance upon a ransom call via a cross connection. They hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves.
Charlie Wilson's WarCharlie Wilson's War · 2007
Charlie Wilson's War
6.52007
MovieComedyDrama
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
Hey RamHey Ram · 2000
Hey Ram
7.02000
MovieHistoryDrama
Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country. He sets out to kill him.
ZorZor · 1998
Zor
6.31998
MovieActionDrama
Arjun Singh is a dedicated police officer whose efforts to fight corruption and terrorism are all in vain when he keeps on running into obstacles created by his superiors and powerful politicians.
King of BollywoodKing of Bollywood · 2004
King of Bollywood
6.02004
MovieComedyDrama
London-based Crystal Chaurasia convinces the International Film Commission to authorize a documentary on Bollywood's yesteryear mega-actor, Karan Kumar. She travels with her photographer Jeremy to Mumbai and not only gets to meet the legendary actor but also his publicity-shy son Rahul and his alcoholic, reclusive former-actress wife Mandira. It is here Crystal will be drawn into continuing her documentary in London where she will witness the making of Karan's next movie 'Dhak Dhak' in which he decides to not only produce and direct but also hilariously play the role of a college student.

Movies

GhatakGhatak · 1996
Ghatak
7.61996
MovieActionDrama
Katya, a ruthless mobster, rules over the town with an iron fist. When newcomer Kashi dares to challenge his reign of terror, he faces brutal consequences.
The Ghost and the DarknessThe Ghost and the Darkness · 1996
The Ghost and the Darkness
6.81996
MovieAdventureThriller
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
NarsimhaNarsimha · 1991
Narsimha
5.41991
MovieAction
Narsimha a young and captive man lives a middle-class life with his family in a quiet neighbourhood. He gets his beautiful sister to marry an eligible young man in their vicinity. On the occasion of his sister giving birth, he returns home to find that conflict arise between his neighbourhood and another neighbourhood where he seek refuge in a dwelling area nearby only to return and find out that his whole family has been murder. Without no aim left in life, Narasimha decided to turn to crime and alcohol. He later decided to work for a man-call Suraj Narayan Singh. But when Suraj asks him to kill Ravi Rastogi for falling in love with his daughter, Meenu. Narasimha refuses, and on the contrary joins forces with Ravi, his sister, Anita, to force Suraj to get the young couple married. This kind of conflict escalates to such proportions that Suraj finally gets arrested and lodged in a cell.
Hera PheriHera Pheri · 2000
Hera Pheri
7.12000
MovieComedyCrime
Two tenants and a landlord, in desperate need of money, chance upon a ransom call via a cross connection. They hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves.
Charlie Wilson's WarCharlie Wilson's War · 2007
Charlie Wilson's War
6.52007
MovieComedyDrama
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
Hey RamHey Ram · 2000
Hey Ram
7.02000
MovieHistoryDrama
Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country. He sets out to kill him.
ZorZor · 1998
Zor
6.31998
MovieActionDrama
Arjun Singh is a dedicated police officer whose efforts to fight corruption and terrorism are all in vain when he keeps on running into obstacles created by his superiors and powerful politicians.
King of BollywoodKing of Bollywood · 2004
King of Bollywood
6.02004
MovieComedyDrama
London-based Crystal Chaurasia convinces the International Film Commission to authorize a documentary on Bollywood's yesteryear mega-actor, Karan Kumar. She travels with her photographer Jeremy to Mumbai and not only gets to meet the legendary actor but also his publicity-shy son Rahul and his alcoholic, reclusive former-actress wife Mandira. It is here Crystal will be drawn into continuing her documentary in London where she will witness the making of Karan's next movie 'Dhak Dhak' in which he decides to not only produce and direct but also hilariously play the role of a college student.
The Parole OfficerThe Parole Officer · 2001
The Parole Officer
5.82001
MovieCrimeComedy
A hapless parole officer is framed for murder by a crooked police chief. To prove his innocence he must entice his former clients away from the law abiding lives they are now living to recover the evidence that will save him.
GandhiGandhi · 1982
Gandhi
7.61982
MovieDramaHistory
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
WolfWolf · 1994
Wolf
6.11994
MovieHorrorDrama
An aging publisher becomes a demon wolf and, with this newfound youthful vigor, fights to keep his job.
Code 46Code 46 · 2003
Code 46
6.22003
MovieDramaScience Fiction
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
The Hundred-Foot JourneyThe Hundred-Foot Journey · 2014
The Hundred-Foot Journey
7.32014
MovieDramaComedy
A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant.
HoliHoli · 1984
Holi
6.41984
MovieDrama
In a typical college in a typical Indian city, the hostel boys Madan Sharma (Aamir Khan) and his friend are a rowdy lot. The teaching staff suffer from the common apathy of most teachers in similar colleges. The administration has the usual problems, with ill-paid employees periodically going on strike. On the whole, the college is a very normal place. But on this particular day, when Madan and his friends rise from their slumber, some with the customary hangover, they are not so perturbed to find no water in the taps again, as when they hear that it is not going to be a holiday after all. Instead there will be a lecture in the auditorium by the Chairman of the Board (Dr. Shriram Lagoo), on the day of the festival of fire, Holi, and the boys decide not to attend the classes. The hostel superintendent Professor Singh (Naseeruddin Shah), the only lecturer with some human links with the students...
PuravruthamPuravrutham · 1988
Puravrutham
8.01988
Movie
An evil landlord sleeps with the brides of the village on the day of their marriage. When a couple tries to protest his sinful act, he decides to take revenge on them.
Action ReplayyAction Replayy · 2010
Action Replayy
5.22010
MovieComedyRomance
A young man tries to revive his parents' wilting marriage by traveling to the 1970s when their romance was budding to help make it bloom: something more complex than he expects.
Bajrangi BhaijaanBajrangi Bhaijaan · 2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
7.82015
MovieComedyDrama
A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family.
Road to SangamRoad to Sangam · 2010
Road to Sangam
7.02010
MovieDrama
Hasmat, a devout Muslim, is asked to repair a vehicle that transported the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi. However, the situation soon complicates when his community is shaken by violence.
The Reluctant FundamentalistThe Reluctant Fundamentalist · 2013
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
6.62013
MovieThriller
In New York, a Pakistani native finds that his American Dream has collapsed in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Bhavni BhavaiBhavni Bhavai · 1981
Bhavni Bhavai
4.91981
MovieDrama
In a drought-stricken city in India, the emperor Maharaja Dhiraj Chandrasen, who has two wives, and no children, orders all kinds of rituals to appease the Rain Gods
Chupke SeChupke Se · 2003
Chupke Se
6.02003
Movie
Megha Timghure, a plain-looking middle-class girl, lives with her mom, Laxmi, and dad, who is employed as an an Income Tax Officer. Her desire is to become a model and a beauty queen. At a party, she is mis-introduced as Sarika Verma, and meets with two eligible young men, Rizwan, and Varun Arya. She expresses desire in becoming a model and is referred to Almera Kochar, who has a reputation of bringing out the best in every model, and making them beauty queens. Almera meets with Sarika, and accepts her as a student, and makes her sign a contract. What Sarika does not know that she has now become a pawn in a devious plot concocted to protect millions gained by black marketing.
Shoot on SightShoot on Sight · 2007
Shoot on Sight
6.22007
MovieCrimeThriller
Tariq Ali, a Muslim police officer of Scotland Yard, is asked to hunt-down suspected suicide-bombers against the backdrop of July 7 bombings in London. Tariq's task gets complicated as an innocent Muslim is killed by the commando shooters of Scotland Yard. On the other hand, Tariq - a British citizen is himself a suspect in the eyes of his boss, despite his long service in the Scotland Yard
City of JoyCity of Joy · 1992
City of Joy
6.61992
MovieDrama
Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport.
KurukshetraKurukshetra · 2000
Kurukshetra
6.72000
MovieActionCrime
Kurukshetra is a story of war between evil and truth. The D.S.P Prithvi Raj Singh(Sanjay Dutt) is an honest and brave police officer.All dishonest police officers , rogues, criminals and corrupt politicians are scared of him. The day he joins duty in Mumbai city, he destroys all the illegal business of Iqbal Pasina(Mukesh Rishi). From that day onwards, Iqbal Pasina starts admiring DSP Prithvi Raj Singh.Prithvi Raj Singh with his wife, Anjali (Mahima Chaudhary) and sister, Aarti is living a happy life. Aarti is in love with Sub-Inspector Avinash

TV Shows

C.I.D.C.I.D. · 1998
C.I.D.
5.71998
SeriesCrime
A team of dedicated men and women in the Crime Investigation Department will risk everything to solve Mumbai's toughest, most complicated crimes.
Screen TwoScreen Two · 1985
Screen Two
7.11985
SeriesDrama
Series of single made-for-television dramas.
The Discovery of IndiaThe Discovery of India · 1988
The Discovery of India
9.41988
SeriesDocumentaryDrama
Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.
Second GenerationSecond Generation · 2003
Second Generation
4.02003
SeriesDrama
An explosive two-part drama about love, family and identity - set around the tangled relationships of two Indian families with a deep-rooted, shared history.
Canterbury TalesCanterbury Tales · 2003
Canterbury Tales
6.92003
SeriesDrama
Six single dramas adapted from six of Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales, transferred to a modern, 21st century setting, but still set along the traditional Pilgrims' route to Canterbury.
TamasTamas · 1988
Tamas
9.51988
SeriesDrama
Based on the novel by Bhisham Sahni, Tamas is an epic drama set against the backdrop of riot-stricken North India on the eve of Partition in 1947. Nathu, an outcast, is hired to kill a pig, whose carcass he’s later appalled to find in front of the mosque. A riot follows and, ridden with guilt, Nathu takes his ailing mother and pregnant wife and leaves town.
The Anupam Kher ShowThe Anupam Kher Show · 2014
The Anupam Kher Show
7.32014
Series
The show starts with Anupam Kher welcoming everyone on the show. Anupam Kher then welcomes Bollywood actress Kajol on the show. Kajol then open her heart out highlighting her fears, likes and dislikes. Later, a member of the audience is asked to come on the stage for a Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta moment. Watch the show to know the likes, dislikes and fears of Kajol.
White TeethWhite Teeth · 2002
White Teeth
7.02002
SeriesDramaComedy
The lives of three families are woven together across three decades in multi-cultural Britain.
MurderMurder · 2002
Murder
4.32002
SeriesCrime
Julie Walters stars as a mother dealing with the impact of the sudden murder of her 21 year old son. Each episode follows her story and also focuses on specific characters whose lives are transformed by the event – the journalist who is covering the story; the Indian newsagent who used to sell the victim his fags; and the passerby who happened across his body.
Kakkaji KahinKakkaji Kahin · 1988
Kakkaji Kahin
9.01988
SeriesComedy
Kakaji Kahin is an Indian political satire that aired on Doordarshan in 1988. It was one of Basu Chatterjee's acclaimed works for Indian television, based on a book called Netaji Kahin by well-known author Manohar Shyam Joshi