Vivek Dahiya, Nikita Dutta, Kapil Sharma & Other TV Stars Mourn The Death Of Veteran Actor Om Puri!

Veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri passed away in the wee hours of morning today (January 6, 2016) at his residence in Mumbai due to a heart attack. He was 66.

The National award-winning actor is known for his stellar performances in films such as Ardh Satya, Arohan, Aakrosh and Gupt: The Hidden Truth among others. Apart from films, the Padmashree awardee has also acted in the television series like Bharat Ek Khoj and Kakaji Kahin.

The TV fraternity is in shock over the actor's sudden demise and many television stars took to express their condolences for the late actor on the social media. Check out the tributes from the TV stars to the late actor...

Vivek Dahiya

"While our industry talks about the big leap to Hollywood, this man did it before any of the others! Saddened by the loss of #OmPuri ji."

Nikita Dutta

"You were extremely talented and your brilliance shall live in our hearts always. Glad I had the privilege to meet you. #RIPOmPuri."

Kapil Sharma

"It's sad to hear about the sudden demise of a great actor n friend Om puri sahib.. may his soul Rest In Peace."

Arjun Bijlani

"I will never forget the meeting I had with u om Ji.u were so warm and the advice u gave me I shall never forget.#RIPOmPuri ."

Rithvik Dhanjani

"The industry has lost a gem today a man who gave life to so many characters beyond imagination RIP #OmPuri ji."

Karan V Grover

"Noone is dead untill d ripples they cause in d world die away& d ripples caused by ur craft shall b remembered fr millenniums #OmPuri R.I.P."

Karanvir Bohra

"Oh my god! I can't beleive this.....omji is no more. I'm Speechless. The industry has lost one of its best."

Ragini Khanna: "RIP Om Puri siryour memories will forever be etched in my heart."

Karan Kundra: "Very sad news! Have grown up watching his versatility! RIP #OmPuri ji."

Vrushika Mehta: "Rest in peace #OmPuri sir ...... #omnamahshivaya."

Karan Tacker: "The man who brought so many characters to life, #OmPuri ji you will be missed .."

Ali Asgar: "Sad day ...Rest in peace 0m puri sir #OmPuri."

Kavita Kaushik: "R.i.p om puri sahab one of the finest actors of the industry."

Ashish Sharma: "RIP #OmPuri an inspiration an institution ends..saddened."

Kiku Sharda: "My favourite 'Ahujja' is no more ,,,,, RIP Om Puri Sir."

Faisal Khan: "Will miss you #OMPURI sir #RIP."

It's definitely a sad day indeed! Rest In Peace, dear sir!