This actor worked in over 430 films, made his brother a dreaded villain of Bollywood, he sometimes became hero's uncle or a police officer, he is…
Yes, we are talking about versatile actor Madan Puri. Madan Puri had established himself in Bollywood by doing different kinds of roles in the fifties and sixties. He did all kinds of roles in films — sometimes he became the hero's uncle, sometimes his maternal uncle, sometimes a policeman, sometimes a politician. He even played the role of a villain. Who doesn't know Madan Puri's younger brother, Amrish Puri? Amrish Puri became famous in the new and old eras for playing the role of a villain whose imposing face and heavy voice used to scare people. Madan Puri helped a lot in shaping the career of his younger brother, Amrish Puri. Madan Puri gave this advice to his younger brother, Amrish Puri
While Madan Puri worked in Hindi films as well as Punjabi films, Amrish Puri focused on Hindi films and became a famous villain. Amrish Puri is remembered for his role as Mogambo. In an interview, Amrish Puri had said that he gives full credit to his brother Madan Puri for his success as a villain. He said that, looking at his face, his brother had advised him not to become a hero. Madan Puri had said that you should not become a hero; villain roles will suit you more. Madan Puri and Amrish Puri had another brother, Chaman Puri. Chaman Puri also worked in some films, but Madan Puri and Amrish Puri got more success.
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