Om Shiv Puri's life took a dramatic turn when he met his future wife at the Jaipur Radio Station, where they collaborated on various radio shows and plays. This serendipitous encounter would blossom into a lifelong partnership, as they both pursued their passion for the performing arts together. In fact, they were part of the same batch at the National School of Drama (NSD),where they fell deeply in love. After nine long years of waiting, they finally tied the knot in 1968.
Following their wedding, the power couple co-founded a theatre group called Dishantar, which would go on to achieve immense success, with tickets being sold illegally in black for almost every show. Om Shiv Puri's impressive theatre background would eventually pave the way for his foray into film, which began in 1971 with Mani Kaul's critically acclaimed "Ashad Ka Ek Din". He soon followed this up with Gulzar's "Koshish" in 1972.
In 1974, Om Shiv Puri made the bold decision to relocate to Mumbai, marking the beginning of a remarkable career spanning over two decades. During this period, he would go on to act in a staggering 175 Hindi films, showcasing his remarkable versatility by playing a wide range of roles, from menacing villains to supporting cast members.
Interestingly, Om Shiv Puri's family had a strong theatrical background, with his younger brother Amrish Puri becoming one of the most iconic villains in Indian cinema. Their eldest brother, Chaman Puri, was also an actor. Meanwhile, Abhinav Chaturvedi, who played the role of Nanhe in the popular TV series "Humlog" (1984),began his acting career at the tender age of five with Om Shiv Puri's theatre group.
