When Amrish Puri Lost His Memory on Set..

As per industry insiders and some old media interviews, this incident occurred during the late 90s when Amrish Puri was at the peak of his career. In the middle of shooting a dramatic scene, the actor paused abruptly, looked around confused, and said,

This unexpected reaction left the crew speechless. Initially, many thought it was part of his performance, but when he kept repeating the questions and appeared visibly disoriented, panic broke out on set. The director immediately stopped the shoot, and the production team rushed to his aid.

Amrish Puri was taken to his vanity van where a doctor was called in urgently. Thankfully, it was later revealed that he had experienced a *brief memory lapse*, likely due to fatigue, stress, or a sudden drop in blood pressure. After some rest and medical care, he recovered and resumed shooting in the following days.

The incident, though minor in medical terms, deeply affected the crew emotionally. They had never seen the legendary actor in such a vulnerable state. Co-actors present on set described the moment as “surreal and scary,” especially because Amrish Puri was known for his unwavering energy and commanding presence.

This lesser-known chapter from Bollywood history highlights the unseen pressures actors face, especially when working long hours under intense physical and emotional demands. Amrish Puri, despite the incident, continued to work tirelessly for years afterward and delivered many memorable performances until his passing in 2005.