Amrish Puri is regarded as the greatest villain in Bollywood’s history by film critics and audiences alike. He has worked in more than 450 films and won numerous awards for his exceptional acting skills. His deep voice and dominating screen presence captivated the viewers sending chills down their spine. Over the years, Amrish Puri worked in many famous films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Meri Jung, Mr. India, Shahenshah, Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Ghayal, Damini, Karan Arjun, Jeet, Koyla, and others.
Karan Johar on the late legendary actor, Amrish Puri
In the upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan 8, Karan Johar is all set to host the power-packed actor-director duo of Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty. During the same, Karan talked about his early days as an assistant director on the iconic film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and shared about his bond with the late legendary actor, Amrish Puri, who played Kajol’s strict father in the movie. Karan said:
“I have to tell you, my father and Amrish ji (Amrish Puri) come from the same village, so the first person my father told me whose feet I had to touch was Amrish ji’s.”