Om Puri dead: Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Anupam Kher and others mourn on Twitter

For those of you who thought we left shocking deaths behind us in 2016, you were wrong. Revered actor Om Puri passed away on Friday morning, 6 January, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Om Puri had made his mark in mainstream, Indian and International films during the entire course of his career. Different cine-goers have different favourite films of the actor, while his most famous films have been Maqbool, Chachi 420, East is East, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Maachis, Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha, Yuva, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and most recently, he gave his voice for the Hindi version of The Jungle Book as Bagheera.

He will be seen in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Tubelight posthumously.

Twitter went on an overdrive of sad smiley emojis after the news of Puri’s death broke. There was shock, sadness and RIP wishes everywhere. Here’s what the film industry, and Twitterati are saying:

Remembering the many moments of joy the legendary #OmPuri gave us. This, from @nfdcindia's Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. RIP, Om Puri sa'ab. pic.twitter.com/sLZCpk69m0

— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 6, 2017

Shocked and saddened to learn that #OmPuri Ji is no more. You will be missed. Condolences to the family. RIP.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 6, 2017

Shocked to hear about the demise of #OmPuri Indian cinema will be poorer in his absence. #RIP

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 6, 2017

The Best Actor in World, An inspiration 2 me & many, he was suppose 2 work with me in Manto.Deeply saddened by da news, RIP #OmPuri Saab 🙏

— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) January 6, 2017

I remember driving with him every morning to set listening to old Hindi music during delhi6, So sorry to hear to hear of his passing #Ompuri

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) January 6, 2017

You will live in our hearts forever through the impressions you have left with your versatility. We will miss you. RIP #OmPuri

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 6, 2017

It's such a sad day .. so much talent , humour, generosity and such compassion.. You will be missed much #OmPuri Abba

— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) January 6, 2017

Cannot believe #OmPuri ji is no more .. spoke to him a few days back .. such an artist had the privilege of working with him recently .. RIP

— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) January 6, 2017

We lost a legend today. Your contribution to Indian cinema won't be forgotten #OmPuri

— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) January 6, 2017

#OmPuri introduced a new school in film acting. One of the rare actors who was equally successful in both parallel and mainstream cinema.

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) January 6, 2017

Heartfelt condolences on the demise of veteran actor #OmPuri ji. May his soul rest in peace..

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) January 6, 2017

The end of an era .... The legacy lives on.. RIP #OmPuri

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) January 6, 2017

Shocked & saddened to wake up to the news that #OmPuri has passed. We have lost a brilliant & talented artist. You will be sorely missed.

— Rajpal Naurang Yadav (@rajpalofficial) January 6, 2017

#OmPuri was neither against #SharabBandi nor #NoteBandi,he was against #BharatBandi,wishing for AkhandBharat,One great Land,One great People

— Dr Garekar (@DrGarekar) January 6, 2017

Will miss you sir #OmPuri pic.twitter.com/1kBLVFgwlf

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 6, 2017

My deepest condolences on the passing away of one of the most versatile actors of Indian Cinema , #OmPuri ji pic.twitter.com/hZN2pL6Ejo

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 6, 2017

I have known #OmPuri for d last 43yrs. For me he’ll always b a great actor, a kind & generous man. And that is how world shud remember him.

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 6, 2017

#OmPuri lent dignity to d medium he worked for. Whether it was stage, TV or cinema. He elevated status of the projects was associated with.

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 6, 2017

Shocked beyond words to learn that #OmPuri ji is no more. Will miss you sir. Condolences to the family. RIP #HugeLoss pic.twitter.com/REq9vDrtkk

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 6, 2017

Condolences on the passing away of one of our finest ever actors #OmPuri pic.twitter.com/gBCK6mWwLF

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 6, 2017

Can't believe #OmPuri no more. Ardh Satya, for me, will always be masterclass in acting. RIP #Gonetooearly

— Debasis Basak (@iDebasisB) January 6, 2017

Goodbye Om! A part of me goes with you today. How can I ever forget those passionate nights we spent together talking about cinema & life ?

— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) January 6, 2017

Good Actor with a great voice #OmPuri is no more. He passes away at the age of 66. #Indian Cinema lost fine Artist. RIP

— Nellutla Kavitha (@iamKavithaRao) January 6, 2017

Will miss you Omji ..will miss you..will miss you.#Ompuri

— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) January 6, 2017

Legend #OmPuri passed away, He is being hated because he spoke for Justice, Truth and incompetency of Indian Army in his last days R.I.P

— Dr. saab (@wahnawab) January 6, 2017

#RIPOmPuri saab.

So many unforgettable performances, that will outlive all of us. What a legend!

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 6, 2017

In honour of #OmPuri saab & the bizarre times we live in, watch "Tamas" & "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro". Both, still as unerringly accurate.

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 6, 2017

A rugged face that spelt gravitas
A rough voice laced with affection.
Histrionics that bridged generations#OmPuri, actor extraordinary, RIP

— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) January 6, 2017

"Ford? Mere paas Austin hai." How can we ever forget Om Puri? This scene is magic. pic.twitter.com/J0C3r4HqEY

— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) January 6, 2017

RIP Om Puri.
We have lost one of our finest.
A talent, A Voice, A Spirit.
Will miss you Puri Saab.

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) January 6, 2017

Had the privilege of working with Om ji in two films #MalamaalWeekly & #TereNaalLoveHoGaya ... I still can't believe he is no more. #Rip pic.twitter.com/xIWXLwkCRc

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 6, 2017