Amborish Roychoudhury is a writer, biographer and film historian. His first book “In a Cult of their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office” won a Special Mention at the 66th National Film Awards, 2019. He has written two more books, including one on Sridevi’s south years, and an authorized biography of legendary filmmaker Raj Khosla which came out earlier this year. He has served on several film festival juries and his work has appeared in Hindustan Times, Outlook magazine, Frontline and Huffington Post, among others.
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Celebrating Om Puri at 75 | Stories That Stay and Songs That Heal | OCLF Tribute Evening
On 22nd Nov 2025 06.00 PM TO 06:40 PM
The session "Celebrating Om Puri at 75: Stories That Stay, Songs That Heal" brought together Nandita Puri, Amit Behl, Amborish Roychoudhury and Sharon Prabhakar for a heartfelt tribute moderated by Sharon Prabhakar. The conversation honoured the life, work and humanity of Padmashri Om Puri on his 75th birth anniversary year.
The speakers remembered Om Puri not only for his powerful performances in films such as Gandhi, Machis and many international projects, but also for the depth of his character as a friend, mentor and family man. Nandita Puri spoke about his generosity and the many lives he touched. Amborish Roychoudhury reflected on his immense contribution to Indian and global cinema. Amit Behl shared emotional memories of Om Puri’s guidance and kindness during challenging moments in his own career. Sharon Prabhakar dedicated a song in his memory, adding a soulful touch to the tribute.
The session also included recollections from Nishant Puri about his relationship with his father, giving the audience a rare glimpse into Om Puri’s loving and grounded family life. The audience engaged with stories about his craft, his motivation and the roles that shaped cinema history.
It was an evening of emotion, gratitude and remembrance for a legend whose artistry and humanity continue to inspire.