Bollywood legendary actor, Om Puri passed away during the early hours of Friday morning due to a massive heart attack.
A close friend of the acclaimed actor, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the sad news through his twitter account.
Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP.
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) January 6, 2017
The versatile Bollywood actor appeared in commercial, mainstream and parallel cinema. He starred in British, Indian and Pakistani films throughout his career.
Puri’s friends and the entire Bollywood fraternity was left shell-shocked by his demise.
Here’s how the B-Town Celebs are expressing their grief over the veteran actor’s death!
“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
Shocked and saddened to learn that #OmPuri Ji is no more. You will be missed. Condolences to the family. RIP.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 6, 2017
Had meet #OmPuri sir a couple of months back only and had an amazing conversation.Saddened by his sudden demise. Rip #OmPuri ji.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 6, 2017
Shocked to know that the immensely talented actor #OmPuri passed away. Big loss to our film industry. RIP 🙏
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 6, 2017
Sorry to hear of the passing of an amazing actor #OmPuri ji . Had the opportunity of working briefly in A Hundred Foot Journey ..
— Juhi Chawla (@iam_juhi) 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
An actor, a teacher, a friend & a great soul #OmPuri ji. Filled with passion for his craft & innocence in his heart. We will miss him. pic.twitter.com/I1JgBCvs2q
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 6, 2017
You will live in our hearts forever through the impressions you have left with your versatility. We will miss you. RIP #OmPuri
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 6, 2017
Om-ji, there will never be anyone like you again… as an actor or as a person. Will miss you tremendously. Sad sad day.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 6, 2017
Really sad to hear #Ompuri sir is no more,a genius performer ! My thoughts n prayers are with his family 🙏
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) 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
Remembering the many moments of joy the legendary #OmPuri gave us. This, from @nfdcindia's Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. RIP, Om Puri sa'ab. pic.twitter.com/sLZCpk69m0
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 6, 2017
I remember driving with him every morning to set listening to old Hindi music during delhi6, So sorry to hear to hear of his passing #Ompuri
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) January 6, 2017
Om Puri saab,you put a small town like Ambala on the map.Will never forget the amazing conversations with you.Your legacy will live forever.
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) January 6, 2017
We lost a legend today. Your contribution to Indian cinema won't be forgotten #OmPuri
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) January 6, 2017
It's such a sad day .. so much talent , humour, generosity and such compassion.. You will be missed much #OmPuri Abba
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) January 6, 2017
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