In the eyes of many viewers, the cinema of India is a melodrama with an intricate plot, numerous dances and songs. The foundations of national cinema have been laid since 1913. Traditions in Bollywood have changed markedly since then. However, as before, dances and charismatic middle-aged artists are still held in high esteem.
One of such famous actors, Amrish Lal Puri, was born in Jalandhar in 1932, on June 22. In addition to the future performer, four more children grew up in the family. The biography of the artist does not mention the type of activity of the parents. There is evidence that one of his older brothers, Madan, became an actor. The rest found calling in other occupations.
Pick time
Adults noticed Amrish's desire for science. Especially the boy liked physics and chemistry. They drew attention to themselves and creativity. Puri played the flute, was fond of theater, photography. He dreamed of an artistic career since childhood. But the road to the stage was not easy.
After graduating from school, Amrish became a student at the Shimla College of Humanities. The young man received higher education at the political and economic department of the university of the summer capital of the British Empire.
Deciding to realize children's dreams, Amrish took part in the casting for filming in the movie. Samples were unsuccessful. Puri decided that the career of a performer was not his calling. He began work at the Ministry of Labor. There, the future famous artist worked for two decades.
However, the scene did not allow to forget about itself. Amrish decided to study acting with the director and actor, actor Abrahim Alkazi. Puri got a lot of experience and knowledge from the Chairman of the National School of Drama of New Delhi. Amrish began work at the Prithvi Theater. A lot of roles were played. Among them are the plays of Moliere and Arthur Miller.
At a fairly mature age, the artist came to the cinema. Given the national specifics of the profession, Puri studied at the Academy of Music, Drama and Dance. He gained fame soon. They recognized him even by voice. Stage activity was combined with work on radio, television, filming in commercials for advertising.
Dream come true
A movie career started at thirty-eight. In this category, usually the artists of India finished filming. Amrish was a happy exception. In 1971, he taught a debut role in the film "Reshma and Shera." Celebrity came after the first work.
The most successful was the character of the feudal lord Vir Pratap Singh in the picture 1980 "We are five of us." Puri was awarded the prestigious national film award for his work in Innocent Victim in 1986. Prizes were awarded to roles in Mogambo and Mr. India.
Amrish, by an incomprehensible decision by the directors, constantly played negative heroes. All reincarnations were held with constant success. Vivid examples of his work were Shakti, Like Three Musketeers, Love Without Words. Incredibly, Brother Amrish Madan also has all the negative roles.
From the mid-nineties Puri, who had reached a respectable age, switched to the fathers of families, strict in temper and conservative life views. That is how viewers saw him in Subhash Ghai's "Caught Hopes" and Shyama Benegal's "Fatal Love".
Such was his role in the film "The Unfinished Bride." According to the plot, the Raj and Simran live in the Indian diaspora of London. Both received different upbringing, but they appreciate the roots. Simran wants to meet a loved one. Mother is trying to protect her daughter from mistakes.
The girl's father receives a letter from an Indian friend. It is a reminder of the intention to marry the grown children. The news disappoints Simran. She does not want to marry a stranger.
Raj has a liberal father. True, the son failed the exams, but no one from the family studied at the university. The guy goes to travel around Europe. Simran chose the same route. Young people meet and fall in love. As a result, a lot of funny situations happen while Raj seeks the consent of the chosen one's parents to the wedding.
