Remembering late actor Amrish Puri on his birth anniversary, he wasn’t the first choice for Mr India’s ‘Mogambo’ role
On the birth anniversary of the late actor, Amrish Puri let’s recall his most famous role still known in the Indian cinema, ‘Mogambo.’
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The demise of late actor Amrish Puri had left Bollywood heartbroken. He had worked in more than 450 films and has won many hearts with his outstanding performance and unique dialogue delivery. On June 22, his 89th birth anniversary let’s remember how he replaced Anupam Kher for the role of ‘Mogambo’ who was approached first for it.
In an old interview, Anupam Kher had shared that he was upset initially for losing the movie but later was delighted with the performance given by Amrish Puri in ‘Mr. India.’ The dialogue ‘Mogambo Khush Hua’ is still remembered and popular among the audience. Besides, Amrish Puri, the movie starred Anil Kapoor and late actress Sridevi in the lead.
Many Twitter users remembered the legend for his performance today, on his birth anniversary. One fan wrote, “Tribute to one of the most talented actors, an iconic villain, overall a versatile artist. From being the legendary “Mogambo” to “jaa simran jaa ji le apni zindagi.” He gave us enough reasons to laugh!!!Remembering Amrish Puri ji on his birth anniversary.” Another said, “Remembering Legendery #Mogambo @ #AmrishPuri On His 89th Birth Anniversary.!”
Tribute to one of the most talented actors, an iconic villain, overall a versatile artist.
From being the legendary "Mogambo" to "jaa simran jaa ji le apni zindagi"
He gave us enough reasons to laugh!!!
Remembering Amrish Puri ji on his birth anniversary 🙏🏻#AmrishPuri pic.twitter.com/v8fASVwURj
— Debanshi Biswas (@BiswasDebanshi) June 22, 2021
Remembering Legendery #Mogambo @ #AmrishPuri On His 89th Birth Anniversary.! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wUePGXHKkQ
— Himangshu Das (@Himangshu4You) June 22, 2021
Besides playing the role of ‘Mogambo,’ Amrish is also recalled for his eye-catching performances in the movies, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’,’Nayak: The Real Hero’, ‘Karan Arjun’, among others.
