MADANPURI HINDI VILLAIN BORN
SEPTEMBER 30,1915 - 1985 JANUARY 13
.Madan Puri (1915 – 13 January 1985) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His brother was Amrish Puri. As a character actor mainly in negative roles (villain), he acted in about 430 films in a career spanning fifty years
Early life
Madan Lal Puri was born in Rahon, Nawanshahr, British India to Nihal Chand Puri and Ved Kaur. He studied in Rahon. He was the second of five children, with elder brother Chaman Lal Puri, younger brothers Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and younger sister Chandrakanta Mehra.[3]
Career
Puri was one of the doyens of the Indian film industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the first cousin of the singer K. L. Saigal,[1] with whose help he started to make a mark in Bollywood. Once Puri was an established star he did the same for his brother, Amrish Puri, by helping him in establishing himself in the movie world.
Puri had an acting career which spanned over 40 years from the 1940s through to the mid-1980s. He appeared in more than 430 films. His film debut was titled Ahinsa in 1946. Madan made an average of eight films per year, playing villains and negative characters and the hero's or heroine's uncle, father or elder brother, grandfather, police officer and politician. He starred in a number of Punjabi films throughout his career such as Jatti, Jatt Punjabi and so on.[citation needed]
He died in 1985 of a heart attack at the age of 69.[4] He was a resident of R P Masani Road in Matunga, Mumbai, also known as Punjabi Galli, with other actors of that era including the Kapoors. Several films were released after his death until 1989 with his final being Santosh.[citation needed]
Personal life
Puri's wife, Sheela Devi Puri (Wadhera), died a few years after him. He is survived by three sons.[citation needed] Pravesh Puri, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kamlesh K. Puri and Ramesh Puri. His son Kamlesh has published a book about the life and times of Madan Puri titled My Father, the Villain.
Selected filmography
Khazanchi (1941)
Ahinsa (1946)
Sona (1948)
Vidya (1948) as Harilal (Harry)
Dil Ki Duniya (1949)
Jeet (1949) as Ratan
Namoona (1949) as Madanpuri
Singaar (1949)
Anmol Ratan (1950)
Adaa (1951)
Deewana (1952)
Goonj (1952)
Raag Rang (1952)
Munna (1954)
Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1954)
Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955)
Aabroo (1956)
Heer (1956)
Baarish (1957)
Ek Saal (1957)
Mirza Sahiba (1957) as Shamir
Nau Do Gyarah (1957) as Radhey
Dilli Ka Thug (1958)
Howrah Bridge (1958) as John Chang
Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
Taqdeer (1958)
Trolley Driver (1958)
Insan Jaag Utha (1959) as Mohan Singh
Kanhaiya (1959) as Mano
Nai Raahen (1959)
Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960) as Boota Singh
Jaali Note (1960)
Kala Bazar (1960) as Ganesh
Kiklee (1960)
Singapore (1960) as Chang
Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961)
Tel Malish Boot Polish (1961)
Bees Saal Baad (1962) as Dr. Pandey
China Town (1962)
Rakhi (1962) as Mr. Choudhury Bhagwandas
Gehra Daag (1963)
Godaan (1963)
Shikari (1963)
Sunheri Nagin (1963)
Ek Raaz (1963) as Chunilal
Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) as Ratanlal
Cha Cha Cha (1964)
Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) as Shyamlal
Kohraa (1964)
Mr. X in Bombay (1964)
Ziddi (1964) as Moti
Gumnaam (1965) as Dr. Acharya
Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965)
Neela Aakash (1965)
Shaheed (1965) as Jailor
Waqt (1965) as Balbir
Love in Tokyo (1966) as Asha's uncle
Main Wohi Hoon (1966) as Jagdish
Phool Aur Patthar (1966) as Boss (as Madanpuri)
Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (1966)
Aag (1967) as Kallu Singh
Aamne Samne (1967)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) as Ranjeet
Gunehgar (1967)
Hamraaz (1967) as Captain (Rajesh's friend)
Johar in Bombay (1967) as Gopal
Shagird (1967)
Upkar (1967) Charan Das as Madanpuri
Aankhen (1968) as Captain
Duniya (1968)
Hai Mera Dil (1968)
Humsaya (1968)
Juaari (1968)
Ittefaq (1969) as Public Prosecutor Khanna
Aradhana (1969) as Prison Warden
Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) as Sabharwal
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) as Dindayal
Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969)
Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) as Shankar Kumar
Shatranj (1969) as Comrade Chang
Talash (1969) as Peter
The Train (1970) as No.1
Aag Aur Daag (1970)
Bhai Bhai (1970)
Choron Ka Chor (1970)
Devi (1970) (as Madanpuri) as Joginder
Kati Patang (1970) as Vshnu Prasad
My Love (1970)
Prem Pujari (1970) as Chang
Purab Aur Paschim (1970) as Preeti's dad
Yaadgaar (1970) as Madan Singh
Amar Prem (1971)
Caravan (1971) as Mithalal Tota
Ek Paheli (1971) as Shankarlal
Elaan (1971) as Mr. Verma
Guddi (1971) as Lambhardara
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) as Ratanlal
Hulchul (1971) as Mahesh Jetley
Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) as Jaggu
Nadaan (1971) as Manghu
Paras (1971) as Thakur Prithvi Singh
Rakhwala (1971)
Ramu Ustad (1971)
Woh Din Yaad Karo (1971)
Apna Desh (1972) as Satyanarayan
Apradh (1972) as German Doctor
Dastaan (1972)
Double Cross (1972) as Maganbhai
Gora Aur Kala (1972) as Raja Zohravar Singh (Anuradha's Father)
Haar Jeet (1972)
Janwar Aur Insaan (1972)
Samadhi (1972)
Sazaa (1972)
Shehzada (1972) as Chanda's maternal uncle
Shor (1972) as Factory owner (Guest Appearance)
Wafaa (1972) as Zamindar
Sanjog (1972) as Shiv Dayal (Asha's Father)
Joshila (1973)
Loafer (1973)
Dhund (1973) as Inspector Joshi
Bada Kabutar (1973) as Ghaffoor
Bandhe Haath (1973) as Shyamu's mentor
Black Mail (1973/I) as Dr. Khurana
Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) as K.C. Khanna
Dharma (1973) as Mangal Singh
Gaddar (1973)
Nafrat (1973)
Naya Nasha (1973)
Anuraag (1973) as Amirchand
Majboor (1974) as Mahipat Rai
Benaam (1974) as Gopal
Ajanabee (1974) as Mr. M.M. Puri
Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974)
Chor Machaye Shor (1974) as Seth Jamunadas
Bidaai (1974) as Dharam Das
Manoranjan (1974) as Police Inspector
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) as Jagmohan
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) as Nekiram
Zehreela Insaan (1974)
Dharmatma (1975)
Zameer (1975) as Daku Maan Singh
Dafaa 302 (1975) Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder) as Inspector General of Police
Deewaar (1975) as Samant (as Madanpuri)
Geet Gaata Chal (1975) as Sohan Singh
Ponga Pandit (1975) as Shambhu Nath
Rafoo Chakkar (1975) as Prakash
Raftaar (1975) as Rita's dad
Saazish (1975)
Warrant (1975) as Prof. Ashok Verma
Fakira (1976) as Chiman Lal
Mehbooba (1976) as Sardar
Bhanwar (1976) as John D'Souza / Johny
Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976) as Sajjan's Father-in-law
Aap Beati (1976)
Bairaag (1976)
Daaj (1976)
Kalicharan (1976) as Jaagir Singh
Khalifa (1976)
Aaina (1977) as M.B. Patil
Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977)
Darinda (1977)
Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977)
Kasum Khoon Ki (1977)
Paapi (1977) as Harnamdas (Aasha's father)
Ram Bharose (1977)
Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) as Ranbir Singh
Vishwasghaat (1977) as Uday's dad
Ghar (1978) as Vikas' Father
Aahuti (1978) as Heeralal
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) as Mr. Mathur (Arun's dad)
Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) as Chinaramu "Ramu"
Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
Naya Daur (1978)
Swarg Narak (1978) as Lala Lalchand
Vishwanath (1978) as Pukhraj
Raadha Aur Seeta (1979)
The Great Gambler (1979) as Ratan Das
Gautam Govinda (1979) as Bagha
Aur Kaun? (1979)
Jaan-e-Bahaar (1979) as Ajit's maternal uncle
Jaani Dushman (1979) as Blind Vaidji (Reshma's dad)
Jatt Punjabi (1979)
Muqabla (1979)
Noorie (1979) as Lala Karamchand
Aap To Aise Na The (1980)
Humkadam (1980) as Hari Harprasad
Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) as Fatima's dad
Abdullah (1980) as Military Commander
Bandish (1980/I)
The Burning Train (1980) as Ashok's dad
Ek Baar Kaho (1980) as Dr. Puri (Rajni's father)
Ek Gunah Aur Sahi (1980)
Judaai (1980) as Dubey/Mamaji
Patita (1980)
Swayamvara (1980) as Makhanlal
Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
Khuda Kasam (1981) as Kishanlal (Guest Appearance)
Prem Geet (1981) as Mr. Bhardwaj
Dulha Bikta Hai(1981)
Dahshat (1981) as Sameer's Father
Itni Si Baat (1981) as Darbarilal (as Madanpuri)
Mangalsutra (1981)
Kranti (1981) as Sher Singh
Nakhuda (1981) as Jagannath Gupta
Poonam (1981)
Pyaasa Sawan (1981) as Prabhudas
Sharada (1981) as Mr. Kohli (Anita's dad & Inder's boss)
Haathkadi (1982) as Harimohan's boss
Apradhi Kaun? (1982) as Rai Bahadur Din Dayal
Badle Ki Aag (1982) as Mohanlal Verma (uncredited)
Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) as Seema's dad
Ghazab (1982) as Jatha Shankar
Pyaas (1982)
Sawaal (1982) as Govindram
Vidhaata (1982) as Khushiram Khusal Singh (K.K.)
Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) as Shakur Ahmed
Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983)
Bade Dil Wala (1983) as Makhanlal
Nastik (1983) as Police Inspector Ganga Ram
Andha Kanoon (1983) as Jailor Gupta
Avtaar (1983) as Seth Jugal Kishore (Guest Appearance)
Dharti Aakash (1983) (TV) as Jagdish
Hero (1983/II) as Bharat
Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983) as Girdhari
Main Awara Hoon (1983)
Mazdoor (1983) as Daulatram (Hiralal's Manager)
Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) as Movie Director
Painter Babu (1983) at Mali Kaka
Woh Jo Hasina (1983)
Lorie (1984) as Mr. Kapoor (Father of 12 kids)
Baazi (1984)
Asha Jyoti (1984) as Seth Badri Prasad
Mashaal (1984) as Tolaram
Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) as Makhanlal Kesri
Awaaz (1984) as Mirchandani
Khazana (1984)
Raaj Tilak (1984) as Ranjeet
Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) as Subedhar
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984)
Cheekh (1985) as Thakur
Babu (1985) as Shambhu Nath
Jhoothi (1985) as Professor Puri
Bepanaah (1985)
Yodh (1985) as Dayal
Jawaab (1985) as Lakhani
Lavaa (1985)
Maujaan Dubai Diyaan (1985)
Ulta Seedha (1985) as Colonel Khurana
Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985) as Bishambarnath Kapoor
Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) as Rehman Khan
Madadgaar (1987)
Vishaal (1987) as Laawaris
Santosh (1989) as Kaka
References
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