Published 22:43 IST, August 9th 2020

Vivek Oberoi's 'Kisna: The Warrior Poet' released just days after Amrish Puri's death

Amrish Puri was last seen in Kisna: The Warrior Poet that starred Vivek Oberoi in the lead. The movie released days after the veteran actor's death. Read on.

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Actor Amrish Puri passed away in 2005, leaving behind a rich legacy of significant movies and versatile roles. Mogambo of Bollywood passed away a few days before Vivek Oberoi’s ‘Kisna: Warrior Poet’ in which veteran actor was last seen. film was written, edited, produced and directed by Subhash Ghai and premiered at Marché du Film section at  Cannes Film Festival. Keep reing to kw more about Amrish Puri’s role in movie.

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Vivek Oberoi’s Kisna was Amrish Puri’s last film

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cast veteran actor in his film Kisna: Warrior Poet wherein Amrish Puri played role of an evil uncle. He played an unfaithful person who exploits freedom struggle for financial gain. His character was named Bhairon Singh, and he was seen in thick doorman moustache and wearing distressing glass eye. Like many of his roles in Bollywood movies, Amrish Puri essayed a grey character in his last film as well, with his role being appreciated by fans.

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When Subhash Ghai got upset with Amrish Puri

As per many reports that were doing rounds during making of movie, Amrish Puri did t attend first shooting schedule of movie. This incident upset Subhash Ghai very much; however, it was much later that  filmmaker learned about Amrish Puri suffering from a rare of blood cancer. veteran actor mand to complete his shooting schedule while he was also battling his illness. actor died on January 12, 2005, and movie released on January 21, 2005.

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About film Kisna: Warrior Poet

Kisna: Warrior Poet featured Vivek Oberoi, Antonia Bernath and Isha Sharvani in le roles. musical drama film was set in British India against backdrop of a tumultuous 1940s when Indian nationalists fought for  country’s independence. film was a love story about two people who are torn between Karma and Dharma. Sushmita Sen even me a special appearance as Naima Begum in song Chilman Ugi Nahin which was sung by Alka Yagnik and Hariharan.

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22:43 IST, August 9th 2020