Veteran Actor Om Puri Passes Away After a Massive Heart Attack

One of the most experienced actors of film world Om Puri has passed away on Friday morning i.e. 6th January 2017. The shocking death of the most acclaimed Bollywood star caused by a massive heart attack early on Friday morning.
He returned to his home from a film shoot on Thursday night. But on the Friday morning when the door bell didn’t answer then the alarm was activated by his keeper.

Om Puri was the most celebrated actor of India and he was 66 years old. The versatile actor debuted in 1976 with an Indian film and from that day he appeared in many movies of India, British and as well in Pakistan. He was well known for his roles in hit movies Gandhi and The Reluctant and he remained successful in entertaining the audience of various niches.

In his career, he received many praising awards including OBE in England and Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.

Relation with Pakistan

Om Puri was not only a great actor but also a generous and human loving man. Besides Bollywood, he also worked in Pakistani movie Actor in Law. During his shooting task in Pakistan, he always showed great love towards Pakistani people and actors and he always talked about peace between two countries.
After his success of the movie, he applauded Pakistani audience and showed great interest in further working with Pakistani cinema.

Reaction of Indian celebrities

Veteran actor Om Puri’s death left his fans and friends in Bollywood shocked. Tributes for the actor started flowing immediately after the news of demise broke. Amir Khan, Anupam Kher, Mahesh Bhatt, Boman Irani were the first few to take on the twitter.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolence: “The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor Om Puri and recalls his long career in theater in films.”

Om Puri, You Left Us Too Early, Tweet After Actor’s Death

The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor Om Puri & recalls his long career in theatre & films.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 6, 2017

T 2495 -Cannot believe he is no more ! Just the other day he dropped by at my shoot of SARKAR 3 ! How can anyone so full of cheer, go away ! pic.twitter.com/VwH5uSfVss

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 6, 2017

“Gods garden must b beautiful, He always takes the best“ Will miss ur laughter over the shared brandy in Berlin. Will miss u lots Omji. RIP

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 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

We have lost very brilliant and talented actor it's very big lost of our country and film industry rest and peace.@OmRajeshPuri pic.twitter.com/3n0Kf4tmww

— Naseeruddin Shah (@NaseerudinShah) January 6, 2017

Om Puri! You have left us all too early.. i am so so sorry..The fun the laughter the arguments so vividly etched in my mind..Will miss you

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) January 6, 2017

Sad to hear about the passing away of the very talented Om Puri, my co-actor in many films…heartfelt condolences to the family. #RIP

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 6, 2017

The end of an era …. The legacy lives on.. RIP #OmPuri

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) January 6, 2017

Goodbye Om! A part of me goes with you today. How can I ever forget those passionate nights we spent together talking about cinema & life ?

— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) 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

Solid actor….Solid filmography….immense talent…. #RIPOmPuri ….cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist….

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 6, 2017

Very saddened by the news of Om Puri ji's passing. Worked with him on many films and learnt so much from him. Immense talent. #RIPOmPuri

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) January 6, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear about #OmPuri sir! He was such a huge part of the core of Indian cinema..RIP ! Truly and end of an era..

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 6, 2017

Will miss you sir #OmPuri pic.twitter.com/1kBLVFgwlf

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 6, 2017

RIP Om puri .. interactions with you were always full of life.. you were one of the finest artist we are proud of..

— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) January 6, 2017