On 6th January 2017, Bollywood lost one of its gems, Om Puri, an actor who was an institution in himself. One of the most versatile actors, Om Puri, 66, passed away at his Andheri residence due to a massive heart attack. The entire film fraternity came down at the Oshiwara crematorium last evening to attend the last rites of the actor.
Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, who has worked with Om Puri in various films, attended the last rites of the actor with son Abhishek Bachchan in tow.
Anupam Kher
One of Om Puris’s closest friends, Anupam Kher was among the few celebrities who arrived early.
Shabana Azmi
The actress who has done some of her best body of work with Om Puri broke down in tears at the funeral.
Kabir Khan and Mini Mathur
Kabir Khan was working with Om Puri for his next, ‘Tubelight’ and was in shock over the demise.
Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar who has worked with Om Puri in ‘Don 2’ and ‘Lakshya’, was few of the celebrities to arrive.
Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan arrived with her friend KS Sanjay to the Oshiwara crematorium to bid farewell to the senior actor.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin was all set to work with Om Puri in his upcoming film ‘Manto’, attended the funeral.
Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak
The veteran actor attended the funeral with his wife Supriya Pathak.
Irrfan Khan
Visibly upset Irrfan Khan was present at the funeral with director Sudhir Mishra
Shashi Kapoor
Thespian actor Shashi Kapoor made a rare appearance with son Kunal, as he attended the funeral.