Veteran actor Om Puri passed away at the age of 66, on the morning of 6th January 2017, due to a severe cardiac arrest.

Born on 18 October 1950, the actor was known for his outstanding performances in not just Indian but also Pakistani, British, and Hollywood movies.

He never was a mainstream actor, but always outshined in almost all of his films. He was the hero of the “other side” of Indian Cinema, where brilliant actors like him are never counted in the mainstream. Nonetheless, this never changes their excellence!

Condolences poured in for the actor on social media, starting from PM Modi to the film and sports fraternity.

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

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

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

Shocked beyond words to learn that #OmPuri ji is no more. Will miss you sir. Condolences to the family. RIP #HugeLoss pic.twitter.com/REq9vDrtkk

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) 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





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