I worked with Om only once on the film A Hundred Foot Journey, however, once met, he was unforgettable. Om Puri was such a great, expansive life force of a man.  He instantly became a great friend.  He was a generous and life loving man.  He loved to act, he loved to feed people, and above all he loved his country and its culture.  My profession will miss an original and India will miss a great representative.