Cast & creator
Om Puri
Best known for C.I.D., Screen Two, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
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.
Also known as: ओम पुरी, ওম পুরী, ომ პური
230
film credits
29
television credits
259
1976–2021 · acting roles
6.6
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (259)
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C.I.D.
Kidnapper / CBI Officer
1998
Screen Two
Hussein Shah
1985Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
The Discovery of India
Narrator
1988The Discovery of India
Duryodhan / Narrator
1988The Discovery of India
Duryodhan
1988The Discovery of India
Narrator (voice)
1988The Discovery of India
Raavan
1988The Discovery of India
Agulimal
1988The Discovery of India
Ashoka
1988The Discovery of India
Raj Raja Chola
1988The Discovery of India
Alauddin Khilji
1988The Discovery of India
Allauddin Khilji
1988The Discovery of India
Krishnadevaraya
1988The Discovery of India
Aurangzeb
1988The Discovery of India
Soldier-1
1988The Discovery of India
Nabakrishna Banerjee
1988The Discovery of India
Patel Range Gowda
1988The Discovery of India
Nigam (Ballia DM)
1988
Charlie Wilson's War
President Zia
2007
Gandhi
Nahari (uncredited)
1982
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Papa
2014
Canterbury Tales
Jetender
2003
The Ghost and the Darkness
Abdullah
1996
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself
2014
Wolf
Dr. Vijay Alezais
1994
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Molana
2015
White Teeth
Samad
2002
Code 46
Bahkland
2003
Second Generation
Sharma
2003
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Abu
2013
Farz
ACP Arjun Singh
2001
City of Joy
Hazari Pal
1992
Tamas
Nathu
1988
Ghatak
Sachdev
1996
Viceroy's House
Ali Rahim Noor
2017
Deewaanapan
Prakash Saxena
2001
Hera Pheri
Kharak Singh
2000Mazaaq Raat
Himself
2013
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Narrator (uncredited)
2005
Don
Vishal Malik
2006
Kisna
Juman Masum Kishti
2005
Rang De Basanti
Amanullah Khan
2006
Murder
Akash Gupta
2002
The Parole Officer
George
2001
Chann Pardesee
Tulsi
1981
Dev
Commissioner Tejinder Khosla
2004
Chokh
Jadunath
1983
My Son the Fanatic
Parvez
1997
Billu
Sahukaar Daamchand
2009
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Madhu
1981
Baabul
Balwant Kapoor
2006
Dabangg
Kasturilal Vishkarma
2010
Don 2
Vishal Malik
2011
The Ghazi Attack
Indian Navy Admiral
2017
Disco Dancer
David Brown
1982
East Is East
George Khan
1999
Welcome
Narrator (uncredited)
2007
Action Replayy
Rai Bahadur Dhyanchand
2010
Hey Ram
Goel
2000
Agneepath
Eknath Gaitonde
2012
Kurbaan
Naseer Ahmed
2009
Lakshya
Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
2004
Prem Granth
Baliram
1996
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Inspector Udham Singh
1997
Gul Makai
General Kayani
2020
Narsimha
Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji'
1991
Such a Long Journey
Ghulam
1998
OMG: Oh My God!
Hanif Qureshi
2012
Chup Chup Ke
Prabhat Singh Chauhan
2006
Warrior Savitri
Yamaraj
2016
Shoot on Sight
Junaid
2007
A Death in the Gunj
O.P Bakshi
2016
Load Wedding
Raja's Father
2018
Aan: Men at Work
Commissioner Khurana
2004
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Inspector Khan
1998
Happy Now
Tin Man
2001
Bonga
1976
Maqbool
Inspector Pandit
2003
Kushti
2010
Woh Chokri
1994
Kurukshetra
2000
Karm Yodha
Sub Inspector Patwardhan
1992
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Narrator (voice)
2001
Ardh Satya
Sub-inspector Anant Velankar
1983
Dhol
Satyadev Tripathi
2007
West Is West
George Khan
2010
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
Chaudhary
2012
The Zookeeper
The Vet
2001
Chachi 420
Banwarilal Pandey
1997
Maya Memsaab
Funeral Attendant
1993
Tubelight
Banne Chacha
2017
Malamaal Weekly
Balwant Singh Ballu
2006
Raavan
Samant (Staiton Master)
1984
Mandi
Ram Gopal
1983
Delhi-6
Madangopal
2009
Welcome Back
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
2015
Deewane Huye Paagal
Scientist Khurana / Mehboob
2005
China Gate
Col. Krishnakant Puri
1998
Gandhigiri
Rai Saheb
2016
Dhoop
Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor
2003
Giddh: The Vulture
Basya
1984
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
Madhav Mathur
2008
Maharathi
ACP Gokhale
2008
Baabarr
Inspector Avadh Narayan Chaturvedi
2009
Awara Paagal Deewana
Mafia Don
2002
Kyon Ki...
Dr. Khurana
2005
Ghayal
ACP Joe D’Souza
1990
Fool N Final
Bhaiyya
2007Nasoor
Dr Sunil Gupta
1985
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan
Rajan
1978
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Ahuja
1983
Kismat Konnection
Sanjeev Gill
2008
Holi
Principal Pandey
1984
Zor
Shah Alam
1998
Raat
Sharji, the Tantrik
1992
King of Bollywood
Karan 'K.K.' Kumar
2004
Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai
2012
Yuva
Prosenjit Bhattacharya
2004
Policegiri
Commissioner
2013
Chupke Se
2003
Bhaji in Problem
Balli
2013
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Bhola Nath
2000
Duniya
Vasudev
1984
Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
2015
Indian
Joginder Singh
2001Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
1979
Krishna
Amar Prabhakar
1996
Kash Aap Hamare Hote
Yashwant Raj Mankotia
2003
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Dr.S.Puri
2002
Puravrutham
Raman
1988
Brothers in Trouble
Hussein Shah
1996
Bollywood Calling
Subramaniam
2001
Ghayal Once Again
ACP Joe D'Souza
2016
Pukar
Colonel Hussein
2000
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
Jaichand Marwah
1997
Talaashi
1996
Rifle Ganj
2021
Mirch Masala
Chowkidar Abu Miya
1987
Shararat
DCP Bhosle
2002
Vijeta
Arvind
1982
Aghaat
Madhav Verma
1985Shodh
Surendra
1981
Mumbai Xpress
ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi)
2005
Aatank Hi Aatank
Sharad Joshi
1995
Aakrosh
Lohanya Bhikhu
1980
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Mr. Khanna
2004Gubbare
1999
Inner voice
Arjun mangela
1991
Bolo Raam
Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi
2009
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi
2015Murde
1976
Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De
Sippy's Father
2013The Silent Crime
2016
Kakkaji Kahin
Kakkaji
1988
Chakravyuh
Govind Suryavanshi
2012
Kalyug
Bhavani Pandey
1981
The Wound
Inspector Gautam
2002
Kunwara
Balraj Singh
2000Ankuram
1993
Singh Is Kinng
Rangeela
2008
Bhumika
Stage Actor
1977
Zahreela
2001
Chor Machaaye Shor
DCP Pandey
2002
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
David
2012
Drohkaal
Abhay Singh
1994Target
1995
Sadgati
Dukhi
1981
A.K.47
Commissioner of Police Yashwant Sinha
1999
AK 47
Yashwant Sinha
2004
Bin Bulaye Baraati
S.I. Pralay Pratap Singh
2011
Ghashiram Kotwal
Ghashiram
1976
Party
Avinash
1984
Krishna and Kamsa
Kans (voice)
2012
White Teeth
Samad
2002
Khoobsurat
Dilip Chaudhary
1999
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
Madhu's Father
2011
Susman
1987
Guru Mahaaguru
Crocodile
2002
The Gandhi Murder
T.G.
2019Kirdaar
1993
Sparsh
Dubey
1980
Mrityudand
1997
London Dreams
Mr. Khosla
2009
Mirzya
Abba
2016
Maachis
Sanatan
1996
The Mystic Masseur
Ramlogan
2001
Triyacharitra
1994
Child God
1985
Hum Farishte Nahin
Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar
1988
Khallas: The Beginning of End
A.C.P. Akhlaq Khan
2007
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Shyam 'Sam'
2003
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Amar
1997
Chaar Sahibzaade
Narrator
2014
In Custody
Deven
1994
Dirty Politics
Dina Nath Singh
2015
Road to Sangam
Nawab Mohammad Ali Kasuri
2010Antaheen
1986
Maati Maangey Khoon
Durjan Singh
1984
Chal Chala Chal
Omkar Nath
2009
Genesis
The weaver
1986Naseeb Ni Balihari
1982
Lashtam Pashtam
Saleem
2018
Sam & Me
Chetan Parikh
1991Victoria No. 203
Rana
2007
Bhavni Bhavai
Maanav Bhagat
1981
Kranti
Colonel Krishnakant
2002
Teen Thay Bhai
Chixie Gill
2011
Marte Dam Tak
Daulat / D.K.
1987
Ilaaka
Bheema
1989
Bhai
Advocate Satyaprakash
1997
Kartavya
Ghulam Rasul
1995
Shaayad
1979
Paththar
Resham Singh
1985Hail Democracy!
Kripa Shankar Pandey
2015
Ghaath
Ajay Pandey
2000
New Delhi Times
Ajay Singh
1986
Uvaa
2015
Tarang
Namdev
1984
Actor in Law
Rafaqat Mirza
2016
Vinashak
Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan
1998
Miss India: The Mystery
Inspector Yograj
2003
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
Narrator (voice)
2016
Dharavi
Raj Karan Yadav
1991
Chaar Din Ki Chandni
2012
Long Da Lishkara
Ditu
1986
Aadupuliyattam
Muni
2016
Arohan
Hari Mondal
1983
Pitaah
Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh
2002
Project Marathwada
Tukaram
2016
The Kite
Mathura
1993
Heartless
Dr. Sanjay Trehan
2014
Delhii Heights
Timmy Kohli
2007
Trafficker
Supreme Court Judge
2015
The Crossing
Ramnaresh
1984
Tarpan
Jassu
1995
Dosh
Inspector Om
2007
Chupp
Keshup
1997
Ek Hi Maqsad
1988
Zinda Dil
2003
Zakhmi Sipahi
Om Chaudhary
1995
Angaar
Parvez Hussain
1992
Disha
1990
Zamana
Shyam
1985Life Goes On
Alok
2009
Purush
Gulabrao Jadhav
1994
Ansh
Bhagat Pandey
2002
Mukhbiir
S.P. Rathod
2008
Current
Velu
1992
Buddha Mar Gaya
Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba
2007
Kagaar
Sub-Inspector Gokhale
2003
Dhruva
2002
Satyajit Ray
Self
1985
The Hangman
Shiva Sathe
2010
Leather Life
2015Seepeeyan
Gokul
1984
Lovesongs
2008
Love Express
Khadak Singh Bakshi
2011
Little Terrors
Abdul-Wadood Kamil
2014