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Om Shivpuri

Om Shivpuri

Actor · Died October 15, 1990, aged 52 · Jaipur, State of Jaipur, British India

Om Shiv Puri met his wife at Jaipur Radio Station where they worked together. In fact, they had worked together on radio and in plays. Even at NSD, they were together - in the same batch they fell in love. They married, but not before they had waited for nine years (1968). After that, they started a theatre group Dishantar, which did so well that tickets were sold in black for almost every show. Om Shivpuri started his film career in 1971 with Mani Kaul's Ashad Ka Ek Din, soon followed by Gulzar's Koshish in 1972. Finally he shifted to Mumbai in 1974. Thereafter in his career spanning over two decades he acted in over 175 Hindi films playing roles as varied as villains to supporting cast. Amrish Puri probably the best known villain in the industry was younger brother of Madan Puri, Chaman Puri was their eldest brother. Abhinav Chaturvedi who played Nanhe in "Humlog" (1984) TV Series started his acting career at the tender age of five with Om Shivpuri's group.

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Born
January 1, 1938
Died
October 15, 1990 (aged 52)
From
Jaipur, State of Jaipur, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 150 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 4% in 30 days

What are Om Shivpuri's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Comedy 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
Morality
38%
Bonds
30%
Power
11%
Self
9%
Survival
8%
Society
2%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 4

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 7 · Intense 9

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

Steady 7 · Shifting 9 · 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 12 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 8 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 10

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

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 5
Mentor
2 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
15
Tense
9
Romantic
6
Joyful
4
Thrilling
5
Other
14

How their films linger

Bittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet10
  • 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 Om Shivpuri's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Om Shivpuri'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

150 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page.

  • Aakhri Sanghursh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Rammohan

  • Shanti Kranti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Deshwasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Thakur Shivpal Singh

  • Khooni Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Rupaye Dus Karod(1991)

    as Aatmaram

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

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

    as Mr. Mathur

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

    as Dushyant's Father

  • Hum Se Na Takrana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Thakur

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

    as Actor

  • Pathar Ke Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Kali Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Aag Ka Gola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Seth Vinod Kumar

  • Gola Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Police Commissioner

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

    as Goswami

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

    as Hari and Om's Father

  • Oonch Neech Beech (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Motilal's Elder Brother

  • Hisaab Khoon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dharampal

  • Sachai Ki Taqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Commissioner of Police (as Om Shiv Puri)

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

    Actor

  • Dost Garibon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dharamdas

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

    Actor

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

    as Kailashpuri Malhotra

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

    as Police Commissioner

  • Biwi Ho To Aisi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ashok Mehra

  • Hamara Khandaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ranjeet

  • Ek Naya Rishta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shankar Dayal Tandon

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

    as Kailashnath

  • Khatron Ke Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as ACP Tandon

  • Aaj Ke Angaarey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Forest Officer Ranjit Singh

  • Main Tere Liye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Makkad Saxena

  • Mera Shikaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

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

    as Mathur

  • Insaf Ki Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Police Commisioner Ranjeet

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

    as Jagrathan

  • Satyamev Jayate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Yashpal

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

    as Minister

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

    as David Brown

  • Sitapur Ki Geeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as IG Shrivastav

  • Aag Hi Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Jailor

  • Pyaar Karke Dekho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Thakur

  • Aakhree Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as D.I.G. S.K. Bhatnagar

  • Saveray Wali Gaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Thakur

  • Awara Baap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Seth Gopal Das

  • Dekha Pyar Tumhara(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lover Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rai Saab

  • Adventures of Tarzan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Shetty

  • Insaaf Main Karoonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Brigadier Singh

  • Paisa Yeh Paisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Babu(1985)

    as Ved Prakash

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Child God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Chaar Maharathi(1985)

    as John

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

  • Geraftaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Police Commissioner Sinha

  • Masterji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Vaid

  • Aandhi-Toofan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mr. Kapoor

  • Hum Dono(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Ghulami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bade Thakur

  • Naya Kadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Zakhmi Sher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Gupta

  • Aaj Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Judge

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Asha Jyoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ramesh Chander

  • Maqsad(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Yeh Desh(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Wanted: Dead or Alive(1984)

    as Kehar Singh

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Divorce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mr. Oswal

  • Coolie(1983)

    as Mr. Om Puri

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Dayanand

  • Love in Goa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jack D'Souza

  • Prem Tapasya(1983)

    as Ram Kumar Verma

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

  • Andhaa Kaanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Police Commissioner K. B. Lal

  • Jaanwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Disco Dancer(1982)

    as P.N. Oberoi

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Arth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Kavita's doctor

  • Samraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Captain Chawla

  • Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya(1982)

    as Advocate Rasik Bihari Saxena

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aadat Se Majboor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Dr. Verma

  • Teesri Aankh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Inspector Om

  • Rajput (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Thakur Sangram Singh

  • Bemisal(1982)

    as Mr. Chaturvedi

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Lakshmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Zamaane ko Dikhana hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Colonel I.M. Tipsee

  • Meri Aawaz Suno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as CBI Officer Sangram Singh

  • Fiffty Fiffty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Shakka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Captain Dharam Das

  • Dard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dayal (Seema's Father)

  • Jyoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Vedji

  • Naseeb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mr. K.K.

  • Mangalsutra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mohan

  • Kudrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kismat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Khan

  • Bandish(1980)

    as Brij Mohan

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maang Bharo Sajana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dr. Sinha

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mr Sharma

  • Phir Wahi Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dr. Desai

  • Saboot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ajit Roy

  • Red Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Shera

  • Lootmaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Burning Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Rajaram

  • Khubsoorat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dr. Gokhale

  • Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sardar Santhalu

  • Taraana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Thakur Gopal Singh

  • Bhayaanak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Rajguru

  • Meera(1979)

    as Kul Guru

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Great Gambler(1979)

    as Sen Verma

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Rai

  • Gautam Govinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Commissioner of Police

  • Sarkari Mehman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Who Else? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Amar Shakti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Sardar

  • Pati Patni Aur Woh(1978)

    as Sharda's Father

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Naukri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mr. Rai

  • Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Interpol Officer R.K. Malik

  • Aankh Ka Tara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Dhyanu Bhagat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Jalalaudin Mohammad Akbar

  • Kitaab(1977)

    as Principal

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Farishta Ya Qatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ram Kumar

  • Ek Hi Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • For Your Sake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Kinara(1977)

    as Aarti's Grandfather

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Karm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Priest

  • Chor Sipahee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Commissioner of Police

  • Dhoop Chhaon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dr. D.D. Sinha

  • Jallian Wala Bagh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Jay Vejay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Immaan Dharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Seth Jamuna Das

  • Adha Din Adhi Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dada

  • Chhailla Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Tinku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Jwala Prasad

  • Udhar Ka Sindur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Dr. Shivnath

  • Balika Badhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Amal's dad

  • Dus Numbri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Karamchand

  • Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Policeman

  • Jeevan Jyoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Gopaldas Chaurasia

  • Tapasya(1976)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Season(1975)

    as Harihar Thapa

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Zorro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Maharaj Bahadur Singh (as Om Shivapuri)

  • Sholay(1975)

    as Police Officer

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Khushboo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Brindavan's father

  • Aandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Chandrasen

  • 27 Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Anna

  • Jeevan Sangram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Chacha

  • Namak Haraam(1973)

    as Damodar Maharaj

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Achanak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Dr. Chaudhary

  • Koshish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Uncle Narayan

  • One Day Before the Rainy Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Vilom

Career shape

Star power in the 72nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 149 titles from 1971 to 1997; peak year 1983.

Highest rated

The Season (1975)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Disco Dancer (1982)

Film career

19711997

Peak 1983 · 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting149 of 149: 149 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score67th

By decade

1970s49 · acting1980s90 · acting1990s10 · acting

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.

How do Om Shivpuri's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 23; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 23 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)

91st percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sholay (1975)

Midcredits 95th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 50. 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 Om Shivpuri work with?

People who share at least 2 of Om Shivpuri's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Rajesh Khanna shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers