Manoj Bajpayee believes that he is the best choice to play Om Puri, if a biopic is ever made on the life of the late actor.
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According to a report in Hindustan Times, the actor has said, “I think nobody can play Om-ji better than me because I knew him very closely. I came for his prayer meet but still I am smiling because if you remember him, you can’t be upset. He was such a joyful character. I remember him with loads of happiness.”
The actor also revealed that he was inspired by Puri’s brand of acting. “Om Puri ji was one of the reasons for doing the kind of acting I am known for. He helped us to conceive the dream… Those who come from small towns. He showed us that path and achieved the top (success) which we dreamt of.”
Manoj Bajpayee recently won the Filmfare Award for his work in Aligarh.