The Bollywood faced a huge loss on January 6 in the morning after veteran actor Om Puri passed away at the age of 66 due to cardiac arrest. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, one of Om Puri’s closest friend, confirmed the sad news of his demise on twitter. In the morning, when his doorbell went unanswered, the driver raised an alarm.
Om Puri was born on October 18, 1950 in Ambala, Haryana. He studied at the Film and Television Institute of India and at the National School of Drama. The Padma Shri awardee made his debut in 1976 with the Marathi film Ghashiram Kotwal and was critically acclaimed for his work in the films like Ardh Satya and Mirch Masala. Apart from these, he has also acted in several foreign language films like East Is East, The Reluctant Fundamentalist and more.
After his demise, people across the country including people from Bollywood, sportspersons, and politicians expressed their condolences on twitter.
Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP.
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) January 6, 2017
Solid actor….Solid filmography….immense talent…. #RIPOmPuri ….cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist….
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 6, 2017
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
RIP Om Puri.
We have lost one of our finest.
A talent, A Voice, A Spirit.
Will miss you Puri Saab.— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) January 6, 2017
The untimely demise of Sir #OmPuri is heart breaking, he was perfect in any kind of acting,may the heavenly soul rests in peace
— abhijeet (@abhijeetsinger) January 6, 2017
Shocked to know that the immensely talented actor #OmPuri passed away. Big loss to our film industry. RIP
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 6, 2017
RIP Om puri .. interactions with you were always full of life.. you were one of the finest artist we are proud of..
— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) January 6, 2017
Goodbye Om! A part of me goes with you today. How can I ever forget those passionate nights we spent together talking about cinema & life ?
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) January 6, 2017
It's a sad day for cinema … we just lost one of our greats… gone but will never be forgotten … #RIPOmPuri Saab …
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 6, 2017
Sad to hear about the passing away of the very talented Om Puri, my co-actor in many films…heartfelt condolences to the family. #RIP
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 6, 2017
