| BIRTHDAY | 18 October,1950 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| BIRTH PLACE | Ambala, Haryana |
| COUNTRY | India |
| AGE (in 2017) | 66 Years Old |
| BIRTH SIGN | Libra |
| HEIGHT | in centimeters- 171 cm in meters- 1.71 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” |
| WEIGHT | in Kilograms- 82 kg in Pounds- 180.78 lbs |
| CASTE | N/A |
Short Biography
Om Puri was born on 18-10-1950 in Ambala in the state of Haryana, India. He was an Indian Film Actor, Television Actor & Voice Artist who was best known for his work in Hindi, English, Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Bengali, Lollywood & Gujarati movies. He also acted in some Hindi/Bitish television series.
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Honours & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1990 | Arts |
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Om Puri died on 06-01-2017 in Andheri, Mumbai, Indian at the age of 66 due to a heart attack.
| DEATHDAY | 6 January,2017 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| DEATH PLACE | Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Om Puri Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He was born to Rajesh Puri & Tara Puri. He had an elder brother named Ved Puri. He was married to Seema Kapoor (sister of well-known actor Annu Kapoor) in 1991 & divorced in the same year. Then he married Nandita Puri in 1993. The couple separated in 2013. Together the couple had a son named Ishaan Puri.
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Body Measurements
| Chest Size | 42 |
| Biceps Size | 13 |
| Waist Size | 36 |
| Skin Colour | Wheatish |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Ambala, Haryana, India. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | N/A |
| College | National School of Drama, New Delhi Film and Television Institute of India, Pune |
| Qualification | Graduate in Acting |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading Books |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Debut | Ghashiram Kotwal (1972) |
| Best Movies | Tamas (1988), Ardh Satya (1983), Aakrosh (1980), Aghaat (1985), Arohan (1983) among others |
| Best Friends | Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher |
| Salary | INR 15-20 Lakh Per Film |
| Net Worth | USD 20 Million |
| Official Website | N/A |
Favourites
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Politician | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit , Shabana Azmi , Priyanka Chopra , Smita Patil , Kajol Devgan , Rani Mukerji |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan , Pankaj Kapur , Vikram , Kamal Haasan , Naseeruddin Shah |
| Favorite Movie | Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Nayakan (1987), Pushpaka Vimana (1987), Dev (2004) |
| Favorite Place | Switzerland |
| Favorite Dress | Suits |
| Favorite Food | Brain Curry |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Om Puri
- He is the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award as well as National Film Awards.
- Puri is recognizable by his deep voice and intimidating presence.
- Om Puri has praised Narendra Modi and has blasted Sonia Gandhi for suggesting her son Rahul should be Prime Minister.
- The actor was married to Nandita Puri but they separated in 2013. Nandita accused the actor of domestic abuse, saying he beat her with a stick. Puri says the claims were unjustified but has kept silent for his son’s sake.
- Veteran Indian actor Om Puri was honoured by a renowned museum for his contribution to cinema through a special tribute that showcased clips from some of his finest films and highlighted the actor's journey from a theatre student to one of the most prominent actors.
- In the mid-1990s, Om Puri became known internationally by starring in many British films such as My Son The Fanatic, East Is East and The Parole Officer. He appeared in Hollywood films including City Of Joy opposite Patrick Swayze; Wolf alongside Jack Nicholson and The Ghost and the Darkness opposite Val Kilmer. Om Puri shared screen space with veteran British actress Helen Mirren in The Hundred-Foot Journey and compared the Queen star with Smita Patil.
- On The Anupam Kher show, Naseer didn’t hesitate to reveal that Om Puri is more of a romantic than he likes to show. He further revealed that during their N.S.D days, Om would bring flowers and sweets for the ladies and charm them.
Om Puri Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Om Puri was 66 years 2 months & 19 days old age.
