# Madan Puri

Madan Puri (30 September 1915 – 13 January 1985) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His brothers were actors Chaman Puri and Amrish Puri. As a character actor mainly in negative roles (villain), he acted in about 430 films in a career spanning above fifty years.

## Early life

Madan Lal Puri was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab, in a Punjabi Hindu family, to Nihal Chand Puri and Ved Kaur. He studied in Rahon. He was the second of five children, with elder brother Chaman Puri, younger brothers Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and younger sister Chandrakanta Mehra. He was a cousin of singing sensation Kundan Lal Sehgal.

## Career

Puri was one of the doyens of the Indian film industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the first cousin of the singer K. L. Saigal, with whose help he started to make a mark in Bollywood. Once Puri was an established star he did the same for his brother, Amrish Puri, by helping him in establishing himself in the movie world.
Puri had an acting career which spanned over 40 years from the 1940s through to the mid-1980s. He appeared in more than 430 films. His film debut was titled Ahinsa in 1946. Madan made an average of eight films per year, playing villains and negative characters and the hero's or heroine's uncle, father or elder brother, grandfather, police officer and politician. He starred in a number of Punjabi films throughout his career such as Jatti, Jatt Punjabi and so on.
He died in 1985 of a heart attack at the age of 69. He was a resident of R P Masani Road in Matunga, Mumbai, also known as Punjabi Galli, with other actors of that era including the Kapoors. Several films were released after his death until 1989 with his final being Santosh.

## Personal life

Puri's wife, Sheela Devi Puri (Wadhera), died a few years after him. Their son, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kamlesh K. Puri, published a book about the life and times of Madan Puri titled "My Father, the Villain" in 2015 (the 100th anniversary of his birth).

## Selected filmography

* Khazanchi (1941) as Kamal's friend (uncredited)
* Meri Bahen (1944)
* Kuldeep (1946)
* 1857 (1946)
* Ahinsa (1946)
* Omar Khaiyyam (1946)
* Chittor Vijay (1947)
* Vidya (1948) as Harilal "Harry"
* Sona (1948, Short)
* Kamal (1949)
* Jeet (1949) as Ratan
* Singaar (1949) as Dr. Niranjan
* Imtihaan (1949)
* Namoona (1949) as Lachchhu
* Dil Ki Duniya (1949)
* Raat Ki Rani (1949)
* Madari (1950, Punjabi Movie)
* Anmol Ratan (1950)
* Nadaan (1951)
* Ada (1951)
* Nazaria (1952)
* Deewana (1952) as Phulwa
* Goonj (1952)
* Raag Rang (1952)
* Jaggu (1952)
* Mahatma (1953)
* Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1953)
* Munna (1954)
* Watan (1954)
* Mahatma Kabir (1954)
* Haar Jeet (1954)
* Amar Kirtan (1954)
* Rukhsana (1955)
* Tees Maar Khan (1955)
* Madhur Milan (1955)
* Lakhon Mein Ek (1955)
* Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) as Manilal
* Teen Bhai (1955)
* Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
* Vachan (1955) as Laxmidas
* Kala Chor (1956)
* Qeemat (1956)
* Aabroo (1956)
* Heer (1956)
* Nau Do Gyarah (1957) as Radhe Shyam
* Ek Saal (1957) as Dr. M.M. Puri
* Narsi Bhagat (1957) (uncredited)
* Sheroo (1957) as Villain (uncredited)
* Baarish (1957)
* Mirza Sahiba (1957) as Shamir
* Mohini (1957) as Pratap Singh
* Miss 58 (1958)
* Howrah Bridge (1958) as John Chang
* Balyogi Upmanyu (1958)
* Dilli Ka Thug (1958) as Bihari
* Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
* Taqdeer (1958)
* Trolley Driver (1958)
* Insan Jaag Utha (1959) as Mohan Singh
* Kanhaiya (1959) as Mano
* Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959) as Dr. Mehta
* Nai Raahen (1959)
* Charnon Ki Dasi (1959)
* Kala Bazar (1960) as Ganesh
* Jaali Note (1960) as Manohar (uncredited)
* Gambler (1960)
* Singapore (1960) as Chang
* Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960, Punjabi Movie) as Buta K. Singh
* Kiklee (1960)
* Ghar Ki Laj (1960) as Gulab's Husband
* Modern Girl (1961) as Kamal Nath
* Flight to Assam (1961)
* Guddi (1961, Punjabi Movie) as Namberdaar
* Saaya (1961)
* Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961) as Bishen Chand Gupta
* Tel Malish Boot Polish (1961) as Girdhari
* Kala Chashma (1962)
* Gangu (1962) as Madan
* China Town (1962) as Joseph Wong
* Bees Saal Baad (1962) as Dr. Pandey
* Rakhi (1962) as Choudhary Bhagwandas
* Naughty Boy (1962) as R.L. Mathur 'Matur'
* Aeh Dharti Punjab Di (1963)
* Gehra Daag (1963) as Ramesh
* Ek Raaz (1963) as Chunilal
* Shikari (1963) as Jagdish
* Dekha Pyaar Tumhara (1963) as Madan
* Sunheri Nagin (1963)
* Godaan (1963)
* Khooni Khazana (1964)
* Main Jatti Punjab Di (1964, Punjabi Movie) as Para Lel
* Cha Cha Cha (1964) as Dance emcee
* Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) as Shyamlal
* Kohraa (1964) as Kamal Rai
* Ziddi (1964) as Moti
* Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) as Ratanlal
* Mr. X in Bombay (1964) as Rajan
* Shaheed (1965) as Jailor
* Gumnaam (1965) as Dr. Acharya
* Waqt (1965) as Balvir
* Main Wohi Hoon (1965) as Jagdish
* Neela Akash (1965) as Abdul
* Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965) as Kundan
* Do Matwale (1966)
* Street Singer (1966)
* Phool Aur Patthar (1966) as Boss
* Love in Tokyo (1966) as Asha's Uncle
* Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) as Limo
* Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
* Main Wohi Hoon (1966) as Jagdish
* Nasihat (1967) as Mr. Singh
* Naujavan (1967)
* Hamraaz (1967) as Captain (Rajesh's friend)
* Shagird (1967) as Madan Chicagowala
* Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) as Ranjeet
* Upkar (1967) as Charandas
* Aag (1967) as Kallu Singh
* Aamne Samne (1967) as Pran Mathur
* Dilruba (1967)
* Gunehgar (1967) as Murli
* Johar in Bombay (1967) as Gopal
* Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo (1967)
* Ek Raat (1968) as Madan
* Duniya (1968) as Madan
* Humsaya (1968) as Prof. Tao Kai Chen
* Juaari (1968) as Bankelal
* Aankhen (1968) as Captain
* Kahin Aur Chal (1968)
* Ek Phool Ek Bhool (1968) as Boss
* Hai Mera Dil (1968) as Pyarelal
* Teri Talash Mein (1968) (uncredited)
* Aanchal Ke Phool (1968)
* Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969) as Thakur Madan Singh
* Sajan (1969) as Seth Dharamdas
* Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) as Sabharwal
* Aradhana (1969) as Prison Warden
* Ittefaq (1969) as Public Prosecutor Khanna
* Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) as Dindayal
* Talash (1969) as Peter
* Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969) as Brothel Patron
* Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) as Shankar
* Shatranj (1969) as Comrade Chang
* Prem Pujari (1970) as Chang
* The Train (1970) as Yogi / No. 1
* Sawan Bhadon (1970) as Robber who robs Vikram
* My Love (1970) as Pran Mehra
* Bhai Bhai (1970) as Robbery Gang Leader
* Kati Patang (1970) as Vishnu Prasad
* Yaadgaar (1970) as Madan Singh
* Aag Aur Daag (1970) as Madanlal
* Choron Ka Chor (1970) as Madanlal
* Purab Aur Paschim (1970) as Preeti's dad
* Devi (1970) as Joginder
* Ehsan (1970) as Pawan Kumar
* Bahake Kadam (1971)
* Ek Paheli (1971) as Shankarlal
* Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) as Jaggu
* Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) as Ratanlal
* Purani Pehchan (1971) as Dr. Khoshla
* Elaan (1971) as Mr. Verma
* Rakhwala (1971) as Jwalaprasad
* Nadaan (1971) as Manglu
* Caravan (1971) as Mithalal Tota
* Woh Din Yaad Karo (1971) as Madan
* Hulchul (1971) as Mahesh Jetley
* Ramu Ustad (1971) as Madan
* Paras (1971) as Thakur Prithvi Singh
* Amar Prem (1971) as Nepal Babu
* Guddi (1971) as Lambhardara
* Sanjog (1972) as Shiv Dayal
* Dastaan (1972) as Public Prosecutor - Anil Kumar's case
* Haar Jeet (1972) as Madhusudan Gupta
* Apradh (1972) as German Doctor
* Anuraag (1972) as Amirchand
* Samadhi (1972) as Jaggu
* Jai Jwala (1972) as Kundan
* Janwar Aur Insaan (1972) as Gokulchand
* Apna Desh (1972) as Satyanarayan
* Shor (1972) as Factory owner (Guest Appearance)
* Double Cross (1972) as Maganbhai
* Rani Mera Naam (1972)
* Shehzada (1972) as Chanda's maternal uncle
* Gora Aur Kala (1972) as Raja Zoravar Singh (Anuradha's Father)
* Wafaa (1972) as Zamindar
* Sazaa (1972) as Shankar
* Bandagi (1972)
* Rut Rangeeli Ayee (1972) as Jaggu
* Dhund (1973) as Inspector Joshi
* Bandhe Hath (1973) as Shyamu's Mentor
* Loafer (1973) as Mr. Puri
* Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) as K.C. Khanna
* Bada Kabutar (1973) as Ghaffoor (uncredited)
* Joshila (1973) as Madanlal Dogra
* Dharma (1973) as Mangal Singh
* Black Mail (1973) as Dr. Khurana
* Khoon Khoon (1973)
* Kahani Hum Subb Ki (1973) as College Principle
* Gaddaar (1973) as Kanhaiya
* Naya Nasha (1973) as Protesting student's dad - Politician
* Hifazat (1973) as Saw Mill Owner
* Nafrat (1973)
* Wohi Raat Wohi Awaaz (1973)
* Daaman Aur Aag (1973) as Surajmal
* Ek Nari Do Roop (1973) as Belani
* Anuraag (1973) as Amirchand
* Manoranjan (1974) as Police Inspector
* Chor Machaye Shor (1974) as Seth Jamunadas
* Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974) as Sohanlal Bhardwaj
* Ajanabee (1974) as Mr. M.M. Puri
* Bidaai (1974) as Dharam Das
* Benaam (1974) as Gopal
* Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) as Nekiram
* Majboor (1974) as Mahipat Rai
* Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) as Jagmohan
* 36 Ghante (1974)
* Zehreela Insaan (1974) as John
* Charitraheen (1974) as Avinash
* Sauda (1974) as Dharamdas
* Satgur Nanak Bakshanhar (1974) as Malak Bhaago
* Rafoo Chakkar (1975) as Prakash
* Warrant (1975) as Professor Ashok Verma
* Deewaar (1975) as Samant
* Zameer (1975) as Daku Maan Singh
* Dharmatma (1975) as Ranbir's Uncle
* Geet Gaata Chal (1975) as Sohan Singh
* Ponga Pandit (1975) as Shambhunath
* Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder) (1975) as Inspector General of Police
* Angaarey (1975)
* Saazish (1975) as Wong
* Raftaar (1975) as Jackson
* Khalifa (1976) as Dharamdas Sharma
* Kalicharan (1976) as Jaagir Singh
* Bhanwar (1976) as John D'Souza / Johny
* Mehbooba (1976) as Sardar
* Fakira (1976) as Chiman Lal
* Bairaag (1976) as Glasco
* Barood (1976) as B. Puri - Bakshi's New York Associate
* Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976) as Sajjan's Father-in-law
* Aap Beati (1976) as Mayadas
* Daaj (1976) as Deen Dyaal
* Deewaangee (1976) as George
* Sher Puttar (1977) as Seth Madan Lal
* Paapi (1977) as Harnamdas
* Aaina (1977) as M.B. Patil
* Lachhi (1977) as Thanedaar Dharam Chand
* Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977) as Harkishan
* Wangar (1977) as Chet Ram
* Darinda (1977) as Thakur Saab
* Vishwasghaat (1977) as Uday's dad
* Mandir Masjid (1977)
* Kasum Khoon Ki (1977) as Shooter from Dubai
* Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) as Ranvir Singh
* Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) as Swami Hari Om
* Ram Bharose (1977) as Boss
* Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Qasam (1977) as Preist
* Chaalu Mera Naam (1977) as Shyamlal
* Jai Ambe Maa (1977)
* Atyachaar (1978)
* Vishwanath (1978) as Pukhraj
* Ghar (1978) as Vikas' Father
* Naya Daur (1978) as Mehta
* Bandie (1978) as Bharatpur's Diwanji
* Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) as Mr. Mathur (Arun's dad)
* Swarg Narak (1978) as Lala Lalchand
* Aahuti (1978) as Heeralal
* Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
* Tere Pyaar Mein (1978)
* Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) as Chinaramu "Ramu"
* Aakhri Kasam (1979) as Malang Baba
* Badmashon Ka Badmaash (1979)
* Gawaah (1979)
* Aatish (1979) as Girdhari
* Gautam Govinda (1979) as Bagha
* Muqabla (1979)
* The Great Gambler (1979) as Ratan Das
* Noorie (1979) as Lala Karamchand
* Jaani Dushman (1979) as Blind Vaidji (Reshma's dad)
* Shaitan Mujrim (1979) as Dr. Kailash Naath
* Raadha Aur Seeta (1979) as Shankar Saxena
* Kaala Patthar (1979) as Vikram's father
* Lok Parlok (1979) as Kalicharan
* Shabhash Daddy (1979)
* Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979) as Bachchan Singh
* Aur Kaun? (1979) as Kailash Nath
* Jaan-e-Bahaar (1979) as Ajit's maternal uncle
* Jatt Punjabi (1979) as Shah
* Zulm Ki Pukar (1979)
* Desh Drohee (1980) as Madan Lal
* Dam Maro Dam (1980)
* Dhan Daulat (1980) as Shanti's dad
* Zalim (1980) as Mr. Marshell
* Khwab (1980) as Ram Prasad
* The Burning Train (1980) as Ashok's dad
* Swayamvara (1980) as Makhanlal
* Hum Nahin Sudhrenge (1980) as Mr. Lakhanpal
* Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) as Fatima's dad
* Jatti (1980) as Krishan Lal Kapoor
* Lahu Pukarega (1980)
* Ek Baar Kaho (1980) as Dr. Puri (Rajni's father)
* Abdullah (1980) as Military Commander
* Humkadam (1980) as Hari Harprasad
* Aap To Aise Na The (1980) as Khanna / Jagjit 'Jaggi' Singh
* Ek Gunah Aur Sahi (1980) as Mr. Verma
* Taxi Chor (1980) as Shamsher Singh / Anthony
* Bandish (1980)
* Fauji Chacha (1980)
* Judaai (1980) as Mr. Dube
* Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980) as Mr. Nath
* Patita (1980) as Jain's Father
* Saajan Mere Main Saajan Ki (1980)
* Dahej (1981)
* Parakh (1981)
* Naari (1981) as Shivdayal Verma
* Kranti (1981) as Sher Singh
* Nakhuda (1981) as Jagannath Gupta
* Mangalsutra (1981) as Badri Prasad
* Itni Si Baat (1981) as Darbarilal (as Madanpuri)
* Dahshat (1981) as Sameer's Father
* Pyaasa Sawan (1981) as Prabhudas
* Sahhas (1981) as Jaggan
* Prem Geet (1981) as Mr. Bhardwaj
* Khuda Kasam (1981) as Kishanlal (Guest Appearance)
* Chhupa Chhuppi (1981)
* Kahani Ek Chor Ki (1981)
* Sharada (1981) as Mr. Kohli (Anita's dad & Inder's boss)
* Poonam (1981) as Thakur Kishan Singh
* Josh (1981)
* Nai Imarat (1981) as Thakur Mahendra Pratap Singh
* Bharosa (1981)
* Beta (1982)
* Honey (1982)
* Haathkadi (1982) as Harimohan's Boss
* Patthar Ki Lakeer (1982)
* Sawaal (1982) as Govindram
* Badle Ki Aag (1982) as Mohanlal Verma
* Ghazab (1982) as Jatha Shankar
* Heeron Ka Chor (1982)
* Aadat Se Majboor (1982) as Dinanath Shastri
* Ayaash (1982) as Sansar
* Vidhaata (1982) as Khushiram Khusal Singh (K.K.)
* Apradhi Kaun? (1982) as Rai Bahadur Dindayal
* Dard Ka Rishta (1982) as Dr.Anuradha's Father
* Pyaas (1982)
* Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) as Seema's dad
* Khush Naseeb (1982) as Ghanshyam
* Sant Gyaneshwar (1982) as Mahapandit Vishoba
* Anmol Sitaare (1982)
* Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983) as Girdhari
* Nastik (1983) as Police Inspector Gangaram
* Avtaar (1983) as Seth Jugal Kishore (Guest Appearance)
* Ganga Meri Maa (1983) as Roopa Daku aka Roopchand
* Andhaa Kaanoon (1983) as Jailor Gupta
* Painter Babu (1983) as Mali Kaka
* Jeet Hamaari (1983) as Avtar Singh
* Woh Jo Hasina (1983) as Damodar Das
* Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) as Movie Director
* Bade Dil Wala (1983) as Makhanlal
* Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983) as Lala Dhaniram
* Mazdoor (1983) as Daulatram
* Doosri Dulhan (1983)
* Paanchwin Manzil (1983) as Dr Radhamohan
* Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) as Shakur Ahmed
* Hero (1983) as Bharat
* Main Awara Hoon (1983) as Chandulal 'Paowala'
* Gulami Ki Zaanjeerein (1983)
* Mehndi (1983) as Madhuri's dad
* Dharti Aakash (1983, TV Movie) as Jagdish
* Hum Se Mile Tum (1984)
* Prerana (1984) as Jhumman Miya
* Sardaar (1984) as DharamDas
* Mashaal (1984) as Tolaram
* Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) as Makhanlal Kesri
* Baazi (1984) as Durgaprasad Sharma
* Asha Jyoti (1984) as Badri Prasad
* Lorie (1984) as Mr. Kapoor (Father of 12 kids)
* Kunwari Bahu (1984)
* Raaj Tilak (1984) as Ranjeet
* Awaaz (1984) as Mirchandani
* Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984) as Mathur / Seth Mohandas
* Tere Mere Beech Mein (1984) as Mahajan
* Raja Aur Rana (1984) as Pinto
* Tarkeeb (1984)
* Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) as Subedhar
* Pyaar Bina Jag Soona (1985)
* Damad Chahiye (1985) as Shiv Prasad Gupta
* Pyaase Honth (1985) as Anand's Father in law
* Lava (1985) as Dayal
* Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985) as Guru (uncredited)
* Jawaab (1985) as Lakhani
* Ulta Seedha (1985) as Colonel Khurana
* Yudh (1985) as Dayal
* Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985) as Bishambharnath Kapoor
* Baadal (1985) as Thakur Raghuvir Singh
* Bepanaah (1985) as Devilal
* Jhoothi (1985) as Professor Puri
* Babu (1985) as Shambhu Nath
* Cheekh (1985) as Thakur
* Sautela Pati (1985) as Madan Puri
* Pyaari Bhabhi (1985)
* Maujaan Dubai Diyaan (1985) as Jaganathan
* Teri Aarzoo (1985)
* Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) as Rehman Khan
* Jaan Hatheli Pe (1986)
* Madadgaar (1987) as Advocate Gupta
* Khazana (1987) as Jai Singh
* Vishaal (1987) as Laawaris
* Saazish (1988) as Banerjee
* Santosh (1989) as Kaka
* Lakhpati (1991) as Manshukhbhai (final film role)