Veteran actor Om Puri has passed away after a massive heart attack early on Friday morning. The actor was 66.

Confirming the news to Indianexpress, filmmaker Ashok Pandit and a close friend of Puri said, ”Omji suffered from a massive heart attack today morning and we have just reached his residence.”

Ashok Pandit also tweeted, “Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri ji has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP.”

Karan Johar : Solid actor…..Solid filmography…immense talent….#RIPOmPuri..cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist

Anupam Kher : Seeing him lying on his bed looking so calm can’t believe that one of our  greatest actors #OmPuri is no more.