Tag: Om Puri
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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 …
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May 8, 2017 -
Tigmanshu Dhulia to lend his voice to Om Puri for film
Director Tigmanshu Dhulia will lend his voice to late actor Om Puri's forthcoming film 2006 Varanasi – The Untold. The first look of the legendary actor's last film was released on March 13. While Puri had completed the shooting of the film, dubbing was still pending. After the sudden demise of the 66-year-old actor, the …
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March 15, 2017 -
Om Puri honoured at Oscars 2017
Indian actor Om Puri, whose repertoire as an actor reflected a rare realism and was popular for films like "East Is East", "Gandhi", "City of Joy" and "Wolf", was honoured at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony here in the "In Memoriam" montage. Om Puri, who died after a heart attack in Mumbai, India in January …
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February 27, 2017 -
Indians, Pakistanis in Toronto pay tributes to Om Puri
A large number of theatre artists and writers from India and Pakistan paid rich tributes to actor Om Puri here. They recalled his deep association with Toronto as some of Om Puri's English movies such as "Such a Long Journey" and "West is West" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Rajinder Saini, who founded …
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January 25, 2017 -
Indians, Pakistanis in Toronto pay tributes to Om Puri
A large number of theatre artists and writers from India and Pakistan paid rich tributes to actor Om Puri here. They recalled his deep association with Toronto as some of Om Puri's English movies such as "Such a Long Journey" and "West is West" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Rajinder Saini, who founded …
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January 25, 2017 -
‘Nobody can play Om Puri better than me’
Actor Manoj Bajpayee believes that nobody can play Om Puri better than him if a biopic on the late actor is ever made. "I think nobody can play Om-ji better than me because I knew him very closely. I came for his prayer meet but still I am smiling because if you remember him, you …
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January 20, 2017 -
President condoles death of veteran actor Om Puri
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday expressed his condolences on the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri. In a video message to the deceased actor's son, Ishaan Puri, Mukherjee said, "I am sad to learn about the passing away of your father, Om Puri." "Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey them to all members …
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January 7, 2017 -
My contribution will be visible once I leave this world: Om Puri
Did Om Puri have a premonition about his death when he spoke about it to IANS just a fortnight ago? In retrospect, it would seem so, because he talked about "leaving the world" and that his legacy would be "visible" once he departed. His comments on leaving the world have become a reality too soon. …
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January 6, 2017 -
Shah Rukh Khan mourns Om Puri’s death
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has condoled the death of veteran actor Om Puri and said he will miss the actor as well as his hearty laughter. Fondly remembering the times he spent with Puri during the shoot of "Don 2" in Berlin, Shah Rukh tweeted, "Gods garden must be beautiful, he always takes the …
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January 6, 2017 -
Om Puri was to work with me in ‘Manto’: Nawazuddin
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is saddened by the demise of veteran actor Om Puri. The actor says he was supposed to work with him in "Manto". Nawazuddin will be bringing the life of Pakistan's short story writer Sadat Hassan Manto alive on the silver screen through actress and filmmaker Nandita Das's project titled "Manto". Calling him an …
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January 6, 2017 -
Mamata Banerjee condoles Om Puri’s death
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday condoled the death of veteran actor Om Puri. "Saddened at sudden passing (away) of Om Puriji. His acting skills were appreciated around the world. Condolences to family, friends, fraternity," Banerjee tweeted. Om Puri, 66, passed away on Friday following a heart attack in Mumbai.
January 6, 2017 -
Om Puri: A legend par excellence
Veteran actor Om Puri, who wooed the audience with his stellar performances in movies across different genres for decades, breathed his last on Friday morning after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 66. Confirming the news, a family source said, “He passed away this morning due to a massive heart attack at his residence …
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January 6, 2017 -
Celebs mourn Om Puri’s demise
The film fraternity expressed shock on the news of the untimely demise of Om Puri, one of the industry's "greatest" and "most passionate" talent, who they believe will remain alive with the body of work he has left behind. The Padma Shri awardee Om Puri, popular for his work even in the West, breathed his …
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January 6, 2017 -
PM Modi condoles actor Om Puri’s death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mourned the demise of veteran Indian actor Om Puri. "The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor Om Puri and recalls his long career in theatre and films," read a post from the @PMOIndia Twitter handle. Om Puri, a Padma Shri awardee, died of a heart attack on …
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January 6, 2017 -
Actor Om Puri passes away
Veteran actor Om Puri passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday. Confirming the news, actor Anupam Kher wrote on twitter, "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." Puri was …
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January 6, 2017 -
Actor Om Puri passes away
Veteran actor Om Puri passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday. Confirming the news, actor Anupam Kher wrote on twitter, "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." Puri was …
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January 6, 2017 -
‘Chaar Sahibzaade…’ review: Superior animation uplifts historical saga
Film: Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur Director: Harry Baweja Voiceover: Om Puri This motion capture animation film, is a historical faith film. It takes off from its prequel — the 2004 released film Chaar Sahibzaade and yet, is holistic by itself. Going back in history, nearly 350 years ago, the film recaps the lives of …
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November 11, 2016