Vardhan Puri shares rare Children’s Day throwback with Amrish Puri as ‘Pilot Baba’; can you guess the film?

On the occasion of Children’s Day, actor Vardhaan Puri took a trip down memory lane and shared a nostalgic throwback on Instagram featuring his grandfather, the iconic Amrish Puri. The image immediately caught the attention of fans as it showcased the legendary actor in an unusual avatar — dressed as Pilot Baba, a look that many followers instantly attempted to identify.

In his caption, Vardhaan added a playful twist by asking fans to guess the film the still belonged to. He wrote, “Happy Children’s Day from Pilot Baba… and His minion co-pilots… who are currently taking off to conquer the skies on a bright sunny day! P.S. – Fasten your seat-belts real tight because, ‘Pilot Baba ki flight mein kabhi brake nahi lagti!’ Also… Guess the movie in which Pilot Baba ne kabhie plane nahi udaayi! Sirf aadmi udaayein!”

The humorous tone of the caption and the rare photograph sparked immediate engagement in the comments section, with fans of both Vardhaan and Amrish Puri attempting to recall the film. While many submitted guesses, only a few got it right — the still is from the 1993 action drama Dhaal.

 

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For those who may not remember, Dhaal starred Vinod Khanna and Suniel Shetty in the lead, with Amrish Puri playing a key role in the film. Directed by Sameer Malkan, the movie was known for its dramatic action sequences. Amrish Puri’s appearance as Pilot Baba remains one of the many memorable looks from his extensive filmography, which spanned everything from intense villains to impactful character roles.

Vardhan Puri’s post not only offered a charming Children’s Day moment but also rekindled fond memories of one of Bollywood’s most respected actors. Known for sharing personal anecdotes and glimpses from his family’s cinematic legacy, Vardhan’s latest post once again highlighted the enduring influence of Amrish Puri on generations of actors and fans.

The throwback continues to circulate online, giving audiences a chance to relive a lighter, lesser-seen side of the man who defined some of the most memorable antagonists in Hindi cinema.

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