BREAKING: Om Puri passes away at 66, Bollywood mourns his sudden demise

Veteran actor Om Puri, who did some of the iconic roles and was always outspoken, has passed away. We have learned that the actor suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence on Friday morning.

Om Puri is survived by his estranged wife Nandita Puri and son Ishaan Puri. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit who was a close friend of Om Puri confirmed the news and shared it on his Twitter account as well. Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP,” he wrote.

Om Puri was one of those actors who featured in mainstream Hindi movies as well as British, Pakistani and Hollywood films. He had received an OBE as well as Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India. Some of the acclaimed movies include Bhavni Bhavai, Sadgati, Ardh Satya, Mirch Masala and Dharavi.

Om Puri’s industry colleagues Anupam Kher and Ashoke Pandit have tweeted their condolences. Many Bollywood celebrities took to social media to express their grief and show respect for the late actor.

RIP Om puri .. interactions with you were always full of life.. you were one of the finest artist we are proud of..

Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) January 6, 2017

Solid actor….Solid filmography….immense talent…. #RIPOmPuri ….cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist….

Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 6, 2017

Seeing him lying on his bed looking so calm can’t believe that one of our greatest actors #OmPuri is no more. Deeply saddened & shocked.

Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 6, 2017

Shocked to know that the immensely talented actor #OmPuri passed away. Big loss to our film industry. RIP

Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 6, 2017

RIP Om Puri. We have lost one of our finest. A talent, A Voice, A Spirit. Will miss you Puri Saab.

Boman Irani (@bomanirani) January 6, 2017

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 ?

Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) January 6, 2017

R I P. Will miss you Om! pic.twitter.com/UD6S7y6qUi

Rishi Kapoor -“Book” (@chintskap) January 6, 2017

RIP Om sir 1 of d most versatile & brilliant actor ever. I’m fortunate tht I cld spend some w’ful time wid him talking abt acting & life.

Raj Kummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) January 6, 2017

Shocked beyond words to learn that #OmPuri ji is no more. Will miss you sir. Condolences to the family. RIP #HugeLoss pic.twitter.com/REq9vDrtkk

Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 6, 2017

I have known #OmPuri for d last 43yrs. For me he’ll always b a great actor, a kind & generous man. And that is how world shud remember him.

Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 6, 2017

Artists never die. RIP Om Puri.

Vivek Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) January 6, 2017