Veteran actor Om Puri dead

​Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri, whose repertoire as an actor reflected a rare realism, died here early on Friday after a heart attack, triggering nationwide outpouring of condolences from top leaders, fans and the film fraternity.

The widely celebrated Om Puri, 66, was found dead at his Andheri West residence, a family friend said. He is survived by his son Ishaan, whom he had with former wife Nandita Puri.

The sudden demise of one of India's most talented actors stunned the film industry. Known for his deep baritone and distinctive acting style, Om Puri had an affinity towards socially relevant cinema.

This drove him into doing movies like "Aakrosh" and "Ardh Satya" which proved to be box office hits.