The passionate actor who currently worked in a Pakistani movie was seen supporting Pakistani artists saying that the Indo-Pak partition was not just the division of countries, but that it also divided families.
“Several Indians have their relatives staying across the border and vice-versa, how can they fight a war with their cross-border families?” he asked.
Actor Anupam Kher also come forward commenting on the matter. “Dear Mr. Om Puri. I respect you a lot. But yesterday I was saddened after hearing your statements on our country’s soldiers.