Om Puri's Biography was released by Kamal.
Om Puri’s official biography, written by his journalist wife Nandita Puri, was released in Chennai by Kamal on December 14. The book titled, Unlikely Hero Om Puri, was released in hotel Sheraton Park. Kamal also read excerpts from the book.
Even before its release, the book created a stir for its alleged contents of Om’s sexual escapades. Om also went on record accusing his wife of portraying his private life in poor light. Published by Roli books, the book also has a foreword by late Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze.
Tamil Film 'Ram' to be remade in Hindi as Bolo Raam.
The critically acclaimed film Ram, which was directed by Ameer, is being remade in Hindi as Bolo Raam. Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Padmini Kolhapuri play important roles in the film. Finding the script to be a rare gem, Naseeruddin Shah had agreed to star in the film without accepting any payment for it.
He believe's that scripts like ‘Bolo Raam’ are very rare and they require a lot from an actor. Naseeruddin Shah is sure that if he would have charged any money for the film, He won’t ever be able to deliver his best and it would not have been a justification to the film.
Bolo Raam is being directed by Rakesh Chaturvedi and produced by Goldy Bhutani. The film will be the debut vehicle for Goldy’s son Rishi Bhutani.
