Puneet Issar Wiki Biography
Puneet Issar (born 12 September 1958 ) is an Indian actor and director, most famous for his role as Duryodhana in the TV adaptation (1988–1990) of the Mahabharata, and directing Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) starring Salman Khan. His other notable roles are in Border, 1997 war film, directed by J. P. Dutta and second lead in the cult Indian horror film Purana Mandir in 1983.He started his career with the movie Coolie in 1983. During filming an action sequence of this movie, he accidentally injured Amitabh Bachchan nearly fatally and suffered the industry’s backlash due to it.
| Full Name | Puneet Issar |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | 1958-09-12 |
| Place Of Birth | Punjab, India |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Deepali Issar |
| Children | Siddhant Issar, Nivriti Issar |
| Parents | Sudesh Issar |
| http://www.facebook.com/PuneetIssarOfficial | |
| http://www.instagram.com/impuneetissar | |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0411539 |
| Nominations | Golden Petal Awards for Most Damdar Personality |
| Movies | Garv: Pride and Honour, Purana Mandir, Coolie, Tahkhana, I Am Singh, Border, Krrish, Ready, Ram Jaane, Yodha, Kshatriya, Sanam Bewafa, Superman, Bhairav, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Allari Pidugu, Zakhmi Aurat, Sher-E-Hindustan, Barkhaa, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Jaagruti, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Anmol, Zakhmi Si… |
| TV Shows | Mahabharat, Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishn, Dwarkadheesh Bhagwaan Shree Krishn |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Son of director Sudesh Issar. |
| 2 | His punch was the one that made superstar Amitabh Bachchan seriously injured in the movie Coolie (1983). |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guri | 2004 | ||
| Tagore | 2003 | ||
| Indra | 2002 | Shaukhat Ali Khan | |
| Ittefaq | 2001 | Inspector Thakur | |
| Bhairav | 2001 | Jindal | |
| Refugee | 2000 | Sikh Priest | |
| Bhai No 1 | 2000 | ||
| Noor Jahan | 2000 | TV Series | |
| Jaalsaaz | 1999 | ||
| Jai Mata Ki | 1999 | TV Series | |
| Chandaal | 1998 | ||
| Jaane Jigar | 1998 | Rana | |
| Border | 1997/I | Rattan Singh | |
| Daadagiri | 1997 | Dhanraj | |
| Master | 1997 | D.R. | |
| Sher-E-Hindustan | 1997 | Khulbhushan | |
| Krishna Arjun | 1997 | DIG Hidayath Ali Khan | |
| Krantikari | 1997 | ||
| Jodidar | 1997 | Poacher | |
| Dharma Karma | 1997 | Iqbal Supariwala | |
| Hindustani | 1997 | TV Series | |
| Suraj | 1997 | ||
| Suryaputra Shanidev | 1997 | ||
| Muqaddar | 1996 | ||
| Time Bomb | 1996 | ||
| Saahil | 1996 | TV Series | |
| Jallaad | 1995 | ||
| Ram Jaane | 1995 | Inspector Chewte | |
| Hum Sab Chor Hain | 1995 | Bhootnath | |
| Baazi | 1995 | Bus passenger | |
| Hathkadi | 1995 | Chakku Pande, the killer | |
| Aaja Re O Sajana | 1994 | ||
| Cheetah | 1994 | Inspector Khurana | |
| Kranti Kshetra | 1994 | Shaitan Singh (as Punit) | |
| Pingami | 1994 | Edwin Thomas | |
| Thanedarni | 1994 | ||
| Yaar Gaddar | 1994 | ||
| Prem Shakti | 1994 | Mahabali Tantrik (as Punit) | |
| Mera Pyara Bharat | 1994 | Terrorist | |
| Jaagruti | 1993 | Jungle Chief | |
| Zakhmi Rooh | 1993 | Jengo | |
| Ashaant | 1993 | Rana | |
| Chandra Mukhi | 1993 | Dhola | |
| Anmol | 1993 | Zafar | |
| Khal-Naaikaa | 1993 | Dr. Rajan Bakshi | |
| Baaghi Sultana | 1993 | ||
| Kshatriya | 1993 | Shakti Singh (diwan’s son) | |
| Bhuchaal | 1993 | ||
| Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi | 1993 | ||
| Yodha | 1992 | Black Magician | |
| Kal Ki Awaz | 1992 | Bhai Khan | |
| Humshakal | 1992 | Kundan (as Punit Issar) | |
| Zakhmi Sipahi | 1992 | Chhota Chaudhary | |
| Suryavanshi | 1992 | Mahesh (as Puneet Esaar) | |
| Aaj Ka Samson | 1991 | Sanga | |
| Jungle Beauty | 1991 | ||
| Meet Mere Man Ke | 1991 | ||
| Paap Ki Aandhi | 1991 | Paras (Chote) | |
| Sanam Bewafa | 1991 | Afzal Khan (as Puneet Esaar) | |
| Lahu Luhan | 1991 | ||
| Haar Jeet | 1990 | ||
| Roti Kee Keemat | 1990 | D’Souza | |
| Tejaa | 1990 | Heeralal | |
| Jaan Lada Denge | 1990 | ||
| Meri Lalkaar | 1990 | ||
| Naag Nagin | 1989 | ||
| Shehzaade | 1989 | Arjun Singh (Roshan Singh’s Son) (uncredited) | |
| Elaan-E-Jung | 1989 | ||
| Khooni Murdaa | 1989 | Johnny | |
| Akhri Muqabla | 1988 | Jhangi | |
| Main Tere Liye | 1988 | Ramesh / Romi Saxena | |
| Zalzala | 1988 | Shera | |
| Mahabharat | 1988 | TV Series | Duryodhana (as Puneet Essar) |
| Zakhmi Aurat | 1988 | Sukhdev – Rapist | |
| Kasam | 1988 | Jailer / Police Inspector | |
| Maar Dhaad | 1988 | ||
| Vikram Aur Betaal | 1988 | TV Series | The Thief / The Brave Man |
| Pyaar Ki Jeet | 1987 | Dharma | |
| Superman | 1987 | Shekhar ‘Superman’ | |
| Watan Ke Rakhwale | 1987 | Akbar – Arun’s assistant | |
| Avam | 1987 | Dayal’s associate | |
| Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai | 1986 | Vinya | |
| Jwala | 1986 | Superintendent of Police | |
| The Living Corpse | 1986 | ||
| Tahkhana | 1986 | Vijay | |
| Dahleez | 1986 | Traitor | |
| Daku Bijlee | 1986 | ||
| Janbaaz | 1986 | Rocky | |
| Anadi Khiladi | 1986 | ||
| Palay Khan | 1986 | Amar Singh | |
| 3D Saamri | 1985 | Police Inspector Baldev | |
| Main Khiloda Nahin | 1985 | ||
| Raja Aur Rana | 1984 | Inspector Vijay | |
| Purana Mandir | 1984 | Anand | |
| Coolie | 1983/I | Bob | |
| Barkhaa | 2015 | ||
| Fateh | 2014 | ||
| Mahabharat | 2013 | TV Series | Lord Parshurama |
| Best of Luck | 2013 | Jernail Singh | |
| Dushman Ke Khoon Paani Hai | 2013 | ||
| Luv U Soniyo | 2012 | Balwinder | |
| Son of Sardaar | 2012 | Inspector Kuki Chowdray | |
| I Am Singh | 2011 | Fateh Singh | |
| Ready | 2011 | Dada Chaudhary | |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | 2011 | Tejpal ‘Minty’ | |
| Josh | 2010/I | as Puneet Ishar | |
| Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | 2009 | Sardar Kartar Singh | |
| God Tussi Great Ho | 2008 | Terrorist | |
| Bachna Ae Haseeno | 2008 | Mahi’s Father | |
| Satyameba Jayate | 2008 | ||
| Partner | 2007 | Rana | |
| Chandrahas | 2007 | Liyaqat Khan | |
| Aryan: Unbreakable | 2006 | Coach Ranveer Bagga | |
| Krrish | 2006 | Komal | |
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | 2006 | Yuvraj S. Berry | |
| Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean | 2006 | Vichitra Singh (as Punit Issar) | |
| Allari Pidugu | 2005 | ||
| Kasak | 2005 | Captain Singh (as Punit Issar) | |
| Bunty Aur Babli | 2005 | Vimmi’s father | |
| Narasimhudu | 2005 | ||
| Dil Ke Pechey Pechey’ | 2005 | Naval Officer | |
| Vajra: The Weapon | 2004 | Baban Khan (Babu Pathan) |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Am Singh | 2011 | ||
| Garv: Pride and Honour | 2004 | as Punit Isarr | |
| Jai Mata Ki | 1999 | TV Series | |
| Hindustani | 1997 | TV Series |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Am Singh | 2011 | story, screenplay, dialogue / written by |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Am Singh | 2011 | executive producer |