Om Puri

Biography

Om Puri (1950 -2017) was an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films, including East is East and Charlie Wilson's War, and he was the recipient of an honorary OBE.

Known For

Gandhi

as Nahari (uncredited)

Charlie Wilson's War

as President Zia

The Hundred-Foot Journey

as Papa

The Ghost and the Darkness

as Abdullah

Wolf

as Dr. Vijay Alezais

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

as Molana

Rang De Basanti

as Amanullah Khan

Code 46

as Bahkland

Viceroy's House

as Ali Rahim Noor

Don

as Vishal Malik