Om Puri's life in pics
One of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema Om Puri turns 60 on 18th October 2010. We take a look at his life and journey in the world of cinema so far.
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– Om Puri worked with the cream of Indian acting talent including Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi. Among his impressive body of work are films like Bhavani Bhavai (1980), Sadgati (1981), Ardh Satya (1982), Mirch Masala (1986) and Dharavi (1992.
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In the ‘90s he tried his hand at commercial cinema, proving to be as competent in the mainstream as he was in the arthouse genre. He was also one of the earliest Indian actors to successfully crossover to international cinema with some well received British movies.
