Mumbai: Veteran actor Om Puri has passed away after a massive heart attack early on Friday morning. The actor was 66.
Puri’s close friend Ashok Pandit took to Twitter to share the news, “Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP.”
The actor has appeared in mainstream Bollywood cinema as well as Pakistani, British and Hollywood films. The actor has received an OBE as well as Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India.