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Om Puri
Acting
Born: October 18, 1950
Ambala, Haryana, India
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

Malamaal Weekly
as Balwant / Ballu

The Ghost and the Darkness
as Abdullah

The Hundred-Foot Journey
as Papa

Bajrangi Bhaijaan
as Molana

Billu
as Sahukaar Daamchand

Lakshya
as Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh

Rang De Basanti
as Amanullah Khan

Yuva
as Prosenjit Bhattacharya