List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in Punjab, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in Punjab, as in some cases Punjab may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from Punjab then your city's claim to fame might be that the actors and actresses listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in Punjab, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses.
These items, like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar include images when available.
This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from Punjab?" and "Which famous actors were born in Punjab?"Madan Puri
Dec. at 70 (1915-1985)Films Acted In: China Town, Deewaar, Mehbooba, Ajnabee, Apna Desh
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Parents: S. Nihal Singh Puri, Ved Kaur
Children: Pravesh Puri, Kamlesh Puri, Ramesh Puri
Madan Puri (1915 – 13 January 1985) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Punjabi films. His... moreAmrish Puri
Dec. at 73 (1932-2005)Films Acted In: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Gandhi, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kaalapani, Thalapathi
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Parents: S. Nihal Singh Puri, Ved Kaur
Children: Namrata Puri, Rajiv Puri
Amrish Lal Puri (22 June 1932 – 12 January 2005) was an Indian actor, who was an important... morePrem Chopra
Age: 85Films Acted In: Bobby, Bride and Prejudice, Koi... Mil Gaya, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Do Raaste
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Parents: Rooprani Chopra, Ranbirlal Chopra
Children: Rakita Chopra, Prerana Chopra, Punita Chopra
Prem Chopra (born 23 September 1935) is an Indian actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has... moreDharmendra
Age: 85Films Acted In: Sholay, Om Shanti Om, Life In A... Metro, Naseeb, Guddi
Birthplace: India, Ludhiana
Nationality: India
Height: 1.78
Parents: Kewal Kishan Singh Deol, Satwant Kaur
Children: Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Ajeita Deol, Sunny Deol, Ahana Deol
Dharam Singh Deol (Born 8 December 1935) is an Indian film actor, producer, and politician. In... moreAkshay Kumar
Age: 53Films Acted In: Dil To Pagal Hai, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Welcome, Jaanemann, De Dana Dan
Birthplace: Amritsar, India
Nationality: India
Height: 5'10"
Parents: Aruna Bhatia
Children: Nitara Kumar, Aarav Kumar
Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (born 9 September 1967), known professionally as Akshay Kumar, is an... moreRajesh Khanna
Dec. at 70 (1942-2012)Films Acted In: Raja Rani, Om Shanti Om, Anand, Namak Haraam, Vijay
Birthplace: India, Amritsar
Nationality: India
Height: 1.75
Parents: Lala Hiranand, Chunni Lal Khanna, Chandrani Khanna, Leela Wati Khanna
Children: Rinke Khanna, Twinkle Khanna
Rajesh Khanna (pronounced [rɑːˈdʒeːʃ kʰənˈnə], pronunciation , born Jatin Khanna (29 December... moreJeetendra
Age: 78Films Acted In: Om Shanti Om, Jaani Dushman, New Delhi, Parichay, Dil Aashna Hai (1992)
Birthplace: India, Amritsar
Nationality: India
Height: 1.83
Parents: Amarnath Kapoor, Krishna Kapoor
Children: Ekta Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor
Jeetendra (born Ravi Kapoor on 7 April 1942) is an Indian actor, TV and film producer as... moreA.K. Hangal
Dec. at 98 (1914-2012)Films Acted In: Sholay, Namak Haraam, Kudrat, Aap Ki Kasam, Bawarchi
Birthplace: Sialkot, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Parents: Pandit Hari Kishan Hangal
Children: Vijay Hangal
Avtar Kishan Hangal (1 February 1914 – 26 August 2012), popularly known as A. K. Hangal, was... moreSaeed Jaffrey
Age: 91Films Acted In: Gandhi, The Man Who Would Be King, A Passage to India, The Chess Players, Vijay
Birthplace: Malerkotla, India
Nationality: India, United Kingdom
Children: Meera Jaffrey, Sakina Jaffrey, Zia Jaffrey
Saeed Jaffrey (8 January 1929 – 15 November 2015) was an Indian-British actor whose... more
Jagdish Raj
Dec. at 85 (1928-2013)Films Acted In: Bobby, Deewaar, Silsila, Aaina, Kaala Patthar
Birthplace: Pakistan, Sargodha
Nationality: Pakistan
Children: Anita Raj
Jagdish Raj Khurana (Hindi: जगदीश राज खुराना; 1928 – 28 July 2013) was a Bollywood actor who... moreDev Anand
Dec. at 88 (1923-2011)Films Acted In: Taxi Driver, Ishq Ishq Ishq, Guide, Jewel Thief, Heera Panna
Birthplace: Shakargarh Tehsil
Nationality: India
Height: 1.7
Parents: Pishori Lal Anand
Children: Devina Anand, Suneil Anand
Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), known as Dev Anand, was a... moreSunil Dutt
Dec. at 76 (1929-2005)Films Acted In: Om Shanti Om, Shaan, Jaani Dushman, Heera Panna, Padosan
Birthplace: Jhelum, Pakistan
Nationality: India, British Raj
Children: Priya Dutt, Namrata Dutt, Sanjay Dutt
Sunil Dutt (6 June 1929 – 25 May 2005), born as Balraj Dutt, was an Indian movie actor,... moreVinod Mehra
Dec. at 45 (1945-1990)Films Acted In: Amar Prem, Jaani Dushman, Anuraag, Nagin, Anurodh
Birthplace: India, Amritsar
Nationality: India
Children: Rohan Mehra, Soniya Mehra
Vinod Mehra (Hindi: विनोद मेहरा) (13 February 1945 – 30 October 1990) was an Indian actor in... moreRajendra Kumar
Dec. at 70 (1929-1999)Films Acted In: Mother India, Sangam, Zindagi, Ganwaar, Mera Naam Joker
Birthplace: Sialkot, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Children: Kumar Gaurav, Dimple Patel, Kaajal Tulli
Rajendra Kumar Tuli (20 July 1929 – 12 July 1999) was an Indian film actor who starred in... moreBalraj Sahni
Dec. at 60 (1913-1973)Films Acted In: Do Raaste, Anpadh, Hamraaz, Jawani Diwani, Sunghursh
Birthplace: Pakistan, Rawalpindi
Nationality: India
Children: Shabnam Sahni, Parikshat Sahni
Balraj Sahni (1 May 1913 – 13 April 1973), born Yudhishthir Sahni, was an Indian film and... moreManoj Kumar
Age: 83Films Acted In: Mera Naam Joker, Kranti, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Dus Numbri, Neel Kamal
Birthplace: Abbottabad, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistan
Height: 1.89
Children: Kunal Goswami, Vishal Goswami
Manoj Kumar (born Harikishan Giri Goswami on 24 July 1937) is an Indian actor and director in... moreVivek Shauq
Dec. at 48 (1963-2011)Films Acted In: 36 China Town, Dil Hai Tumhara, Aitraaz, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Birthplace: India, Chandigarh
Nationality: India
Vivek Shauq (21 June 1963 – 10 January 2011) was an Indian actor, comedian, writer and... moreNavin Nischol
Dec. at 65 (1946-2011)Films Acted In: Aa Ab Laut Chalen, Babu, Classic Dance of Love, Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai, Ghar Ka Chiraag
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Navin Nischol (11 April 1946 – 19 March 2011) was an Indian actor. He made his debut with the... moreKamal Kapoor
Dec. at 90 (1920-2010)Films Acted In: Sachaa Jhutha, Don, Seeta Aur Geeta, Jugnu, Raaz
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistan, India
Kamal Kapoor was an actor.... moreDara Singh
Dec. at 84 (1928-2012)Films Acted In: Anand, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Jab We Met, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Warrant
Height: 1.88
Parents: Balwant Kaur, Surat Singh Randhawa
Children: Amrik Singh, Pruduman Singh Randhawa, Vindu Dara Singh
Dara Singh Randhawa (born Deedar Singh Randhawa; 19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an... moreShweta Menon
Age: 46Films Acted In: Ishq, Keerthi Chakra, Anaswaram, Kerala Cafe, T. D. Dasan Std. VI B
Birthplace: India, Chandigarh
Nationality: India
Height: 1.7
Children: Sabaina Menon
Shweta Menon (born 23 April 1974) is an Indian model, actress and television anchor. She won... moreKamini Kaushal
Age: 93Films Acted In: Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Do Raaste, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman, Heer Raanjha, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistan
Kamini Kaushal is a Hindi film and television actress, who is most noted for her roles in... moreKabir Bedi
Age: 74Films Acted In: Octopussy, Ishq Ishq Ishq, Kites, I am Here, Dil Aashna Hai (1992)
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Nationality: India, United Kingdom
Height: 6'2"
Parents: Freda Bedi, Baba Pyare Lal Bedi
Children: Pooja Bedi, Adam Bedi, Siddharth Bedi
Kabir Bedi (born 16 January 1946) is an Indian film actor. His career has spanned three... moreSonu Sood
Age: 47Films Acted In: Chandramukhi, Jodhaa Akbar, Yuva, Dabangg, Julai
Birthplace: India, Moga
Nationality: India
Height: 1.88
Children: Ishant Sood
Sonu Sood (born 30 July 1973) is an Indian film actor, model, and producer who acts... moreI. S. Johar
Dec. at 64 (1920-1984)Films Acted In: Lawrence of Arabia, Death on the Nile, Johny Mera Naam, Chhoti Bahu, Ganga Ki Saugandh
Birthplace: Talagang, Pakistan
Nationality: India
Children: Anil Johar, Ambika Johar
Inder Sen Johar (16 February 1920 – 10 March 1984), better known as I. S. Johar, was an Indian... more
