Chaman Puri
Chaman Puri was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His brothers were Madan Puri and Amrish Puri.[2][3]
Chaman Puri | |
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| Born | Chaman Lal Puri |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Parent(s) | Nihal Chand Puri Ved Kaur |
| Relatives |
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Early life
Chaman Lal 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
He is best known for Howrah Bridge[5] (1958), The Train (1970) and Victoria No. 203 (1972).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pyaar Ka Pahela Sawan | |
| 1987 | Aulad | Devki's dad |
| 1987 | Khazana | Shantidas (as Chamanpuri) |
| 1985 | Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari | Aarti's father-in-law |
| 1985 | Pyar Jhukta Nahin | Shankar |
| 1981 | Do Posti | |
| 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 | 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 | 26th 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 | |
| 1951 | Bahar | |
| 1951 | Nadaan | |
| 1951 | Afsana | Meera's blind dad |
| 1950 | Sangram | Police Officer |
| 1949 | Raat Ki Rani | |
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References
- Nevile, Pran (2011). K. L. Saigal: The Definitive Biography. Penguin UK.
- On & Behind the Indian Cinema. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- "Nirmohi (1952)". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- Joshi, Sumit. Bollywood Through Ages.
- "Filmfare recommends: Best Bollywood noir films of the '50s". Filmfare. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
External links
- Chaman Puri on IMDb
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