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Puneet Issar

Puneet Issar

Actor, also director and writer · Born November 6, 1959 (66) · Amritsar, Punjab, India

Puneet Issar is an Indian actor and director. He is most famous for his role as Duryodhana in the Mahabharat TV show (1988–1990), and directing Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) starring Salman Khan. His other notable roles are in Border, (a 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 the filming of an action sequence of this movie, he accidentally injured Amitabh Bachchan nearly fatally and suffered the industry's backlash due to it. Issar participated in the Indian TV reality show Bigg Boss season 8 in 2014-2015.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 6, 1959 (66)
From
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Works as
Actor, also director and writer
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 106 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 41% in 30 days

What are Puneet Issar's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
40%
Morality
32%
Self
12%
Power
6%
Ideas
6%
Society
5%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 10 · Intense 10

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 17 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Melancholic
10
Thrilling
7
Romantic
6
Hopeful
7
Other
14

How their films linger

Hopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Puneet Issar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Puneet Issar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

106 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Vishwambhara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Welcome to the Jungle(2026)

    as Duryodhan

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Ranapati Shivray Swari Agra(2026)

    as Mirza Raje Jaisingh

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Border 2(2026)

    as Subedar Ratan Singh

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Bengal Files(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Vanshaj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 176 episodes · as Bhanu Pratap Mahajan

  • Channa Mereya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 110 episodes · as Rajwant Singh aka Daarji

  • Jayeshbhai Jordaar(2022)

    as Amar Tau

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Kashmir Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as DGP Hari Narain

  • Sanghaar The Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Producer · Actor

  • iSmart Shankar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kashi Viswanath

  • Captain Rana Prathap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Digambar

  • Sharabha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Chandraksha

  • Dangal(2016)

    Thanks

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Besh Korechi Prem Korechi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Raghav Sinha

  • Barkhaa(2015)

    as Mr. Sabharwal

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • International Hero(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fateh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Pratap Singh

  • Best of Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Jarnail Singh

  • Son of Sardaar(2012)

    as Inspector Sardar

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Amar and Suraj's Father

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Tejpaal Singh aka "Minty"

  • I Am Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Director · Screenplay · as Fateh Singh

  • Josh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Rudra

  • Jag Jeondeyan De Mele (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as S. Kartar Singh

  • Bachna Ae Haseeno(2008)

    as Rohit Pasricha

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Satyameba Jayate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Partner(2007)

    as Rana

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Aryan: Unbreakable (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ranveer Singh

  • Bigg Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 102 episodes · Actor

  • Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Vichitra Singh

  • Krrish(2006)

    as Komal Singh

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Allari Pidugu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Chakravarthy

  • Kasak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Captain Singh

  • Bunty Aur Babli(2005)

    as Mr. Saluja

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Narasimhudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as JD

  • Dil Ke Pechey Pechey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Naval Officer

  • Garv: Pride and Honour(2004)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Indra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Shaukhat Ali Khan

  • Ittefaq(2001)

    as Inspector Thakur

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Bhairav (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Jindal

  • Refugee(2000)

    as Sikh Priest

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Jaalsaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Pratap Singh

  • Chandaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Jaane Jigar(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sher-E-Hindustan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Devaraju

  • Bhagya Debata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Daadagiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Suraj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Border(1997)

    as Subedar Ratan Singh

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Muqaddar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Ram Jaane(1995)

    as Inspector Chewte

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Hum Sab Chor Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Bhootnath

  • Jallaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Bhola

  • Zakhmi Sipahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Chhota Chaudhary

  • Haathkadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Nishana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Durjan

  • Yaar Gaddar(1994)

    as Captain

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Kranti Kshetra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Shaitan Singh

  • Rasika(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Samrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Chinna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Prem Shakti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mahabali Tantrik

  • Athiradi Padai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Adiseshan

  • Time Bomb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Pingami(1994)

    as Edwin Thomas (Achayan)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Vishnu Vijaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Chandra Mukhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dhola · as Zhola

  • I Love India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Anmol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Zafar

  • Uzhaippali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Kshatriya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Shakti Singh (Ajay Singh's son)

  • Ashaant(1993)

    as Rana

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Zakhmi Rooh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Yoddha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Vishaka

  • Humshakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kundan

  • Jaagruti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Leader of Tribal Group

  • Suryavanshi(1992)

    as Mahesh

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Jungle Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Sanam Bewafa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Afzal Khan

  • Meri Lalkaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Tejaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Jaan Lada Denge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Shehzaade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Arjun Singh

  • Khooni Murdaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Akhri Muqabla(1989)

    as Jhangi

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mahabharat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 94 episodes · as Duryodhana

  • Zakhmi Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sukhdev

  • Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dharia's Henchman

  • The Discovery of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Rana Pratap

  • Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Superman / Shekhar

  • Watan Ke Rakhwale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Akbar - Arun's assistant

  • Pyar Ki Jeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Dharma

  • Tahkhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Vijay

  • Dahleez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Traitor

  • Daku Bijlee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Janbaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rocky

  • Palay Khan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • 3D Saamri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Police Inspector Baldev

  • Purana Mandir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Anand

  • Coolie(1983)

    as Bob

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Born to Be King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director · as Dadaji

  • Nazarbandh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Sector Balakot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as NIA Chief

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 104 titles, 101 of them dated from 1983 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Partner (2007)

$24M worldwide

Highest rated

Border (1997)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Krrish (2006)

Film career

19832026

Peak 2006 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1983Screen debut· Coolie
  • 2022Career best· The Kashmir Files

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting102 of 104: 99 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score47thDirecting3 of 104: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting2 of 104: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing1 of 104: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 104: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

104 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1980s17 · acting1990s41 · acting2000s18 · 17 acting · 1 crew2010s15 · 14 acting · 2 crew2020s10 · 10 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
8308

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Puneet Issar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 26; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 26 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Yaar Gaddar (1994)

95th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Border (1997)

Midcredits 94th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Puneet Issar work with?

People who share at least 2 of Puneet Issar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Salman Khan shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles