Manish Dayal, Dame Helen Mirren and Om Puri attend a photocall for 'The Hundred Foot Journey' at Le Cordon Bleu on September 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (Photo : Getty Images/Anthony Harvey)
Actor Om Puri has passed away at the age of 66 following a heart attack on Friday.
Filmmaker Ashok Pandit has confirmed to The Indian Express about Puri's death.
Apart from being a noted actor in Bollywood, Puri is known for his excellent acting in various Hollywood and British movies namely "The Hundred-Foot Journey," "Charlie Wilson's War," "The Ghost and the Darkness," "City of Joy," "Gandhi," "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," and "Wolf."
Celebs have offered their condolences to Om Puri on Twitter and many are on their way to reach his residence including Pandit.
The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor Om Puri & recalls his long career in theatre & films.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 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
So long Omji. Prided myself on being his friend peer & admirer. Who dare say my Om Puri is no more ? He lives through his work.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 6, 2017
RIP Om Puri. A character actor who was quite an actor and quite a character. — Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) 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
I have known #OmPuri for d last 43yrs. For me he’ll always b a great actor, a kind & generous man. And that is how world shud remember him. — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 6, 2017
Condolences on the passing away of one of our finest ever actors #OmPuri pic.twitter.com/gBCK6mWwLF — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 6, 2017
My deepest condolences on the passing away of one of the most versatile actors of Indian Cinema , #OmPuri ji pic.twitter.com/hZN2pL6Ejo — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 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
Saddened at sudden passing of Om Puri Ji. His acting skills were appreciated around the world. Condolences to family, friends fraternity — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 6, 2017
In an era of media hype and star power, Om Puri a fine reminder that cinema still has space for acting prowess RIP — Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) January 6, 2017
