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Om Puri was an Indian actor who had appeared in several Indian, Pakistani, Hollywood, and British films. He was amongst the few commercial actors who, during the 80s, ventured into art-house films such as Ardh Satya (1982), and Mirch Masala (1986) and found success there as well.
Jan 6, 2017 · Om Puri, one of the most versatile and celebrated actors in India, has died at 66. The Padma Shri-winning actor died of a heart attack at his home in Mumbai. The veteran actor starred in several ...
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Jan 7, 2017 · Om Puri, leading Bollywood movie star, dead at 66. NEW DELHI -- Noted Indian character actor Om Puri, who worked in films at home and abroad, has died in the western city of Mumbai. He was 66 ...
Om Puri’s father, Tek Chand Puri, was an Indian Army veteran who also worked in the Indian Railways, and his mother, Tara Devi, was a homemaker. Om Puri had seven siblings out of which six of them passed away after suffering from smallpox. [5] The Times of India His brother, Ved Prakash Puri, was a coolie (railway porter). [6] The New York Times
Om Puri made everyone laugh with his comic timing in films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Malamaal Weekly, Hera Pheri on one hand and left everyone in awe with his acting prowess in films like Ardh Satya.
Veteran actor Om Puri, who gave countless memorable performances in movies of diverse genres, died at his residence on Friday morning after a massive heart attack.
Jan 9, 2017 · Jan. 9, 2017. NEW DELHI — Om Puri, one of the most acclaimed Indian actors of his generation, whose four-decade career included appearances in well-received British and American films, died on ...
