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.

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.

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.

Inspector Udham Singh — Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)

Inspector Udham Singh is assigned to capture Sahil after his escape from prison. He later recognizes that Sahil is not the murderer, examines the matching daggers, and helps uncover the truth. Isha attacks him, but he survives and ultimately shoots her while she tries to kill Sheetal.

The Vet — The Zookeeper (2001)

The Vet is an Indian veterinarian working at the zoo. During the siege, Ludovic volunteers to help him care for the animals, and the two become friends. He tells Ludovic that good men do the right thing in bad times, but Dragov's militia arrests him because he is of a different race; Ludovic later finds and buries him.

Sahukaar Daamchand — Billu (2009)

Sahukaar Daamchand is a powerful businessman who wants access to Sahir Khan after hearing about his connection with Billas Pardesi aka Billo Barber. He pressures Billas for an introduction and offers expensive gifts in exchange. His demands contribute to the suspicion and social pressure that turn the village against Billas.

Career Overview

Om Puri has 230 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, My Son the Fanatic. 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
230
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).