"Heartfelt condolences on sad demise of Om Puri, a versatile and iconic actor #PresidentMukherjee," President of India tweeted.
He said the Indian film industrylost a highly talented and acclaimed actor with Puri's death.
"In the passing away of Shri Om Puri, the Indian film industry has lost a highly talented and acclaimed actor #PresidentMukherjee," read another tweeted.
"His sad demise has left a huge void in the field of Indian film industry, which will be difficult to fill #PresidentMukherjee," it said.
Om Puri passed away on Friday.
He was 66.
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