Born in Punjab on June 22, 1932, Amrish Puri got his first role at the age of 39 and went on to portray some of the most memorable villains in the history of Indian cinema.
On Saturday, Google celebrated the life and legacy of renowned Bollywood actor Amrish Puri, known for his iconic roles as Mogambo in India and Chaudhry Baldev Singh, Simran's father in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Google is commemorating the actor and his contribution to Indian cinema on his 87th birth anniversary on Saturday.

Ambrish Puri needs no introduction in the film industry, as he is considered one of the best villains in the history of Bollywood. From Shakti to Mr. India and Karan Johar, his villainy and acts made the character come alive. Born in Punjab on June 22, 1932, Puri landed his first role at the age of 39 and went on to portray some of the most memorable villains. In the history of Indian cinema.

The younger brother of the character actors Madan Puri and Chaman Puri, Amrish auditioned for a leading role in 1954, but was rejected. After working in the theater and making a voiceover, he made his Bollywood debut in Reshma Aur Shera in 1971. A decade later, he burst onto Hollywood as Khan, a supporting role in the Oscar-winning film, Gandhi.

Later, Puri was later chosen as Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, after initially rejecting the offer of director Steven Spielberg. Spielberg, who persisted until Puri said yes, even said: "Amrish is my favorite villain, the best the world has ever produced and will always be done."

Appearing in more than 200 films in more than half a dozen languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Canada, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and English, Puri needs no introduction in the film industry, he is considered one of the best Villians in the world . History of Bollywood.

The legendary actor performed one of his most memorable performances at the age of 55. In interpreting Mogambo in India's cult classic, Mr. India, Puri emitted the deep expression of the cowardly line "Mogambo khush hua" ("Mogambo is satisfied") his signature

One of the most iconic roles of Ambrish Puri was in Tash Raj's romantic film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaenge'. He portrayed a protective father who, despite living in London for years, had not forgotten his roots. The line of Puri 'Ja Simran Jaa, jee le apni jindagi' is considered an icon in the history of the Bollywood dialogue.

The eyes of the audience were filled with tears when Katya turned Shanbhu into a dog in front of the whole society. Ambrish Puri played the role of Shambhu Nath, a freedom fighter and father of Kashi (Sunny Deol).

The talented actor played the role of a Havaldar Purshotam Sathe whose only dream is to see his son, Shiva, become a police officer. Instead, Shiva becomes an agent of the underworld, which breaks Purshotam's dream along with his heart. Puri beautifully rehearsed the role of a disappointed father.

Puri died on December 27, 2004 after suffering a myelodysplastic syndrome. However, the actor lives in our hearts.