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We can never forget these 7 roles of Amrish Puri

Nikita Thakkar

June 22, 2016
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Birthday Special: We can never forget these 7 roles of Amrish Puri

Balraj Chauhan in ‘Nayak’

Amrish Puri played the most wicked politician of Bollywood in the film 'Nayak: The Real Hero'. Anil Kapoor, who was the actual hero of the film had a tough competition from this villain, who was as good as the hero.

Bhairo Nath in ‘Nagina’

One role of Amrish Puri which cannot go without a mention is that of Bhairo Nath from the film 'Nagina'.

Thakur Durjan Singh in ‘Karan Arjun’

The man who killed Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in the 'Karan Arjun', Thakur Durjan Singh couldn't have been so enthralling if it wouldn't have been Amrish Puri playing the role. Amrish Puri had surely mastered the skill of being the most negative character in the film and he did a splendid job even here.

Lawyer Indrajit Chaddha in ‘Damini’

1993 release, 'Damini' starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadri was not only famous for Sunny's 'tareek-pe-tareek' dialogue, but it was also famous for the scheming lawyer who stood against Sunny in this film. Yes, we are talking about Amrish Puri who was just flawless as a lawyer in this film.

Mogambo in ‘Mr. India’

"Mogambo' from 'Mr. India' is definitely the 'the most' loved villain of generations. The film came out in 1987, but we still remember and recall Amrish Puri's patent dialogue 'Mogambo Khush Hua' at any given stance. If by chance any one does not know Amrish Puri (which would be quite rare) remind them of Mogambo and they'll instantly recognize who we talking about.

Baldev Singh in ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’

How can one forget the strict bauji who steeled the limelight in the climax of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'? He was the character who was loved the most in the film despite being a villain in a love story.

Mola Ram in ‘Indiana Jones’

Steven Speilberg had roped in Amrish Puri to play the role of Mola Ram in the second instalment of the 'Indiana Jones' franchise. Amrish Puri was a demonic thuggee priest who performed child slavery and human sacrifice to entice goddess Kali.

Veteran actor Amrish Puri needs no introduction. He has given some spectacular performances in his Bollywood career and no one can ever forget him for his villainous roles. He was probably the only actor, who managed to get so much of attention from being a villain. His persona was so magnifying that whichever role he portrayed, they were just par excellence. So in his remembrance, we list down 7 iconic roles played by Amrish Puri.

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Nikita Thakkar

A strongly opinionated, free-spirited, budding Bollywood journalist, she likes to write anything in her own quirky style. When not running around to get assigned tasks completed, you will find her either painting, indulging in photography or dreaming in the la la land.