Amrish Puri - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 22, 1932 |
|---|---|
| Died | January 12, 2005 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Nawanshahr, Punjab, British India (now in Punjab, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Amrish Puri's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Iconic roles as a villain in Bollywood, especially as Mogambo in 'Mr. India', and as Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. |
Intro
Amrish Puri was a renowned Indian actor, widely recognized for his powerful performances as a villain in Hindi cinema and his significant contributions to Indian and international films.
Early Life & Background
Amrish Puri was born into a Punjabi family in Nawanshahr. He was the younger brother of character actors Madan Puri and Chaman Puri. His initial foray into acting was met with rejection at a screen test, after which he took up a job with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation, before later joining theater and eventually making a mark in cinema.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Mogambo in 'Mr. India' (1987), one of Indian cinema's most iconic villains.
- Played Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984), bringing him international recognition.
- Appeared in over 450 films spanning Bollywood as well as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and English cinema.
- Frequently collaborated with directors like Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra.
- Won three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor in Bollywood.
Trivia
- He was initially rejected in his first Bollywood audition, which motivated him to join theater.
- Amrish Puri's catchphrase, 'Mogambo khush hua', became one of the most memorable lines in Indian film history.
- He acted in both Indian and international films, showcasing his versatility across languages and genres.
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Amrish Puri was born the 22 June 1932.
Nawanshahr, Punjab, British India (now in Punjab, India).
On His Birth-Day
About June 22nd, 1932, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 22nd, 1932 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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