Om Puri's Struggle Story: Didn't even have money for FTII admission, then he knows how he spread his fame from Bollywood to Hollywood?

Whenever the best actors of films are mentioned, Om Puri’s name is definitely mentioned. For almost four decades, he blessed the theater with brilliant films one after another. Be it the hero, supporting role, villain or bystander, Om Puri’s charisma was such that he charmed the audience with any role. No one could ignore him. Born on October 18, 1950 in Punjab, Om Puri always loved acting. However, his childhood was spent in poverty. It is said that when Om Puri went to take admission in FTII, he did not even have Rs 280 to pay the fees. Nevertheless, he somehow got admission and today he is considered among the best actors. Om Puri has acted in more than 300 films and has worked in more than 300 different languages ​​throughout his career. His first film was Ghasiram Kotwal (1976). After this he never looked back and proved his acting skills in both theater and films. He has worked in both commercial and art films. Check here the list of Om Puri’s best films… Aakrosh Aarohan Ardh Satya Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron Mirch Masala Hera Pheri Maqbool Malamaal Weekly Bajrangi Bhaijaan Om Puri’s Hollywood Films Om Puri has not only worked in Hindi films but also made a splash in international films. Her first international film was the 1982 British film “Gandhi”, in which she played the character of Nahari. Gandhi (British film) City of Joy (French/British) Wolf (American) The Ghost and the Darkness (American) East Is East (British) My Son the Fanatic (British) Charlie Wilson’s War (American) West Is West (British) The Reluctant Fundamentalist (American) The Hundred-Foot films (American) Om Puri worked in television. Also showed his talent in shows. He has acted in serials like Bharat Ek Khoj, Khandaan, Katha Sagar, Kidar, Kakaji Kahin, Mr. Yogi and White Teeth worked. Om Puri Awards For his outstanding work in British cinema, Om Puri was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE). He has also been awarded the National Award (Best Actor) and Padma Shri twice. Share this story Tags