In an industry often painted with high drama, the real magic lay in the off-screen tomfoolery of its stars. Om Puri, during his appearance on ‘Kosish Se Kamyabi Tak,’ transported viewers to those carefree times with uproarious tales of impersonation and surprise invites.
Challenged on false kinship with Amrish Puri, Om owned his mimicry skills, tying them to antics involving Ratna Shah and Geeta Vashist. The audience hung on his every word.
He started with the Shah home call. Ratna’s prompt response led to Om’s query for Naseer, followed by the killer line in Amrish’s timbre: ‘Brother dear, host me once in a while!’ The prank’s success peaked with his self-reveal amid peals of laughter.
Geeta’s story was equally gold. Informed of her party, Om’s timing check hit an answering machine. Channeling Amrish, he quipped: ‘Cheers to your birthday—no need for old co-stars like me.’
Fooled, Geeta rang Amrish: ‘Your message melted my heart—join us!’ Amrish’s confusion turned to mirth: ‘Blame Om for that! Sending virtual cake.’
Om’s anecdotes celebrated an era of unfiltered joy, a stark foil to today’s scripted interactions. They immortalize the laughter that fueled Bollywood’s greatest eras, ensuring Om Puri’s legacy sparkles with humor.