When Om Puri revealed that he washed dishes at roadside eateries at tender age of six
Image Source : WikipediaOm Puri, one of the most talented and cherished actors of all time, was born on October 18, 1950.
Image Source : IMDbHis full name was Om Rajesh Puri.
Image Source : IMDbOm's fondness for acting in films began in childhood and after completing his primary education, he decided to join acting school.
Image Source : IMDbNot many know that Om Puri's family conditions were not good financially, which is why he used to wash dishes at roadside eateries at a tender age of six.
Image Source : IMDbIn a show hosted by Anupam Kher, the late actor had earlier said, ''I washed dishes at a roadside eateries at the age of six.''
Image Source : IMDbDue to Punjabi medium education, Om Puri has weak spoken English, which he improved with the help of Qaidi Saheb in the National School of Drama (NSD).
Image Source : IMDbApart from Bollywood, Om Puri has worked in numerous international films including Code 46, and Charlie Wilson's War, among others.
Image Source : IMDbOm Puri was awarded with the fourth highest civilian honour of India, Padma Shri in 1990.
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