Om Prakash Puri, (18 October 1950 – 6 January 2017) was an Indian actor who appeared in mainstream commercial Hindi films, as well as independent and art films. He is best known for his author-backed roles in films like "Aakrosh" (1980), "Arohan" (1982), "Ardh Satya" and television films like "Sadgati" (1981) and "Tamas" (1987) and also light-hearted roles in "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" (1983) and "Chachi 420" (1997). He had various collaborations with director Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani. Puri also appeared in non-Indian productions in the United States and Britain.