MADANPURI HINDI VILLAIN BORN SEPTEMBER 30,1915 - 1985 JANUARY 13

 

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