Om Puri's family REACTS to Oscars' tribute to the late veteran actor
The Academy Awards' 'In Memoriam' section had a special addition in the form of the Bollywood veteran who passed away last month.
Last month, one sudden morning, we all woke up to the shocking news of Om Puri's demise that left the whole Bollywood film fraternity saddened. A month and half later, the Academy decided to pay a special tribute to the late actor at the recently concluded Oscars 2017.
In a special segment called In Memoriam, the Academy paid homage to all those stalwarts who passed away in the last one year and Om Puri's name too was included in the list. While it's a matter of pride and emotions for all Indians across the globe, Puri's family is extremely happy with their special tribute.
They released a statement, expressing their gratitude to the organisers. The statement reads - "The only Indian actor to have worked consistently in Hollywood and British cinema for the last 25 years, without a fuss and letting his work speak for itself, today the Academy of Motion Pictures acknowledged his contribution at its 89th Awards. The first and only Indian actor to be acknowledged thus. Thank you Academy. Thank you everyone. We miss you Om. We miss you lots. Ishaan and Nandita Puri."