Bollywood
Veteran Actor Om Puri's Funeral
06 Jan, 2017
Om Puri, one of the most versatile and celebrated actors in India, died of a heart attack in Mumbai on Friday. He was 66. Diring an illustrious career spanning four decades, Om Puri acted in over 250 films, his popularity transcending borders and stereotypes.
The sudden news of his demise shocked his fans and friends in Bollywood. While some chose to tweet their condolences, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Vidya Balan, Anupam Kher, Farhan Akhtar and others who were in the city visited the actor's family to pay their respect.