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25 quotes by Om Puri

Om Rajesh Puri OBE (born 18 October 1950) is an Indian actor who has appeared in mainstream commercial Indian and British films, Independent films and art films. His credits also include appearances in American films. He is awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India.
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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.

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I had hoped when my life was chronicled, it would be an inspirational story.

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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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Actors are just soldiers who follow commands.

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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... →

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I was very sensitive to the environment around, and this disparity in people, seeing beggars and laborers not paid well, used to disturb me. So these... →

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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... →

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I don't expect anything from anybody. When you grow old... Your days are gone; it is part of life.

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I don't spend on expensive brands. I don't need foreign holidays.

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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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I prefer working in good cinema, wherever it is. I like subjects that have a universal appeal.

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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... →

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