This comes as a big shock to the industry and everyone who has been a witness to the veteran actor’s work in the Indian Film Industry.
Om Puri is no more and the reason for his death is said to be heart attack. The actor was 66 years-old. On hearing the news, SpotboyE.com immediately called on his personal number, which was answered by a female voice. Sounding extremely disturbed, she said, “Om Puri has been taken to the hospital. Seema, his ex-wife, is extremely unstable to talk and even she has gone to the hospital.”
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit was the first one to inform the unfortunate news on Twitter.
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
Karan Johar and Anupam Kher have also expressed their condolences over twitter and said that Indian cinema has true lost a brilliant actor.
Solid actor....Solid filmography....immense talent.... #RIPOmPuri ....cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 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
Thumbnail Image Source: firakni