New Delhi: Celebrities from the world of Bollywood today condoled the death of veteran actor Om Puri, who died of cardiac arrest this morning.The entire who's who of Bollywood, from superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan to industry heartthrobs Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Rampal and Siddharth Malhotra to actresses Juhi Chawla, Chitrangada Singh, Huma Qureshi and Parineeti Chopra and veteran actor Anupam Kher, expressed their condolences over the death of Om Puri.
Even in a brief interaction, he left you feeling warm and loved. I still feel it today. Rest in peace Omji. We will miss you “ Tweeted Hrithik Roshan. ‘’Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.a dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent in grief ! ,’’Mr Amitabh Bachchan, who has worked with Om Puri in films like ‘Dev’, said.Abhishek Bachchan also expressed his condolence on the death of the veteran actor.‘’Very saddened by the news of Om Puri ji's passing.Worked with him on many films and learnt so much from him.Immense talent.#RIPOmPuri ,’’Abhishek said.
Shahrukh Khan also condoled the death of Om Puri.‘’Gods garden must b beautiful, He always takes the best“ Will miss ur laughter over the shared brandy in Berlin.Will miss u lots Omji.RIP ,’’Shahrukh said.‘’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 ?,''filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said.
Actor Boman Irani also condoled Om Puri's death.
''RIP Om Puri.We have lost one of our finest.A talent, A Voice, A Spirit.Will miss you Puri Saab,''Boman tweeted.''It's a sad day for cinema .We just lost one of our greats.gone but will never be forgotten .#RIPOmPuri Saab ,''actress Neha Dhupia said.Veteran Bollywood actor and Om Puri’s co actor in many films Anupam Kher also condoled his death.‘’ Om Puri lent dignity to d medium he worked for.
Whether it was stage, TV or cinema.He elevated status of the projects he was associated with,’’ Anupam said. Condoling his death , veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha MP Shabana Azmi, who was also among the torchbearers of the parallel cinema in the 70s along with Puri, said,'' Om Puri! You have left us all too early.
I am so so sorry.The fun the laughter the arguments so vividly etched in my mind.Will miss you.
Condoling Om Puri 's death, filmmaker Kabir Khan said, '' Omji.I will miss that warm tight hug that you gave me every morning on set.Khudahafiz sir.you were the best!'' Actor Preity Zinta and filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhupia also expressed condolences on the actor's death.
'' Sad to hear about the passing of the massively talented Om Puri.May god give peace to his soul & strength to his family #RIPOmPuri ,'' Pretty Zinta said.'' Goodbye Om sir you inspired all of us and realised Purna Satya you will always be remembered as one of the best we ever had RIP ,''Tigmanshu Dhupia said.Bollywood actresses Juhi Chawla, Chitrangada Singh , Huma Qureshi and Parineeti Chopra also expressed their tribute to Om puri.‘’Sorry to hear of the passing of an amazing actor #OmPuri ji .Had the opportunity of working briefly in '' A Hundred Foot Journey ,’’.Juhi Chawla said.
‘’Respect to one of the greats of Indian cinema .#RIPOmPuri losing such talent saddened .
,’’ Chitrangda Singh said.Condoling Om Puri’s death, actress Parineeti Chopra said,’’Om Puri saab,you put a small town like Ambala on the map.Will never forget the amazing conversations with you.Your legacy will live forever.‘’Huma Qureshi also expressed her condoelnces on his death.‘’ It's such a sad day .so much talent , humour, generosity and such compassion.
You will be missed much #OmPuri Abba ,’’Huma tweeted.
‘’Really sad to hear #Om Puri sir is no more, a genius performer ! My thoughts n prayers are with his family,’’Siddharth Malhotra tweeted.In his message, Arjun Rampal said,’’ Dear Omji, my friend and co actor in so many films.Such wonderful memories and stories he made and shared.Will miss u.
Very sad,too soon #RIP ‘’ A versatile actor, Om Puri was one of the torchbearers of the parallel cinema movement in the 1970s along with Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil and many others.He appeared in many memorable films like 'Aakrosh', Bhavni Bhavai (1980), Sadgati (1981), Ardh Satya (1982), Mirch Masala (1986) and Dharavi (1992). (UNI)