Chaman Puri
Born
Chaman Lal Puri

2 October 1914
Nawanshahar, Punjab
Died26 June 1998 (aged 83)
OccupationActor
Years active1938 – 1989
Relatives

Chaman Puri (born 2 October 1914 - 26 June 1998) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His younger brothers were Bollywood actors Madan Puri and Amrish Puri.[2][3]

Early life

Chaman Puri was the first of five children, with younger brothers Madan Puri, Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and younger sister Chandrakanta Mehra.[4] He was the first cousin of the singer K. L. Saigal.[1]

Career

Puri is best known for Howrah Bridge,[5] The Train (1970) and Victoria No. 203 (1972).

Filmography

YearFilmCharacter/Role
 1989 Pyaar Ka Pahela Sawan
 1987 Aulad Devki's dad
 1987 Khazana Shantidas
 1985 Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari Aarti's father-in-law
 1985 Pyar Jhukta Nahin Shankar
 1981 Do Posti Chaudhary/Sarpanch
 1981 Chaska
 1980 Bombay 405 Miles Mohanlal
 1980 Khwab Dayal - Landlord
 1978 Chor Ke Ghar Chor Maina's foster father
 1978 Do Musafir Bhavani Singh
 1978 Phaansi Chaudhary
 1977 Ram Bharose
 1977 Saal Solvan Chadya
 1977 Wangar Neki Ram
 1977 Mamta Doctor
 1976 Aap Beati Kishorilal's boss
 1976 Fakira
 1976 Khalifa Chair of Sabka Bhala Party (uncredited)
 1975 Mere Sajna
1975 Awara Ladki as a Police Commissioner
 1975 Chori Mera Kaam Shambhu (Sharmili's dad)
 1974 Woh Main Nahin Sunanda's Father
 1974 Amir Garib Baba (as Chamanpuri)
 1974 Chor Machaye Shor Mukhiya
 1973 Ek Nari Do Roop Petrol Pump Owner
 1973 Ghulam Begam Badshah
 1973 Pyaar Ka Rishta Bihari Chacha
 1973 Teen Chor
 1973 Rocky Mera Naam Diwan Kriparam
 1972 Jangal Mein Mangal Head of the Village
 1972 Victoria No. 203 Rekha's father
 1971 Hum Tum Aur Woh Seth Banwari Lal
 1971 Jwala
 1971 Paraya Dhan Shewaram
 1971 Sansar Seth
 1970 Insaan Aur Shaitan Jugal Maharaj - Ratna's Daddy
 1970 Aan Milo Sajna Diwan
 1970 Geet Stage Musician
 1970 The Train (as Chamaanpuri)
 1970 Sau Saal Beet Gaye Bhagirathi's Brother
 1969 Waris James
 1968 Ek Phool Ek Bhool Prof. Gaurishanker
 1967 Nai Roshni Principal
 1967 Maya (TV Series) Mookerjee
 1967 Aayega Aanewala
 1967 Naujawan
 1966 Pyar Kiye Jaa Devraj
 1966 Mamta Ghishta Babu - Devyani's dad
 1966 Chanchal Ka Sapna
 1965 Akashdeep
 1965 Bahu Beti Dhanpat Rai
 1965 Shaheed
 1964 Leader
 1964 Rahul
 1963 Deepak
 1963 Phool Bane Angaare Vimla's dad
 1962 Burmah Road The King (uncredited)
 1962 Raaz Ki Baat Bachchan Singh
 1962 Hamen Khelne Do
 1961 Hum Matwale Naujawan
 1961 Sapne Suhane Jaggu Mama
 1961 Tanhai
 1960 Masoom School Headmaster
 1960 Patang Babu Himmatrai
 1959 Commander
 1959 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
 1959 Pardesi Dhola
 1958 Howrah Bridge Madan
 1957 Paying Guest Public Prosecutor
 1957 Talaash
 1956 Heer Ranjha's Father
 1956 26 January
 1956 Bharti
 1956 Qeemat
 1955 Abe Hayat
 1955 Jalti Nishani
 1954 Khaibar
 1954 Mahatma Kabir
 1954 Mastana Pujari / Temple Priest
 1954 Sangam
 1954 Shart Doctor
 1953 Aansoo
1952 Jaggu
 1951 Bahar
 1951 Nadaan
 1951 Afsana Meera's blind dad
 1950 Sangram Police Officer
 1949 Raat Ki Rani
1941 Punjabi Movie released on 29 August 1941 Pardesi Dhola
1938 Street Singer as Munshi also writer in theatre

References

  1. 1 2 Nevile, Pran (2011). K. L. Saigal: The Definitive Biography. Penguin UK.
  2. On & Behind the Indian Cinema. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. 26 March 2014. ISBN 9789350836217. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  3. "Nirmohi (1952)". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  4. Joshi, Sumit. Bollywood Through Ages.
  5. "Filmfare recommends: Best Bollywood noir films of the '50s". Filmfare. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
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