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Rahul, Mamata condole Om Puri's death

| | Jan 06, 2017, at 06:05 pm
#OmPuri #Bollywood #HeartAttack #Actor #RahulGandhi #MamataBanerjee
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday condoled the death of veteran actor Om Puri.

"One of the finest talents of Indian cinema & theatre, Mr Om Puri will live on through the many unforgettable characters he brought to life," Gandhi's tweet read.

Puri, 66, died following a massive heart attack.

Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "Saddened at sudden passing of Om Puri Ji. His acting skills were appreciated around the world. Condolences to family, friends fraternity."


  

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