Om Puri

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Characters played by Om Puri

President Zia — Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

A Pakistani leader whom Charlie visits during his effort to obtain stronger support for resistance to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Pakistani leadership complains that U.S. assistance is inadequate and presses Charlie to visit an Afghan refugee camp.

Papa — The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

The patriarch of the Kadam family and Hassan's father. After losing their Mumbai restaurant, he relocates the family to France and secures an abandoned building to open Maison Mumbai. He is a pragmatic and confident businessman who navigates the intense rivalry with Madame Mallory and eventually begins a romantic relationship with her.

Abdullah — The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)

Abdullah is a worker who leads the camp's growing opposition to Patterson after repeated attacks. His influence contributes to the stoppage of bridge construction, and he later departs with the workers before returning after Patterson and Samuel defeat the surviving predator.

Dr. Vijay Alezais — Wolf (1994)

Dr. Vijay Alezais is a pagan expert whom Will consults after experiencing violent transformations and blackouts. He explains that Will is becoming a wolf and gives him an amulet intended to prevent the transformation from reaching completion, though Will later discards it during his final fight with Stewart.

Baliram — Prem Granth (1996)

Baliram is Kajri's father and travels with her toward their village before she is abducted. Later, he joins Kajri and Somen when the truth about her attacker is exposed. He participates with them in burning the two men responsible during Dusshera, supporting Kajri's pursuit of justice.

Narrator (uncredited) — Welcome (2007)

Uncredited voiceover narrator for the sequel.

Molana — Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

Referenced in the plot as a religious scholar named Azad. He hides Pawan and Nawab from the police in Pakistan, disguises them in traditional clothing to escape the city, and provides shelter at a mosque.

Vishal Malik — Don 2 (2011)

Detective pursuing Don, representing law enforcement authority across borders.

Inspector Gautam — The Wound (2002)

Inspector Gautam is described as a rogue police inspector. The Police Commissioner orders him to bring Tanya in dead or alive, making him part of the police pursuit of the escaped convict as she tries to uncover the truth about her husband's death and seek justice.

Rana — Victoria No. 203 (2007)

A small-time but veteran crook competing alongside other criminals and experts to secure the concealed diamonds.

Vishal Malik — Don (2006)

Ruthless rival gangster competing for control of the drug trade.

Eknath Gaitonde — Agneepath (2012)

A high-ranking police Commissioner who monitors Mumbai's underworld activities. He becomes a target in Kancha's plot to eliminate him as part of an alliance with Vijay, surviving an assassination attempt by Kancha's subordinate Surya.

Career Overview

Om Puri has 231 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Chaar Sahibzaade Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Hundred-Foot Journey, Charlie Wilson's War, East Is East. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
231
Birth Date
1950-10-18
Birth Place
Ambala, Haryana, India

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Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q80309), public domain (CC0).