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The tribute programme was followed by a
preview screening of his latest film The
Hundred-Foot Journey , in which he co-stars
with Academy-Award winning actress Helen
Mirren.
In the film, Puri plays the patriarch of a
family displaced from their native India and
trying to settle into a new life in France.
Puri said his new movie is a "pleasant film
with no guns and stunts. "Food is a character
in the film," he added.
READ: Om Puri recount their journey to
stardom
Puri, in conversation with award-winning
actress and bestselling cookery author
Madhur Jaffrey, spoke about his journey in
the world of cinema, beginning from his days
as a young student at the National School of
Drama (NSD) in New Delhi and the Film and
Television Institute of India in Pune.
He said since he was "not traditionally good
looking" he joined the film institute in Pune
hoping to enter the Hindi film industry,
where being an alumnus of the institute
would give him recognition and acceptance.
"To get into films, the kind of looks you were
supposed to have for the Hindi film industry,
we did not have...Fat noses have no place in
the Hindi film industry unfortunately," Puri
said.
Puri along with actor Naseeruddin Shah, who
had studied with him at NSD, went to Mumbai
after their training in Pune and "at least we
were given hearing" since they hailed from
the film institute, he said.
One of Puri's finest works is considered the
1983 acclaimed movie Ardh Satya directed by
Govind Nihalani. Puri, who came to Mumbai
in 1976, won a National Award for his
portrayal of an idealistic policeman struggling
to deal with corruption in the government
machinery.
Puri said Ardh Satya "was my lottery in the
Hindi film industry. Everybody sat back and
noticed me in this film," he said adding that
he was "emotionally ready to play" the part
of the policeman since from his younger days
the "disparities in society used to disturb
me."
Puri, who has worked with acclaimed
international actors like Jack Nicholson and
Patrick Swayze, said there is always something
to learn from his co-actors.
Puri added that he admires directors who
allow actors to go over the scene and then
guides them.
"Otherwise at best you are following the
director. Let it come from the actors and
then they should be directed," he said.
The museum described Puri as a "prolific and
internationally renowned actor" known for
films like 'East Is East', 'My Son the Fanatic'
and Mirch Masala. http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Om-Puri-honoured-by-New-York-museum/articleshow/39742520.cms
preview screening of his latest film The
Hundred-Foot Journey , in which he co-stars
with Academy-Award winning actress Helen
Mirren.
In the film, Puri plays the patriarch of a
family displaced from their native India and
trying to settle into a new life in France.
Puri said his new movie is a "pleasant film
with no guns and stunts. "Food is a character
in the film," he added.
READ: Om Puri recount their journey to
stardom
Puri, in conversation with award-winning
actress and bestselling cookery author
Madhur Jaffrey, spoke about his journey in
the world of cinema, beginning from his days
as a young student at the National School of
Drama (NSD) in New Delhi and the Film and
Television Institute of India in Pune.
He said since he was "not traditionally good
looking" he joined the film institute in Pune
hoping to enter the Hindi film industry,
where being an alumnus of the institute
would give him recognition and acceptance.
"To get into films, the kind of looks you were
supposed to have for the Hindi film industry,
we did not have...Fat noses have no place in
the Hindi film industry unfortunately," Puri
said.
Puri along with actor Naseeruddin Shah, who
had studied with him at NSD, went to Mumbai
after their training in Pune and "at least we
were given hearing" since they hailed from
the film institute, he said.
One of Puri's finest works is considered the
1983 acclaimed movie Ardh Satya directed by
Govind Nihalani. Puri, who came to Mumbai
in 1976, won a National Award for his
portrayal of an idealistic policeman struggling
to deal with corruption in the government
machinery.
Puri said Ardh Satya "was my lottery in the
Hindi film industry. Everybody sat back and
noticed me in this film," he said adding that
he was "emotionally ready to play" the part
of the policeman since from his younger days
the "disparities in society used to disturb
me."
Puri, who has worked with acclaimed
international actors like Jack Nicholson and
Patrick Swayze, said there is always something
to learn from his co-actors.
Puri added that he admires directors who
allow actors to go over the scene and then
guides them.
"Otherwise at best you are following the
director. Let it come from the actors and
then they should be directed," he said.
The museum described Puri as a "prolific and
internationally renowned actor" known for
films like 'East Is East', 'My Son the Fanatic'
and Mirch Masala. http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Om-Puri-honoured-by-New-York-museum/articleshow/39742520.cms
