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Om Puri

Om Puri

Actor

Om Puri was an Indian actor. He was born on 18 October 1950 in Ambala, Haryana. He made his film debut with Ghashiram Kotwal in 1976. His best-known films include The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), Charlie Wilson's War (2007) and Wolf (1994). He died on 6 January 2017.

25 Oct 2026
• Gulzar

'Most pleasurable debut': Chandrachur Singh celebrates 30 years of 'Maachis'

Actor Chandrachur Singh has celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut film, Maachis.

24 Apr 2026
• Annu Kapoor

Annu claims Om Puri was 'phenomenal actor' but 'betrayed' sister

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has recently opened up about his sister Seema Kapoor's troubled marriage to the late actor Om Puri.

30 Jan 2026
• Akshay Kumar

Paresh Rawal cites 'technical issues' for 'Hera Pheri 3' delays

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has revealed that a "technical issue" between the producer and Akshay Kumar is causing delays in the shooting of Hera Pheri 3.

03 Jul 2025
• Amrish Puri

Sabu Dastagir: First Indian-origin actor on Hollywood Walk of Fame

On Wednesday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's selection panel revealed the 2025 inductees to the illustrious Walk of Fame.

06 Mar 2025
• Himesh Reshammiya

'Badass Ravi Kumar' sequel is coming, Himesh Reshammiya teases setting

Himesh Reshammiya, who is basking in the success of his recent film Badass Ravi Kumar, has revealed some exciting details about the sequel.

16 Mar 2024
• Rajpal Yadav

Rajpal Yadav's birthday: Bandya's best one-liners from 'Chup Chup Ke'

With a flair for comedic timing that could steal the show in the blink of an eye, Rajpal Yadav has etched his name in the annals of Bollywood.

10 Sep 2023
• Movie Review

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Woh Chokri'—ahead of its time, propelled by stunning performances

Subankar Ghosh's 1994 art film and the recipient of three National Film Awards, Woh Chokri is a peep into the time that seems far away but perhaps isn't so, thanks to societal constructs.

03 Mar 2023
• Bollywood

'Chhoti Si Mulaqat' and 'Maachis' reels rescued from scrap heaps

Recently, the original reels of Chhoti Si Mulaqat and Maachis were rescued from a scrap heap after Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, director of the Film Heritage Foundation got a call regarding the matter. Before, the original reel of the 1962 film Baat Ek Raat Ki was rescued from a scrap dealer.

28 May 2018
• Aamir Khan

Have to put extra effort to reach perfect performance: Aamir

Aamir Khan believes he is not a natural actor and unlike others, he has to put an extra effort to reach the perfect pitch.