In the history of Hindi cinema, many villains have graced the big screen. But Amrish Puri created a different identity with his characters. Amrish Puri became famous by playing the role of a villain on the big screen. He played many roles in his 30-year long film career. Every character played by him is still alive in the hearts of the audience.
Journey from theater to Bollywood
Amrish Puri was born on 22 June 1932 in Nawashahr, Punjab. When Amrish Puri turned to Bollywood, he wanted to make his mark as a hero. But he was told that his face was not suitable for acting. Disappointed on hearing this, Amrish Puri joined the theatre and here everyone started liking his acting.
Film career
After being successful in theatre, he decided to enter films. He did get films, but not as a hero. Amrish Puri started getting negative roles. Let us tell you that in the 80s, actor Amrish Puri played the role of a villain in films like Naseeb, Vidhaata, Hero, Hum Paanch, Andha Kanoon, Ardh Satya. He worked in more than 350 films in his 30-year film career. He was counted among the most successful villains of Hindi films. Amrish Puri was the highest-grossing villain of his time.
Amrish Puri was a fun-loving person
Let us tell you that as dangerous as Amrish Puri looked on screen, he was an equally carefree person in real life. The actor was seen with alcohol in every film, but let us tell you that in real life he has never touched alcohol. Despite being active in the industry for so many years, his name has never been involved in controversies.
love story of actor
In real life, he likes to live a simple life. His name has never been associated with any actress. Before working in films, he used to work in a bank. While working here, he met Urmila Divekar and later their friendship turned into love. Although the family was not happy with their relationship, but both the families agreed and Amrish Puri and Urmila Divekar got married.
death was due to brain haemorrhage
Veteran Bollywood villain Amrish Puri suffered a brain hemorrhage on 12 January 2005 and died at the age of 72. Not only the industry but also his fans are mourning the actor's death.