From Aakrosh to Hera Pheri — some of Om Puri's stellar on-screen performances
Om Puri has been one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. From working with Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal to Priyadarshan, Konkona Sensharma, Puri has enthralled audiences across the globe with his stellar performances.
)
Om Puri debuted with 1972 Marathi film Ghashiram Kotwali. Image courtesy: Facebook
)
With 1980’s Aakrosh, Puri made a stamp in the hearts of cinegoers in India. He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for the film. Image courtesy:Facebook
)
In 1981’s Satyajit Ray film Sadgati which was based on Munshi Premchand’s novel, Puri starred along with Smita Patil. Image courtesy: Facebook
)
In 1983 film, Ardh Satya, again with Patil, Om Puri delivered a phenomenal performance which is considered to be one of the milestones in Indian cinema. Obviously, he won the National Award for Best Actor for his role in Ardh Satya. Image courtesy: Facebook
)
As the aged guard Abu Miya, who takes upon himself to protect the women inside the spice factory, Om Puri won numerous hearts for his impeccable act in Ketan Mehta’s 1987 film, Mirch Masala. Image courtesy: Facebook
)
In a multi-starrer Hera Pheri, Puri tickled the funny bone of the audiences with his comic act. Image courtesy: Facebook
)
In Lasse Hallström’s 2014 film, The Hundred Foot Journey, Puri shared the screen with legendary actress Helen Mirren, delivering an endearing performance. Image courtesy: Facebook
)
Find us on YouTube
Top Shows
 "Yodha: How Karan Johar and Sidharth Malhotra created history by unveiling the trailer mid-air at 37,000 feet")
 "Here's looking at how Anant Ambani lost 108 kilos in mere 18 months ahead of his wedding with Radhika Merchant")
 "Actress-politician Jaya Prada declared ‘absconding’ by court, arrest warrant issued for this reason")
 "'Pankaj Udhas Was A Little Reluctant To Sing Chitthi Aayi Hai In Naam': Mahesh Bhatt")
 "Yodha: How Karan Johar and Sidharth Malhotra created history by unveiling the trailer mid-air at 37,000 feet")
 "Here's looking at how Anant Ambani lost 108 kilos in mere 18 months ahead of his wedding with Radhika Merchant")
 "Actress-politician Jaya Prada declared ‘absconding’ by court, arrest warrant issued for this reason")
 "'Pankaj Udhas Was A Little Reluctant To Sing Chitthi Aayi Hai In Naam': Mahesh Bhatt")