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“Fat noses have no place in the Hindi film industry. But it is not so in the West - otherwise, Anthony Quinn would have never been an actor.”

Quote by Om Puri

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Om Puri was an Indian actor renowned for his performances in films, television, and theater. Born on October 18, 1950, and passing away on January 6, 2017, Puri was celebrated for his outstanding performances in internationally acclaimed films such as 'The Namesake' and 'Slumdog Millionaire'. His career spanned a variety of roles, from serious political dramas to light comedies. more

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“The fact is I like Mumbai less and less. My son says, 'Baba, let's go for a drive', and I tell him, 'Where's the fun of a drive in this place?' You get caught in a million traffic jams, and you spend time cooped in your car with all that mad cacophony around you.”

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“I have been in the film industry for 35 years, and everyone, including the spot-boys, will vouch for my character.”

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“Meeting Helen Mirren was a fabulous experience. I had played it out in my mind, how I should greet her when we would be introduced. But the way we met was funny because I just didn't recognise her!”

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“I have no regrets at all. I have done quite well for myself. I didn't have a conventional face, but I have done well, and I am proud of it.”

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“In western countries, there are roles written for older actors. Films are made on them, including love stories.”

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“In theatre, you've got to make the connect with your audience in the first three minutes. If you haven't, you know you've almost lost them.”

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“As a young man, I was very introverted and quiet, but with a lot of intensity and feelings.”

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“I am grateful to theatre for making me what I am today. But it's not like theatre is my first love. I am equally attached to cinema, which is, actually, a child of theatre, since it borrows heavily from it.”

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“What Bollywood lacks is scripts. A lot of the films are copies of western films.”

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“It is my first preference to do films with social significance. Art cinema has given me credibility and status as an actor, but commercial cinema has given me a comfortable living.”

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