Om Puri was on film set despite typhoid, recalls wife

As late actor Om Puri's last film Omprakash Zindabad is scheduled to hit theatres on 18th December, his wife Nandita expressed happiness and remembered his dedication to the theatre saying that he shot the movie despite having typhoid.

Mumbai: Late actor Om Puri's last film, Omprakash Zindabad, is set to release on December 18 in theatres, and his wife Nandita is glad.

The title of the film was changed from "Rambhajjan Zindabad" to "Omprakash Zindabad" as a tribute to the late actor.

"It feels good to see his last film released in theatres. This film was shot in Lucknow five years ago and I am glad that it's getting a theatrical release now and I wish the makers the best," said Nandita.

"I'm so glad that the makers are dedicating it to Omji. I remember him filming in Lucknow and despite having typhoid, finishing the shoot on time," she added.

The film is produced by Khalid Kidwai and directed by Ranjeet Gupta. The film also stars Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Ishtiyak Khan and Zakir Hussain.

IANS Report