The ultimate quiz on Amrish Puri
The legendary Indian actor was born on this day in 1932
Jun 22, 2023
Amrish Puri faced a lot of setbacks throughout his early days of his film career and was 48 years old when he played a major role in a movie. After appearing in small roles in movies such as Prem Pujari and Hulchul he played the role of the main villain in the superhit action movie Hum Paanch, which was released in 1980. Puri's voice as well as acting persona in the film garnered praise from audiences and critics.
The 80s turned out to be a great year for Puri as he appeared in the superhit movies Vidhaata Shakti and Hero as the main villain.
In 1982, he appeared in the biographical movie Gandhi directed by Richard Attenborough, and in 1984, he garnered acclaim from international audiences for his role as the primary antagonist, Mola Ram, in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Puri is also known for his performances in the movies Mr. India Damini and Karan Arjun. He also received much critical acclaim for his comic role in the movie Chachi 420. He was also noted for his supporting roles in the movies Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and China Gate.
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Amrish Puri portrayed this iconic character portrayed by Sivaji Ganesan in the Hindi remake. Puri's performance earned him a Filmfare Award. Name the film.
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