Biography:

• Om Puri, born in Ambala, has acted in the Indian, American, and British film industries since 1976.

• Puri debuted in 1976 in the film Ghashiram Kotwal, following which he went on to star in many critically acclaimed films including Aakrosh, Aardh Satya, and Maachis.

• Puri has also starred in several English language films, inluding East is East, City of Joy, and Charlie Wilson's War.

• Om Puri won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement in 2009, two National Film Awards, and is also an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

• Puri is married to Nandita Puri, after a previous marriage to Seema Kapoor from 1996-2009.