<p>Harrison Ford had some wonderful words to share about veteran Indian actor Amrish Puri. The late actor had starred alongside Ford in <em>Indiana Jones</em> <em>and the Temple of Doom</em> in 1984. Ford, who will be reprising his iconic role of archaeologist Indiana Jones one last time in the upcoming film<em> Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny</em>, called Puri a charming and sophisticated man.</p>

<p>In <em>Temple of Doom</em>, Puri starred as the antagonist Mola Ram, an occult priest who is into human sacrifices and was pitted against Ford's character. Set in India, it was the second film in the popular action-adventure franchise, directed by Steven Spielberg.<br />
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During a recent interaction with the press, Ford was asked about his experience working with Amrish Puri, considered one of India's most celebrated actors. "He was a wonderful person, a very charming man. (He was) nothing like the character that he played in our film. Very sophisticated. I really admired him and enjoyed working with him. We had a good time together. And yes, I remember when he passed,” Ford, 80, told PTI in a virtual roundtable interview.<br />
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Puri passed away in 2005. Though known primarily for his negative roles in hit films like Mr India, Vishwatma and Tridev, Puri also left a lasting impression in movies such as Mandi, Pardes and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.&nbsp;<br />
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In his autobiography The Act of Life, Puri revealed that he was initially disinterested in the part of Mola Ram. Interestingly, Temple of Doom didn’t release in India and the media at home criticised Puri and actor Roshan Seth for being “anti-national” for appearing in the film.<br />
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Harrison Ford had some wonderful words to share about veteran Indian actor Amrish Puri. The late actor had starred alongside Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984.

Harrison Ford had some wonderful words to share about veteran Indian actor Amrish Puri. The late actor had starred alongside Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984. Ford, who will be reprising his iconic role of archaeologist Indiana Jones one last time in the upcoming film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, called Puri a charming and sophisticated man. In Temple of Doom, Puri starred as the antagonist Mola Ram, an occult priest who is into human sacrifices and was pitted against Ford's character. Set in India, it was the second film in the popular action-adventure franchise, directed by Steven Spielberg. During a recent interaction with the press, Ford was asked about his experience working with Amrish Puri, considered one of India's most celebrated actors. "He was a wonderful person, a very charming man. (He was) nothing like the character that he played in our film. Very sophisticated. I really admired him and enjoyed working with him. We had a good time together. And yes, I remember when he passed,” Ford, 80, told PTI in a virtual roundtable interview. Puri passed away in 2005. Though known primarily for his negative roles in hit films like Mr India, Vishwatma and Tridev, Puri also left a lasting impression in movies such as Mandi, Pardes and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. In his autobiography The Act of Life, Puri revealed that he was initially disinterested in the part of Mola Ram. Interestingly, Temple of Doom didn’t release in India and the media at home criticised Puri and actor Roshan Seth for being “anti-national” for appearing in the film.

Harrison Ford remembers Indiana Jones co-actor Amrish Puri: A very charming man

<p>Bringing the iconic character of Mr India back to the screens, '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bharat-review-salman-khans-film-may-be-exhaustive-but-it-still-works-224485">Bharat'&nbsp;</a>director Ali Abbas Zafar is all set to make a trilogy based on the classic film - 'Mr India'&nbsp;- in collaboration with the production company Zee Studios.<br />
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After a lot of speculations around the trilogy, the director made the announcement on Monday."Excited to partner with @ZeeStudios_for an epic trilogy #MrIndia! It is a huge responsibility to carry forward an iconic character loved by everyone. Currently, working on the script, no actor has been locked till now. Once we lock the first draft of the script, casting begins!" tweeted the director.</p>

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<p>Zafar is currently working on the script of the film and will soon sign in actors and technicians for the film after completing the script. The original film 'Mr India'&nbsp;that featured Anil Kapoor in the lead was one of the first sci-fi films of Indian cinema and was released in 1987.<br />
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The Shekhar Kapur directorial introduced several iconic characters like that of Mr India and Mogambo that continue to be etched in the hearts of cinema lovers.<br />
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'Mr. India'&nbsp;tells the story of a poor but big-hearted man (Anil) who gives shelter to orphans. After discovering his scientist father's invention of a device that would make its user invisible, he fights to save the children and the country from a villain named Mogambo, an unforgettable portrayal by late actor Amrish Puri.<br />
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The film garnered a lot of appreciation from critics as well as the audiences at the time of its release and even after 23 years of its release, it continues to be one of the most iconic Bollywood films.</p>


Bringing the iconic character of Mr India back to the screens, 'Bharat' director Ali Abbas Zafar is all set to make a trilogy based on the classic film - 'Mr India' - in collaboration with the production company Zee Studios.

Bringing the iconic character of Mr India back to the screens, 'Bharat' director Ali Abbas Zafar is all set to make a trilogy based on the classic film - 'Mr India' - in collaboration with the production company Zee Studios. After a lot of speculations around the trilogy, the director made the announcement on Monday."Excited to partner with @ZeeStudios_for an epic trilogy #MrIndia! It is a huge responsibility to carry forward an iconic character loved by everyone. Currently, working on the script, no actor has been locked till now. Once we lock the first draft of the script, casting begins!" tweeted the director. Excited to partner with @ZeeStudios_ for an epic trilogy #MrIndia! It is a huge responsibility to carry forward an iconic character loved by everyone. Currently, working on the script, no actor has been locked till now. Once we lock the first draft of the script, casting begins! — ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) February 17, 2020 × Zafar is currently working on the script of the film and will soon sign in actors and technicians for the film after completing the script. The original film 'Mr India' that featured Anil Kapoor in the lead was one of the first sci-fi films of Indian cinema and was released in 1987. The Shekhar Kapur directorial introduced several iconic characters like that of Mr India and Mogambo that continue to be etched in the hearts of cinema lovers. 'Mr. India' tells the story of a poor but big-hearted man (Anil) who gives shelter to orphans. After discovering his scientist father's invention of a device that would make its user invisible, he fights to save the children and the country from a villain named Mogambo, an unforgettable portrayal by late actor Amrish Puri. The film garnered a lot of appreciation from critics as well as the audiences at the time of its release and even after 23 years of its release, it continues to be one of the most iconic Bollywood films.

Ali Abbas Zafar to bring back 'Mr India' on screen

<p>Late veteran actor Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan Puri is set to mark his acting debut with romantic thriller 'Yeh Saali Aashiqui'.<br />
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Apart from Vardhan, the film also marks the debut of Shivaleeka Oberoi. Helmed by Cherag Ruparel and produced by Dr&nbsp;Jayantilal Gada [PEN] and Rajeev Amrish Puri, the flick is set to release on November 22, 2019.<br />
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Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle along with the motion poster of the film. The intriguing poster shows a hand with bloodied fingers making the shape of a heart.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Amrish Puri's grandson makes his acting debut... Motion poster of romantic-thriller <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YehSaaliAashiqui?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YehSaaliAashiqui</a>... Introducing Vardhan Puri and Shivaleeka Oberoi... Directed by Cherag Ruparel... Dr Jayantilal Gada [PEN] and Rajeev Amrish Puri presentation... 22 Nov 2019 release. <a href="https://t.co/hTUU8veAar">pic.twitter.com/hTUU8veAar</a></p>
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<p>The motion poster also has a tag line that reads, 'Lovers, beware!' Amrish Puri was one of the most renowned and credible villains in the history of Indian cinema and created a great impact on several iconic characters and films.<br />
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'Mr. India', 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', 'Tehelka', 'Nayak', 'Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom', 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'&nbsp;were some of his hits films which are still remembered by fans. The legendary star breathed his last on January 12, 2005.</p>


Late veteran actor Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan Puri is set to mark his acting debut with romantic thriller 'Yeh Saali Aashiqui'. Apart from Vardhan, the film also marks the debut of Shivaleeka Oberoi.

Late veteran actor Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan Puri is set to mark his acting debut with romantic thriller 'Yeh Saali Aashiqui'. Apart from Vardhan, the film also marks the debut of Shivaleeka Oberoi. Helmed by Cherag Ruparel and produced by Dr Jayantilal Gada [PEN] and Rajeev Amrish Puri, the flick is set to release on November 22, 2019. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle along with the motion poster of the film. The intriguing poster shows a hand with bloodied fingers making the shape of a heart. Amrish Puri's grandson makes his acting debut... Motion poster of romantic-thriller #YehSaaliAashiqui... Introducing Vardhan Puri and Shivaleeka Oberoi... Directed by Cherag Ruparel... Dr Jayantilal Gada [PEN] and Rajeev Amrish Puri presentation... 22 Nov 2019 release. pic.twitter.com/hTUU8veAar — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 17, 2019 × The motion poster also has a tag line that reads, 'Lovers, beware!' Amrish Puri was one of the most renowned and credible villains in the history of Indian cinema and created a great impact on several iconic characters and films. 'Mr. India', 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', 'Tehelka', 'Nayak', 'Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom', 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' were some of his hits films which are still remembered by fans. The legendary star breathed his last on January 12, 2005.

Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan to debut with 'Yeh Saali Aashiqui'

<p>On Saturday, Google paid a beautiful tribute to veteran actor Amrish Puri who had passed away in 2005.&nbsp;<br />
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On the occasion of his 87th birth anniversary, Pune-based guest artist Debangshu Moulik got together with Google and honoured Puri's memory with a doodle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gesture touched his fans who have taken to Twitter to express their gratitude and love for the Bollywood star.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singer Daler Mehendi too posted a picture on Twitter saying, "Remembering one of the most precious gems of the Indian Cinema, Amrish Puri Ji on his Birth Anniversary. #AmrishPuri #GoogleDoodle"</p>

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<p>Amrish Puri was loved by the film industry and is considered one of the best villains in the history of Bollywood. His dialogues, "Mogambo Khush Hua" and "Ja Simran Ja, Jee Le Apni Zindagi" still remain some of the most popular dialogues ever.&nbsp;<br />
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Some of his very famous films include 'Dil Wale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', 'Karan Arjun', 'Nayak', 'Mr. India', 'Ghatak' and 'Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom'.&nbsp;<br />
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He did over 200 films in various languages like Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and English. The actor truly made his mark all over the world.&nbsp;<br />
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Amrish Puri was born in Punjab on 22 June in 1932 and made his Bollywood debut in 1971 with the film 'Reshma Aur Shera'.&nbsp;<br />
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Before this, he was working as a voice-over artist and used to perform at the Prithvi Theatre in Bombay.&nbsp;<br />
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After failing his initial screen-tests, he landed his first major role at the age of 39 and went on to become one of the most memorable artists in the industry.</p>

<p>Amrish Puri stepped into Hollywood in 1982 as a supporting actor in the Oscar-winning film 'Gandhi'.&nbsp;He was later cast as Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. Initially hesitant, Puri agreed to take on the part after immense persistence from Spielberg himself.&nbsp;<br />
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Even though he was famous for his negative roles and villainous characters, he brought a sense of relatability to his roles that made his characters come alive.<br />
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Puri passed away in 2005 due to myelodysplastic syndrome but lives on in the hearts of his fans till this day.&nbsp;<br />
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Check out the doodle&nbsp;here:</p>

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On Saturday, Google paid a beautiful tribute to veteran actor Amrish Puri who had passed away in 2005. On the occasion of his 87th birth anniversary, Pune-based guest artist Debangshu Moulik got together with Google and honoured Puri's memory with a doodle.

On Saturday, Google paid a beautiful tribute to veteran actor Amrish Puri who had passed away in 2005. On the occasion of his 87th birth anniversary, Pune-based guest artist Debangshu Moulik got together with Google and honoured Puri's memory with a doodle. The gesture touched his fans who have taken to Twitter to express their gratitude and love for the Bollywood star. Singer Daler Mehendi too posted a picture on Twitter saying, "Remembering one of the most precious gems of the Indian Cinema, Amrish Puri Ji on his Birth Anniversary. #AmrishPuri #GoogleDoodle" Remembering one of the most precious gems of the Indian Cinema, Amrish Puri Ji on his Birth Anniversary.#AmrishPuri #GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/S61wx3TURQ — Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) June 22, 2019 × Amrish Puri was loved by the film industry and is considered one of the best villains in the history of Bollywood. His dialogues, "Mogambo Khush Hua" and "Ja Simran Ja, Jee Le Apni Zindagi" still remain some of the most popular dialogues ever. Some of his very famous films include 'Dil Wale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', 'Karan Arjun', 'Nayak', 'Mr. India', 'Ghatak' and 'Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom'. He did over 200 films in various languages like Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and English. The actor truly made his mark all over the world. Amrish Puri was born in Punjab on 22 June in 1932 and made his Bollywood debut in 1971 with the film 'Reshma Aur Shera'. Before this, he was working as a voice-over artist and used to perform at the Prithvi Theatre in Bombay. After failing his initial screen-tests, he landed his first major role at the age of 39 and went on to become one of the most memorable artists in the industry. Amrish Puri stepped into Hollywood in 1982 as a supporting actor in the Oscar-winning film 'Gandhi'. He was later cast as Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. Initially hesitant, Puri agreed to take on the part after immense persistence from Spielberg himself. Even though he was famous for his negative roles and villainous characters, he brought a sense of relatability to his roles that made his characters come alive. Puri passed away in 2005 due to myelodysplastic syndrome but lives on in the hearts of his fans till this day. Check out the doodle here:

Google celebrates Bollywood's favourite villain Amrish Puri on his 87th birth anniversary

<p>One of the most popular actors of Hollywood, Tom Hardy is gearing up for the release of his new film 'Venom'. Touted as the big release of this season, Hardy will be seen playing a superhero in this Marvel film. Now, Hardy has previously played the bad guy in Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight Rises and Hardy's performance as super-villain Bane is remembered till date.&nbsp;<br />
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Now, what if Bane and Bollywood's greatest villain Mogambo from MR India were to come together? Hardy recently recreated Mogambo's famous line for his Indian fans and pretty much nailed it.&nbsp;<br />
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Hardy was promoting his 'Venom' co-star Riz Ahmed's upcoming single 'Mogambo', and the Pakistan-origin actor made him say the catchphrase "Mogambo khush hua ". Veteran Indian actor Amrish Puri played the role of Mogambo in 'Mr. India'.&nbsp;<br />
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Ahmed's single is scheduled to be released on October 3.&nbsp;<br />
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"Tom Hardy gives us his best mogambo - what's the verdict? Think you can do better? Post yours here with #mogambo before the single drops October 3," Ahmed tweeted along side the video of Hardy reciting the dialogue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tom Hardy gives us his best <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mogambo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mogambo</a> - what’s the verdict?<br />
Think u can do better?<br />
Post urs here with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mogambo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mogambo</a> before the single drops Oct 3rd... <a href="https://t.co/TEkyvi9vdt">pic.twitter.com/TEkyvi9vdt</a></p>
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<p>During an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Ahmed had revealed that his debut solo rap song was inspired by Bollywood's supervillain from the 1987 movie.&nbsp;</p>


One of the most popular actors of Hollywood, Tom Hardy is gearing up for the release of his new film 'Venom'. Touted as the big release of this season, Hardy will be seen playing a superhero in this Marvel film.

One of the most popular actors of Hollywood, Tom Hardy is gearing up for the release of his new film 'Venom'. Touted as the big release of this season, Hardy will be seen playing a superhero in this Marvel film. Now, Hardy has previously played the bad guy in Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight Rises and Hardy's performance as super-villain Bane is remembered till date. Now, what if Bane and Bollywood's greatest villain Mogambo from MR India were to come together? Hardy recently recreated Mogambo's famous line for his Indian fans and pretty much nailed it. Hardy was promoting his 'Venom' co-star Riz Ahmed's upcoming single 'Mogambo', and the Pakistan-origin actor made him say the catchphrase "Mogambo khush hua ". Veteran Indian actor Amrish Puri played the role of Mogambo in 'Mr. India'. Ahmed's single is scheduled to be released on October 3. "Tom Hardy gives us his best mogambo - what's the verdict? Think you can do better? Post yours here with #mogambo before the single drops October 3," Ahmed tweeted along side the video of Hardy reciting the dialogue. Tom Hardy gives us his best #mogambo - what’s the verdict? Think u can do better? Post urs here with #mogambo before the single drops Oct 3rd... pic.twitter.com/TEkyvi9vdt — Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) September 30, 2018 × During an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Ahmed had revealed that his debut solo rap song was inspired by Bollywood's supervillain from the 1987 movie.

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