Om Puri pained by media sensationalism over biography

“I am proud of my story,my childhood and my journey and I see it as an inspirational story for millions of Indians. The book ‘Unlikely Hero’ is a tribute to my friends,my colleagues,my mentors and the women in my life. Nandita is a journalist of repute and I am proud of her writing. I have read some parts of the book and it sounds dignified and good,” Puri said in a statement.

“Unfortunately,the media has picked up certain portions out of context and glorified it. They have blown it out of proportion and added words I have not said or even heard of. It has upset my family,especially my twelve-year-old son and he has taken it badly,” the actor said.

“It has tarnished Nandita’s reputation as a serious writer and my image as well. It pains me that because of the sensationalism by certain segments of the press,my family and I have to go through so much embarrassment,” Puri added.