Om Puri passes away aged 66
Popular actor Om Puri, best known for his role in 1999’s ‘East is East’ has passed away at the age of 66, BizAsiaLive.com can confirm.
The actor is said to have died from a heart attack and was at his Mumbai residence at the time.
Puri was known not only for his Bollywood films but he also acted in independent and American films. He will be seen next in Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Viceroy’s House’ which is slated for release in March.
Puri had a notable cameo in ‘Gandhi’ made my Richard Attenborough in the 90s. He was also appreciated in ‘Bajrang Bhaijaan’ in 2015. He began his career in 1972.
Many have taken to social media to offer their thoughts on the actor’s sad demise:
The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor Om Puri & recalls his long career in theatre & films.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 6, 2017
Seeing him lying on his bed looking so calm can’t believe that one of our greatest actors #OmPuri is no more. Deeply saddened & shocked.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 6, 2017
T 2495 – Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.. a dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent .. in grief !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 6, 2017
“Gods garden must b beautiful, He always takes the best“ Will miss ur laughter over the shared brandy in Berlin. Will miss u lots Omji. RIP
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 6, 2017
Puri and his ex-wife Nandita opted for a judicial separation only last year after 26 years together.
BizAsiaLive.com extends condolences to Puri’s family at this difficult time.
