The Legendary actor, Om Puri is sadly no more and he has left an entire legacy behind for Bollywood and his fans. He has not only given us countless memorable performances but also created a special place in our hearts with his unforgettable roles. His contribution to the art was not just limited to Bollywood industry; the actor is also known for his versatile performances in Hollywood as well as in independent art films.
We give you a lowdown on his most memorable enactments in the film industry.
Ardha Satya: Om Puri’s most groundbreaking performance was seen in Ardha Satya, opposite Smita Patil which went on to become a success on the silver screen. Om and Smita’s performances were not only appreciated by the audience but also received critical acclaims.
Aastha: The film received commercial success and was also appreciated by the critics for Om Puri’s enigmatic performance. The film’s accomplishment was labeled as a bridge between Indian art and commercial cinema. Back then, in 1997, actors were afraid to experiment, nothing could stop Om Puri from accepting such roles.
East Is East: Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Ballad of East and West,’ ‘East Is East’ is a British comedy-drama where Om Puri played a Pakistani Muslim living in England. His role as a male chauvinist and a wife-beater shows the conflict of ideas between his kids and himself. He pulled off the character of a conservative Muslim father impeccably.
Aakrosh: Om Puri played a victimized tribal in the movie who is traumatized by excessive oppression in the society. He has barely any dialogues in the film, but his expressions and acting did all the talking!
Maqbool: The film is based on Macbeth by Shakespeare where Om Puri played the role of a corrupt police officer. Om Puri truly outdid himself in the character of a manipulative corrupt official.
Singh Is Kinng: Om Puri wasn’t new to comedy and that’s exactly what his role in Singh is Kinng proved. His comic timings and dialogue delivery as a Punjabi was one of the major highlights of this film.
Chachi 420: Om Puri plays the role of a secretary named ‘Banwari Lal Pandit’ who always suspects ‘Chachi,’ played by Kamal Hasan in the movie. Though he shared a limited screen space, his character added a touch of comedy to the film.
Hera Pheri: Om Puri plays the role of a brother who is in desperate need of money. His spectacular entry and comic timings will surely tickle your funny bone in the entire movie.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: The movie is filled with the power-packed acting skills by Om Puri and other actors. In the entire film, he was in his funniest role as a builder Ahuja.
Over the years, Om Puri has also imprinted a position in many American and British productions. Unquestioned, it is a big loss to the film fraternity and we will miss him greatly. Tubelight will be his last film ever.
