Personal Info
Birth date
-
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Also known as
पुनीत इस्सर
Puneet Issar
Biography
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.
Filmography
The Discovery of India
9.8
Overview:
Bharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.Mahabharat
7.114
Overview:
A dynastic struggle occurs for the throne of Hastinapur, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan, between the Kauravas and Pandavas, collateral branches of the clan, which causes the Kurukshetra War.Channa Mereya
NYR
Overview:
The story actually revolves around the love for cooking and based on the culture of Punjab. Ginni Garewal is a 24-year-old girl who is full of life. She lives in her own little bubble of chaos and is desperate for a resolution for her family problems and the missing feeling of love. Ginni and her family run a Dhaba in Amritsar. On the other hand, Aditya Singh is a 27-year-old guy who aspires to be one of the world’s highest hoteliers. He is on a quest for significance and meaning in his life, and he finds the answers in a girl he despises.Dangal
7.894
Overview:
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.Krrish
6.412
Overview:
In Singapore, Krishna is forced by circumstances to use his superpowers and become a masked superhero named Krrish, before getting drawn towards his lost legacy.Ram Jaane
5.182
Overview:
A street hustler, who has spent several years in and out of prison, decides to reform his life, as he teaches street kids to stay away from crime, but has trouble maintaining these ideals in his own life.Bachna Ae Haseeno
6.103
Overview:
Raj is a heartbreaker. His love stories with Mahi, Radhika and Gayatri finally teach him about love and life in their own sweet, sexy and sassy way.Coolie
6.6
Overview:
Zafar's obsession with Salma causes the destruction of her family and her mental breakdown. Years later, fate unites her sons, Iqbal and Sunny, and they set out to save Salma from Zafar's captivity.Ready
5
Overview:
Prem believes Sanjana is the girl chosen by his dad and falls in love with her. However, she is a runaway bride escaping from a marriage set up by her mafia uncles against her wishes. On learning the truth, he devises a plan to win her over from her uncles who intend to usurp her huge inheritance.Jayeshbhai Jordaar
5.8
Overview:
A non-confrontational Jayesh decides to defy his patriarchal family and flee with his pregnant wife Mudra to save their unborn daughter from foeticide. A screwball, hilarious chase begins as Jayesh's father assembles all his might to nab them. Will this unlikely hero manage to create a safe and equal haven for his daughter?Bunty Aur Babli
6.228
Overview:
Bunty and Babli are two young people who randomly meet each other after running away from their homes to chase their dream. After facing hurdles in their path they decide to take up conning and soon become the best con artists in the country. However, their success is threatened as a relentless cop is on their trail.iSmart Shankar
5.118
Overview:
A contract killer goes on the run after eliminating a target and eventually finds himself linked to a slain cop whose memory is transferred to his brain.The Kashmir Files
7.261
Overview:
Based on a true tragedy, the emotionally triggering film sheds light on the plight of Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus), a religious minority in the 1990s Kashmir valley, who were compelled to flee their homes by the Islamic militants.Son of Sardaar
4.6
Overview:
A Punjabi man returning to India falls in love with a woman whose family welcomes him as a guest before realizing he is the man they need to kill in order to avenge their loved ones.Garv: Pride and Honour
5.593
Overview:
About to retire, police inspector Samar Singh changes his mind when he discovers that a recently elected official has ties with the underworld.Indra
6.423
Overview:
A man embarks on a quest to make peace between two families fighting over the water problem in their district. In a bid to solve this crisis, he agrees to marry a girl from the rival family.The Bengal Files: Right to Life
NYR
Overview:
Hiding truth, denying justice and no value of human life are blots on our democracy.Border
6.41
Overview:
It's 1971, and 2000 members of the Pakistani Army—armed with tanks—are at war with just 120 men in a battalion of Indian soldiers based in the Longewala region of Rajasthan in India.Sanam Bewafa
5
Overview:
Salman falls in love with Ruksar but their fathers, despite being neighbours, are sworn enemies. The couple end up marrying but they are shocked when they finally discover the reason why their fathers allow the marriage to take place.Partner
5.468
Overview:
Prem, a love guru who shares tips on dating women, helps his client, Bhaskar, woo his boss. Things get complicated when he falls for a single mother and tries to hide his profession.Suryavanshi
5.1
Overview:
An archaeologist unearths an underground palace at Sangramgarh. The locals are afraid of what will happen if they start digging and would like to leave the past alone. It turns out their fears we confounded.Barkhaa
4.6
Overview:
Barkhaa is a Bollywood Romantic film, directed by Shadaab Mirza and produced by Shabana Hashmi. It stars Sara Loren in lead titular role. The film also stars Taaha Shah, Shweta Pandit, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Puneet Issar in prominent roles. The film was extensively shot in Himachal Pradesh, India. Marketing of the film was done by Hash Entertainment and is distributed under the banner of Zahara Productions. It was released on March 27, 2015.Kshatriya
4.5
Overview:
In the arid region of Rajasthan, India; there are two royal families, Mirtagarth and Surjangarh who believes in a religious ritual which states that a warrior from each of these two families will come together annually to have a fierce battle with the winner having to sacrifice a baby buffalo and it will rain in that person's territory. This tradition must be fated to carry on by the future generation as it is a rule of nature set down by their kin.Dahleez
1
Overview:
Dahleez is a 1986 Indian Bollywood film directed by Ravi Chopra and produced by B.R. Chopra. It stars Jackie Shroff, Raj Babbar, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Smita Patil in pivotal roles.Yoddha
7.6
Overview:
Fate brings a young man from rural Kerala to be the protector of a young Lama in Nepal, who is being chased by a dangerous cult.Chandra Mukhi
5.5
Overview:
Chandra Mukhi is an angel who lands on earth in search of her magic wand. She must get it before a devil named Dhola lays his hands on it.Anmol
NYR
Overview:
Anmol is made to work as a maid in her own house by her step-mother and step-sisters. Later, a singer falls for her and decides to free her from her family.Prem Shakti
4
Overview:
A man (Govinda) falls in love with a living mannequin (Karisma Kapoor), and each learn they were lovers in a previous life. Remake of the American movie Mannequin.Acting
TBASector Balakot as NIA Chief
TBABorn to Be King as Dadaji
TBANazarbandh as Unknown
2025The Bengal Files: Right to Life as Rajnath
2022Channa Mereya (110 Episodes) as Rajwant Singh aka Daarji
2022Jayeshbhai Jordaar as Amar Tau
2022The Kashmir Files as DGP Hari Narain
2021Sanghaar The Massacre as Unknown
2019iSmart Shankar as Kashi Viswanath
2019Captain Rana Prathap as Unknown
2018Sharabha as Chandraksha
2015Besh Korechi Prem Korechi as Raghav Sinha
2015Barkhaa as Mr. Sabharwal
2015International Hero as Unknown
2014Fateh as Pratap Singh
2013Best of Luck as Jarnail Singh
2012Son of Sardaar as Inspector Sardar
2011Ready as Amar and Suraj's Father
2011Yamla Pagla Deewana as Tejpaal Singh aka "Minty"
2011I Am Singh as Fateh Singh
2010Josh as Rudra
2009Jag Jeondeyan De Mele as S. Kartar Singh
2008Bachna Ae Haseeno as Mahi's Father
2008Satyameba Jayate as Unknown
2008Gautama Buddha as Unknown
2007Partner as Rana
2006Aryan: Unbreakable as Ranveer Singh
2006Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean as Vichitra Singh
2006Krrish as Komal Singh
2005Allari Pidugu as Chakravarthy
2005Kasak as Captain Singh
2005Bunty Aur Babli as Unknown
2005Narasimhudu as JD
2002Indra as Shaukhat Ali Khan
2001Bhairav as Jindal
2000Refugee as Unknown
1999Jaalsaaz as Pratap Singh
1998Chandaal as Unknown
1998Jaane Jigar as Unknown
1998Sher-E-Hindustan as Unknown
1997Master as Unknown
1997Bhagya Debata as Unknown
1997Daadagiri as Unknown
1997Suraj as Unknown
1997Border as Subedar Ratan Singh
1996Muqaddar as Unknown
1995Ram Jaane as Inspector Chewte
1995Hum Sab Chor Hain as Bhootnath
1995Jallaad as Bhola
1995Zakhmi Sipahi as Chhota Chaudhary
1995Haathkadi as Unknown
1995Nishana as Durjan
1994Yaar Gaddar as Captain
1994Kranti Kshetra as Shaitan Singh
1994Rasika as Unknown
1994Chinna as Unknown
1994Prem Shakti as Mahabali Tantrik
1994Pingami as Edwin Thomas
1993Chandra Mukhi as Dhola, Zhola
1993I Love India as Unknown
1993Anmol as Zafar
1993Uzhaippali as Unknown
1993Kshatriya as Shakti Singh (Ajay Singh's son)
1993Zakhmi Rooh as Unknown
1992Yoddha as Vishaka, a Black Magician
1992Humshakal as Kundan
1992Jaagruti as Leader of Tribal Group
1992Suryavanshi as Mahesh
1991Jungle Beauty as Unknown
1991Sanam Bewafa as Afzal Khan
1990Meri Lalkaar as Unknown
1990Tejaa as Unknown
1989Shehzaade as Arjun Singh
1989Khooni Murdaa as Unknown
1988Mahabharat (94 Episodes) as Duryodhana
1988Zakhmi Aurat as Sukhdev
1988Kasam as Dharia's Henchman
1988The Discovery of India (1 Episode) as Rana Pratap
1987Superman as Superman / Shekhar
1987Watan Ke Rakhwale as Akbar - Arun's assistant
1987Pyar Ki Jeet as Dharma
1986Tahkhana as Vijay
1986Dahleez as Traitor
1986Daku Bijlee as Unknown
1986Janbaaz as Rocky
1986Palay Khan as Unknown
19853D Saamri as Police Inspector Baldev
1984Purana Mandir as Anand
1983Coolie as Bob
Directing
TBABorn to Be King ... Director
2011I Am Singh ... Director
2004Garv: Pride and Honour ... Director
Production
2021Sanghaar The Massacre ... Producer
Crew
2016Dangal ... Thanks