| Chaman Puri | |
| Birthname: | Chaman Lal Puri |
| Birth Date: | 2 October 1914 |
| Birth Place: | Rahon, Punjab, British India |
| Death Date: | 26 June 1998(aged 83) |
| Years Active: | 1938 – 1989 |
| Occupation: | Actor |
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Chaman Puri (2 October 1914 – 26 June 1998) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His younger brothers were Bollywood actors Madan Puri and Amrish Puri.[1] [2]
Chaman Puri was the first of five children, with younger brothers Madan Puri, Amrish Puri and Harish Lal Puri and younger sister Chandrakanta Mehra.[3] He was the first cousin of the singer K. L. Saigal.[4]
Puri is best known for Howrah Bridge,[5] The Train (1970) and Victoria No. 203 (1972).
| Year | Film | Character/Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pyaar Ka Pahela Sawan | ||
| 1987 | Aulad | Devki's dad | |
| 1987 | Khazana | Shantidas | |
| 1985 | Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari | Aarti's father-in-law | |
| 1985 | Pyar Jhukta Nahin | Shankar | |
| 1981 | Do Posti | Chaudhary/Sarpanch | |
| 1981 | Chaska | ||
| 1980 | Bombay 405 Miles | Mohanlal | |
| 1980 | Khwab | Dayal - Landlord | |
| 1978 | Chor Ke Ghar Chor | Maina's foster father | |
| 1978 | Do Musafir | Bhavani Singh | |
| 1978 | Phaansi | Chaudhary | |
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | ||
| 1977 | Saal Solvan Chadya | ||
| 1977 | Wangar | Neki Ram | |
| 1977 | Mamta | Doctor | |
| 1976 | Aap Beati | Kishorilal's boss | |
| 1976 | Fakira | ||
| 1976 | Khalifa | Chair of Sabka Bhala Party (uncredited) | |
| 1975 | Mere Sajna | ||
| 1975 | Awara Ladki | as a Police Commissioner | |
| 1975 | Chori Mera Kaam | Shambhu (Sharmili's dad) | |
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | Sunanda's Father | |
| 1974 | Amir Garib | Baba (as Chamanpuri) | |
| 1974 | Chor Machaye Shor | Mukhiya | |
| 1973 | Ek Nari Do Roop | Petrol Pump Owner | |
| 1973 | Ghulam Begam Badshah | ||
| 1973 | Pyaar Ka Rishta | Bihari Chacha | |
| 1973 | Teen Chor | ||
| 1973 | Rocky Mera Naam | Diwan Kriparam | |
| 1972 | Jangal Mein Mangal | Head of the Village | |
| 1972 | Victoria No. 203 | Rekha's father | |
| 1971 | Hum Tum Aur Woh | Seth Banwari Lal | |
| 1971 | Jwala | ||
| 1971 | Paraya Dhan | Shewaram | |
| 1971 | Sansar | Seth | |
| 1970 | Insaan Aur Shaitan | Jugal Maharaj - Ratna's Daddy | |
| 1970 | Aan Milo Sajna | Diwan | |
| 1970 | Geet | Stage Musician | |
| 1970 | The Train (as Chamaanpuri) | ||
| 1970 | Sau Saal Beet Gaye | Bhagirathi's Brother | |
| 1969 | Waris | James | |
| 1968 | Ek Phool Ek Bhool | Prof. Gaurishanker | |
| 1967 | Nai Roshni | Principal | |
| 1967 | Maya (TV Series) | Mookerjee | |
| 1967 | Aayega Aanewala | ||
| 1967 | Naujawan | ||
| 1966 | Pyar Kiye Jaa | Devraj | |
| 1966 | Mamta | Ghishta Babu - Devyani's dad | |
| 1966 | Chanchal Ka Sapna | ||
| 1965 | Akashdeep | ||
| 1965 | Bahu Beti | Dhanpat Rai | |
| 1965 | Shaheed | ||
| 1964 | Leader | ||
| 1964 | Rahul | ||
| 1963 | Deepak | ||
| 1963 | Phool Bane Angaare | Vimla's dad | |
| 1962 | Burmah Road | The King (uncredited) | |
| 1962 | Raaz Ki Baat | Bachchan Singh | |
| 1962 | Hamen Khelne Do | ||
| 1961 | Hum Matwale Naujawan | ||
| 1961 | Sapne Suhane | Jaggu Mama | |
| 1961 | Tanhai | ||
| 1960 | Masoom | School Headmaster | |
| 1960 | Patang | Babu Himmatrai | |
| 1959 | Commander | ||
| 1959 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | ||
| 1959 | Pardesi Dhola | ||
| 1958 | Howrah Bridge | Madan | |
| 1957 | Paying Guest | Public Prosecutor | |
| 1957 | Talaash | ||
| 1956 | Heer | Ranjha's Father | |
| 1956 | 26 January | ||
| 1956 | Bharti | ||
| 1956 | Qeemat | ||
| 1955 | Abe Hayat | ||
| 1955 | Jalti Nishani | ||
| 1954 | Khaibar | ||
| 1954 | Mahatma Kabir | ||
| 1954 | Mastana | Pujari / Temple Priest | |
| 1954 | Sangam | ||
| 1954 | Shart | Doctor | |
| 1953 | Aansoo | ||
| 1952 | Jaggu | ||
| 1951 | Bahar | ||
| 1951 | Nadaan | ||
| 1951 | Afsana | Meera's blind dad | |
| 1950 | Sangram | Police Officer | |
| 1949 | Raat Ki Rani | ||
| 1941 Punjabi Movie released on 29 August 1941 | Pardesi Dhola | ||
| 1938 | Street Singer | as Munshi also writer in theatre |