Veteran actor Om Puri's sudden death after a massive heart attack this morning has left India bereaved. Both Bollywood -- his co-stars, filmmakers, musicians -- took to Twitter to mourn his loss -- as did the general public, his co-star of 14 films is still coming to terms with the loss.


National Award winning actress Shabana Azmi tweeted to say, "Om Puri! You have left us all too early.. i am so so sorry..The fun the laughter the arguments so vividly etched in my mind..Will miss you."


The actor shared the screen with Om Puri on various occasions including classics like Mrityudand (1997), Muhafiz (1994), Dharavi (1993), Antarnaad (1992), Disha (1991), Susman (1988), Paar (1985), Sparsh (1984), Mandi (1983), Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai (1981).

Azmi tweeted later to say, "OM Puri undergoing postmortem at Cooper Hospital. Will be taken to Trishul around 3pm Funeral at Oshiwara electric crematorium around 6 pm."


Image: Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Patrick Swazye share a light moment during the filming of City of Joy in Kolkata.