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White Teeth (2002) -- 1992. Millat is now a juvenile delinquent attending a progressive school with Archie's beautiful daughter, Irie.
Delhi-6 (2009) -- A story about love, hope and self-discovery set in the walled city of Delhi (zip code 6) and its chaotic but touching life that forces us to ask questions about ourselves.
White Teeth (2002) -- Much to the horror of Samad, long-lost Magid returns from Bangladesh more English than the English.
White Teeth (2002) -- In Samad's flashback we see his wedding. From Bangladesh, Samad was betrothed to Alsana.
White Teeth (2002) -- New Year's Eve, 1974. Archie attempts suicide by asphyxiation in his car. An irate deliveryman saves his life.

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Date of Birth:

18 October 1950, Ambala, Punjab, India more

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Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 7 wins & 4 nominations more

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Om Puri "livid" over Ahuja comparison
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Alternate Names:

Ompuri

Filmography

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- 1. Don 2 (in production) (2010) (rumored) CBI Officer Vishal Malik 2010 - -
- 2. West Is West (filming) (2010) George Khan 2010 - -
- 3. Kurbaan (completed) (2009) 2009 - -
- 4. London Dreams (2009) 2009 - 6.4 (287)
- 5. Life Goes On (2009) Alok 2009 - -
- 6. Wanted (2009) 2009 - 6.9 (582)
- 7. Baabarr (2009) A.N Chaturvedi 2009 - 6.3 (53)
- 8. Road to Sangam (2009) 2009 - -
- 9. Delhi-6 (2009) Madan Gopal Sharma 2009 - 6.5 (1,510)
- 10. Billu (2009) Daamchand 2009 - 6.3 (1,067)
- 11. Chal Chala Chal (2009) Omkar Nath 2009 - 5.1 (16)
- 12. Maharathi (2008) ACP Gokhale 2008 - 7.0 (194)
- 13. Mukhbiir (2008) Rathod 2008 - 7.2 (89)
- 14. Singh Is Kinng (2008)   Rangeela 2008 - 5.1 (1,648)
AKAs:
  • S.I.K. (India: English title: promotional abbreviation)
- 15. Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008) Narrator 2008 - 2.9 (165)
- 16. Kismat Konnection (2008) Harry Gill 2008 - 5.6 (671)
- 17. Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) Madhav Mathur 2008 - 5.1 (323)
- 18. Yaariyan (2008) 2008 - 7.3 (5)
- 19. Lovesongs: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (2008) 2008 - 2.7 (10)
- 20. Welcome (2007/I) Narrator 2007 - 5.3 (1,253)
- 21. Shoot on Sight (2007) Junaid 2007 - 6.1 (755)
- 22. Charlie Wilson's War (2007) President Zia 2007 $112M 7.4 (38,672)
- 23. Dhol (2007) Tripathi 2007 - 5.0 (304)
- 24. Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever (2007) Rana 2007 - 3.8 (64)
- 25. Buddha Mar Gaya (2007) Vidyut 'Vidya' Baba 2007 - 2.9 (116)
- 26. Fool N Final (2007) Munna's Brother 2007 - 3.4 (341)
- 27. Delhii Heights (2007) Timmy Kohli 2007 - 4.3 (107)
- 28. Khallas: The Beginning of End (2007) A.C.P. Akhlaq Khan 2007 - -
- 29. Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon (2007) 2007 - -
- 30. Baabul (2006) Balwant Kapoor 2006 - 5.1 (525)
- 31. Don (2006/I) CBI Officer Vishal Malik 2006 - 6.9 (4,106)
- 32. Chup Chup Ke (2006) Prabhat Singh Chauhan 2006 - 5.9 (512)
- 33. Malamaal Weekly (2006) Balwant 'Balu' 2006 - 6.4 (411)
- 34. Baghi (2006) Hukum Singh 2006 - -
- 35. Rang De Basanti (2006)   Amanullah Khan/Aslam's Father 2006 - 8.1 (10,376)
AKAs:
  • Paint It Yellow (International: English title)
- 36. The Hangman (2005) Shiva 2005 - 8.8 (12)
- 37. Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) Mehboob/Scientist Khurana 2005 - 5.1 (370)
- 38. Kyon Ki... (2005) Dr.Khurana 2005 - 5.0 (420)
- 39. Amar Joshi Shahid Ho Gaya (2005) Writer 2005 - 5.3 (7)
- 40. The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)   Narrator 2005 - 6.9 (2,176)
AKAs:
  • Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
  • Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
- 41. Mumbai Express (2005)   ACP S.P. Rao (Hindi version) 2005 - 5.6 (326)
AKAs:
  • Mumbai Xpress (International: English title)
- 42. Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005) Juman Masum Kishti 2005 - 4.9 (593)
- 43. Stop! (2004) Anand Mehra 2004 - 4.1 (15)
- 44. AK 47 (2004) Commissioner Yashwant Sinha 2004 - 4.9 (13)
- 45. Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004) Mr. Khanna 2004 - 4.9 (493)
- 46. Lakshya (2004) Subedar Maj. Pritam Singh 2004 - 7.8 (2,292)
- 47. Dev (2004) Special Commissioner Tejinder Khosla 2004 - 7.4 (418)
- 48. Aan: Men at Work (2004)   Commissioner Khurana 2004 - 4.8 (213)
AKAs:
  • Aan (India: Hindi title: short title)
- 49. Yuva (2004)   Prosonjit Bhatacharya 2004 - 7.5 (1,345)
AKAs:
  • The Youth (International: English title)
  • The Youth of the Land (UK: TV title)
- 50. The King of Bollywood (2004) Karan Kumar (KK) 2004 - 4.5 (45)
- 51. Dhoop (2003) Prof. Suresh Kumar Kapoor 2003 - 7.8 (86)
- 52. Kagaar: Life on the Edge (2003) Sub-Inspector Gokhale 2003 - 6.6 (18)
- 53. "Canterbury Tales" (2003)   Jetender (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 7.6 (179)
1 TV episode:
- 54. Second Generation (2003) (TV) Sharma 2003 - 6.1 (87)
- 55. Chupke Se (2003) Qasim Khan Qayamat 2003 - 6.0 (54)
- 56. Maqbool (2003) Inspector Pandit 2003 - 8.2 (911)
- 57. Miss India: The Mystery (2003) 2003 - 8.0 (19)
- 58. Code 46 (2003) Bahkland 2003 - 6.3 (8,687)
- 59. Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)   (uncredited) Narrator 2003 - 5.0 (219)
AKAs:
  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: 1 + 1 = 11 (India: Hindi title)
- 60. Kash... Aap Hamare Hote (2003) Yashwant Raj Mankotia 2003 - 4.7 (28)
- 61. Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003) Shyam 'Sam' 2003 - 5.6 (46)
- 62. Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata.. (2003) Om Prakash Khurana 2003 - -
- 63. White Teeth (2002) (TV) Samad 2002 - 7.3 (251)
- 64. Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) DCP Pandey 2002 - 4.2 (121)
- 65. Shararat (2002) DCP Bhosle 2002 - 5.7 (117)
- 66. Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) Mafia Don 2002 - 6.2 (409)
- 67. Murder (2002) (TV) Akash Gupta 2002 - 6.4 (38)
- 68. Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) Dr. S. Puri 2002 - 4.4 (46)
- 69. Ansh: The Deadly Part (2002) Bhagat Pandey 2002 - 5.4 (10)
- 70. Kranti (2002) Col. Krishnakanth 2002 - 4.1 (40)
- 71. Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002) (voice) 2002 - 3.0 (60)
- 72. Pitaah (2002) Thakur Avadh Narayan Singh 2002 - 7.1 (105)
- 73. Ghaav: The Wound (2002) Inspector Gautam 2002 - 4.8 (5)
- 74. Deewaanapan (2001) Suraj's dad 2001 - 4.8 (84)
- 75. Indian (2001) Joginder Singh 2001 - 4.5 (140)
- 76. The Mystic Masseur (2001) Ramlogan 2001 - 5.5 (306)
- 77. The Zookeeper (2001)   The Vet 2001 - 7.7 (3,473)
AKAs:
  • Clovek v ZOO (Czech Republic)
- 78. Happy Now (2001) Tin Man 2001 - 6.0 (257)
- 79. The Parole Officer (2001) George 2001 - 6.4 (2,826)
- 80. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)   Narrator 2001 - 6.5 (649)
AKAs:
  • Gadar (India: Hindi title: short title)
  • Mutiny: A Love Story (International: English title: informal literal title)
- 81. Zahreela (2001) Arun Dev 2001 - 5.6 (7)
- 82. Farz (2001) ACP Arjun Singh 2001 - 5.1 (82)
- 83. Bollywood Calling (2001) Subramaniam 2001 - 6.0 (202)
- 84. Guru Mahaaguru (2001) Crocodile 2001 - -
- 85. Ghaath (2000) Ajay Pandey 2000 - 5.0 (45)
- 86. Kurukshetra (2000) Baburao Deshmukh (Chief Minister) 2000 - 6.8 (111)
- 87. Kunwara (2000) Balraj Singh 2000 - 4.8 (105)
- 88. Hera Pheri (2000) Kharak Singh 2000 - 8.4 (2,434)
- 89. Hey Ram (2000) Goel 2000 - 7.8 (1,846)
- 90. Pukar (2000) Colonel Hussein 2000 - 6.7 (327)
- 91. Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) Bhola Nath 2000 - 4.9 (328)
- 92. Bas Yaari Rakho (2000) Tom 2000 - 5.6 (5)
- 93. Zindagi Zindabad (2000) 2000 - -
- 94. Khoobsurat (1999) Dilip Chaudhary (Shivani's father) 1999 - 5.0 (165)
- 95. East Is East (1999) George Khan 1999 - 6.7 (7,837)
- 96. Mon petit diable (1999)   1999 - 5.9 (10)
AKAs:
  • My Little Devil (International: English title)
- 97. Such a Long Journey (1998)   Ghulam Mohamed 1998 - 7.7 (290)
AKAs:
  • Un si long voyage (Canada: French title)
- 98. Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) Inspector Khan 1998 - 6.8 (299)
- 99. Vinashak - Destroyer (1998) (as Ompuri) Inspector Abdul Rehman Khan 1998 - 6.3 (24)
- 100. Chachi 420 (1998) Banwarilal Pandey 1998 - 7.6 (394)
- 101. China Gate (1998) Col. Krishnakant Puri 1998 - 6.7 (223)
- 102. My Son the Fanatic (1997) Parvez 1997 - 7.0 (880)
- 103. Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (1997) Jaichand Marwah 1997 - 3.0 (9)
- 104. Zor (1997) Shah Alam 1997 - 4.5 (44)
- 105. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) Insp. Udham Singh 1997 - 7.4 (529)
- 106. The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand (1997)   Rambaran Manto 1997 - 7.3 (106)
AKAs:
  • Death Sentence (International: English title)
  • Mrityudand (India: Hindi title)
- 107. Aastha: In the Prison of Spring (1997) Amar 1997 - 5.7 (43)
- 108. Bhai (1997) Advocate Satyaprakash 1997 - 5.4 (36)
- 109. Chupp (1997) Keshup 1997 - -
- 110. Nirnayak (1997) 1997 - -
- 111. Ram Aur Shyam (1996) D.I.G. Suryapratap Thakur 1996 - 2.3 (5)
- 112. Ghatak: Lethal (1996) Sachdev 1996 - 6.7 (215)
- 113. Maachis (1996) Sanatan 1996 - 8.2 (338)
- 114. The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) Abdullah 1996 $75M 6.6 (18,196)
- 115. Krishna (1996) Minister Amar Prabhakar 1996 - 4.4 (32)
- 116. PremGranth (1996)   Baliram 1996 - 4.3 (74)
AKAs:
  • Prem Granth (India: Hindi title: video box title)
- 117. Brothers in Trouble (1995) Hussein Shah 1995 - 6.9 (89)
- 118. Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) Sharad Joshi 1995 - 4.9 (96)
- 119. Target (1995) Rambharosa 1995 - 5.8 (23)
- 120. Kartavya (1995) Ghulam Rasul 1995 - 3.8 (18)
- 121. Purush (1994) 1994 - -
- 122. Patang (1994)   Mathura 1994 - -
AKAs:
  • The Kite
- 123. Droh Kaal (1994)   DCP Abhay Singh 1994 - 8.9 (118)
AKAs:
  • Times of Betrayal (International: English title)
- 124. Wolf (1994) Dr. Vijay Alezais 1994 $131M 6.0 (18,163)
- 125. In Custody (1994)   Deven 1994 - 7.3 (128)
AKAs:
  • Hifazaat
  • Muhafiz (India: Urdu title)
- 126. Woh Chokri (1994) (TV) 1994 - 7.3 (8)
- 127. Tarpan (The Absolution) (1994)   Jassu 1994 - 6.9 (9)
AKAs:
  • The Absolution (International: English title)
- 128. Triyacharitra (1994) 1994 - -
- 129. Maya (1993)   1993 - 6.6 (244)
AKAs:
  • Maya Memsaab
  • Maya: The Enchanting Illusion
- 130. Ankuram (1993) Satyam 1993 - 9.1 (14)
- 131. The Burning Season (1993) Rajiv Sharma 1993 - 6.1 (17)
- 132. Angaar (1992)   Parvez Hussain 1992 - 8.0 (60)
AKAs:
  • Fire (International: English title)
- 133. Zakhmi Sipahi (1992) Om Chaudhary 1992 - 6.0 (8)
- 134. City of Joy (1992)   Hazari Pal 1992 - 5.9 (2,201)
AKAs:
  • La cité de la joie (France)
- 135. Current (1992) Velu 1992 - -
- 136. Raat (1992)   Sharji the Tantrik 1992 - 5.7 (167)
AKAs:
  • Raatri (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
- 137. Karm Yodha (1992) Sub-Inspector Patwardhan 1992 - -
- 138. Dharavi (1992)   Rajkaran 1992 - 7.9 (62)
AKAs:
  • City of Dreams
  • Dharavi - Quicksand (India: Hindi title)
  • Island (International: English title)
  • Marshes (International: English title)
- 139. Iraada (1991) 1991 - -
- 140. Antarnaad (1991)   1991 - 8.7 (17)
AKAs:
  • The Inner Voice
- 141. Sam & Me (1991) Chetan Parikh 1991 - 7.0 (51)
- 142. Narasimha (1991) Suraj Narayan Singh 'Baapji' 1991 - 5.9 (63)
- 143. Patthar (1991) Resham Singh 1991 - 3.6 (10)
- 144. Meena Bazar (1991) Actor 1991 - -
- 145. Ghayal (1990) ACP Joe D'Souza 1990 - 8.0 (321)
- 146. Disha (1990)   Parshuram 'Pagal Parsa' Sarpat 1990 - 8.9 (40)
AKAs:
  • The Immigrants (USA: review title)
  • The Uprooted
  • The Uprooted Ones (International: English title: literal title)
- 147. Ilaaka (1989) Bheema (Raja's Foster Father) 1989 - 6.3 (20)
- 148. "Mr. Yogi" (1989) Sutradhar (Narrator) 1989 - 8.6 (22)
- 149. Ek Hi Maqsad (1988) Dr. Ram Kumar Verma 1988 - -
- 150. Hum Farishte Nahin (1988) Gopi/Tala Master/Murlidhar 1988 - -
- 151. "Bharat Ek Khoj" (1988)   1988 - 9.2 (96)
AKAs:
  • The Discovery of India
- 152. Goraa (1987) 1987 - -
- 153. Marte Dam Tak (1987) Daulat/D.K. 1987 - 5.2 (16)
- 154. Susman (1987)   Ramulu 1987 - 4.7 (8)
AKAs:
  • The Essence
- 155. Genesis (1986) The weaver 1986 - 6.4 (38)
- 156. "Tamas" (1986)   Nathu 1986 - 8.9 (83)
AKAs:
  • Darkness (International: English title)
- 157. Long Da Lishkara (1986) Ditu 1986 - 8.8 (19)
- 158. New Delhi Times (1986) Ajay Singh 1986 - 8.2 (37)
- 159. "Yatra" (1986)   1986 - -
AKAs:
  • The Journey
- 160. Nasoor (1985) Dr. Sunil Gupta 1985 - -
- 161. Zamana (1985) (as Ompuri) Shyamlal 1985 - 7.8 (7)
- 162. Bahu Ki Awaaz (1985) Advocate Jaswant Srivastav 1985 - -
- 163. Mirch Masala (1985)   Chowkidar Abu Miya 1985 - 8.2 (204)
AKAs:
  • A Touch of Spice (International: English title: informal title)
  • Spices
- 164. Aghaat (1985)   Madhav Verma 1985 - 6.7 (16)
AKAs:
  • Anguish (International: English title: informal literal title)
- 165. Sanjhi (1985) 1985 - -
- 166. Ram Ki Ganga (1984) Laalu/Lal Dandhwani 1984 - -
- 167. Raavan (1984) Samant (Staiton Master) 1984 - 9.1 (6)
- 168. Duniya (1984) Vasudev 1984 - 6.2 (20)
- 169. Maati Maangey Khoon (1984) Dhurjan 1984 - -
- 170. "The Jewel in the Crown" (1984)   Mr. De Souza (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 8.4 (731)
1 TV episode:
- 171. Tarang (1984)   Namdev 1984 - 8.4 (16)
AKAs:
  • The Wave
  • Wages and Profits
- 172. Party (1984) Avinash 1984 - 7.8 (30)
- 173. Giddh: The Vulture (1984) Basya 1984 - 7.1 (19)
- 174. Paar (1984)   Ram Naresh (mukhiya ji) 1984 - 6.8 (39)
AKAs:
  • Saahil (India: Tamil title)
  • The Crossing
- 175. Holi (1984)   Principal Phande 1984 - 6.4 (46)
AKAs:
  • The Festival of Fire
- 176. Disco Dancer (1983) David Brown 1983 - 6.1 (243)
- 177. Ardh Satya (1983)   Sub-inspector Anant Velankar 1983 - 8.5 (263)
AKAs:
  • Half Truth
- 178. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)   Ahuja 1983 - 8.4 (1,396)
AKAs:
  • Who Pays the Piper
- 179. Chokh (1983)   Jadunath 1983 - 7.8 (15)
AKAs:
  • Eye
  • The Eyes
- 180. Mandi (1983)   Ram Gopal 1983 - 6.8 (106)
AKAs:
  • Market Place
- 181. Bekaraar (1983) 1983 - -
- 182. Gandhi (1982)   Nahari 1982 - 8.2 (45,122)
AKAs:
  • Richard Attenborough's Film: Gandhi (USA: complete title)
- 183. Arohan (1982)   Hari Mondal 1982 - 8.4 (6)
AKAs:
  • The Ascending Scale
  • The Ascent
- 184. Vijeta (1982)   Arvind (Angad's uncle, Mama) 1982 - 7.7 (66)
AKAs:
  • Conquest (International: English title)
- 185. Kalyug (1981)   Bhavani Pandey 1981 - 6.8 (124)
AKAs:
  • The Machine Age
- 186. Sadgati (1981) (TV)   Dukhi 1981 - 7.9 (54)
AKAs:
  • Deliverance (UK: subtitle)
- 187. Shodh (1981)   Surendra 1981 - -
AKAs:
  • The Search (International: English title)
- 188. Sparsh (1980)   Dubey 1980 - 7.9 (96)
AKAs:
  • Touch (India: Hindi title)
- 189. Aakrosh (1980)   Bhiku Lahanya 1980 - 8.5 (119)
AKAs:
  • Cry of the Wounded
- 190. Bhavni Bhavai (1980)   Maanav Bhagat 1980 - 8.3 (23)
AKAs:
  • A Folk Tale
  • Andher Nagari (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
- 191. Chann Pardesi (1980)   Tulsi 1980 - 7.9 (18)
AKAs:
  • Sindoor Ki Keemat (India: Hindi title)
- 192. Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai (1980)   Madhu (mechanic) 1980 - 5.9 (25)
AKAs:
  • What Makes Albert Pinto Angry?
  • Why Should Albert Pinto be Angry? (India: English title)
- 193. Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (1979)   1979 - -
AKAs:
  • Truth Needs No Support
- 194. Shaayad (1979) 1979 - -
- 195. Bhookh (1978) Colonel 1978 - -
- 196. Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978)   Marxist 1978 - 8.5 (5)
AKAs:
  • The Strange Fate of Arvind Desai
- 197. Bhumika: The Role (1977)   1977 - 6.8 (107)
AKAs:
  • Bhumika (India: Hindi title: short title)
  • The Role
- 198. Godhuli (1977)   1977 - 9.4 (9)
AKAs:
  • Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
- 199. Ghashiram Kotwal (1976) Ghashiram 1976 - 8.0 (13)
Music Department
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- 1. Ghaath (2000) (playback singer) 2000 - 5.0 (45)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008) (special thanks) (as Ompuri) 2008 - 2.9 (165)
- 2. The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)   (special thanks) 2005 - 6.9 (2,176)
AKAs:
  • Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
  • Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)

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