Om Puri, who passed away this morning after suffering a massive heart attack will be seen next in Salman Khan starrer "Tubelight" and director Kabir Khan says he is glad to have had the veteran actor on board.
"He is a very talented actor who can play any kind of role. We were glad to have him on board for 'Tubelight'. He has a good, positive role. It's not a cameo like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'," Kabir told PTI.
The "Ek Tha Tiger" helmer was however did not divulge details about Puri's role in the film.
"He had already shot for his part. We will miss him, his warmth," Kabir said.
According to sources, Puri plays the role of a Muslim Gandhian. However there is no official confirmation about this yet.
"Tubelight" is an upcoming historical war drama film which has been produced by Salman Khan and Kabir.
Set in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, the film stars Salman, Sohail Khan and Chinese actress Zhu Zhu.
Another film that Puri was supposed to start shooting for was Vivek Agnihotri's yet to be titled movie which will be on the lines of 1957 American noir courtroom drama "12 Angry Men".
"I had met him sometime back for this film and I was happy that he was supposed to work on the film. We were to start work since April. He was the first person I went to for casting and I am glad he said yes to the film," Vivek said.
"He (Puri) was going to play one of the most important characters of the film. I am still busy casting for the film so I can't give out names," he said.
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Superstar Salman Khan took to Twitter to condole the demise of Puri with whom he has shared screen in "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" and the upcoming "Tubelight".
"So sad. Lost one of the most iconic Actors, RIP Om Puri ji," Salman wrote alongside a photograph of the two during the shoot of "Bajrangi Bhaijaan".
