Om Puri passes away: Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Kabir Khan attend the last rites - view HQ pics

Friends and family members at Om Puri's last rites.

By Rajat Tripathi
| Updated: January 6, 2017 7:18 PM IST

Indian entertainment industry has lost a gem of an artist. A Padma Shri awardee and National Award-winning actor Om Puri passed away, after a severe heart attack, this morning, at the age of 66. We are saddened by his demise. Members of the fraternity are too having a hard time believing the news, and are sad, and shocked. Shabana Azmi tweeted out that his body will be taken to Trishul around 3 p.m. and the funeral will be at Oshiwara electric crematorium around 6 p.m. Also Read - Chandu Champion: Kartik Aaryan's life changed drastically as he played the titular role

Om Puri's last rites were attended by many members of the fraternity, alongside his immediate friends and family members. Om's ex wife Nandita Puri came to the Om's residence, and she looked every bit of sad and shocked. Many were present to extend support and condolences to Om's family. Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Kabir Khan arrived at the residence as soon as they revived the unfortunate news. Also Read - Do Aur Do Pyaar Trailer OUT: Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy's quirky rom-com impress fans; say 'Absolutely Loved it'

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Many of his colleagues took to Twitter to condole his demise. Nawazuddin posted: "The best actor in world, An inspiration to me and many, he was suppose to work with me in 'Manto'. Deeply saddened by the news."

Om Puri was survived by his son Ishaan. The actor was also a part of Salman Khan’s Tubelight, which is releasing this Eid 2017 as director Kabir Khan tweeted, “Omji… u were laughing with us on set jst a few days ago! We have lost one of the greatest actor & the warmest person in the film industry.” A National School of Drama alumnus, Om Puri also featured in movies like Mirch Masala and explored his ability to dabble in the comedy genre with Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Chachi 420, Hera Pheri, Malamaal Weekly and more.

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ByRajat Tripathi
Updated: January 6, 2017 7:18 PM IST