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Amrish Puri Obituary
Puri, who suffered from a neurological disorder, died Wednesday after being admitted to Bombay's Hinduja Hospital on Dec. 28 - one day after he fell at his home, hospital administrator Anupam Verma said.
"He suffered a head injury due to the fall and didn't really recover," Verma said.
Puri had for the past 10 months suffered from a disease that among other complications, prevents blood from clotting.
Puri acted in some 220 Bollywood movies after his 1971 debut in the Hindi film "Reshma Aur Shera."
Some of Puri's best known movies were "Naseeb" ("Fate"), "Ardh Satya" ("Half Truth"), "Andha Kanoon" ("Blind Law"), "Shakti" ("Strength"), "Coolie" ("Porter") and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" ("The big-hearted will walk away with the bride").
With his deep voice and gruff, evil laughter, he was one of a growing number of Indian actors to find roles in British and American movies.
Puri played a small role in Richard Attenborough's Oscar-winning 1982 movie "Gandhi" as Khan, the nonviolence leader's Muslim sponsor in South Africa, where Mahatma Gandhi began his fight against injustice.
He shaved his hair for the part of the villain Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" in 1984.
Before joining the Hindi film industry, Puri acted in Indian theater and did voiceovers for advertising campaigns.
He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter. The funeral was scheduled for Thursday.
Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press
47 Entries
March 18, 2010
For Puri...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
sanjay mahajan
June 19, 2009
A very good actor,
Debbie
November 19, 2006
It may be one year and 10 months, but Mr. Puri is still NOT forgotten. Wished his native films could have been shown here in North America besides Ghandi and The Temple of Doom epics. I still miss him.
darshan bhamra
November 17, 2006
i greatly will miss amrish sahib.very talented actor who would flourish in every type of role.film industry have lost one of the legends of indian screen.will be sadly missed.may god rest his soul in peace.
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asaba owerri
May 18, 2005
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Dharam Das Kukreja
February 22, 2005
it's really a sad moment for all bollywood fans. Our trademark of bollywood industry have leaves us forever. All Bollywood fans will miss amrishji as he will be remembered all the times. there's nothing I can said, lastly I pray to god that amrishji soul will be rest in peace and maygod bless him.
Ruby Ahmed
February 20, 2005
A great actor and an even greater man. He has left examples which will be impossible to follow, engraving in everyone's heart as Mogambo in Mr India, the priest in Indiana Jones, and also the more loveable characters like the ones in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge and shararath these are namely but a couple of examples of unforgettable gems he has left behind - immoratlised.
A sad loss to Bollywood and all his fans worldwide, you will be greatly missed, may god rest your soul in peace.
niaaz khan
February 19, 2005
a legend no doubt,a master at acting amrishji will sadly be missed by millions upon millions of people in this world may peace be upon him sadly sadly missed niaaz
Zainub
February 18, 2005
he was one of the greatest actors, his performance will always be remembered....its a shock to know..i still cant belive it
Jagjeet Lidhran
February 10, 2005
he was a great actor
Baldev Raj Malhotra
February 5, 2005
It was really a great shock to all bollywood fan that the giant of Bollywood industry have gone. Amrishji have contributed very much to the bollywood industry. We really and surely lost and miss him very much. His hoarsed voice will be always remembered by me and all bollywood fan. I pray to god that amrishji soul will rest in peace. Goodbye Puri Sahab we really miss you.
Parveen Sandhu
February 5, 2005
Amrish Puri, the Bollywood legend have leaves us forever. undoubtfully we will miss him. The Amrishji film that I can't forget until now was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayange. His role as a lovely and caring father to Kajol was really struck my heart. The last word I would like to say that we really lost the great and perfect actor in Bollywood. May god bless amrishji and let his soul rest in peace.
Inderjeet Chand Cheema
February 1, 2005
Amrishji the great bollywood actor is gone now. Amrishji is a trademark for Bollywood industry. we really lost him. My pray for amrishji may god bless him and rest his soul in peace.
Iqbal Hussein Randhawa
February 1, 2005
To Amrishji Family,
I would like to lend my greatest condolence to all of you. The Bollywood industry have lost a great talented actor, person and gentlemen. No one can replace amrishji in Bollywood industry. may god bless amrishji and let his soul rest in peace.
Sunny Sachdeva
February 1, 2005
One of the Greatest and most Versatile Actors ever to grace Indian Cinema, Amrish Puri will be sorely missed. Some losses are irreplaceable, there will never be another complete artiste like Amrish Puri.
Tenzin Thinlay
January 29, 2005
My name is Tenzin Thinlay, I am always looking that Amrish Puri is a great person, i really love him. we all miss him now.I am a 25male buddhism monk from south India, we all are the follower of his holiness the dalai lama.now a day i have been studying here in south india, the bona fide place called sera jhe monastic university, actually i was born in north india the place called Ladakh. my parents and relatives are in Ladakh, here we have more than 3000monks together in our university so we have very good chance for study all together, our monastery they have few group of amount those 3000monks so we are belong to group called ‘NGARI KHANGSTEN’ in our group they have been more then 200 monks so all of they were came from different part places such as TIBET, NEPAL,LADAKH etc.
My MSN address is [email protected]
I wish you many more successes, a successful career and a happy life.
WITH MY WARM GREETING AND BEST WISH.
Your dharma friend
Tenzin Thinlay.
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HAMEED YOUNUS
January 25, 2005
He was a wonderful actor and will always be missed.
Arsina Peter
January 24, 2005
He was the best.
Adeeb Khalid
January 24, 2005
A great Ambassador for Bollywood. Someone who will never be forgotton, a true great of the modern era.
Rest in Peace. Inshallah.
Jazz Kaur
January 23, 2005
Amrish puri was a very good actor, all his films were brilliant! May god rest your soul.
Zuleha Mandikini
January 22, 2005
He was a great actor, his dance scene in CHINA GATE was fabulous...especially when he threw his hat at Urmila
sweetie khan
January 21, 2005
may your soul rest in peace
Mukta Kumar
January 21, 2005
May God bless your soul and you rest in peace. You were one of a kind and will always be missed.
Aaron Dore'
January 20, 2005
My Prayers go to Puri family iam a Indiana Jones Fan i saw Amrish Puri in Indiana Jones and the temple of doom as Mola Ram i Will missed his deep voice and evil laughter he was good actor and good villain to family my condolences
Mohammad Khan
January 19, 2005
All great things must come to an end. Sad to see him go away. He will be missed.
om prakash malhi
January 19, 2005
I heard about Mr Puri's death on
my father's death anniversary (01/14/2005); it renewed the same sarrow and sadness. Whenever i watch
Mr Puri's movies i can feel from inside out he was one of the most wonder person with all virtues a human possbily can have. Lets Pray, may God bless his soul, place him in haven and give confort to his family, friends and well wishers.
RAVIN SINGH
January 19, 2005
U WERE ONE OF MY BEST ACTOR....BESIDES BACHCHAN...SOME ONE LIKE U GONE .....OUR INDUSTRY WILL ALWAYS BE INCOMPLETE....HOPE YOUR FAMILY IS ALRIGHT..AND YOUR SOUL IS IN HEAVAN WITH GOD AND ANGELS
praveen prakash
January 18, 2005
our symphathy to puri family
greatest actor of all time
amandeep bassi
January 18, 2005
to puri family
sorry so hear bout the lose of a great great huma
Debbie
January 18, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Amrish Puri. Please accept my condolences, I am deeply saddened that he is gone, but definitely never will be forgotten. He was an awesome actor!
Sehar Kiani
January 17, 2005
dear puri family,
i kno that this is a time of grief for not only your family but millions of fans around the world but remember what ever god does has some definition of good inside it.no one can change destiny but, i deeply and truly belive that god has granted him a place in heaven no doubt.
Daniel Squillante
January 17, 2005
To the Amrish Puri Family. I have enjoyed his acting and he will live on in his work. I too mourn a loved one, my Mother passsed away on the 12th of January. My prayers are with his family in this time of grief.
Pratiksha Chauhan
January 17, 2005
Really don't know what to say, but it is a great loss and will be missed greatly. Would like to pass on my deepest sympothy to his family and close friends,
MADHU LATA
January 16, 2005
I don't know what to say. We have had a great loss. Being a fan of his movies since i have been watching movies. I like his voice and the roles he plays. Although he may play a villian, he was a real gentleman. He had such depth of character.
AUTUMN WARE
January 16, 2005
CONDOLENCES TO THE PURI FAMILY,DEEPLY SADDENED FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. AUTUMN WARE AND FAMILY.
Tani Khara
January 16, 2005
I was very deeply saddened to hear the news. It feels like a personal loss. The only condolence is his legacy, which will always be with us - and it will always be as great and enduring as he was.
*peace*
Angela Singh
January 15, 2005
What a great actor he was.He surely will be missed by his fans.My condolences with his family.May his sole rest in peace.May god bless his family.
Suryakant Kamble
January 15, 2005
My favoutie actor in world
Donna Ludy
January 15, 2005
To the Family of Amrish Puri
I am so very sorry to hear of the death of Amrish. I enjoyed this talented actor's rolls in Gandhi and Indiana Jones. May the God of all comfort be with you all. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Please take comfort from the scriptures and each other.
Mobin Khan
January 15, 2005
Well, I don't know what to say .. I was socked when I was having my breakfast and saw the news about this awsome actor and human being. Like millions, I was and still his big fan, The roles he did as a great villain or as a kind hearted father, are just unforgetable. A before I hear this sad news, I saw one of his latest movie where he played a rule of a 75 years old rich guys and a hunband of a young and greedy girl, the name of that movie was "Aiteraz". You guys will see his last performance in upcoming film "Kisna". Anyway ... I will remember when I met him in Toronto, when they were doing some outdoor shoots for a movie. Feel sorry for his family and fans and may his soul rest in peace. We'll remember him all.
One of his best films are:
- Indiana Jones & The Tample Of Dome
- Mr. India (His fame act as Mogambo)
- Gardish etc.
Theresa Connolly
January 14, 2005
may the Lord bless his family in their hour of loss , I know with what we are seeing around the world today it won't be long we will be joining him in a little while . I know hes waiting .
Sharon Scott
January 14, 2005
I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I enjoyed his role in Indiana Jones. He was a good actor, but I know you'll miss him so much more as a family member just as I miss my father who died in 2002 of cancer. You are in my prayers.
KHALIMAH halim-wilson
January 14, 2005
May God continue to bless your family, especially in your time of need. Please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of this wonderful and talented gentleman.
Bettie Phillips Tyree
January 14, 2005
May God bless the family of this talented and generous man.
Jo Wendland
January 13, 2005
What a unique actor Mr. Puri was. His talent will be sorely missed in the movies. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Robert Watkins
January 13, 2005
My prayers go out to the family. I know he will be missed. God Bless.
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