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Fahad Mustafa, Meesha Shafi and other Pak celebs pay tribute to Om Puri

The veteran Indian actor passed away after a heart attack early this morning

Updated 06 Jan, 2017

Veteran Indian actor Om Puri passed away early this morning, reportedly after a massive heart attack.

Hundreds took to social media to express their shock and sorrow over his loss.

His admirers included many Pakistani celebrities who — like his Actor In Law co-star Fahad Mustafa said — remembered him for his work and "humble and loving nature".

Meesha Shafi fondly remembered the time she spent with him on the sets of The Reluctant Fundamentalist:

As did her co-star Riz Ahmed, who called him one of his role models:

Rest in peace Om Puri. A true giant of cinema, a hero of mine, and one of the most masterfully talented, humble, and warm souls I ever met. Working with him was an honour. I remember seeing him in classic Bollywood films as well as groundbreaking British cinema like 'My Son the Fanatic' and 'East is East'. He transcended cultural boundaries in a way no one else had at that point, bridging the gap I felt in myself, a consistent presence in both Hindi and English films. I once asked him what film he was proudest of, he told me 'Ardh Satya', where he played an idealistic young cop in a corrupt police force, was one of his first big lead roles and he had a soft spot for it. His charisma shines through from the first frame. In a way Om was like this character, a beacon of warmth in an industry often awash with ego. He was someone who seemed to be doing it for the right reasons, still so humble and cool despite being an icon. He remains an inspiration to so many. Thank you Om-ji, for your incredible gift to us all.

A photo posted by Riz Ahmed / Riz MC (@rizahmed) on Jan 5, 2017 at 11:07pm PST

Humayun Saeed remembered him for his courage

Sarmad Khoosat didn't have words to express his grief:

Mahira Khan remembered him as a superior artist:

Yasir Hussain shared a picture with his tribute:

Sad morning...RIP om puri #ompuri #rip #only66 #greatactor #

A photo posted by yasir hussain (@yasir.hussain131) on Jan 5, 2017 at 8:03pm PST

Mawra remembered him for his support for Pak-India peace:

Sanam Saeed sent her condolences to the family:

Humaima Malick remembered him for the legend that he is.

Comments

changez khan Jan 06, 2017 12:42pm

Truly sad news. A great film industry legend no more with us. Always loved to watch his movies. RIP.

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majid Jan 06, 2017 12:42pm

RIP Legend. You will be remembered in Pakistan for long time.

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Samad Chaudhry London Jan 06, 2017 01:02pm

He was a great actor, a humanitarian and loved Pakistan. Rest in peace.

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Khalid Jan 06, 2017 02:25pm

Will be "greatly missed" RIP Om Puri!

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Urwa Jan 06, 2017 02:32pm

Mr. Puri earlier played roles in which he denigrated Pakistan and Pakistanis. Let's not go overboard with these condolences.

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Harmony-1© Jan 06, 2017 03:50pm

He was against nationalistic jingoism and a voice of friendship between the two nations.

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Faisal Akhtar Jan 06, 2017 04:35pm

It sounds really scary; he had aged faster than his age and looked older. A doctor one said pain of a heart attack is so extreme that one cannot even speak and then there is darkness in front of your eyes untill you go into oblivion and discover religion is man made and there is nothing there.

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Flight of the Bumble bee Jan 06, 2017 04:36pm

@Urwa Thanks for the suggestion but please speak for yourself. Others, on both sides of the border, see him differently as a messenger of peace. People like you will always cast aspersions on larger than life figures - the real question you should be asking is whether the character he played (which you are referring), how far from truth was it in real life ? If not, then you shouldnt complain. Most films in which Om Puri acted, are a reflection of the society we live in. One should call for introspection within our own self and the people around us after watching such films.

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mohammed ashraf Jan 06, 2017 05:15pm

om puri was a legendary actor. Indian cinemas history can not be complete with out him.We all missed him.

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mohammed ashraf Jan 06, 2017 05:21pm

One of my favourite actor.That was really sad news.We all missed him.

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Mirza baig Jan 06, 2017 05:41pm

One of the best and greatest actors of our times. Rest in peace. Pakistani media or movie industry should arrange some kind of event in his memory.

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Shahryar Shirazi Jan 06, 2017 05:54pm

@Urwa Yes he did, but later in his life when he was hosted in Pakistan and saw the love he felt sorry. He committed to Pakistanis he will never work in an anti Pakistan movie.

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Yeallah ali, Abottabad, Pakisthan Jan 06, 2017 07:21pm

All Indian cinema & Hollywood, British cinema lost a great legend & Human Om Puri ji. R I P .

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Suneet Jan 06, 2017 07:32pm

@Faisal Akhtar well said ... so true

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Mohammad Iqbal Majeedmm Jan 06, 2017 07:32pm

Om puri was great actor, he always talk about positive side of Pakistan people. We need this type of behaviour with all Indian citizens RIP

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S Yed hussain akbari Jan 06, 2017 07:40pm

He was a great artist. Death of an artist is death of art. May he rest in peace !

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Daniyal Jan 06, 2017 07:51pm

Looks like 2017 is going to be another killer of a year. R.I.P Om Puri.

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Pakistan First Jan 06, 2017 08:32pm

@Mohammad Iqbal Majeedmm ... and what do you expect from Pakistani people?

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IndianPunjabi Jan 06, 2017 09:02pm

So heartening to see such a fan following of Mr Puri from Pakistan's cinematic fraternity. He was indeed an inspiration to all peace and culture loving people across border.

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Munis Warsi Jan 06, 2017 10:08pm

Much too soon. Fine artist who has champion the art of representing common people of indian sub continent. Will be missed.

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Asif Kidwai Jan 06, 2017 10:22pm

@Urwa : You are the one who is going overboard here, let's not mix humanity with politics here and I you have a problem with this do not bother reading these comments. Folks like you on both sides are real reason Pakistan and India are in such conditions.

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Asif Kidwai Jan 06, 2017 10:25pm

@Daniyal : Really, how is that. Life goes on where Death is the another aspect of being alive. Only if we can understand that this is a short stay on this earth and a long life waiting on the other side. We might stop killing each other for nothing and live in peace and harmony

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bharat Jan 06, 2017 10:39pm

Its really sad for us fans to lose him so soon. Its time to pray. Only the soul is real.

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Zahid Khan Jan 06, 2017 11:34pm

Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Roshan Seth - actors at a different level. RIP Om Puri Saheb!

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syed shahid ullah Jan 07, 2017 10:16am

extremely sadden over om puri's death.he was the one who promote love and peace beyond religion respect

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hem pant Jan 07, 2017 11:39am

Great Loss.His Arth Satya(Half truth) was superb.RIP

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VENKATESH V Jan 07, 2017 04:08pm

We lost him too soon . Would have looked forward to more great performances. RIP. Most remembered serious role in Ardh Satya and most comic role in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro please watch these on YouTube if you have not.

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S m WaqaR Jan 07, 2017 04:18pm

Very sad news to the sudden death of I'm puri

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S m WaqaR Jan 07, 2017 04:20pm

Very sad news of om Puri sudden demise

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Fahad Jan 07, 2017 09:34pm

@Urwa it is difficult to make this world a peaceful place when we have xenophobic people like you in our society. You should look into yourself and think what you can do to combat prejudice and bigotry.

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tanweer Abidi Jan 08, 2017 12:27am

It is a curious thing, the death of any famous personality. We all know that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. Mr. Puri was a great person with lot of love for humaninity. He has a courage to talk truth in front of his own people, this quality is not found in many,

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Janaid Jan 08, 2017 02:12am

Sad loss 2 all film industry rip

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