Veteran actor Amrish Puri died Wednesday morning at a hospital in Bombay.
He was 72.
Various reports indicate that Puri suffered a brain hemmorage, and was in a coma at the time of his passing. He was also undergoing treatment for malaria, and was in the hospital just one week earlier for a surgical procedure.
Puri, who started acting at a late age, is best known for his roles in “Mr. India,” “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.”
He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Rediff: Amrish Puri is dead
Wow.
Amrish Puri owned the role of the ass-whupping, traditionalist father, an authority figure who believed in being feared more than being loved. He owned the role of the stern head of the village panchayat.
This is not just the passing of a fine actor, it’s the passing of India’s proxy father and of an entire era and style of parenting.
My condolences and best wishes to his family.
RIP Amrish Puri.
You were a badass. You always will be a badass.
Mogambo will live forever.
Rest In Peace Puri Sahib
I was afraid Om Puri had died – you had me scared. Mogambo’s death was a shame too, but I guess I don’t think of him as Actor Puri ….
Mogambo is Dead! Long Live Mogambo! Hail Mogambo!!
He was the Samuel L. Jackson of India.