Critically acclaimed Indian actor Om Puri has died at the age of 66.
The
star of movies such as “City of Joy” and “East Is East” suffered a
heart attack early Friday at his Mumbai home, according to a close
friend.
star of movies such as “City of Joy” and “East Is East” suffered a
heart attack early Friday at his Mumbai home, according to a close
friend.
“He
was a torchbearer of Indian cinema,” actor Anupam Kher told CNN,
describing Puri as “a wonderful friend and an amazing person.”
was a torchbearer of Indian cinema,” actor Anupam Kher told CNN,
describing Puri as “a wonderful friend and an amazing person.”
Puri
was known for his versatility and appeal across global markets. He
appeared not only in mainstream Bollywood movies and regional Indian
cinema but also British and Hollywood productions.
was known for his versatility and appeal across global markets. He
appeared not only in mainstream Bollywood movies and regional Indian
cinema but also British and Hollywood productions.
Puri
was one of the lead stars of 2014’s “The Hundred-Foot Journey” and also
appeared in 2007’s “Charlie Wilson’s War” and 2012’s “The Reluctant
Fundamentalist.”
was one of the lead stars of 2014’s “The Hundred-Foot Journey” and also
appeared in 2007’s “Charlie Wilson’s War” and 2012’s “The Reluctant
Fundamentalist.”