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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again—and you might end up like Indian film actor Amrish Puri, who overcame an early setback on the way to fulfilling his big screen dreams. Today’s Doodle by Pune-based guest artist The younger brother of character actors Madan Puri and Chaman Puri, Amrish auditioned for a lead role in 1954 but was rejected. After working in the theater and doing voiceover parts, he made his Bollywood debut in 1971’s Reshma Aur Shera. A decade later, he broke into Hollywood as Khan, a supporting role in the Oscar-winning movie, Gandhi. He was later cast as Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, after initially turning down director Steven Spielberg’s offer. “Amrish is my favorite villain,” said Spielberg, who persisted until Puri said yes. “The best the world has ever produced and ever will!” Appearing in more than 200 films in over half a dozen languages—including Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and English—Puri gave one of his most memorable performances at age 55. Playing Mogambo in the 1987 cult classic Mr. India, Puri’s deep-voiced delivery of the dastardly line “ Mogambo khush hua” (“Mogambo is pleased”) would become his signature. Guest Artist Q&A with Debangshu Moulik Today's Doodle was created by Pune-based guest artist Q: Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: I have been watching Amrish Puri's performances in various movies since I was a kid and have grown up watching him play different ...

Amrish Puri as Mola Ram, a priest who performs human sacrifices in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' Several Indian actors have made their mark internationally but one of the first Indian actors to appear in a globally successful Hollywood film was Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. But did you know Puri had initially turned the offer down. According to the late actor’s autobiography, The Act of Life, Spielberg was denied permission to shoot Temple of Doom in India and instead set up the film in Sri Lanka, Macau and London. After expressing disinterest in the part, he reconsidered after casting director Dolly Thakore sent stills of him from the horror film Gehrayee to Spielberg. When American casting agents came down to India to meet him, Puri refused to audition and instead, asked them to watch him perform on the sets of his new film, reported Hindustan Times. He also refused to read out a page of text in English. “How does Spielberg know what language do I speak? He would know me as an actor,” he apparently told the casting agents. Puri eventually agreed to the role and found the production very impressive. He described Spielberg as “very boyish, an unassuming kind of person.” About the crew, he said, “None of them had any ego, problems or reservations about my being an Indian. Unlike many of our actors in Indian films, there was expertise at all levels and you couldn’t just do anything and get away with it.” Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ran into trouble ...

Remember Amrish Puri In Indiana Jones? Check Out These Lesser Known Facts From This Steven Spielberg Film Last year it was reported that Harrison Ford will return as our beloved Indy in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise that is slated to release in July 2022. While it’s sad that the revered filmmaker Steven Spielberg won’t be directing Indiana Jones 5, the fans are still excited to know what adventure Dr. Henry Walton Jones, Jr. will embark on in the new version of the film. Even as we await for some more developments on the same, here’s sharing with you some interesting trivia on the franchise which first began in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was followed by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which had released in 2008. After four hugely popular Indiana Jones films it is impossible to imagine anyone else except Harrison Ford as the titular character. However, did you know he wasn’t really the first choice to play the part? Apparently, Spielberg’s first choice to play Indy was American actor-director Peter Coyote. However, reportedly the latter couldn’t make the final cut as the studio didn’t consider him to be a box-office draw. Actors Paul Le Mat, Christopher Guest, Bruce Boxleitner, Barry Bostwick, Sam Elliott, Mark Harmon, Nick Mancuso, John Calvin, Michael Biehn, Sam Shepard, David Hasselhoff and Tom Selleck were also considered for...

Amrish Puri in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Steven Spielberg was "absolutely amazed" that Amrish Puri was working on 22 films at once. The 76-year-old filmmaker flew to India to audition the actor for his iconic role as Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' because he was so stunned by the Bollywood star's heavy workload. Amrish's son, Rajeev Puri, told ETimes: “What I am told is that that was the only time that Spielberg came to India to audition an actor because he was curious to meet dad. He met him and he signed the movie over here." And Rajeev revealed the director was so impressed by Amrish's bald-headed look at the same time, he urged him not to grow his hair before filming the adventure story. He added: "That’s what dad told me that Steven told me ‘he loves this look'." Almost 40 years later, the Puri family are proud to still have a note written to Amrish - who died in 2005 aged 72 - after filming wrapped. The note read: “To my best villain, you are unique in all the world as a bad guy and in the real world we live in. You are a terrific human being. I loved every minute of our work together, can’t wait to work with you again." While 'Temple of Doom' led to Amrish getting more offers from Hollywood, he was "devoted" to keeping his work in India. Rajeev recalled: "His agent over there asked him to sign (other offers) but dad was very devoted to his Indian film industry. He said ‘no, I want to be over here because by God’s grace, I am doing very...

In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace.

Late actor Amrish Puri's son Rajeev Puri said filmmaker Steven Spielberg was "absolutely amazed" that his father was doing 22 films at a time. "[T]hat was the only time that Spielberg came to India to audition an actor because he was curious to meet Dad," Rajeev added. Amrish played 'Mola Ram' in Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'.

Amrish Puri in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Steven Spielberg was "absolutely amazed" that Amrish Puri was working on 22 films at once. The 76-year-old filmmaker flew to India to audition the actor for his iconic role as Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' because he was so stunned by the Bollywood star's heavy workload. Amrish's son, Rajeev Puri, told ETimes: “What I am told is that that was the only time that Spielberg came to India to audition an actor because he was curious to meet dad. He met him and he signed the movie over here." And Rajeev revealed the director was so impressed by Amrish's bald-headed look at the same time, he urged him not to grow his hair before filming the adventure story. He added: "That’s what dad told me that Steven told me ‘he loves this look'." Almost 40 years later, the Puri family are proud to still have a note written to Amrish - who died in 2005 aged 72 - after filming wrapped. The note read: “To my best villain, you are unique in all the world as a bad guy and in the real world we live in. You are a terrific human being. I loved every minute of our work together, can’t wait to work with you again." While 'Temple of Doom' led to Amrish getting more offers from Hollywood, he was "devoted" to keeping his work in India. Rajeev recalled: "His agent over there asked him to sign (other offers) but dad was very devoted to his Indian film industry. He said ‘no, I want to be over here because by God’s grace, I am doing very...

• • • • Steven Spielberg was 'amazed' Amrish Puri was doing 22 films at the same time, came to India to audition him: 'You are terrific human being' Steven Spielberg was ‘amazed’ Amrish Puri was doing 22 films at the same time, came to India to audition him: ‘You are terrific human being’ Amrish Puri played the villain in Steven Spielberg's 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The Hollywood director was thoroughly impressed by Puri. Veteran actor Amrish Puri played many iconic characters in his lifetime and his role as Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is considered one of his most popular roles in the West. Rajeev shared that Steven was so impressed by Amrish’s bald look that he asked him to keep the same look for Temple of Doom. “That’s what dad told me that Steven told me ‘he loves this look’,” shared Rajeev. After the shoot wrapped, Spielberg signed a handwritten note to Puri which the family has preserved till date. “To my best villain, you are unique in all the world as a bad guy and in the real world we live in. You are a terrific human being. I loved every minute of our work together, can’t wait to work with you again,” the note read. Also Read | He shared that after the success of Temple of Doom, Amrish got various offers from the West but he chose to work in the Indian film industry. “His agent over there asked him to sign (other offers) but dad was very devoted to his Indian film industry. He said ‘no, I want to be ov...

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again—and you might end up like Indian film actor Amrish Puri, who overcame an early setback on the way to fulfilling his big screen dreams. Today’s Doodle by Pune-based guest artist The younger brother of character actors Madan Puri and Chaman Puri, Amrish auditioned for a lead role in 1954 but was rejected. After working in the theater and doing voiceover parts, he made his Bollywood debut in 1971’s Reshma Aur Shera. A decade later, he broke into Hollywood as Khan, a supporting role in the Oscar-winning movie, Gandhi. He was later cast as Mola Ram in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, after initially turning down director Steven Spielberg’s offer. “Amrish is my favorite villain,” said Spielberg, who persisted until Puri said yes. “The best the world has ever produced and ever will!” Appearing in more than 200 films in over half a dozen languages—including Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and English—Puri gave one of his most memorable performances at age 55. Playing Mogambo in the 1987 cult classic Mr. India, Puri’s deep-voiced delivery of the dastardly line “ Mogambo khush hua” (“Mogambo is pleased”) would become his signature. Guest Artist Q&A with Debangshu Moulik Today's Doodle was created by Pune-based guest artist Q: Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: I have been watching Amrish Puri's performances in various movies since I was a kid and have grown up watching him play different ...

In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace.