Puneet Issar
About 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.
Filmography(8)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome to the Jungle Action | 26 Jun 2026 | Duryodhan | Average |
 Border 2 Action | 23 Jan 2026 | Subedar Ratan Singh | Hit |
 The Bengal Files Drama | 5 Sept 2025 | Actor | Released |
 Jayeshbhai Jordaar Comedy | 13 May 2022 | Amar Tau | Released |
 The Kashmir Files History | 11 Mar 2022 | DGP Hari Narain | Hit |
 Sanghaar The Massacre | 16 Apr 2021 | Actor | Released |
 Barkhaa Drama | 27 Mar 2015 | Mr. Sabharwal | Released |
 International Hero Action | 20 Mar 2015 | Actor | Released |
Career Timeline
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Puneet Issar – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Puneet Issar is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 8 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Puneet Issar has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Vivek Agnihotri, Pallavi Joshi, Saurabh M. Pandey. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Puneet Issar has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Action, Comedy, History, Adventure, Crime. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Puneet Issar made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film International Hero. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Puneet Issar's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Puneet Issar
How many hindi films has Puneet Issar acted in?▼
Puneet Issar has been part of 8 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Adventure.
What is Puneet Issar's most popular hindi film?▼
Puneet Issar's notable hindi films include "Welcome to the Jungle", "Border 2", "The Bengal Files". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Puneet Issar's role in hindi cinema?▼
Puneet Issar works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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: ...
When did Puneet Issar debut in bollywood?▼
Puneet Issar made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "International Hero".
What genres has Puneet Issar worked in?▼
Puneet Issar has worked in Drama (5 films), Action (3 films), Comedy (2 films), History (2 films), Adventure (1 film), Crime (1 film) in their hindi film career.