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Remembering Om Puri on his 66th birth anniversary: Here are some of his most memorable films

The recipient of two National awards and two Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, Om Puri had an illustrious film career, spanning over four decades. He was born on 18th October 1950. 
The recipient of two National awards and two Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, Om Puri had an illustrious film career, spanning over four decades. He was born on 18th October 1950. ( Express Photo Service)
The recipient of two National awards and two Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, Om Puri had an illustrious film career, spanning over four decades. He was born on 18th October 1950. ( Express Photo Service)
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Jane bhi do yaaro: Om Puri played a builder in ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’, one of the most loved comedy films of all time. The movie which featured Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor, Ravi Baswani, Satish Shah, Satish Kaushik, Bhakti Barve and Neena Gupta, was a dark satire. ( Express Photo Service)
Jane bhi do yaaro: Om Puri played a builder in ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’, one of the most loved comedy films of all time. The movie which featured Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor, Ravi Baswani, Satish Shah, Satish Kaushik, Bhakti Barve and Neena Gupta, was a dark satire. ( Express Photo Service)
Askrosh: Om Puri won his first Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for the film ‘Aakrosh’ that released in 1981. Directed by Govind Nihalani, who is currently heading the CBSE, the film was based on a true life story. ( Express Photo Service)
Askrosh: Om Puri won his first Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for the film ‘Aakrosh’ that released in 1981. Directed by Govind Nihalani, who is currently heading the CBSE, the film was based on a true life story. ( Express Photo Service)
Arohan: Om Puri stunned the moviegoers with a story of a poor farmer who suffers under a cunning and cruel landlord, amidst rising Naxalism in the 60s. The film brought home his first National Award for Best Actor. ( Express Photo Service)
Arohan: Om Puri stunned the moviegoers with a story of a poor farmer who suffers under a cunning and cruel landlord, amidst rising Naxalism in the 60s. The film brought home his first National Award for Best Actor. ( Express Photo Service)
City of Joy: A British drama film directed by Roland Joffé based upon the novel of the same name by Dominique Lapierre, looked at poverty in then-modern India, specifically life in the slums. The film stars Patrick Swayze Shabana Azmi along with Om Puri. ( Express Photo Service)
City of Joy: A British drama film directed by Roland Joffé based upon the novel of the same name by Dominique Lapierre, looked at poverty in then-modern India, specifically life in the slums. The film stars Patrick Swayze Shabana Azmi along with Om Puri. ( Express Photo Service)
Ardh Satya: He shared some of his best work with Smita Patil. After featuring with her in ‘Aakrosh’, he paired with her yet again in ‘Ardh Satya’. Playing a police officer in the film, Om Puri’s character struggled amidst rampant corruption in the police force. ( Express Photo Service)
Ardh Satya: He shared some of his best work with Smita Patil. After featuring with her in ‘Aakrosh’, he paired with her yet again in ‘Ardh Satya’. Playing a police officer in the film, Om Puri’s character struggled amidst rampant corruption in the police force. ( Express Photo Service)
East is East: Om Puri starred in a British film East is East, portraying the Pakistani family man George Khan who is image conscious and wants his children to stay with their roots. The film was a success and established Om Puri as an actor in western cinema. ( Youtube Grab)
East is East: Om Puri starred in a British film East is East, portraying the Pakistani family man George Khan who is image conscious and wants his children to stay with their roots. The film was a success and established Om Puri as an actor in western cinema. ( Youtube Grab)
The Hundred Foot Journey: One of Om Puri's most recognised work, The Hundred-Foot Journey saw him romancing Helen Mirren. The interesting story of dreams, hopes and food saw Puri in the character of Papa Khan, a patriarch who wants to taste success in mainland Europe. ( Express Photo Service)
The Hundred Foot Journey: One of Om Puri's most recognised work, The Hundred-Foot Journey saw him romancing Helen Mirren. The interesting story of dreams, hopes and food saw Puri in the character of Papa Khan, a patriarch who wants to taste success in mainland Europe. ( Express Photo Service)
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