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My Take
Om Puri had one of the most expressive faces in world cinema, every line a record of lived experience rather than glamour. What fascinates me is his range across languages and registers, moving effortlessly between mainstream Hindi blockbusters, art-house dramas, and international productions in English. He carried an earthy authenticity that no amount of acclaim, including an honorary OBE, ever sanded away. To me he represents a rare kind of actor who lets vulnerability and grit coexist on screen. His death in 2017 left a real gap, and I still consider his weathered presence one of the most quietly powerful instruments any film could hope for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Om Puri
- Name (Japanese)
- オム・プリ
- Reading
- おむ・ぷり
- Born
- October 18, 1949 – January 6, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Ambala, Ambala district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 1990 Padma Shri in arts
- 1982 National Film Award for Best Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA
Frequently asked questions
When was Om Puri born?
October 18, 1949 – January 6, 2017.
Where is Om Puri from?
Om Puri is from Ambala, Ambala district, India.
What does Om Puri do?
Om Puri works as film actor, television actor, actor.
How tall is Om Puri?
Om Puri is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.