The famous actor Om Puri is no more. He dies of heart attack at the age of 66 on 6th January 2017. It is a big loss for Indian cinema. He was born on 18th October 1950. He was the most iconic journalist, script writer and most talented actor. He appeared in both Indian and Pakistani films. He also appeared in American and British movies.
His debut film was Ghashiram Kotwal, 1976. Let’s take a view on his acting carrier.
Bollywood Films: Bhavni Bhavai (1980), Sadgati (1981), ArdhSatya (1982), Mirch Masala (1986), Dharavi (1992), Aakrosh (1980), Disco Dancer (1982),Arohan (1982), Gandhi (1982), Zamana (1985 film),Maachis (1996), Gupt (1997), Dhoop (2003),Chachi 420 (1997), Ghayal (1990),Hera Pheri (2000), ChorMachayeShor (2002), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Mere BaapPehleAap ( 2008), Billu( 2008),Sangam (2009), Hangman (2010), Don 2 (2011) and much more.
British Films - My Son the Fanatic (1997), East Is East (1999) and The Parole Officer (2001).
Hollywood Films- City of Joy (1992), Wolf (1994), The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) and Charlie Wilson's War2007
Hindi Television Serials -Kakkaji Kaheen (1988)Mr. Yogi (1989)
Awards and Nomination
• He got Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Akrosh (1980) and National Film Award for Best Actor award ( 28th and 29thNational Film Awards) for Ardh Satya (1982) and Arohan (1982).
• He got nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Maachis (1996), Gupt (1997),Pyaar to Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Ghayal (1990)
• In 1984, he got Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Best Actor for Ardh Satya
• In 1998, he got Brussels International Film Festival Best Actor for My Son the Fanatic.
• In 1990, he got Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.
• In 1998, he got Grand Prix Special des Amériques Montréal World Film Festival for exceptional contribution to the cinematographic art.
• In 2004, he got Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to The British Film Industry.
• In 2009 he got Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
• In 1999 he got nominated BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for East Is East.
• He has received an honorary OBE.
He contributed so much to Cinema industries. A star who never gone die in our hearts.
WE WILL MISS YOU SIR!!!
