Veteran actor Om Puri, who gave countless memorable performances in movies of diverse genres, died at 66 in his residence here this morning after a massive heart attack.<br />From Bollywood to Hollywood, from independent to art films, the noted actor, known for his versatility, gave several acclaimed performances.<br /><br />Puri featured in several Indian, Pakistani, British and Hollywood mainstream commercial films. He was awarded the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, in 1990.<br />Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Puri's demise and recalled his long career in theatre and films.<br />Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar and Mahesh Bhatt expressed grief over Puri's demise, calling it a huge loss to Indian cinema.<br /><br />Video: The Quint<br />Music: Big Bang Fuzz
