Actor Om Puri

Om Puri
Photo of actor Om Puri

Some actors leave an indelible mark on the history of cinema, and Om Puri is one of them. Born on 18th October 1950 in Ambala, Haryana, India, he went from being a little-known artist to a world idol.

His best works, such as «The Ghost and the Darkness», «Wolf», «A Death in the Gunj» and «The Hundred-Foot Journey», will forever remain in the memory of viewers. He became a symbol of an entire era, and his work continues to inspire millions.

Place of birth
Ambala, Haryana, India Ambala, Haryana, India
Date of birth
18th October 1950
Date of death
6th January 2017
Movies that starred Om Puri (8 in total)
A Death in the Gunj poster

A Death in the Gunj [2017]

O.P Bakshee
The Hundred-Foot Journey poster

The Hundred-Foot Journey [2014]

Papa
West Is West poster

West Is West [2010]

George Khan
Charlie Wilson's War poster

Charlie Wilson's War [2007]

President Zia
Code 46 poster

Code 46 [2003]

Bahkland
East Is East poster

East Is East [1999]

George Khan
The Ghost and the Darkness poster

The Ghost and the Darkness [1996]

Abdullah
Wolf poster

Wolf [1994]

Dr. Vijay Alezais