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Om Puri (1950-2017)

With a body of work so vast and countless memorable roles, Om Puri left the cinema industry a little poorer as he died on Friday. From Ardh Satya till his latest work in Konkona Sen Sharma's A Death in the Gunj, the veteran actor stayed true to his talent, keeping audiences riveted everywhere.

January 06, 2017 04:27 pm | Updated November 28, 2021 10:11 pm IST

Actor Om Puri

Actor Om Puri

 

The “imperfect” face, which was initially perceived as his biggest drawback, eventually became his calling card

Om Puri was the face of the common man, on screen

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In pictures: Om Puri’s riveting career

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Actor Om Puri

Om Puri’s six defining roles

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Om Puri is a Padma Shri awardee and a National Award winner.

Om Puri was the gentlest person: Naseeruddin Shah

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Memories of Om

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