Bollywood pays tributes to Om Puri

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Veteran actor Om Puri passed away on Friday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 66. Film fraternity took to social media to express their condolences.

"I have known Om Puri for d last 43 years. For me he will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man. And that is how world should remember him," veteran actor Anupam Kher said in a tweet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Puri’s demise and recalled his long career in theatre and films, reported PTI.

"Shocked to learn of OM PURI Ji's passing just now.. a dear friend a lovable colleague and an exceptional talent .. in grief !," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan and the late actor have worked together in couple of movies including Dev, Ghatak.

Actor Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Sad to hear about the passing away of the very talented Om Puri, my co-actor in many films...heartfelt condolences to the family. #RIP."

"Heartbreaking devastating news. Om ji, you can't just leave us so suddenly," tweeted Nandita Das.

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