Om Puri has been named an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

The honour was conferred on the veteran actor in recognition of Puri's 'outstanding services to the film industry', a release from the British high commission in New Delhi said.

The investiture ceremony is likely to be held in Mumbai.

The actor's journalist wife Nandita Puri broke this news in her column in Mid-Day. Puri wrote, 'Om is quite a household name in England.' She also added that he is 'perhaps the first Indian actor to be nominated in the Best Actor category for BAFTA [the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards]'.

Puri's memorable films include Ardh Satya, Aakrosh,  Mandi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Chachi 420, My Son The Fanatic, East is East and Maqbool, to name just a few.

Om Puri on rediff.com:
Om Puri's Double Impact
'It's becoming harder to select Hindi films'
'Kamal Haasan helped me prepare for Bollywood Calling'
Om Puri's fave actresses
'English films are fine, but East is East for me'
'Commercial cinema has given me all good things in life'

External Link:
Is Om Puri our greatest living actor?