'Bollywood Gives Good Roles to Relatives': Om Puri's Old Remarks While Praising Naseeruddin Shah Go Viral
Om Puri on Film Industry: An old video of veteran actor Om Puri is again going viral on social media, in which he is seen talking about the truth about the film industry. Find out what's special about the video.
Om Puri-Naseeruddin Shah's friendship can be said to be one of the best special friendships within Bollywood. Both of them began their careers as actors within the theater world and supported each other through difficult times.
An old video of Om Puri is making its way back into viral territory on social media. Within this video, he praises his fellow actor friend Naseeruddin Shah.
In the video, Om Puri talks about Naseeruddin, saying, "You may not know, but you are a very good actor. You are loved not only in India but also abroad." Your film 'Monsoon Wedding' is currently being widely discussed, and even foreigners are praising you.
He then asked Naseeruddin Shah a serious question. He said, "You've been working in the film industry for the past 25 years and have appeared in over 150 films. If you tell this abroad, people will be shocked."
Om Puri further revealed the truth about Bollywood, saying, "Our film industry is very cunning. It will pay you, but will give the good roles to its relatives. And you will often be branded a thug with a knife in your hand."
He also said that if you feel discouraged by seeing posters of big bodybuilders, remember your own films—like 'Sparsh,' 'Manthan,' 'Aakrosh,' and 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron.' These films are what set you apart from international actors.
The friendship between Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah is considered an example in Indian cinema. Both studied at the National School of Drama and became an important part of parallel cinema.
