Biography
Om Puri (1950 -2017) was an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films, including East is East and Charlie Wilson's War, and he was the recipient of an honorary OBE.
Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 2004
- Padma Shri in arts · 1990
- National Film Award — Best Actor · 1984
- National Film Award — Best Actor · 1982
Filmography50+ titles
Miss India: The Mystery
Chaar Sahibzaade: Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur
Bhaji in Problem
Krishna and Kamsa
Load Wedding
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Gandhi
Ansh
The Hundred-Foot Journey
OMG: Oh My God!
Duniya
Hey Ram
Sparsh
Actor in Law
Rang De Basanti
The Ghazi Attack
Don 2
Road to Sangam
Mukhbiir
Maqbool
Welcome
Don
Ghayal
Canterbury Tales
The Ghost and the Darkness
Maharathi
Lakshya
Pukar
Raat
Viceroy's House
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Yuva
The Zookeeper
City of Joy
Charlie Wilson's War
East Is East
Billu
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Agneepath
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Deewaanapan
Chakravyuh
Dhol
Dev
Code 46
Baabul
Mangal Pandey
Wolf
Little Terrors
Such a Long Journey