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Oscars 2017: Om Puri honoured at 89th Academy Awards

Indian actor Om Puri, whose repertoire as an actor reflected a rare realism and was popular for films like ‘East Is East’, ‘Gandhi’, ‘City of Joy’ and ‘Wolf’, was honoured at the 89th Academy Awards

IANS IANS New Delhi Published on: February 27, 2017 11:51 IST
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Oscars 2017: Om Puri honoured at 89th Academy Awards

Indian actor Om Puri, whose repertoire as an actor reflected a rare realism and was popular for films like ‘East Is East’, ‘Gandhi’, ‘City of Joy’ and ‘Wolf’, was honoured at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony here in the ‘In Memoriam’ montage.

Om Puri, who died after a heart attack in Mumbai, India in January earlier this year, got a musical tribute by Grammy and Tony-nominated singer and songwriter Sara Bareilles.

Bareilles delivered a special performance of the Joni Mitchell song "Both sides now". A visibly emotional actress Jennifer Aniston introduced the memoriam segment.

Om Puri was remembered at the awards ceremony, which was held at the Dolby Theatre here on Sunday.

He was included in the annual montage along with Carrie Fisher, Prince, Gene Wilder, Michael Cimino, Patty Duke, Garry Marshall, Anton Yelchin, Mary Tyler Moore, Curtis Hanson and John Hurt.

Bareilles created an emotional moment as she rendered the song in memory of all the departed souls. While not in the video presentation, actor Bill Paxton, who died the night before, was mentioned by Aniston before Bareilles took the stage.

Om Puri was known for his deep baritone and different acting style, as well as craggy, pockmarked but distinctive face. He had an affinity towards socially relevant cinema.

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