Bollywood bids adieu to Om Puri

Ritambhara Dixit | Jan 7, 2017, 16:58 IST
Film fraternity gathers to pay their last respects to veteran actor Om Puri

On 6th January 2017, Bollywood lost one of its gems, Om Puri, an actor who was an institution in himself. One of the most versatile actors, Om Puri, 66, passed away at his Andheri residence due to a massive heart attack. The entire film fraternity came down at the Oshiwara crematorium last evening to attend the last rites of the actor.

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan

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Amitabh Bachchan, who has worked with Om Puri in various films, attended the last rites of the actor with son Abhishek Bachchan in tow.

Anupam Kher

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One of Om Puris’s closest friends, Anupam Kher was among the few celebrities who arrived early.

Shabana Azmi

56391290The actress who has done some of her best body of work with Om Puri broke down in tears at the funeral.

Kabir Khan and Mini Mathur

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Kabir Khan was working with Om Puri for his next, ‘Tubelight’ and was in shock over the demise.

Farhan Akhtar

56391292Farhan Akhtar who has worked with Om Puri in ‘Don 2’ and ‘Lakshya’, was few of the celebrities to arrive.

Vidya Balan

56391293Vidya Balan arrived with her friend KS Sanjay to the Oshiwara crematorium to bid farewell to the senior actor.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

56391294Nawazuddin was all set to work with Om Puri in his upcoming film ‘Manto’, attended the funeral.

Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak

56391295The veteran actor attended the funeral with his wife Supriya Pathak.

Irrfan Khan

56391296Visibly upset Irrfan Khan was present at the funeral with director Sudhir Mishra

Shashi Kapoor

56391297Thespian actor Shashi Kapoor made a rare appearance with son Kunal, as he attended the funeral.

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