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His legacy will live on: Film celebs mourn Om Puri’s demise
Mumbai: The film fraternity expressed shock on the news of the untimely demise of Om Puri, one of the industry’s “greatest” and “most passionate” talent, who they believe will remain alive with the body of work he has left behind. The Padma Shri awardee Om Puri, popular for his work even in the West, breathed his last here on Friday. He was 66. Members of the Indian film fraternity have expressed grief on the micro-blogging platform twitter.
Actor Anupam Kher wrote: “Seeing him lying on his bed looking so calm can’t believe that one of our greatest actors Om Puri is no more. Deeply saddened and shocked.” Having known Puri for over four decades, Kher added: “I have known Om Puri for the last 43 years. For me he’ll always be a great actor, a kind and generous man. And that is how world should remember him.”Om Puri lent dignity to d medium he worked for. Whether it was stage, TV or cinema. He elevated status of the projects was associated with.”
Actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted: “The end of an era …. The legacy lives on… RIP Om Puri”. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar wrote: “Sad to hear about the passing away of the very talented Om Puri, my co-actor in many films… Heartfelt condolences to the family.”
Shocked beyond words to express, actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted: “Will miss you sir. Condolences to the family. Had the privilege of working with Om ji in two films ‘Malamaal Weekly’ and ‘Tere Naal Love Hogayaa’. I still can’t believe he is no more.” Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, reacting to the tragic news, said a part of him is gone.
“Goodbye Om! A part of me goes with you today. How can I ever forget those passionate nights we spent together talking about cinema and life,” wrote Bhatt. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai said Om Puri’s life is “an inspirational journey of ordinary man to extraordinary international actor for next generation.” Filmmaker Hansal Mehta described him as “among our finest”. “A simple man and a great artiste,” he said.
Singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani wrote: “So many unforgettable performances, which will outlive all of us. What a legend.” Actor Boman Irani tweeted: “RIP Om Puri. We have lost one of our finest. A talent, a voice, a spirit. Will miss you Puri saab.” Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan wrote: “So long Om ji. Prided myself on being his friend peer and admirer. Who dare say my Om Puri is no more? He lives through his work.”
Bidding adieu to the legendary actor, filmmaker Kabir Khan tweeted: “Om ji. I will miss that warm tight hug that you gave me every morning on set. Sajid Khan recollected the actor’s work in films like “Ardh Satya”, “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, “City of Joy” and “Chachi 420”, saying “his versatility and journey as an actor was remarkable”. Describing him as a father figure to an entire generation of actors, Adil Hussain wrote, “He believed in Independent Films. Truly a trailblazer. I will miss him dearly. Rest in deep peace Om ji.” Actress Shabana Azmi, who was among his friends too, wrote: “Om Puri! You have left us all too early… The fun the laughter the arguments so vividly etched in my mind…Will miss you.”
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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