Bollywood Loses a Legend & Veteran Actor Om Puri to Heart Attack
Veteran actor Om Puri, died at 66 in his residence here this morning after a massive heart attack.
Veteran actor Om Puri, who gave countless memorable performances in movies of diverse genres, died at 66 in his residence on Friday morning after a massive heart attack.
From Bollywood to Hollywood, from independent to art films, the noted actor, known for his versatility, gave several acclaimed performances.
Puri featured in several Indian, Pakistani, British and Hollywood mainstream commercial films. He was awarded the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award, in 1990.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Puri's demise and recalled his long career in theatre and films.
Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar and Mahesh Bhatt expressed grief over Puri's demise, calling it a huge loss to Indian cinema.
(With inputs from PTI)
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