Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM condoles demise of Amrish Puri

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the demise of veteran actor, Shri Amrish Puri.

In a message, the Prime Minister said:

"I am deeply saddened to learn that the veteran stage and film actor, Amrish Puri has passed away. Shri Puri made his mark on stage and then went on to become one of the most recognizable faces in Hindi cinema as well as among international audiences. His portrayal of such diverse roles as in Shyam Benegal's Nishant and Bhumika, the villain Mogambo in Mr. India and the grandfatherly widower in Chaachi 420 endeared him to a wide range of cinema viewers across generations.

Indian cinema and theatre will without doubt miss his commanding and endearing presence. I convey my sincere condolences to his family and to the millions of his admirers".