Tag: Om Puri
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Shabana Azmi roots for handloom revival
Shabana Azmi is the most honoured actor at the National Film Awards, having won in the Best Actress category a record five times.
August 26, 2019 -
‘Shayari koi mardon ki jaageer nahi’: Shabana Azmi gets nostalgic as cult film In Custody completes 25 years
The movie also won the President of India Gold Medal for Best Picture in 1994 besides winning the National Film Award.
April 16, 2019 -
Some memorable roles
Om Puri’s extensive repertoire included not only Hindi, English and Punjabi films but television series as well
April 21, 2018 -
Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal remember Om Puri on his 1st death anniversary
On former colleague and actor Om Puri’s first death anniversary on Saturday, veteran actors Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal expressed their sadness on the loss of a “great actor and human being”. After contributing to the world of cinema with projects like “Aakrosh”, “Arohan”, “Ardh Satya”, “Wolf”, “Maachis”, “Mrityudand” and “A Death in the Gunj”, …
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January 6, 2018 -
Remembering veteran actor Om Puri on his first death anniversary
A year ago, we lost a very talented and celebrated actor, Om Puri. It was a great loss for Bollywood industry as well as the Indian film audience. Om Puri was born on October 18, 1950, in Ambala, Haryana. He was an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and the National …
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January 6, 2018 -
Mamata remembers Om Puri on his first death anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday “solemnly” remembered actor Om Puri on his first death anniversary. Solemnly remembering actor Om Puri on his death anniversary — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 6, 2018 The legendary actor died on 6 January 2017 due to a heart-attack in Mumbai. Puri was awarded Padma Shri , the …
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January 6, 2018 -
The glorious and the great who bid au revoir in 2017
It is the inevitable and unavoidable outcome of human existence but still death seems tough to countenance. Even when it beckons those whom we never knew personally or had seen face-to-face but cheered in films, sang along when playing their songs or appreciated or benefited from their contributions across a wide spectrum of activity. This …
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December 30, 2017 -
2017 flashback: We lost Shashi Kapoor, Chester Bennington…
As the year nears the end, thestatesman.com takes a look back to come out with a list of prominent names from the entertainment industry who bade adieu to the world in 2017. Here’s the list: Shashi Kapoor The last of the second-generation stars from the Kapoor dynasty, veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who was popular in the industry …
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December 19, 2017 -
Britain in focus, homage to Tom Alter, Om Puri at Kolkata film fest
In commemoration of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017, Britain will be the focus country for the 23rd edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), India’s second oldest film festival, which will also pay homage to icons of Indian cinema Tom Alter, Om Puri and Ramananda Sengupta. The festival beginning here on November …
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November 6, 2017 -
Birthday special: 5 unknown facts about Om Puri
October 18, 2017 -
Biopic on Om Puri in the works: Nandita Puri
A biopic on late actor Om Puri is in the works says his estranged wife Nandita Puri. Nandita, who penned the critically acclaimed actor’s biography titled Unlikely Hero: The Story Of Om Puri, said: “I am adapting the book. I am making a biopic on Omji. I am taking part of the book and I …
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September 4, 2017 -
Om Puri’s ‘Mr Kabaadi’ to release on August 25
Late actor Om Puri's last project, "Mr Kabaadi", is scheduled to release on August 25. The film also features Anu Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Sarika, Brijendra Kala, Rajveer Singh, Kashish Vora and Meenal Kapoor. "Mr Kabaadi" is a rib-tickling satirical comedy written and directed by Om Puri's first wife Seema Kapoor. The story is based on …
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August 2, 2017 -
Om Puri’s ‘Mr Kabaadi’ to release on August 25
Late actor Om Puri's last project, "Mr Kabaadi", is scheduled to release on August 25. The film also features Anu Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Sarika, Brijendra Kala, Rajveer Singh, Kashish Vora and Meenal Kapoor. "Mr Kabaadi" is a rib-tickling satirical comedy written and directed by Om Puri's first wife Seema Kapoor. The story is based on …
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August 2, 2017 -
Om Puri’s last film to release in August
Late actor Om Puri's last film – "Mr. Kabaadi", a satirical comedy, will hit the screens next month. Actor Annu Kapoor plays the title role in the film, written and directed by Om Puri's first wife Seema Kapoor. Seema said in a statement: "'Mr. Kabaadi' is a satirical comedy fare. I believe that comedy arises …
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July 13, 2017 -
Cinema can make people think: Kabir Khan
Filmmaker Kabir Khan believes a film with a "message" can prod people into thinking, though he fears that it doesn't end up changing "reality". The director of "Bajrangi Bhaijaan, a 2015 film about an Indian man who helps a little girl reach her home in Pakistan, says it made people think about relations between India …
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June 19, 2017 -
‘A Death in the Gunj’: Layered and skilfully crafted
Film: A Death in the Gunj Director: Konkona Sen Sharma Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Om Puri, Tanuja Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, Jim Sarbh, Arya Sharma, Tillotama Shome, Ranvir Shorey, Promila Pradhan, Gulshan Devaiah and Promila Pradha Based on a short story which was inspired by true events written by Mukul Sharma, the film sounds more autobiographical than …
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June 2, 2017 -
Om Puri retrospective by Govind Nihalani in Delhi
Veteran director Govind Nihalani will host a retrospective on late actor Om Puri at the 12th edition of The Habitat Film Festival, to begin on May 19. Among Om Puri's films to be screened include Tamas Dev, East Is East and Sadgati. Nihalani will pay a tribute to the actor, whom he had directed in some career-defining …
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May 9, 2017