Puneet Issar
ActingAbout Puneet Issar
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.
Puneet Issar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Puneet Issar reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Puneet Issar's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Puneet Issar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bhairav, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Puneet Issar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Puneet Issar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Puneet Issar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Border 2 | Subedar Ratan Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jayeshbhai Jordaar | Amar Tau | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Kashmir Files | DGP Hari Narain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Rohit Pasricha | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Aryan: Unbreakable | Ranveer Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean | Vichitra Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Krrish | Komal Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | Mr. Saluja | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Indra | Shaukhat Ali Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ittefaq | Inspector Thakur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bhairav | Jindal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Refugee | Sikh Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Chandaal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jaane Jigar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sher-E-Hindustan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Master | Devaraju | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bhagya Debata | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Daadagiri | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Suraj | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Border | Subedar Ratan Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muqaddar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hum Sab Chor Hain | Bhootnath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jallaad | Bhola | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Zakhmi Sipahi | Chhota Chaudhary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Haathkadi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nishana | Durjan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra | Shaitan Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Samrat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pingami | Edwin Thomas (Achayan) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Chandra Mukhi | Dhola | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Chandra Mukhi | Zhola | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Anmol | Zafar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Zakhmi Rooh | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Yoddha | Vishaka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Humshakal | Kundan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Jungle Beauty | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tejaa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Shehzaade | Arjun Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Zakhmi Aurat | Sukhdev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Kasam | Dharia's Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Watan Ke Rakhwale | Akbar - Arun's assistant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet | Dharma | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Tahkhana | Vijay | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Palay Khan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | 3D Saamri | Police Inspector Baldev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Purana Mandir | Anand | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Coolie | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Nazarbandh | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Puneet Issar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Puneet Issar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Puneet Issar is "Bhairav" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Puneet Issar acted in?
Puneet Issar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Puneet Issar?
Other notable films include "Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean", "Suraj", and "Nazarbandh".