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07 Jan 17
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I thought he was a very good actor - brilliant as George Khan in 'East is East'.
RIP.
RIP.
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Om Prakesh Puri OBE (18 October 1950 – 6 January 2017) was an Indian actor who appeared in mainstream commercial Indian, British, American and Pakistani films, as well as independent films and art films. He is best-known for his author-backed roles in films like Aakrosh (1980), Arohan (1982) and television films like Sadgati (1981) and Tamas (1987) and also light-hearted roles in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Chachi 420 (1997) and Actor In Law (2017). He had various collaborations with director Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani.[1]
Puri was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 1990;[2] and in 2004, was made an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire.[3] RIP |
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He was very funny in 'East is East', especially that scene with the barbershop chair! Also quite a sad film in ways as it shows what prejudice can do to families/communities!
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*barber shop.
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Very sad news, such a great actor.
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didn't realise ruth jones was in that film......good actor
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