| Puneet Issar was born in Amritsar, Punjab, to a wealthy family. |
| His father, a respected film director, had collaborated with artists like Jagjit Singh and Raj Babbar. |
| In college, Puneet dreamed of becoming an Indian Army Officer. |
| He began his career as an acting professor at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, where he also received acting training. |
| Puneet holds a fourth-degree black belt in martial arts and excels in Karate, Kung-fu, boxing, and wrestling. |
| He is proficient in Hindi and Urdu languages. |
| Puneet always aimed to portray a villain in Hindi films due to his physique. |
| In 1983, he portrayed 'Bob' in the movie "Coolie." |
| After injuring Amitabh Bachchan during the filming of "Coolie," Puneet faced rejection for six years, taking on small roles in B-grade films. |
| His portrayal of 'Duryodhana' in the TV series "Mahabharata" in 1988 brought him immense fame. |
| Puneet, with his "Mahabharat" team, performed numerous stage shows in India and abroad. |
| He has appeared in TV serials like "Bharat Ek Khoj," "Jai Mata Ki," and "Love Story." |
| Puneet was a finalist on the reality TV show Bigg Boss Season 8 in 2014. |
| In 2019, he portrayed 'Maharaja Digambar Singh' in ZEE5's web series "Parchhayee." |
| Puneet has a long history of involvement in theatre. |
| He mentioned in an interview about being treated like Duryodhana due to his role's popularity, recounting an incident where a Marwari businessman refused to serve him at dinner. |
