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{{more citations needed|date=January 2015}}{{Infobox person | name = Madan Puri | image = MadanPuri in Jeet.jpg | imagesize = | caption = Madan Puri in 1949 film Jeet | birthname = | birth_date = 1915 | birth_place = Nawanshahr, Punjab, India | death_date = 13 January 1985 (aged 69) | death_place = Mumbai India | years active = 1946-1985 | occupation = Actor | spouse = Sheela Devi Puri | parents = Nihal Chand Puri Ved Kaur | relatives =- Chaman Lal Puri (Brother)
- Amrish Puri (Brother)
- Harish Lal Puri (Brother)
- Chandrakanta Mehra (Sister)
- K. L. Saigal (First cousin)[1]
| children =- Pravesh Puri (Son)
- Lt. Col. Dr. Kamlesh K Puri (Son)
- Ramnesh Puri (Son)
| homepage = }}Madan Puri (1915 – 13 January 1985) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His brother was Amrish Puri. As a character actor mainly in negative roles (villain), he acted in about 430 films in a career spanning fifty years.[1]Early lifeMadan Lal Puri was born in Rahon, Nawanshahr, British India to Nihal Chand Puri and Ved Kaur. He studied in Rahon. He was the second of four children, with elder brother Chaman Lal Puri, younger brothers Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and younger sister Chandrakanta Mehra.[2] CareerPuri 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,[3] 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.[4] 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.[5][6] 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.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Personal lifePuri's wife, Sheela Devi Puri (Wadhera), died a few years after him. He is survived by three sons.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pravesh Puri, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kamlesh K. Puri and Ramesh Puri. His son Kamlesh has published a book about the life and times of Madan Puri titled My Father, the Villain. Filmography{{Div col|colwidth=22em}}- Santosh (1989) .... Kaka
- Madadgar (1987)
- Vishaal (1987) .... Laawaris
- Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) .... Rehman Khan
- Cheekh (1985) .... Thakur
- Babu (1985) .... Shambhu Nath
- Jhoothi (1985) .... Professor Puri
- Bepanaah (1985)
- Yodh (1985) .... Dayal
- Jawaab (1985) .... Lakhani
- Lavaa (1985)
- Maujaan Dubai Diyaan (1985)
- Ulta Seedha (1985) .... Colonel Khurana
- Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985) .... Bishambarnath Kapoor
- Lorie (1984) .... Mr. Kapoor (Father of 12 kids)
- Baazi (1984)
- Asha Jyoti (1984) .... Seth Badri Prasad
- Mashaal (1984) .... Tolaram
- Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) .... Makhanlal Kesri
- Awaaz (1984) .... Mirchandani
- Khazana (1984)
- Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Ranjeet
- Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) .... Subedhar
- Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (1984)
- Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) .... Shakur Ahmed
- Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983)
- Bade Dil Wala (1983) .... Makhanlal
- Nastik (1983) .... Police Inspector Ganga Ram
- Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Jailor Gupta
- Avtaar (1983) .... Seth Jugal Kishore (Guest Appearance)
- Dharti Aakash (1983) (TV) .... Jagdish
- Hero (1983/II) .... Bharat
- Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983) .... Girdhari
- Main Awara Hoon (1983)
- Mazdoor (1983) .... Daulatram (Hiralal's Manager)
- Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) .... Movie Director
- Painter Babu (1983) .... Mali Kaka
- Woh Jo Hasina (1983)
- Haathkadi (1982) .... Harimohan's boss
- Apradhi Kaun? (1982) .... Rai Bahadur Din Dayal
- Badle Ki Aag (1982) (uncredited) .... Mohanlal Verma
- Dulha Bikta Hai (1982) .... Seema's dad
- Ghazab (1982) .... Jatha Shankar
- Pyaas (1982)
- Sawaal (1982) .... Govindram
- Vidhaata (1982) .... Khushiram Khusal Singh (K.K.)
- Khuda Kasam (1981) .... Kishanlal (Guest Appearance)
- Prem Geet (1981) .... Mr. Bhardwaj
- Dahshat (1981) .... Sameer's Father
- Itni Si Baat (1981) (as Madanpuri) .... Darbarilal
- Mangalsutra (1981)
- Kranti (1981) .... Sher Singh
- Nakhuda (1981) .... Jagannath Gupta
- Poonam (1981)
- Pyaasa Sawan (1981) .... Prabhudas
- Sharada (1981) .... Mr. Kohli (Anita's dad & Inder's boss)
- Aap To Aise Na The (1980)
- Humkadam (1980) .... Hari Harprasad
- Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) .... Fatima's dad
- Abdullah (1980) .... Military Commander
- Bandish (1980/I)
- The Burning Train (1980) .... Ashok's dad
- Ek Baar Kaho (1980) .... Dr. Puri (Rajni's father)
- Ek Gunah Aur Sahi (1980)
- Judaai (1980) .... Dubey/Mamaji
- Patita (1980)
- Swayamvara (1980) .... Makhanlal
- Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
- Raadha Aur Seeta (1979)
- The Great Gambler (1979) .... Ratan Das
- Gautam Govinda (1979) .... Bagha
- Aur Kaun? (1979)
- Jaan-e-Bahaar (1979) .... Ajit's maternal uncle
- Jaani Dushman (1979) .... Blind Vaidji (Reshma's dad)
- Jatt Punjabi (1979)
- Muqabla (1979)
- Noorie (1979) .... Lala Karamchand
- Ghar (1978) .... Vikas' Father
- Aahuti (1978) .... Heeralal
- Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) .... Mr. Mathur (Arun's dad)
- Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) .... Chinaramu "Ramu"
- Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
- Naya Daur (1978)
- Swarg Narak (1978) .... Lala Lalchand
- Vishwanath (1978) .... Pukhraj
- Aaina (1977) .... M.B. Patil
- Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977)
- Darinda (1977)
- Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977)
- Kasum Khoon Ki (1977)
- Paapi (1977) .... Harnamdas (Aasha's father)
- Ram Bharose (1977)
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) .... Ranbir Singh
- Vishwasghaat (1977) .... Uday's dad
- Fakira (1976) .... Chiman Lal
- Mehbooba (1976) .... Sardar
- Bhanwar (1976) .... John D'Souza/Johny
- Aaj Ka Ye Ghar (1976) .... Sajjan's Father-in-law
- Aap Beati (1976)
- Bairaag (1976)
- Daaj (1976)
- Kalicharan (1976) .... Jaagir Singh
- Khalifa (1976)
- Dharmatma (1975)
- Zameer (1975) .... Daku Maan Singh
- Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder) (1975) .... Inspector General of Police
- Deewaar (1975) (as Madanpuri) .... Samant
- Geet Gaata Chal (1975) .... Sohan Singh
- Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Shambhu Nath
- Rafoo Chakkar (1975) .... Prakash
- Raftaar (1975) .... Rita's dad
- Saazish (1975)
- Warrant (1975) .... Prof. Ashok Verma
- Majboor (1974) .... Mahipat Rai
- Benaam (1974) .... Gopal
- Ajanabee (1974) .... Mr. M.M. Puri
- Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974)
- Chor Machaye Shor (1974) .... Seth Jamunadas
- Bidaai (1974) -- Dharam Das
- Manoranjan (1974) .... Police Inspector
- Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) .... Jagmohan
- Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) .... Nekiram
- Zehreela Insaan (1974)
- Joshila (1973)
- Loafer (1973)
- Dhund (1973) .... Inspector Joshi
- Bada Kabutar (1973) .... Ghaffoor
- Bandhe Haath (1973) .... Shyamu's mentor
- Black Mail (1973/I) .... Dr. Khurana
- A Poem of Love (1973) .... K.C. Khanna
- Dharma (1973) .... Mangal Singh
- Gaddar (1973)
- Nafrat (1973)
- Naya Nasha (1973)
- Anuraag (1973) .... Amirchand
- Apna Desh (1972) .... Satyanarayan
- Apradh (1972) .... German Doctor
- Dastaan (1972)
- Double Cross (1972) .... Maganbhai
- Gora Aur Kala (1972) .... Raja Zohravar Singh (Anuradha's Father)
- Haar Jeet (1972)
- Janwar Aur Insaan (1972)
- Samadhi (1972)
- Sazaa (1972)
- Shehzada (1972) .... Chanda's maternal uncle
- Shor (1972) .... Factory owner (Guest Appearance)
- Wafaa (1972) .... Zamindar
- Sanjog (1972) .... Shiv Dayal (Asha's Father)
- Amar Prem (1971)
- Caravan (1971) .... Mithalal Tota
- Ek Paheli (1971) .... Shankarlal
- Elaan (1971) .... Mr. Verma
- Guddi (1971) .... Lambhardara
- Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) .... Ratanlal
- Hulchul (1971) .... Mahesh Jetley
- Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) .... Jaggu
- Nadaan (1951) .... Manghu
- Paras (1971) .... Thakur Prithvi Singh
- Rakhwala (1971)
- Ramu Ustad (1971)
- Woh Din Yaad Karo (1971)
- The Train (1970) .... No.1
- Aag Aur Daag (1970)
- Bhai Bhai (1970)
- Choron Ka Chor (1970)
- Devi (1970) (as Madanpuri) .... Joginder
- Kati Patang (1970) .... Vshnu Prasad
- My Love (1970)
- Prem Pujari (1970) .... Chang
- Purab Aur Paschim (1970) .... Preeti's dad
- Yaadgaar (1970) .... Madan Singh
- Ittefaq (1969) .... Public Prosecutor Khanna
- Aradhana (1969) .... Prison Warden
- Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) .... Sabharwal
- Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) .... Dindayal
- Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) .... Shankar Kumar
- Shatranj (1969) .... Comrade Chang
- Talash (1969) .... Peter
- Aankhen (1968) .... Captain
- Duniya (1968)
- Hai Mera Dil (1968)
- Humsaya (1968)
- Juaari (1968)
- Aag (1967) .... Kallu Singh
- Aamne Samne (1967)
- Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) .... Ranjeet
- Gunehgar (1967)
- Hamraaz (1967) .... Captain (Rajesh's friend)
- Johar in Bombay (1967) .... Gopal
- Shagird (1967)
- Upkar (1967) (as Madanpuri) .... Charan Das
- Love in Tokyo (1966) .... Asha's uncle
- Main Wohi Hoon (1966) .... Jagdish
- Phool Aur Patthar (1966) (as Madanpuri) .... Boss
- Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
- Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
- Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (1966)
- Gumnaam (1965) .... Dr. Acharya
- Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (1965)
- Neela Aakash (1965)
- Shaheed (1965) .... Jailor
- Waqt (1965) .... Balbir
- Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) .... Ratanlal
- Cha Cha Cha (1964)
- Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) .... Shyamlal
- Kohraa (1964)
- Mr. X in Bombay (1964)
- Ziddi (1964) .... Moti
- Gehra Daag (1963)
- Godaan (1963)
- Shikari (1963)
- Sunheri Nagin (1963)
- Ek Raaz (1963) .... Chunilal
- Bees Saal Baad (1962) .... Dr. Pandey
- China Town (1962)
- Rakhi (1962) .... Mr. Choudhury Bhagwandas
- Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961)
- Tel Malish Boot Polish (1961)
- Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960) .... Boota Singh
- Jaali Note (1960)
- Kala Bazar (1960) .... Ganesh
- Kiklee (1960)
- Singapore (1960) .... Chang
- Insan Jaag Utha (1959) .... Mohan Singh
- Kanhaiya (1959) .... Mano
- Nai Raahen (1959)
- Dilli Ka Thug (1958)
- Howrah Bridge (1958) .... John Chang
- Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
- Taqdeer (1958)
- Trolley Driver (1958)
- Baarish (1957)
- Ek Saal (1957)
- Mirza Sahiba (1957) .... Shamir
- Nau Do Gyarah (1957) .... Radhey
- Aabroo (1956)
- Heer (1956)
- Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
- Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955)
- Munna (1954)
- Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1954)
- Deewana (1952)
- Goonj (1952)
- Raag Rang (1952)
- Adaa (1951)
- Anmol Ratan (1950)
- Dil Ki Duniya (1949)
- Jeet (1949) .... Ratan
- Namoona (1949) (as Madanpuri)
- Singaar (1949)
- Sona (1948)
- Vidya (1948) .... Harilal (Harry)
- Ahinsa (1946)
{{div col end}}References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywood501.com/classic_m/Madan_Puri/index.html|title=Madan Puri|publisher=bollywood501.com|accessdate=10 January 2015}} 2. ^{{cite book |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=1311676694 |title=Bollywood Through Ages |first=Sumit |last=Joshi }} 3. ^1 {{cite book |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=9352141601 |title=K. L. Saigal: The Definitive Biography |first=Pran |last=Nevile |publisher=Penguin UK |year=2011}} 4. ^{{cite book |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=146693963X |title=Bless You Bollywood!: A Tribute to Hindi Cinema on Completing 100 Years |first=Tilak |last=Rishi |publisher=Trafford Publishing |year=2012}}{{Self-published inline|certain=yes|date=January 2018}} 5. ^{{cite book |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=8178353725 |title=Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories |first=S.C. |last=Bhatt |year=2005}} 6. ^{{cite book |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ekl2AAAAIAAJ |title=Indian Cinema |year=1986}}
External links- [https://www.igigaplex.com/movie_info.php?name=Ahinsa Watch his debut performance in Ahinsa on Gigaplex now]
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{{use dmy dates|date=December 2010}}{{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Puri, Madan}} 7 : 1915 births|1985 deaths|Indian male film actors|People from Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district|20th-century Indian male actors|Male actors in Punjabi cinema|Male actors in Hindi cinema |