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Puneet Issar

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  • Born 6 November 1959
  • Place of Birth Punjab
  • Occupation Film Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Television Actor
  • Spouse Deepali Issar
  • Years active 1983-present
  • Children Siddhant Issar

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ABOUT Puneet Issar

Puneet Issar: A Versatile Career Spanning Films and Television Puneet Issar, born November 6, 1959, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television, excelling as an actor, writer, director, producer, and dialect coach. His career trajectory showcases remarkable versatility across Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films. Issar's acting debut as a villain in Manmohan Desai's Coolie (1983) was followed by a breakthrough role as Duryodhana in B.R. Chopra's iconic television series Mahabharat (1988-1990). This portrayal cemented his place in the industry. Subsequent film roles included appearances in Chandra Mukhi (1993), Prem Shakti (1994), Ram Jaane (1995), Border (1997), Refugee (2000), Krrish (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Ready (2011), Son of Sardaar (2012), and more recently, The Kashmir Files (2022). His directorial debut, the Salman Khan-starrer Garv (2004), showcased his multifaceted talent. Issar’s television credits extend beyond Mahabharat, encompassing shows such as Param Vir Chakra, Bharat Ek Khoj, Junoon, Noorjahan, Mahabharat (2013), Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond, and Choti Sarrdaarni. His participation in Bigg Boss 8 (2014-2015) further broadened his public profile. Previously, he served as a dialect coach, honing the skills of aspiring actors. Issar's career highlights a consistent presence across various mediums, showcasing his range and adaptability within the entertainment industry.

Puneet Issar FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Vanshaj

  • Vanshaj

    ( 2023–2024 )

  • Vanshaj

  • Vanshaj

    ( 2024 )
  • shukrddosh

  • shukrddosh

    ( 2024 )

  • The Delhi Files

  • The Delhi Files

    ( 2025 )
  • Channa Mereya

  • Channa Mereya

    ( 2022 )

  • Jai Mata Ki

  • Jai Mata Ki

    ( Not Final )
  • Teri Meri Gal Ban Gayi

  • Teri Meri Gal Ban Gayi

    ( 2022 )

  • Sector Balakot

  • Sector Balakot

    ( Not Final )
  • Jayeshbhai Jordaar

  • Jayeshbhai Jordaar

    ( 2022 )

  • The Kashmir Files

  • The Kashmir Files

    ( 2022 )

  • Choti Sarrdaarni

  • Choti Sarrdaarni

    ( 2021 )

  • Sanghaar the Massacre

  • Sanghaar the Massacre

    ( 2021 )

  • Sanghaar

  • Sanghaar

    ( 2021 )

  • iSmart Shankar

  • iSmart Shankar

    ( 2019 )

  • Captain Rana Prathap

  • Captain Rana Prathap

    ( 2019 )

  • Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond

  • Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond

    ( 2019 )

  • Sarabha

  • Sarabha

    ( 2018 )

  • Ik Onkaar

  • Ik Onkaar

    ( 2018 )

  • Eedu Gold Ehe

  • Eedu Gold Ehe

    ( 2016 )

  • Born to Be King

  • Born to Be King

    ( 2015 )

  • Besh Korechi Prem Korechi

  • Besh Korechi Prem Korechi

    ( 2015 )

  • Barkhaa

  • Barkhaa

    ( 2015 )

  • International Hero

  • International Hero

    ( 2015 )

  • Dusman Ke Khoon Paani Ha

  • Dusman Ke Khoon Paani Ha

    ( 2014 )

  • Fateh

  • Fateh

    ( 2014 )

  • Mahabharat

  • Mahabharat

    ( 2013 )

  • Best of Luck

  • Best of Luck

    ( 2013 )

  • Bang Bang Bangkok

  • Bang Bang Bangkok

    ( 2013 )

  • Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda

  • Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda

    ( 2013 )

  • Mahabharat Aur Barbareek

  • Mahabharat Aur Barbareek

    ( 2013 )

  • Luv U Soniyo

  • Luv U Soniyo

    ( 2012 )

  • Son of Sardaar

  • Son of Sardaar

    ( 2012 )

  • Qayamat Hi Qayamat

  • Qayamat Hi Qayamat

    ( 2012 )

  • Jai Baba Bholenath

  • Jai Baba Bholenath

    ( 2011 )

  • I Am Singh

  • I Am Singh

    ( 2011 )

  • Chhutanki

  • Chhutanki

    ( 2011 )

  • Ready

  • Ready

    ( 2011 )

  • Crazy Mad Lover

  • Crazy Mad Lover

    ( 2011 )

  • Josh

  • Josh

    ( 2010 )

  • My Target IAS

  • My Target IAS

    ( 2009 )

  • Jag Jeondeyan De Mele

  • Jag Jeondeyan De Mele

    ( 2009 )

  • God Tussi Great Ho

  • God Tussi Great Ho

    ( 2008 )

  • Bachna Ae Haseeno

  • Bachna Ae Haseeno

    ( 2008 )

  • Satyameba Jayate

  • Satyameba Jayate

    ( 2008 )

  • Tathagatha Buddha The Life & Times of Gautama Buddha

  • Tathagatha Buddha The Life & Times of Gautama Buddha

    ( 2008 )

  • Partner

  • Partner

    ( 2007 )

  • Chandrahas

  • Chandrahas

    ( 2007 )

  • Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean

  • Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean

    ( 2006 )

  • Aryan: Unbreakable

  • Aryan: Unbreakable

    ( 2006 )

  • Left Right Left

  • Left Right Left

    ( 2006 )

  • Krrish

  • Krrish

    ( 2006 )

  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

    ( 2006 )

  • Kasak

  • Kasak

    ( 2005 )

  • Bunty Aur Babli

  • Bunty Aur Babli

    ( 2005 )

  • Narasimhudu

  • Narasimhudu

    ( 2005 )

  • Aankhon Mein Sapne Liye

  • Aankhon Mein Sapne Liye

    ( 2005 )

  • Dil Ke Pechey Pechey'

  • Dil Ke Pechey Pechey'

    ( 2005 )

  • Allari Pidugu

  • Allari Pidugu

    ( 2005 )

  • Vajra: The Weapon

  • Vajra: The Weapon

    ( 2004 )

  • Guri

  • Guri

    ( 2004 )

  • Tagore

  • Tagore

    ( 2003 )

  • Lady Robinhood

  • Lady Robinhood

    ( 2003 )

  • Indhiran

  • Indhiran

    ( 2002 )

  • Indra

  • Indra

    ( 2002 )

  • Ittefaq

  • Ittefaq

    ( 2001 )

  • Bhairav

  • Bhairav

    ( 2001 )

  • Noor Jahan

  • Noor Jahan

    ( 2000 )

  • Refugee

  • Refugee

    ( 2000 )

  • Bhai No 1

  • Bhai No 1

    ( 2000 )

  • Jaalsaaz

  • Jaalsaaz

    ( 1999 )

  • Mahabharat Katha

  • Mahabharat Katha

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Junoon

  • Junoon

    ( 1994–1998 )

  • Chandaal

  • Chandaal

    ( 1998 )

  • Jaane Jigar

  • Jaane Jigar

    ( 1998 )

  • Sher-E-Hindustan

  • Sher-E-Hindustan

    ( 1998 )

  • Champion

  • Champion

    ( 1998–1999 )

  • Betaal Pachisi

  • Betaal Pachisi

    ( 1997 )

  • Suraj

  • Suraj

    ( 1997 )

  • Dharma Karma

  • Dharma Karma

    ( 1997 )

  • Krishna Arjun

  • Krishna Arjun

    ( 1997 )

  • Master

  • Master

    ( 1997 )

  • Daadagiri

  • Daadagiri

    ( 1997 )

  • Border

  • Border

    ( 1997 )

  • Jodidar

  • Jodidar

    ( 1997 )

  • Hindustani

  • Hindustani

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Suryaputra Shanidev

  • Suryaputra Shanidev

    ( 1997 )

  • Muqaddar

  • Muqaddar

    ( 1996 )

  • Jagannath

  • Jagannath

    ( 1996 )

  • Saahil

  • Saahil

    ( 1996 )

  • Nishana

  • Nishana

    ( 1995 )

  • Bhagya Debata

  • Bhagya Debata

    ( 1995 )

  • Ram Jaane: God Knows

  • Ram Jaane: God Knows

    ( 1995 )

  • Hum Sab Chor Hain

  • Hum Sab Chor Hain

    ( 1995 )

  • Jallaad

  • Jallaad

    ( 1995 )

  • Mukka

  • Mukka

    ( 1995 )

  • Zakhmi Sipahi

  • Zakhmi Sipahi

    ( 1995 )

  • Baazi

  • Baazi

    ( 1995 )

  • Haathkadi

  • Haathkadi

    ( 1995 )

  • Rasika

  • Rasika

    ( 1994 )

  • Aaja Re O Sajana

  • Aaja Re O Sajana

    ( 1994 )

  • Mera Pyara Bharat

  • Mera Pyara Bharat

    ( 1994 )

  • Thanedarni

  • Thanedarni

    ( 1994 )

  • Pingami

  • Pingami

    ( 1994 )

  • Kranti Kshetra

  • Kranti Kshetra

    ( 1994 )

  • Yaar Gaddar

  • Yaar Gaddar

    ( 1994 )

  • Cheetah

  • Cheetah

    ( 1994 )

  • Samrat

  • Samrat

    ( 1994 )

  • Chinna

  • Chinna

    ( 1994 )

  • Prem Shakti

  • Prem Shakti

    ( 1994 )

  • Adhiradippadai

  • Adhiradippadai

    ( 1994 )

  • Khal-Naaikaa

  • Khal-Naaikaa

    ( 1993 )

  • Ashaant

  • Ashaant

    ( 1993 )

  • Chandra Mukhi

  • Chandra Mukhi

    ( 1993 )

  • Anmol

  • Anmol

    ( 1993 )

  • Baaghi Sultana

  • Baaghi Sultana

    ( 1993 )

  • Kshatriya

  • Kshatriya

    ( 1993 )

  • Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi

  • Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi

    ( 1993 )

  • Bhuchaal

  • Bhuchaal

    ( 1993 )

  • Zakhmi Rooh

  • Zakhmi Rooh

    ( 1993 )

  • Yoddha

  • Yoddha

    ( 1992 )

  • Kal Ki Awaz

  • Kal Ki Awaz

    ( 1992 )

  • Humshakal

  • Humshakal

    ( 1992 )

  • Jaagruti

  • Jaagruti

    ( 1993 )

  • Suryavanshi

  • Suryavanshi

    ( 1992 )

  • Naya Sawan

  • Naya Sawan

    ( 1992 )

  • Aaj Ka Samson

  • Aaj Ka Samson

    ( 1991 )

  • Jungle Beauty

  • Jungle Beauty

    ( 1991 )

  • Meet Mere Man Ke

  • Meet Mere Man Ke

    ( 1991 )

  • Paap Ki Aandhi

  • Paap Ki Aandhi

    ( 1991 )

  • Sanam Bewafa

  • Sanam Bewafa

    ( 1991 )

  • Lahu Luhan

  • Lahu Luhan

    ( 1991 )

  • Inspector Kiron

  • Inspector Kiron

    ( 1991 )

  • Mahabharat

  • Mahabharat

    ( 1988–1990 )

  • Roti Kee Keemat

  • Roti Kee Keemat

    ( 1990 )

  • Haar Jeet

  • Haar Jeet

    ( 1990 )

  • Tejaa

  • Tejaa

    ( 1990 )

  • Paap Ki Kamaee

  • Paap Ki Kamaee

    ( 1990 )

  • Jaan Lada Denge

  • Jaan Lada Denge

    ( 1990 )

  • Maa Kasam Badla Loonga

  • Maa Kasam Badla Loonga

    ( 1990 )

  • Meri Lalkaar

  • Meri Lalkaar

    ( 1990 )

  • Akhri Muqabla

  • Akhri Muqabla

    ( 1989 )

  • Naag Nagin

  • Naag Nagin

    ( 1989 )

  • Hathyar

  • Hathyar

    ( 1989 )

  • Shehzaade

  • Shehzaade

    ( 1989 )

  • The Announcement of War

  • The Announcement of War

    ( 1989 )

  • Bharat Ek Khoj

  • Bharat Ek Khoj

    ( 1989 )

  • Khooni Murdaa

  • Khooni Murdaa

    ( 1989 )

  • Maut Ka Elaan

  • Maut Ka Elaan

    ( 1989 )

  • Zalzala

  • Zalzala

    ( 1988 )

  • Main Tere Liye

  • Main Tere Liye

    ( 1988 )

  • Maar Dhaad

  • Maar Dhaad

    ( 1988 )

  • Zakhmi Aurat

  • Zakhmi Aurat

    ( 1988 )

  • Waqt Ki Awaz

  • Waqt Ki Awaz

    ( 1988 )

  • Kasam

  • Kasam

    ( 1988 )

  • Param Veer Chakra

  • Param Veer Chakra

    ( 1988 )

  • Pyar Ki Jeet

  • Pyar Ki Jeet

    ( 1987 )

  • Superman

  • Superman

    ( 1987 )

  • Avam

  • Avam

    ( 1987 )

  • Watan Ke Rakhwale

  • Watan Ke Rakhwale

    ( 1987 )

  • Palay Khan

  • Palay Khan

    ( 1986 )

  • Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai

  • Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai

    ( 1986 )

  • Jwala

  • Jwala

    ( 1986 )

  • Tahkhana

  • Tahkhana

    ( 1986 )

  • Dahleez

  • Dahleez

    ( 1986 )

  • Daku Bijlee

  • Daku Bijlee

    ( 1986 )

  • Janbaaz

  • Janbaaz

    ( 1986 )

  • Anadi Khiladi

  • Anadi Khiladi

    ( 1986 )

  • Zinda Laash

  • Zinda Laash

    ( 1986 )

  • Main Khilona Nahin

  • Main Khilona Nahin

    ( 1985 )

  • 3D Saamri

  • 3D Saamri

    ( 1985 )

  • Vikram Aur Betaal

  • Vikram Aur Betaal

    ( 1985 )

  • Wafaadar Paagal

  • Wafaadar Paagal

    ( 1985 )

  • Raja Aur Rana

  • Raja Aur Rana

    ( 1984 )

  • Purana mandir

  • Purana mandir

    ( 1984 )

  • Coolie

  • Coolie

    ( 1983 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

PUNEET ISSAR NEWS

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Shakti Kapoor parties with old friends Ranjeet, Rakesh Bedi, Dilip Joshi, Puneet Issar and Asrani, fans say 'legends'

April 19, 2022 8:44 am

Shakti Kapoor posted a photograph from his get-together with Ranjeet, Dilip Joshi, Rakesh Bedi, Puneet Issar and Asrani.

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Puneet Issar on playing Duryodhan in Mahabharat: I took people's hatred as a compliment

June 02, 2020 5:37 pm

Puneet Issar is known for playing the role of Duryodhan in BR Chopra's Mahabharat. Years later, when the show was remade by Star Plus, Issar took up the role of Parashuram.

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It was time I paid my debt to the Mahabharata: Puneet Issar

November 16, 2018 8:01 am

Puneet Issar recreates the epic for the stage and takes up the role of Duryodhana, which made him famous on TV 30 years ago.

Puneet Issar approached for 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'

May 25, 2015 1:55 pm

Puneet Issar, who was last seen in reality show "Bigg Boss", is in talks for the show.

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Puneet Issar, Ashish Chowdhry, Kavita Kaushik, Sargun Mehta approached for 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8'

June 21, 2017 5:08 pm

Noted film and TV actors Puneet Issar and Ashish Chowdhry have been approached to participate in the forthcoming eighth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".

Post Bigg Boss 8, Puneet Issar to try his luck in dance reality show next

January 05, 2015 10:06 am

After being a part of 'Bigg Boss 8', actor Puneet Issar has expressed his desire to be a part of dance reality show next.

Sonali Raut and Puneet Issar Bid Adieu to 'Bigg Boss Season 8'

January 04, 2015 11:11 am

Puneet emerged as the father figure and guardian for all the housemates whereas Sonali was the youngest and the most carefree contestant of this season.

Bigg Boss 8: Puneet Issar's wife hugs Karishma Tanna, leaves Twitterati confused

December 31, 2014 4:53 pm

This move of hers, hence, surprises the audiences and us. It can be just a hogwash, or a good hearted aim at a new friendship.

Bigg Boss 8: Ajaz Khan enters on Day 100

December 30, 2014 5:20 pm

The housemates are now modifying their strategies and devising new plans to survive with the surprising developments in the show.

Praneet Bhat on 'Bigg Boss': What people suffer in a lifetime, I faced in 13 weeks

December 23, 2014 12:01 pm

"I got fed up with everything inside there," said actor Praneet Bhat, who was evicted from the TV reality show “Bigg Boss 8”.

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