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Madan Puri (1915-1985) was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi and Punjabi films. He is the brother of famous actors Amrish Puri and Chaman Puri. He died on January 13, 1985 of a heart attack at the age of 69.
Wiki/Biography
“Madan Lal Puri”, known as Madan Puri, was born on Thursday 30 September 1915 (age 69; at death) in Nawanshahr, Punjab. He completed his formal education in Rahon, Punjab. He graduated from Hindu College-Delhi University. She later made a name for herself in Bollywood by supporting her first cousin, singer KL Saigal.
Madan Puri in his youth
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′7″
Weight (approx): 80 kg
Hair color: salt and pepper
Eye color: dark brown
family
Madan belonged to a Punjabi Hindu family.
parents and siblings
Madan Puri was the son of Nihal Chand Puri and Ved Kaur. He had four siblings. His elder brother was Chaman Puri, his younger brothers were Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and he had a younger sister, Chandrakanta Mehra.
Madan Puri with his brother Amrish Puri
wife and children
Madan Puri was married to Sheela Devi. The couple had three sons, namely Pravesh Puri, Lt. Col. Dr. Kamlesh K Puri and Ramnesh Puri. His wife Sheela Devi died a few years after Madan Puri’s death.
religion
He follows Hinduism.
Address
Floor 11, ‘F’, Place Apartments, Worli Seaface in Mumbai.
Career
movie
Madan began his acting career in the 1940s and made his debut in the film Ahinsa in 1946. He gained recognition for portraying negative and villainous roles in Hindi films. Some of his notable films and roles include ‘Savarg Narak’ as Lala Lalchand (1978), ‘Ram Bharose’ as Bose (1977), ‘Deewar’ (1975) as Samantha, ‘Dharmatma’ in 1975 and ‘Blackmail’ (1973) as ‘Dr. Khurana.’
He acted in Punjabi movies like Jatti, Jatt Punjabi etc. Puri’s performances have been marked by his strong screen presence and versatile acting prowess. Many of his films were released after his death. Madan Puri’s last performance was as ‘Kaka’ in Santosh (1989).
death
On January 13, 1985, Madan Puri breathed his last at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack.
Facts/Trivia
- Madan Puri’s son, Lt. Col. Dr. Kamlesh K Puri, published a book on Madan Puri’s life on his birth centenary in 2015 titled My Father, the Villain.
A book about Madan Puri’s life
- Over fifty years, he starred in 430 films.
- He helped his younger brother Amrish Puri to make a career in Bollywood.
Categories: Bollywood
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