Amrish Puri
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Amrish Puri is an actor working in Telugu cinema. Clapnumber holds 1 title for Amrish Puri. Those titles are mostly adventure, comedy and sci-fi.
Biography
Believe it or not, Amrish Puri wanted to become a Bollywood movie hero but failed a screen test in 1954. And what a failure it was! Mr. Puri went on to become one of the most renowned and credible villains in the history of Indian cinema. His most memorable and often quoted role is the character of 'Mogambo' (with the catchphrase "Mogambo Khush Hua"). It is still remembered fondly from Mr. India (1987). Shyam Benegal cast him in movies such as Nishant (1975), Bhumika (1977), and The Churning (1976). Yash Chopra cast him in Mashaal (1984), the same year that Steven Spielberg cast him in his best-known role outside of India, as Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). His elder brother is none other than Bollywood actor Madan Puri. Amrish Puri died in Mumbai on January 12, 2005, due to a brain hemorrhage.
Common questions
How many films has Amrish Puri been in?
Clapnumber lists 1 title for Amrish Puri.
What was Amrish Puri's first film?
The earliest release on file is Aditya 369 (1991).
Where is Amrish Puri from?
Amrish Puri is from Jalandhar.
