Alter's son Jamie, Anupam Kher and actor Benjamin Gilani paid a tribute to the talent powerhouse, who worked actively in the theatre circuit, cinema and television.
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The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on Tuesday, 17 October, paid tribute to late actor Tom Alter.
"FTII will be paying tribute to Late Tom Alter, who was serving as Head, Department of Acting at FTII," read a post from the official Twitter handle of the institute.
Today at 3pm, #FTII will be paying tribute to Late Tom Alter, who was serving as Head, Dept of Acting at FTII #RIPTomAlter pic.twitter.com/4B3P1rjAeG
— FTII (@FTIIOfficial) October 17, 2017
Alter's son Jamie, Anupam Kher and actor Benjamin Gilani paid a tribute to the talent powerhouse, who worked actively in the theatre circuit, cinema and television.
Sh Anupam Kher, Chairperson, FTII, Sh Jamie Alter, son of Late #TomAlter, Sh Benjamin Gilani, Actor paid tribute to Tom Sir at #FTII today. pic.twitter.com/oD3cxKc1aZ
— FTII (@FTIIOfficial) October 17, 2017
As part of the event, they screened Shreejoni Nag's Safar, the last FTII short film featuring the actor.
They also showcased Rajesh Shera's Ocean Of An Old Man.
Alter died last month after losing a battle with skin cancer. He was 67.
Known for starring in television shows like Zabaan Sambhalke, Bharat Ek Khoj, Junoon and Betaal Pachisi, he was born to American-origin parents settled in India.
He had a flourishing career on stage, and on the big screen he has played pivotal roles in successful films like Gandhi (1982), Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), Aashiqui (1990) and Parinda (1989). He not only worked in Hindi films, but also took up projects in Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Kumaoni, Marathi and Malayalam cinema.
In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour of India.
He last featured in a television show Rishton Ka Chakravyuh, and on the big screen, he was seen in Sargoshiyan (2017).
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