Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/11/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Amritsar |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | 'Duryodhana' in the Indian epic TV series "Mahabharat" (1988–1990) |
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| Other Notable Roles | 'Bob' in Coolie (1983), 'Major Vikram Singh' in Border (1997), 'Raja' in Ram Jaane (1995), 'Refugee' in Refugee (2000), 'Krrish's Father' in Krrish (2006) |
| Producer | Yes |
| Dialect Coach | Yes |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Lawrence High School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
| Tattoo | On The Right Hand: 'Om' |
| Controversy | During the shoot of one of the fight scenes of the movie Coolie, Amitabh Bachchan was hurt badly. Puneet was really criticised by the whole country and became a real-life villain for everyone as Amitabh was seriously injured and had to go through a surgery. But after recovering from the injury, Amitabh Bachchan cleared the matter by saying Puneet had done nothing intentionally |
| Family Origin | Roots in Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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Career
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| Notable Films | Border (1997), Ram Jaane (1995), Prem Shakti (1994), Refugee (2000), Krrish (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Ready (2011), Son of Sardaar (2012), The Kashmir Files (2022), Purana Mandir (1983) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable TV Shows | Param Vir Chakra (1987), Bharat Ek Khoj (1988), Junoon (1993–1998), Choti Sarrdaarni (2021), Mahabharat (1988–1990) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Directorial Works | Garv: Pride and Honour (2004), Hindustani (1996), Jai Mata Ki, I Am Singh (2011) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Puneet Issar was born in Amritsar, Punjab, to a wealthy family. | |
| 2. His father, a respected film director, had collaborated with artists like Jagjit Singh and Raj Babbar. | |
| 3. In college, Puneet dreamed of becoming an Indian Army Officer. | |
| 4. He began his career as an acting professor at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, where he also received acting training. | |
| 5. Puneet holds a fourth-degree black belt in martial arts and excels in Karate, Kung-fu, boxing, and wrestling. | |
| 6. He is proficient in Hindi and Urdu languages. | |
| 7. Puneet always aimed to portray a villain in Hindi films due to his physique. | |
| 8. In 1983, he portrayed 'Bob' in the movie "Coolie." | |
| 9. After injuring Amitabh Bachchan during the filming of "Coolie," Puneet faced rejection for six years, taking on small roles in B-grade films. | |
| 10. His portrayal of 'Duryodhana' in the TV series "Mahabharata" in 1988 brought him immense fame. | |
| 11. Puneet, with his "Mahabharat" team, performed numerous stage shows in India and abroad. | |
| 12. He has appeared in TV serials like "Bharat Ek Khoj," "Jai Mata Ki," and "Love Story." | |
| 13. Puneet was a finalist on the reality TV show Bigg Boss Season 8 in 2014. | |
| 14. In 2019, he portrayed 'Maharaja Digambar Singh' in ZEE5's web series "Parchhayee." | |
| 15. Puneet has a long history of involvement in theatre. | |
| 16. He mentioned in an interview about being treated like Duryodhana due to his role's popularity, recounting an incident where a Marwari businessman refused to serve him at dinner. | |
| 17. He has appeared in over 150 films as a villain. | |
| 18. He trained in boxing, kung-fu, and karate. | |
| 19. His family roots are in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. | |
| 20. He is also a dialect coach. |