Om Puri acted in Hindi films, International films, art films and independent films and televison films. Despite that he acted in
Kannada, Guajarati, Telugu and Malayalam films. He also appeared in some television shows too. This section provides this very list.
Om Puri | |
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Filmography[edit source] edit
Film[edit source] edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Kalla Kalla Bachitko | ||
| 1975 | Chor Chor Chhupja | ||
| 1976 | Ghashiram Kotwall | Ghashiram | Marathi film based on play Ghashiram Kotwal |
| 1977 | Smothered Voices | ||
| 1977 | Bhumika | ||
| 1977 | Godhuli | ||
| 1977 | Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane | Servant | Kannada film |
| 1978 | Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan | Rajesh | |
| 1978 | Bhookh | Colonel | |
| 1979 | Shaayad | Nandlal | |
| 1979 | Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin | ||
| 1980 | Sparsh | Dubey | |
| 1980 | Chann Pardesi | Tulsi | Punjabi film |
| 1980 | Bhavni Bhavai | Maanav Bhagat | |
| 1980 | Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai | Madhu (mechanic) | |
| 1980 | Aakrosh | Lahanya Bhiku | Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 1981 | Hari Hondal Bargadar : Share Cropper | ||
| 1981 | Kalyug | Bhavani Pandey | |
| 1981 | Shodh | Surendra | |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Nahari | |
| 1982 | Disco Dancer | David Brown | |
| 1982 | Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat | ||
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Suldev | |
| 1982 | Vijeta | Arvind | |
| 1982 | Naseeb Ni Balihari | Gujarati film | |
| 1983 | Gumnaam Hai Koi | ||
| 1983 | Chokh | Jadunath | |
| 1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Ahuja | |
| 1983 | Arohan | Hari Mondal | Won, National Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1983 | Ardh Satya | Anant Velankar | Won, National Film Award for Best Actor
Won, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Best Actor Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 1983 | Mandi | Ram Gopal | |
| 1983 | Bekaraar | ||
| 1983 | Ashray | ||
| 1984 | Party | Avinash | |
| 1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Durjan Singh | |
| 1984 | Duniya | Vasudev | |
| 1984 | Shrant | ||
| 1984 | Raavan | Samant (Staiton Master) | |
| 1984 | Paar | Ram Naresh | |
| 1984 | Ram Ki Ganga | Laalu / Lal Dandhwani | |
| 1984 | Tarang | Namdev | |
| 1984 | Sheeshay Ka Ghar | ||
| 1984 | Giddh | Bhashya | |
| 1985 | Paththar | Resham Singh | |
| 1985 | Zamana | Shyamlal | |
| 1985 | Bahu Ki Awaaz | Advocate Jaswant Srivastav | |
| 1985 | Holi | Principal Pandey | |
| 1985 | Nasoor | Dr Sunil | |
| 1985 | Sanjhi | Bhikhu | |
| 1985 | Aghaat | Trade Unionist | |
| 1985 | Debshishu | Poor Labourer | |
| 1986 | Antaheen | ||
| 1986 | Genesis | The weaver | |
| 1986 | New Delhi Times | Ajay Singh | |
| 1986 | Long Da Lishkara | Dittu | Punjabi film |
| 1987 | Debshishu | ||
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Abu Mian | |
| 1987 | Goraa | ||
| 1987 | Susman | Ramulu | |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Daulat / D.K. | |
| 1988 | Achanak | ||
| 1988 | Hum Farishte Nahin | Gopi / Tala Master / Murlidhar | |
| 1988 | Ek Hi Maqsad | Dr. Ram Kumar Verma | |
| 1988 | Puravrutham | Raman | Malayalam film |
| 1989 | Shagun | ||
| 1989 | Sava Ser Gehu | ||
| 1989 | Darshana | ||
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Bheema (Raja's Foster Father) | |
| 1990 | Sankranti | ||
| 1990 | Kayedi | ||
| 1990 | Halaat | ||
| 1990 | Ghayal | ACP Joe D'Souza | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1990 | Disha | Parshuram 'Pagal Parsa' Sarpat | |
| 1991 | Irada | Shanker | |
| 1991 | Sam & Me | Chetan Parikh | |
| 1991 | Narsimha | Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji' | |
| 1991 | Meena Bazar | ||
| 1991 | Antarnaad | ||
| 1992 | Karm Yodha | Sub-Inspector Patwardhan | |
| 1992 | Raat | Sharji | Hindi film |
| 1992 | Current | Velu | |
| 1992 | City of Joy | Hazari Pal | English film |
| 1992 | Ankuram | Parvez Hussain | Telugu film |
| 1992 | Dharavi | Rajkaran | |
| 1993 | Aakanksha | ||
| 1993 | Maya Memsaab | ||
| 1993 | The Burning Season | Rajiv Sharma | |
| 1993 | Patang | Mathura | |
| 1994 | Ankuram | Satyam | |
| 1994 | In Custody | Deven | |
| 1994 | Wolf | Dr. Vijay Alezias | English film |
| 1994 | Drohkaal | DCP Abhay Singh | |
| 1994 | Purush | ||
| 1994 | Triyacharitra | Billar | |
| 1995 | Ek Ka Jawab Do | ||
| 1995 | Beparoa | ||
| 1995 | Zakhmi Sipahi | Om Chaudhary | |
| 1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank | Sharad Joshi | |
| 1995 | Brothers in Trouble | Hussein Shah | |
| 1995 | Target | Rambharosa | |
| 1995 | Tarpan | Jassu | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Ghulam Rasul | |
| 1996 | PremGranth | Baliram | |
| 1996 | Krishna | Minister Amar Prabhakar | |
| 1996 | The Ghost and the Darkness | Abdullah | English film |
| 1996 | Maachis | Sanatan | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1996 | Ghatak: Lethal | Sachdev | |
| 1996 | Ram Aur Shyam | D.I.G. Suryapratap Thakur | |
| 1996 | Talaashi | Inspector Puri | |
| 1997 | Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | Jaichand Marwah | |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Inspector Udham Singh | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1997 | My Son the Fanatic | Parvez | English film |
| 1997 | Bhai | Advocate Satyaprakash | |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Banwari lal-Secy | |
| 1997 | Mrityudand | Rambaran Mahto | |
| 1997 | Nirnayak | Inspector Nanak | |
| 1997 | Chupp | Keshav Narang | |
| 1997 | Aastha | Amar | |
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | Inspector Khan | |
| 1998 | Zor: Never Underestimate the Force | Shah Alam | |
| 1998 | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Inspector Khan | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1998 | Such a Long Journey | Ghulam Mohamed | English film |
| 1998 | China Gate | Col. Krishnakant Puri | Hindi film |
| 1999 | East Is East | George Khan | English film
Nominated, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role |
| 1999 | A.K.47 | Commissioner Yashwant Sinha | Kannada film |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Dilip Chaudhary | |
| 1999 | Mon petit diable | ||
| 2000 | Dulhan hum le jayenge | Bhola Nath | |
| 2000 | Pukar | Colonel Hussein | |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Subhash Goel | |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Khadak Singh | |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Balraj Singh | |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | Baburao Deshmukh | |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Ajay Pandey | |
| 2000 | Zindagi Zindabad | ||
| 2000 | Bas Yaari Rakho | Tom | |
| 2001 | Farz | ACP Arjun Singh | |
| 2001 | Zahreela | Arun Dev | |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Narrator | |
| 2001 | The Parole Officer | George | English film |
| 2001 | Happy Now? | Tin Man | |
| 2001 | The Zookeeper | the Vet | English film |
| 2001 | The Mystic Masseur | Ramlogan | English film |
| 2001 | Indian | Joginder Singh | |
| 2001 | Deewaanapan | Prakash Saxena - Suraj's dad | |
| 2001 | Bollywood Calling | Subramaniam | |
| 2001 | Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon | ||
| 2002 | Pitaah | Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh | |
| 2002 | Maa Tujhhe Salaam | Voice | |
| 2002 | Kranti | Col. Krishnakanth | |
| 2002 | Ansh: The Deadly Part | Bhagat Pandey | |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Dr. S. Puri | |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Ballu Bolbachan | |
| 2002 | Shararat | DCP Bhosle | |
| 2002 | Chor Machaye Shor | DCP Pandey | |
| 2002 | Guru Mahaaguru | Crocodile | |
| 2002 | Ghaav: The Wound | Inspector Gautam | |
| 2002 | Dhruva | Kannada film | |
| 2003 | Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | Sam | |
| 2003 | Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Yashwant Raj Mankotia | |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook | Narrator | Uncredited |
| 2003 | Code 46 | Bahkland | English film |
| 2003 | Miss India: The Mystery | Inspector Yograj | |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Inspector Pandit | |
| 2003 | Chupke Se | Qasim Khan Qayamat | |
| 2003 | Kagaar: Life on the Edge | Sub-Inspector Gokhale | |
| 2003 | Dhoop | Father of Dead Military Man | |
| 2003 | Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata | Om Prakash Khurana | |
| 2004 | Yuva | Prosonjit Bhatacharya | |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Police Commissioner Khurana | |
| 2004 | Dev | Special Commissioner Tejinder Khosla | |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Subedar Maj. Pritam Singh | |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Mr. Khanna | |
| 2004 | King of Bollywood | Karan Kumar | |
| 2004 | A. K. 47 | Commissioner Yashwant Sinha | |
| 2004 | Stop! | Anand Mehra | |
| 2005 | Zinda Dil | ||
| 2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Jumman Miya | |
| 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | ACP S.P. Rao | |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Narrator | |
| 2005 | Amar Joshi Shahid Ho Gaya | Writer | |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | Dr.Khurana | |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Mehboob / Scientist Khurana | |
| 2005 | The Hangman | Shiva Sathe | |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Amanullah Khan | |
| 2006 | Baghi | Haakam Singh | |
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Balwant 'Balu' | |
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Prabhat Singh Chauhan | |
| 2006 | Baabul | Balwant Kapoor | |
| 2006 | Don: The Chase Begins Again | CBI Officer Vishal Malik | |
| 2007 | Khallas: The Beginning of End | A.C.P. Akhlaq Khan | |
| 2007 | Delhii Heights | Timmy Kohli | |
| 2007 | Panga Naa Lo | Kartar Singh | |
| 2007 | Fool & Final | Father of Rahul / Raja | |
| 2007 | Buddha Mar Gaya | Vidyut Baba / Vidya | |
| 2007 | Victoria No. 203 | Rana | |
| 2007 | Dhol | Tripathi | |
| 2007 | Dum Kaata | Ranade / Aabu | |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq | English film |
| 2007 | Shoot on Sight | Junaid | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Narrator | |
| 2008 | Yaariyan | Jagpal Bir 'J.B.' Singh | |
| 2008 | Lovesongs: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | Aftab Jaffrey | |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Madhav Mathur | |
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection | Sanjeev Gill | |
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Narrator | |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Rangeela | |
| 2008 | Mukhbiir | SP Intelligence — Rathod | |
| 2008 | Maharathi | ACP Gokhale | |
| 2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Omkar Nath | |
| 2009 | Billu | Sahukaar Daamchand | |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | Madan Gopal Sharma | |
| 2009 | Baabarr | Daroga Chaturvedi | |
| 2009 | London Dreams | Arjun's uncle | |
| 2009 | Life Goes On | Alok | |
| 2009 | Kurbaan | Bhaijaan | |
| 2009 | Bolo Raam | Inspector Indrajeet Singh Rathi | |
| 2010 | Road to Sangam | Mohammad Ali Kasuri | |
| 2010 | Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke | Sankata Prasad Tripathi | |
| 2010 | Kushti | Jiten Singh | |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Inspector Kasturilal Vishkarma | |
| 2010 | West Is West | George Khan | English film |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | Rai Bhahadur | |
| 2011 | Teen Thay Bhai | Chixie Gill | |
| 2011 | Kucch Luv Jaisaa | Madhu's Father | |
| 2011 | Love Express | Khadak Singh Bakshi | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Sub Inspector Pralay Pratap Singh | |
| 2011 | Khap | Sarpanch | |
| 2011 | Don 2: The King is Back | CBI Officer Vishal Malik | |
| 2011 | Society Kaam Se Gayi | ||
| 2012 | Agneepath | Additional Commissioner Gaitonde | |
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Chaudhary | |
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | Fatoor Singh | |
| 2012 | Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baaki Hai | Baig Saab - Writer | |
| 2012 | Krishna Aur Kans | Kans | Voice |
| 2012 | Son of Flower | Munshi Pyare Lal Suman | |
| 2012 | The Reluctant Fundamentalist | Abu | |
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | David | |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! | Hanif Qureshi (Hanif Bhai) | |
| 2012 | Chakravyuh | Govind Suryavanshi | |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Commissioner | |
| 2013 | Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De | Jora Vailly | Punjabi film |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Punjabi film | |
| 2013 | The Lovers | Uncredited | |
| 2014 | Heartless | Dr. Sanjay Trehan | |
| 2014 | Bazaar E Husn | Kishan Chand | |
| 2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey | Papa Kadam | English |
| 2014 | Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De | Daleep Singh Dhillon | |
| 2014 | Little Terrors | Abdul-Wadood Kamil | |
| 2014 | Chaar Sahibzaade | Narrator | Punjabi film
Voice |
| 2015 | Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan | Dr. Rajendra Prasad | Hindi |
| 2015 | Dirty Politics | Laddu Babu aka Sai Kumar Konakandla | Hindi |
| 2015 | Leather Life | ||
| 2015 | Jai Ho Democracy | Pandeyji | |
| 2015 | Uvaa | Hukum Pratap Choudhary | Hindi |
| 2015 | Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho | Matang Singh | Hindi |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Moulana Sahab | Hindi |
| 2015 | Welcome Back | Narrator | Voice |
| 2015 | Buniyaad | Bapuji | |
| 2015 | Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi | Mirza Kishan Singh Joseph | |
| 2015 | Trafficker | Supreme Court Judge | |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | ACP Joe D'Souza | Hindi |
| 2016 | A Million Rivers | Shiv | English |
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam | Muni | Malayalam, dubbed in Tamil as Shenbaga Kottai and Telugu as Mathangi and Hindi as Mera Badla 2.
Nominated, IIFA Utsavam for Performance in a Supporting Role – Male |
| 2016 | Project Marathwada | Tukaram | |
| 2016 | Waarrior Savitri | Yamraj | |
| 2016 | Actor In Law | Rafaqat Mirza | Pakistani film |
| 2016 | A Death in the Gunj | O.P Bakshi | |
| 2016 | Mirzya | Munna (Lauhar) | |
| 2016 | Gandhigiri | Rai Saheb | |
| 2016 | Yeh Hai Lollipop | Masoom | |
| 2016 | Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Chapekar Brothers | Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Hindi |
| 2016 | The Jungle Book | Bagheera | Hindi dub
Voice |
| 2017 | Viceroy's House | Ali Rahim Noor | Posthumous release
English |
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | Admiral V.S. Nanda | Posthumous release |
| 2017 | Tiger | Posthumous release | |
| 2017 | Tubelight | Banne Chacha | Posthumous release |
| 2017 | Mr. Kabaadi | Channulal Surmewala | Posthumous release |
| 2018 | Lashtam Pashtam | Saleem | Posthumous release |
| 2018 | Load Wedding | Raja's Father | Posthumous release |
| 2019 | The Gandhi Murder | T.G., Director General of Police | Posthumous release |
| 2020 | Gul Makai | General Kayani | Posthumous release |
Television[edit source] edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sadgati | Dukhi | Television film |
| 1984 | The Jewel in the Crown | Mr De Souza | British series |
| 1985 | Khandaan | ||
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Various characters | |
| 1988 | Tamas | Nathu | Television film |
| 1988–1989 | Mr. Yogi | Narrator | |
| 1988 | Kakaji Kahin | Kakaji | |
| 1993–1994 | Kirdaar | Various characters | |
| 1994 | Woh Chokri | Television film | |
| 1997 | Aahat | Randhir magician | 1 Episode |
| 1997 | Sea Hawks | Uncle Sam | |
| 1999 | Antaral | Shreevee | |
| 2001 | CID | Joe Santose | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | White Teeth | Samad Miah Iqbal | British TV serial |
| 2002–2003 | Jasoos Vijay | Presenter | |
| 2003 | Second Generation | Sharma | Television film |
| 2003 | The Canterbury Tales | Jetender | British series |