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Om Puri
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- Born 18 October 1950
- Place of Birth Ambala
- Occupation Film Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Seema Kapoor (1991; 1991), Nandita Puri (1993)
- Education Film And Television Institute Of India, National School Of Drama
- Years active 1972-2017
Related Other Pages:
- Khela Hobe,
- Ardh Satya
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ABOUT om puri
Om Puri: A Legacy in World Cinema Om Puri (1950-2017), a towering figure in Indian and international cinema, left an indelible mark on the world stage. His prolific career spanned over four decades, encompassing a vast array of roles in Hindi, and several other regional languages, as well as international productions. A recipient of two National Film Awards for Best Actor, two Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri (1990), Puri's contributions to cinema were internationally recognized, culminating in an honorary OBE in 2004. Puri's versatility shone through in his diverse roles. He seamlessly transitioned between author-backed performances in critically acclaimed films like Aakrosh (1980), Arohan (1982), and Ardh Satya (1983), and light-hearted characters in comedies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Chachi 420 (1997), and Hera Pheri (2000). His collaborations with directors Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani were particularly fruitful. His memorable television roles in Sadgati (1981) and Tamas (1987) further solidified his reputation. His international acclaim grew with roles in films like My Son the Fanatic (1997) and East Is East (1999), earning him a BAFTA nomination. Puri's legacy lies not just in his awards but in the sheer range and depth of his performances, establishing him as one of world cinema's finest actors.
om puri FILMS AND CREDITS
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om puri AWARDS
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OM PURI NEWS
'Vidhu Vinod Chopra asked if I want to marry him, I said no': Om Puri's first wife recalls their relationship, reveals why she rejected VVC's proposal
April 09, 2025 1:11 pm
Vidhu Vinod Chopra lent a shoulder of support to Seema Kapoor after she divorced Om Puri, and they ended up in a relationship. But she was still hung up on Om, and refused to marry VVC.
Penniless Annu Kapoor had to borrow Rs 5,000 from Yash Chopra to fund sister's divorce case against Om Puri: 'To put him in further debt...'
April 09, 2025 1:19 pm
Annu Kapoor was so broke that he was forced to borrow Rs 5,000 from Yash Chopra when his sister needed financial help in her divorce case with Om Puri.
Om Puri's first wife says he cheated on her and left her while she was pregnant, sent her Rs 25,000 via secretary after she lost the baby: 'I was shattered'
April 14, 2025 11:22 am
Actor Om Puri's first wife recalled their bitter separation, which happened after he cheated on her. She also opened up about his cold behaviour after they lost their list.
'Bad actors will remain bad actors,' says Shabana Azmi, stressing looks don’t equal talent; recalls her relief when Om Puri joined a film's set
December 08, 2024 8:07 pm
While Shabana Azmi firmly believes that training can elevate performances and bring out the best in actors, she acknowledges that no amount of effort can turn a fundamentally bad actor into a good one.
Zanjeer, Ardh Satya and Soni: The definitive cop trilogy that dismantles Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe
October 29, 2024 8:18 pm
Violence is both the means and the end in Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe: a cinematic playground of big stars, bigger stunts, and the biggest cars as shown in the trailer of the much-awaited Singham Again.
'Om Puri didn't have money to buy me mangalsutra,' recalls wife Nandita Puri about his lean financial phase after first marriage: 'Then he got Jack Nicholson film'
October 03, 2024 2:16 pm
Om Puri got married to director Seema Kapoor in 1991, but the marriage ended after eight months. Two years later, he married Nandita.
Om Puri's wife Nandita on writing about actor's sexual encounter at the age 14, dismisses it led to rift between them: 'He was ok with it'
September 30, 2024 4:38 pm
Nandita Puri has addressed the controversy around Om Puri's biography after 15 years of the book's release.
Aamir Khan changed Rang De Basanti climax with a story he had written, reveals what the original ending was
September 25, 2024 2:39 pm
Aamir Khan offered an alternative climax for Rang De Basanti to Rakesh Omprakash Mehra.
Dev clocks 20 years: Fardeen Khan reveals co-star Kareena Kapoor recommended his name, says he will 'always be grateful to her'
June 11, 2024 9:55 pm
Fardeen Khan, who recently returned to showbiz with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, revealed that it was his co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan who suggested his name for Dev.
Om Puri hadn't read the Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro script before signing on, complained about the writing on set: Sudhir Mishra
April 04, 2024 9:53 pm
Sudhir Mishra shed light on the challenges encountered during Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro's production, including the reluctance of actresses to sign on and the skepticism expressed by some of the actors involved.
