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Showing posts with label Om Puri. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Classic performances of Om Puriji remained masterpieces of Indian films.
It is sad that Om Puri passed away with a massive heart attack in January, 2017. He died at the age of 66 years. The viewers of bollywood films wished happy birth anniversary to actor of actors Om Puri on 18th October, 2020. Om Puri, along with Naseeruddin Shah used to be considered and is still considered the most versatile actor of all times. Born on 18th October, 1950, Om Puri learned acting from Film and Television Institute of India. He was an alumnus of 1973 batch of Delhi School of Drama along with Naseeruddin Shah.
He was the automatic choice of the greatest directors of Indian films like Satyajit Ray who did cast him in Sadgati, Govind Nihalini who had cast him in Aakrosh, Ardha Satya, etc., Ketan Mehta who had cast him in Mirch Masala, Gulzar, who had cast him in Maachis, to name a few.
But when question came in relation to awards, critics feel that Om Puri, did not receive the recognition he deserved. He received national awards for best actor for his performance in the films Arohan and Ardhya Satya. But there is no justification as to the fact why did not receive a national award for his lifetime performance in the film Aakrosh. He did not have a single dialogue, and in a mute role, he expressed his agony, which was at par with some of the best Hollywood actors of all times.
His performance in Satyajit Ray’s film Sadgati requires special mention. He died at the end of the film while cutting wood for cremation purposes for Mohan Agase in the film. He made the classic literature of Munshi Premchand immortal with his performance. He was sublime in Mirch Masala. He was outstanding in Tamas.
Although he won a number of international awards, that does not justify his immense acting skills. He won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for his performance in the film Ardhya Satya in 1984. He won Brussels International Best Film Actor award in 1998 for his performance in the film My Son the fanatic.
Even his performance in commercial films like Ghayal or Gupt or China Gate requires special mention. In the last 10 years he had featured in every alternate films including Gulzar’s Maachis, Priya Darshaan’s Malamaal Weekly, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Pukar, Sohail Khan’s Dabaang. His performance in small roles in landmark films like Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi had amazed everyone. In the last few years his performance in Saif Ali Khan’s film Qurbaan, Ashay Kumar’s film Action Replay had been very impressive.
Even in commercial films like Salman Khan’s Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Om Puri played the role of a wrestler very well. He balanced the performances of Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher. In 2011, viewers are waiting to see his performance opposite Shahrukh Khan in the film Don 2 – the chase continues.
The viewers and critics feel that Om Puri should continue his brilliant work irrespective of adequate justice being done through the awards, because his actual admirer are the immense number of viewers who had always considered him a genius of genius. In 2012, he played an important role in the film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal with Nana Patekar and others. Om Puri will always live in the hearts of people with brilliant performances.
Monday, January 4, 2021
Looking back at brilliant performances of Om Purisahab.
It is sad that Om Puri passed away with a massive heart attack in January, 2017. He died at the age of 66 years. The viewers of bollywood films wished happy birth anniversary to actor of actors Om Puri on 18th October, 2020. Om Puri, along with Naseeruddin Shah used to be considered and is still considered the most versatile actor of all times. Born on 18th October, 1950, Om Puri learned acting from Film and Television Institute of India. He was an alumnus of 1973 batch of Delhi School of Drama along with Naseeruddin Shah.
He was the automatic choice of the greatest directors of Indian films like Satyajit Ray who did cast him in Sadgati, Govind Nihalini who had cast him in Aakrosh, Ardha Satya, etc., Ketan Mehta who had cast him in Mirch Masala, Gulzar, who had cast him in Maachis, to name a few.
But when question came in relation to awards, critics feel that Om Puri, did not receive the recognition he deserved. He received national awards for best actor for his performance in the films Arohan and Ardhya Satya. But there is no justification as to the fact why did not receive a national award for his lifetime performance in the film Aakrosh. He did not have a single dialogue, and in a mute role, he expressed his agony, which was at par with some of the best Hollywood actors of all times.
His performance in Satyajit Ray’s film Sadgati requires special mention. He died at the end of the film while cutting wood for cremation purposes for Mohan Agase in the film. He made the classic literature of Munshi Premchand immortal with his performance. He was sublime in Mirch Masala. He was outstanding in Tamas.
Although he won a number of international awards, that does not justify his immense acting skills. He won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for his performance in the film Ardhya Satya in 1984. He won Brussels International Best Film Actor award in 1998 for his performance in the film My Son the fanatic.
Even his performance in commercial films like Ghayal or Gupt or China Gate requires special mention. In the last 10 years he had featured in every alternate films including Gulzar’s Maachis, Priya Darshaan’s Malamaal Weekly, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Pukar, Sohail Khan’s Dabaang. His performance in small roles in landmark films like Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi had amazed everyone. In the last few years his performance in Saif Ali Khan’s film Qurbaan, Ashay Kumar’s film Action Replay had been very impressive.
Even in commercial films like Salman Khan’s Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Om Puri played the role of a wrestler very well. He balanced the performances of Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher. In 2011, viewers are waiting to see his performance opposite Shahrukh Khan in the film Don 2 – the chase continues.
The viewers and critics feel that Om Puri should continue his brilliant work irrespective of adequate justice being done through the awards, because his actual admirer are the immense number of viewers who had always considered him a genius of genius. In 2012, he played an important role in the film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal with Nana Patekar and others. Om Puri will always live in the hearts of people with brilliant performances.
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Looking back at performances of Om Puri.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Happy death anniversary of brilliant actor Om Puri.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Happy birth anniversary to actor of actors Om Puri
Thursday, January 4, 2018
One year passed after Om Puri's demise.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Happy birth anniverary to Om Puri.
Friday, January 6, 2017
Om Puri's death had been a big shock for filmlovers.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Happy birthday to Om Puri.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Happy birthday to Om Puri.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Happy birthday to Om Puri
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.
Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.
Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.
The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri on 18th October, 2012. Om Puri, along with Naseeruddin Shah used to be considered and is still considered the most versatile actor of all times. Born on 18th October, 1950, Om Puri learned acting from Film and Television Institute of India. He was an alumnus of 1973 batch of Delhi School of Drama along with Naseeruddin Shah.
He was the automatic choice of the greatest directors of Indian films like Satyajit Ray who did cast him in Sadgati, Govind Nihalini who had cast him in Aakrosh, Ardha Satya, etc., Ketan Mehta who had cast him in Mirch Masala, Gulzar, who had cast him in Maachis, to name a few.
But when question came in relation to awards, critics feel that Om Puri, did not receive the recognition he deserved. He received national awards for best actor for his performance in the films Arohan and Ardhya Satya. But there is no justification as to the fact why did not receive a national award for his lifetime performance in the film Aakrosh. He did not have a single dialogue, and in a mute role, he expressed his agony, which was at par with some of the best Hollywood actors of all times.
His performance in Satyajit Ray’s film Sadgati requires special mention. He died at the end of the film while cutting wood for cremation purposes for Mohan Agase in the film. He made the classic literature of Munshi Premchand immortal with his performance. He was sublime in Mirch Masala. He was outstanding in Tamas.
Although he won a number of international awards, that does not justify his immense acting skills. He won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for his performance in the film Ardhya Satya in 1984. He won Brussels International Best Film Actor award in 1998 for his performance in the film My Son the fanatic.
Even his performance in commercial films like Ghayal or Gupt or China Gate requires special mention. In the last 10 years he had featured in every alternate films including Gulzar’s Maachis, Priya Darshaan’s Malamaal Weekly, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Pukar, Sohail Khan’s Dabaang. His performance in small roles in landmark films like Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi had amazed everyone. In the last few years his performance in Saif Ali Khan’s film Qurbaan, Ashay Kumar’s film Action Replay had been very impressive.
Even in commercial films like Salman Khan’s Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Om Puri played the role of a wrestler very well. He balanced the performances of Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher. In 2011, viewers are waiting to see his performance opposite Shahrukh Khan in the film Don 2 – the chase continues.
The viewers and critics feel that Om Puri should continue his brilliant work irrespective of adequate justice being done through the awards, because his actual admirer are the immense number of viewers who had always considered him a genius of genius. In 2012, he played an important role in the film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal with Nana Patekar and others. The viewers expect him to continue the dream run in respect of powerful performances.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Shahrukh Khan’s
Don 2 got a bumper opening.
The King had
been back. Shahrukh Khan impressed the audience with his brilliant performance
in the film Don 2. On the first day it had done excellent business in New Delhi, UP, Kolkata, Rajasthan and other parts of the country. Don 2 had been the sequel of Don – the chase begins. Farhan
Akhtar had directed the film. It had been produced by Farhan Akhtar, Shahrukh
Khan and Ritesh Sidhwani. The music had been composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy.
In the film
Shahrukh Khan was chased by European drug cartelists who wanted the Don dead.
He was selling drugs at a lower cost in Thailand and other nations and
destroying their business. So Shahrukh Khan surrendered before Om Puri and
Priyanka Chopra in Malaysia. In Malaysia he was given death sentence and
imprisoned in the same jail where Boman Irani was imprisoned.
Shahrukh Khan
and Boman Irani escaped from prison and went to Switzerland. There they
blackmailed Aly Khan by showing a videotape relating to killing of a competitor
and got the code related to printing plates of money printing bank. Aly Khan
hired assassins to kill Shahrukh Khan who instead compelled them to work for
him.
After the plates
were stolen Boman Irani betrayed him. Kunal Kapoor was hired by Shahrukh Khan
and he informed Om Puri and Priyanka Chopra. But Shahrukh Khan again went back
to the building in Germany to diffuse the bombs he had planted. In the struggle
Priyanka Chopra was shot but she survived. Shahrukh Khan killed the rest and
Boman Irani was put back to prison. At the end of the film it was shown that
Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor met Shahrukh Khan and Kunal Kapoor handed over the actual
printing plates.
In the film
Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta did well, but Lara Dutta was not used to her
potentiality. Kunal Kapoor, Boman Irani, Om Puri and Aly Khan did very well.
The music was mediocre.
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Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Monday, October 17, 2011
Happy birthday to acclaimed actor of actors Om Puri.

Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah.
Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.
The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri on 18th October, 2011. Om Puri, along with Naseeruddin Shah used to be considered and is still considered the most versatile actor of all times. Born on 18th October, 1950, Om Puri learned acting from Film and Television Institute of India. He was an alumnus of 1973 batch of Delhi School of Drama along with Naseeruddin Shah.
He was the automatic choice of the greatest directors of Indian films like Satyajit Ray who did cast him in Sadgati, Govind Nihalini who had cast him in Aakrosh, Ardha Satya, etc., Ketan Mehta who had cast him in Mirch Masala, Gulzar, who had cast him in Maachis, to name a few.
But when question came in relation to awards, critics feel that Om Puri, did not receive the recognition he deserved. He received national awards for best actor for his performance in the films Arohan and Ardhya Satya. But there is no justification as to the fact why did not receive a national award for his lifetime performance in the film Aakrosh. He did not have a single dialogue, and in a mute role, he expressed his agony, which was at par with some of the best Hollywood actors of all times.
His performance in Satyajit Ray’s film Sadgati requires special mention. He died at the end of the film while cutting wood for cremation purposes for Mohan Agase in the film. He made the classic literature of Munshi Premchand immortal with his performance. He was sublime in Mirch Masala. He was outstanding in Tamas.
Although he won a number of international awards, that does not justify his immense acting skills. He won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for his performance in the film Ardhya Satya in 1984. He won Brussels International Best Film Actor award in 1998 for his performance in the film My Son the fanatic.
Even his performance in commercial films like Ghayal or Gupt or China Gate requires special mention. In the last 10 years he had featured in every alternate films including Gulzar’s Maachis, Priya Darshaan’s Malamaal Weekly, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Pukar, Sohail Khan’s Dabaang. His performance in small roles in landmark films like Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi had amazed everyone. In the last few years his performance in Saif Ali Khan’s film Qurbaan, Ashay Kumar’s film Action Replay had been very impressive.
Even in commercial films like Salman Khan’s Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Om Puri played the role of a wrestler very well. He balanced the performances of Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher. In 2011, viewers are waiting to see his performance opposite Shahrukh Khan in the film Don 2 – the chase continues.
The viewers and critics feel that Om Puri should continue his brilliant work irrespective of adequate justice being done through the awards, because his actual admirer are the immense number of viewers who had always considered him a genius of genius.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah.


Happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah.
The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah on 20th July, 2011. Along with Om Puri, Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi, Nasir was the leading actor who had shaped parallel cinema in India. He became the leading actor of art films directed by Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalini, Sudhir Mishra, Saee Paranchpe, Mrinal Sen and others. He was sublime in films like Aakrosh, Sparsh, Khandahaar, etc.
Viewers cannot forget his realistic acting in Goutam Ghosh’s film Paar. He was unparallel in the scene where he along with Shabana Azmi, took the herd of animals across river Ganges for their livelihood. Their standard of acting was extraordinary. He was equally brilliant in a sensitive role in Shekhar Kapoor’ s film Masoom. His son Jugal Hansraj was not accepted by Shabana Azmi, as he was her step son, but at the end of the film Nasir convinced Shabana about accepting the child. The songs in the film like “huzoor is kadar bhi na itra ke chaliye” sung by Bhupinder Singh and Suresh Watkar and composed by RD Burman became extremely popular in the early 80s.
In the late 80s, Nasir got influenced by veteran actor Amrish Puri and joined mainstream cinema. There also he became a grand winner. He gave fabulous performance in the film Tridev along with Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and also Vishwaatma wit Sunny Deol and Chunkey Pandey. His action skills, comedy skills all were utilized by the commercial directors and became an indispensable figure in the early 90s.
Even as villain he astonished the viewers in films like Mohra. He did outcast the heroes in the film like Sunil Shetty and Akshay Kumar and ended up being the main actor in the feeling. Nasir could play any type of role and in the long run no other actor other than Om Puri could match Nasiruddin Shah’s versatility. In China Gate, both of them faced each other and the viewers enjoyed the dynamic performances of the two legends. Even in films like Monsoon Wedding, Nasir showed that his skill in realistic acting just had got enhanced day after day.
In 2008, he performed perhaps the best film of the year, A Wednesday. He killed the terrorists as an ordinary citizen, to end the threat they had created over a period of time. His showed at his old age that still he is indispensable as an actor in the bollywood industry. His performance was as brilliant as the performance of Anupam Kher in the film.
In 2010, his performance in the film Ishqiya opposite Vidya Balan and Arshad Warsi had been highly appreciated by the critics. In songs like “dil to baccha hai ji” his silent manner of imagining his relationship with Vidya Balan showed his brilliance class of acting. The film did good business as well. Even his performance in Prakash Jha’s film Rajneeti impressed the masses. Rajneeti ended up being a blockbuster.
In 2011 he acted in the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara in a small role. The viewers expect the legendary actor to continue his dynamic performance as he is still irreplaceable in bollywood films.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Kundan Shah did an excellent job in Jane Bhi Do Yaaron.

Kundan Shah did an excellent job in Jane Bhi Do Yaaron.
Director Kundan Shah did an excellent job in the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. The film was released in 1983. It was produced by National Film Development Corporation.
Kundan Shah used the best actors of the country in the film including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Ravi Vaswani, Satish Shah, Pankaj Kapoor, Neena Gupta, Satish Kaushik and others. Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Vaswani were professional photographers in the film.
Bhakti Barve the editor of “khabardar” newspaper which exposed scandals gave them job. The Municipal Commissioner Satish Shah died in film. Everyone tried to get the dead body of Satish Shah, including Pankaj Kapoor, Om Puri and others. At the end of the film, the dead body was brought in the set of the drama Mahabharata. The dead body of Satish Shah, was used as Draupadi, and the satire was played at its height, with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor and others.
At the end of the film, the entire fault was dumped on the shoulders of Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Vaswani who were sent to jail. Satish Shah, Neena Gupta and others complimented each other in the film. During the early 80s, Naseeruddin Shah and team of actors who learned acting from Drama Schools and Films Institutes created revolution in the field of acting.
Kundan Shah was excellent in his art of utilization of the talented actors and actresses in the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. The film should be preserved and restored.
Director Kundan Shah did an excellent job in the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. The film was released in 1983. It was produced by National Film Development Corporation.
Kundan Shah used the best actors of the country in the film including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Ravi Vaswani, Satish Shah, Pankaj Kapoor, Neena Gupta, Satish Kaushik and others. Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Vaswani were professional photographers in the film.
Bhakti Barve the editor of “khabardar” newspaper which exposed scandals gave them job. The Municipal Commissioner Satish Shah died in film. Everyone tried to get the dead body of Satish Shah, including Pankaj Kapoor, Om Puri and others. At the end of the film, the dead body was brought in the set of the drama Mahabharata. The dead body of Satish Shah, was used as Draupadi, and the satire was played at its height, with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor and others.
At the end of the film, the entire fault was dumped on the shoulders of Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Vaswani who were sent to jail. Satish Shah, Neena Gupta and others complimented each other in the film. During the early 80s, Naseeruddin Shah and team of actors who learned acting from Drama Schools and Films Institutes created revolution in the field of acting.
Kundan Shah was excellent in his art of utilization of the talented actors and actresses in the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. The film should be preserved and restored.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.

Happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri.
The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to actor of actors Om Puri on 18th October, 2010. Om Puri, along with Naseeruddin Shah used to be considered and is still considered the most versatile actor of all times. Born on 18th October, 1950, Om Puri learned acting from Film and Television Institute of India. He was an alumnus of 1973 batch of Delhi School of Drama along with Naseeruddin Shah.
He was the automatic choice of the greatest directors of Indian films like Satyajit Ray who did cast him in Sadgati, Govind Nihalini who had cast him in Aakrosh, Ardha Satya, etc., Ketan Mehta who had cast him in Mirch Masala, Gulzar, who had cast him in Maachis, to name a few.
But when question came in relation to awards, critics feel that Om Puri, did not receive the recognition he deserved. He received national awards for best actor for his performance in the films Arohan and Ardhya Satya. But there is no justification as to the fact why did not receive a national award for his lifetime performance in the film Aakrosh. He did not have a single dialogue, and in a mute role, he expressed his agony, which was at par with some of the best Hollywood actors of all times.
His performance in Satyajit Ray’s film Sadgati requires special mention. He died at the end of the film while cutting wood for cremation purposes for Mohan Agase in the film. He made the classic literature of Munshi Premchand immortal with his performance. He was sublime in Mirch Masala. He was outstanding in Tamas.
Although he won a number of international awards, that does not justify his immense acting skills. He won the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award for his performance in the film Ardhya Satya in 1984. He won Brussels International Best Film Actor award in 1998 for his performance in the film My Son the fanatic.
Even his performance in commercial films like Ghayal or Gupt or China Gate requires special mention. In the last 10 years he had featured in every alternate films including Gulzar’s Maachis, Priya Darshaan’s Malamaal Weekly, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Pukar, Sohail Khan’s Dabaang. His performance in small roles in landmark films like Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi.
The viewers and critics feel that Om Puri should continue his brilliant work irrespective of adequate justice being done through the awards, because his actual admirer are the immense number of viewers who had always considered him a genius of genius.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah.


Happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah.
The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to Naseeruddin Shah on 20th July, 2010. Along with Om Puri, Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi, Nasir was the leading actor who had shaped parallel cinema in India. He became the leading actor of art films directed by Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalini, Sudhir Mishra, Mrinal Sen and others. He was sublime in films like Aakrosh, Sparsh, Khandahaar, etc.
Viewers cannot forget his realistic acting in Goutam Ghosh’s film Paar. He was unparallel in the scene where he along with Shabana Azmi, took the herd of animals across river Ganges for their livelihood. Their standard of acting was extraordinary. He was equally brilliant in a sensitive role in Shekhar Kapoor’ s film Masoom. His son Jugal Hansraj was not accepted by Shabana Azmi, as he was her step son, but at the end of the film Nasir convinced Shabana about accepting the child. The songs in the film like “huzoor is kadar bhi na itra ke chaliye” sung by Bhupinder Singh and Suresh Watkar and composed by RD Burman became extremely popular in the early 80s.
In the late 80s, Nasir got influenced by veteran actor Amrish Puri and joined mainstream cinema. There also he became a grand winner. He gave fabulous performance in the film Tridev along with Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and also Vishwaatma wit Sunny Deol and Chunkey Pandey. His action skills, comedy skills all were utilized by the commercial directors and became an indispensable figure in the early 90s.
Even as villain he astonished the viewers in films like Mohra. He did outcast the heroes in the film like Sunil Shetty and Akshay Kumar and ended up being the main actor in the feeling. Nasir could play any type of role and in the long run no other actor other than Om Puri could match Nasiruddin Shah’s versatility. In China Gate, both of them faced each other and the viewers enjoyed the dynamic performances of the two legends. Even in films like Monsoon Wedding, Nasir showed that his skill in realistic acting just had got enhanced day after day.
In 2008, he performed perhaps the best film of the year, A Wednesday. He killed the terrorists as an ordinary citizen, to end the threat they had created over a period of time.
In 2010, his performance in the film Ishqiya opposite Vidya Balan and Arshad Warsi had been highly appreciated by the critics. The film did good business as well. Even his performance in Prakash Jha’s film Rajneeti impressed the masses. Rajneeti ended up being a blockbuster. The viewers expect the legendary actor to continue his dynamic performance as he is still irreplaceable in bollywood films.
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