Saurabh Shukla on why Amrish Puri avoided extravagant spending despite his success

4 min readNew DelhiJul 28, 2026 10:19 AM IST Shukla revealed that Puri relied on just one makeup artist and even drove himself (Images: IMDb)If one were to list unforgettable villains of Indian cinema, Amrish Puri inevitably comes to mind. The immensely talented actor enjoyed unparalleled fame and often charged more than the lead actor, subtly affirming his position. In a career spanning almost four decades, Puri delivered over 450 films, including domestic blockbusters such as Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and international hits like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Despite his success, the veteran actor was very particular about cutting down on unnecessary spending. According to his Naayak co-star Saurabh Shukla, who recently spoke to ANI, Puri never believed in extravagant entourages. While