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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naseeruddin Shah revisits 'Ardh Satya,' says Om Puri was 'much more than' an actor
Veteran actor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he revisited his iconic film " Ardh Satya " on the big screen. Reflecting on the powerful performances, Shah especially praised the late Om Puri, describing him as "much more than an actor." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Quoting filmmaker , Shah likened Puri's presence to a "living reproach," acknowledging the profound depth and realism he brought to the screen. Taking to Instagram, Naseeruddin Shah posted a photo of waving and expressed his deep admiration for the late actor. Naseeruddin wrote, "Revisited Ardh Satya on the big screen last night after ages. Both Sadashiv and Om are at their absolute best. Something Nicholas Ray said about Bogart which really applies to Om, 'His face was a living reproach. He was much more than an actor. He was the very image of our condition." "Ardh Satya," a 1983 film directed by , was based on the short story 'Surya' by S. D. Panvalkar. In the cop drama, Om Puri portrayed Anant Velankar, a police officer grappling with the corruption around him as well as his own personal struggles. The film also starred Amrish Puri, Smita Patil, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. Naseeruddin Shah appeared in a cameo role as Mike Lobo, a suspended cop, in the film. For the unversed, Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah shared a close professional journey that began at the National School of Drama (NSD), where they were batchmates. Om later advanced his training at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where Naseer was already a senior. Both actors launched their careers in the 1980s. Om Puri reportedly died in his sleep from a heart attack at his residence in Mumbai on January 6, 2017, at the age of 66. When he passed away in 2017, Om Puri was actively involved in a Marathi film project. Following his death, several of his finished films, such as "Viceroy's House" and "Tubelight," were released posthumously.
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Pakistani Haare To..': Lakshya Movie Scene Goes Viral As Islamabad Violates Ceasefire
Last Updated: The viral clip is from a scene from Hritik Roshan's 'Lakshya' movie. It shows Om Puri saying if Pakistan loses, it comes back again. Hours after India and Pakistan reached a 'bilateral understanding', the latter breached the ceasefire. Pakistan started gunfire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. Drones were sighted in several areas across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat. As the tensions between the two countries escalated, a clip of a scene from Hritik Roshan's movie 'Lakshya' started going viral. In the video, veteran actor Om Puri can be heard saying if Pakistan loses, it comes back again. Om Puri, who played the role of Maj. Pritam Singh says to Karan Shergill, played by Hrithik Roshan, 'Mujhe un logo ka tajurba hai, Pakistani haare to palat ke ek baar phir aata hai…agar jeet jao to fauran laparwah nahi ho jaana. Meri baat yaad rakhna,' ('I have experience with these people; if Pakistan loses, it turns around and comes back again… if you win, don't become careless immediately. Remember my words.") Karan Shergill replies with, 'Yaad Rakhunga" (I will remember). The video is being shared widely by several netizens. An X user, Koushik Biswas, wrote, 'Never ever trust the snakes Pakistan! Dialogue from movie Lakshya." 'Ceasefire is fine, but never forget Om Puri's words," said a second user. 'Reel dialogue, but real message," another said. 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations," he said. 'The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control," added Misri. First Published: May 11, 2025, 01:15 IST
Mint
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Om Puri trends on Twitter after Pakistan violates ceasefire: ‘Pakistani haare toh palat k phir ata hai'
Late actor Om Puri is trending on X, formerly Twitter, after explosions were heard in Srinagar. The incident happened only a few hours after India and Pakistan agreed to an 'immediate ceasefire', ending their conflict. As social media is filled with mixed reactions about the violation of the ceasefire, a dialogue from Om Puri from the film Lakshya is doing rounds on social media platforms. The viral scene is set in a war zone. In it, Om Puri as the Subedar Maj. Pritam Singh tells Hrithik Roshan, who plays the role of Karan Shergill, 'Mujhe inn logo ka tajurba hai. Pakistani haare toh palat k phir ata hai. Agar jeet jao toh fauran laparwah nahi ho jana. Meri baat yaad rakhna. (I have experience with these people. When Pakistanis lose, they tend to come back. Even if you win, don't become careless immediately. Remember my words)' In response, Karan says, 'Yaad rakhunga (I will remember your words).' Lakshya is directed by Farhan Akhtar. It also stars Preity Zinta. Released in 2004, the story revolved around an aimless young man, Karan, who initially joins the Indian Army on a whim but later runs away when he finds out how difficult it is to live like a soldier. He later goes back and reunites with his girlfriend. Relating to the viral dialogue from the film, someone wrote on X, 'Om Puri in Lakshya was right.' 'What's so strange in this? Mr. Om Puri had told the behaviour of these monsters years ago,' added another one. Someone else also commented: 'You can trust a snake but not Pakistan.' Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed that explosions were heard across Srinagar, after India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire. Blasts were heard across Srinagar, as per the CM. In a video shared by J&K CM Omar Abdullah on X, projectiles were seen in the sky in Jammu. Besides Jammu, explosions were also heard in Udhampur, Barmer, Sonawar area of Srinagar and Nagrota, prompting a complete blackout in multiple locations. Omar Abdullah wrote on X, 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!' 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up,' he added in the next post
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nawazuddin Siddiqui points out lack of big-budget roles for actors like Irrfan Khan, Om Puri, Manoj Bajpayee: 'When you look at the South film industry...'
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has attributed Bollywood's star culture to the waning interest of audiences in watching films in theatres, which he believes is a key factor in the industry's ongoing box office challenges. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Nawazuddin distinguishes between two types of actors: industry actors and public actors. While industry actors may not have a widespread public following, their films often reach homes through various platforms. Operation Sindoor 'Did not want to...': Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor Blackouts, sirens & Pak's failed attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked In contrast, public actors, though highly sought after by audiences, struggle to get their films released on a large scale. He points out that despite the immense talent of actors like Om Puri , Irrfan Khan , Manoj Bajpayee , and Naseeruddin Shah , their films are not released on a big enough scale to reach the masses, which he sees as a significant issue. Siddiqui has previously discussed how filmmakers have never considered making ₹20–30 crore films with talented actors like the late Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Naseeruddin Shah, or Om Puri, despite their immense acting prowess. When asked if he feels similarly underappreciated as an actor, Nawazuddin responded candidly, acknowledging that he shares the same feelings as these great actors. He added that it's clear from the audience's response when these actors appear in films—people want to see them on the big screen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mana Cresta Premium 2.5 & 3 BHK @ ₹1.27 Cr* onwards | Off Sarjapur Road Mana Group Get Quote Undo At 50, Nawazuddin contrasts Bollywood with the South Indian film industry , highlighting a key difference: 'In the South, actors are the ones behind films that earn Rs 500 to Rs 1000 crore at the box office. Unfortunately, in Bollywood, the actors leading Rs 100 crore or Rs 200 crore movies don't even come close to matching the talent from the South. They are adorned like peacocks with songs, choreography, and action, yet there's no guarantee of success.' He also pointed out that if big stars can't guarantee box office success , it's questionable why filmmakers continue to make Rs 100 crore movies with them. He argued that even with so-called "actors" who are skilled in acting, there's no certainty of success, suggesting that films should instead feature talented performers. He praised the South film industry for casting genuinely skilled actors in Rs 500 crore movies, highlighting this as a key strength. When asked about filmmaker Anurag Kashyap 's shift away from the Mumbai-centric Bollywood scene, Nawazuddin acknowledged that it was a result of these industry dynamics, expressing disappointment. He shared a personal connection, calling Anurag not just a friend but like a brother. Nawazuddin also addressed actor Seema Pahwa 's recent remarks about considering leaving the industry due to a lack of lead roles. He emphasized that her statement is significant, given her immense talent, and that it points to a deeper issue within the industry. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Nawazuddin Siddiqui On Big Films Not Being Offered To Irrfan Khan And Om Puri: " Jab Zinda The Tab Toh Qadr Ki Nahi"
New Delhi: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is currently in the news for his latest release Costao. The actor got candid about how legends like Om Puri and Irrfan Khan did not get the kind of big-budget films they deserved while they were alive. Nawazuddin told Pinkvilla, "From Naseer Sahab (Naseeruddin Shah) to Om Puri, then Pankaj Kapur and Irrfan Khan and Manoj Bajpayee; these are the greatest actors of our film industry. But unfortunately, nobody thought about making a big-budget film with them as leads. Nobody thought about this, even though people in India were crazy about watching them on screen. They were wonderful actors, but their cinema could never reach the masses. They say there are public actors and industry actors. But the films of these public actors are not reaching the public. It saddens me." Furthermore, Nawazuddin mentioned that while Om Puri and Irrfan Khan were alive, no one valued them as much as they should have. Despite audiences loving their work and wanting to see more of it on the big screen. He said, " Aaj sab Irrfan Khan Irrfan karte hain. Jab zinda the tab to qadr ki nahi (Today everyone talks about Irrfan Khan. Nobody paid heed to them when they were alive). Did anyone make a Rs 20-25 crore film with him? No!" Veteran actors like Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, and Pankaj Kapur were regarded as the most respected names during the 80s parallel cinema phase. An actor like Manoj Bajpayee, even to date, is considered to be the lead in small-budget films like Bhaiyya Ji, and previously the acclaimed Gangs of Wasseypur. But they have never been the first names to be picked for out-and-out commercial films. Nawazuddin Siddiqui expressed his disappointment on the same. On the work front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Costao is a biographical crime drama helmed by Sejal Shah. It had Priya Bapat, Kishore, Hussain Dalal, and Mahika Sharma in key roles. The film dropped on Zee5 on May 1, 2025.
