Who was Om Prakesh Puri?
Q: Who was Om Prakesh Puri?
A: Om Prakesh Puri was an Indian actor who appeared in commercial and independent movies in Pakistan, India, Britain, and Hollywood.
Q: What were some of the notable movies that Puri appeared in?
A: Puri appeared in Gandhi, Ardh Satya, City of Joy, Wolf, East Is East and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
Q: When did Puri's career begin?
A: Puri's career began in 1972.
Q: What awards did Puri receive for his work?
A: Puri received the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India. He also won two National Film Awards and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1999.
Q: Where was Puri born and educated?
A: Puri was born in Ambala, Haryana, India. He studied at the Film and Television Institute of India and in the National School of Drama.
Q: Who was Puri married to and when did they divorce?
A: Puri was married to Nandita Puri from 1993 until they divorced in 2013.
Q: When and how did Puri pass away?
A: Puri passed away in his sleep of a heart attack at his home in Andheri, Mumbai, India on 6 January 2017, aged 66.
