Mumbai, Aug. 2 -- Veteran actor Pavan Malhotra has reflected on the life and legacy of the late Om Puri, saying the celebrated actor remained underrated despite earning international recognition because he never focused on self-promotion or building a public image.

In a conversation with ANI, Malhotra recalled Om Puri's remarkable contribution to Indian and international cinema, while also revealing that there was a time during the making of the 1988 television film 'Tamas' when Om Puri faced financial hardship and struggled to pay his bills despite his immense talent.

Recalling his conversations with the late actor, Malhotra said, "During Tamas, Om Puri didn't have money to pay the bills. He himself shared that with me. Despite doing b...