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Bollywood superstar Om Puri has died at the age of 66, it has been reported.
His fellow stars and fans flooded social media after learning of the star's death in Mumbai, India.
According to The Times of India, filmmaker Ashok Pandit confirmed the news of his friend's death via Twitter. “Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP,” he wrote.
The actor suffered cardiac arrest at his Mumbai home. As his friends and colleagues found Om Puri dead, they started paying tribute to the Indian actor who was considered one of the most brilliant performers the country has ever produced. In addition to being a torchbearer of the new-age Bollywood cinema, he acted in a number of Hollywood and British films as well.
The most recent Hollywood film he acted in was The Hundred Foot Journey. Om Puri played the role of Papa, while Helen Mirren played Madame Mallory. She received the Golden Globe for her performance in the film. Om also acted in films like East is East, War, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. However, his most memorable English-language film was The City of Joy.
It was reported that Puri had been working the previous night before heading home but the alarm was raised when he failed to appear on Friday morning.
Puri, who starred in movies around the world as well as Bollywood,
started his career in his debut movie in 1976's Ghashiram Kotwal.
As well as East is East, he also starred in Ardh Satya and Mirch Masala.
Puri also starred alongside actors such as Patrick Swayze, Julie Roberts, Tom Hanks and Jack Nicholson. Puri was also directed by Richard Attenborough in 1982's Ghandi.
He received an OBE in the UK and India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri.
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who may not have agreed with Puri's secular political views, offered his praise. "The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor OmPuri and recalls his long career in theatre and films: PMO" it was reported on social media.
Om was one of the very few Indian actors who became successful in both mainstream and experimental cinema. The award-winning actor received high appreciation for his work from all around the globe. But, at the same time, he was a controversial figure. He got into controversy for a number of times, especially because of his politically incorrect statements about various issues.
His fellow stars and fans flooded social media after learning of the star's death in Mumbai, India.
According to The Times of India, filmmaker Ashok Pandit confirmed the news of his friend's death via Twitter. “Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP,” he wrote.
The actor suffered cardiac arrest at his Mumbai home. As his friends and colleagues found Om Puri dead, they started paying tribute to the Indian actor who was considered one of the most brilliant performers the country has ever produced. In addition to being a torchbearer of the new-age Bollywood cinema, he acted in a number of Hollywood and British films as well.
The most recent Hollywood film he acted in was The Hundred Foot Journey. Om Puri played the role of Papa, while Helen Mirren played Madame Mallory. She received the Golden Globe for her performance in the film. Om also acted in films like East is East, War, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. However, his most memorable English-language film was The City of Joy.
It was reported that Puri had been working the previous night before heading home but the alarm was raised when he failed to appear on Friday morning.
As well as East is East, he also starred in Ardh Satya and Mirch Masala.
Puri also starred alongside actors such as Patrick Swayze, Julie Roberts, Tom Hanks and Jack Nicholson. Puri was also directed by Richard Attenborough in 1982's Ghandi.
He received an OBE in the UK and India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri.
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who may not have agreed with Puri's secular political views, offered his praise. "The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor OmPuri and recalls his long career in theatre and films: PMO" it was reported on social media.
Om was one of the very few Indian actors who became successful in both mainstream and experimental cinema. The award-winning actor received high appreciation for his work from all around the globe. But, at the same time, he was a controversial figure. He got into controversy for a number of times, especially because of his politically incorrect statements about various issues.
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