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Om Prakash (born Om Prakash Chibber 19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian film actor. He was born in
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as Om Prakash Chibber and went on to become a well-known character actor of
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. His most well-known movies are Namak Halaal (1982), Gopi (1970), Hulchul (1971) and Sharaabi (1984). He also produced ''Jahanaara'' starring Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala, Prithviraj Kapoor and Mala Sinha in the title role of Jahanaara. Om Prakash played the leading man in films like '' Dus Lakh'', '' Annadata'', ''
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'' and ''Sadhu aur Shaitan''. His pivotal roles in the films '' Dil Daulat Duniya'', ''Gopi'', ''
Apna Desh ''Apna Desh'' () is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, produced by A.V. Subramaniam and T.M.Kittu and directed by Jambu. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep, Mukkamala, Madan Puri and the credited Roja Ram ...
'', ''
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'', '' Julie'', '' Joroo Ka Ghulam'', '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa'', '' Pyar Kiye Jaa'', '' Padosan'' and '' Buddha Mil Gaya'' are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in ''Namak Halaal'' and De Silva in '' Zanjeer''. His roles in ''Sharaabi'', '' Bharosa'', '' Tere Ghar Ke Samne'', '' Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'', '' Loafer'' and '' Dil Tera Diwana'' were also appreciated. He is known for his roles in comedy films. One of his best performances in his later years were '' Naukar Biwi Ka'', '' Sharaabi'' (1984) and '' Chameli Ki Shaadi'', where he played a role that was pivotal in the movie. His role in Gopi with Dilip Kumar is considered best in terms of acting. Critics still think he gave better performance in tragic scenes in front of Dilip Kumar. Once Dilip Kumar revealed the fact, "I was only afraid once in my acting career and it was during Gopi when Om Prakashji's performance overshadowed mine".


Early life and education

He was fascinated by theatre, music and films. He started taking lessons in classical music when he was just twelve and was recognised as a master in no time.


Career

He joined All India Radio in 1937 on a monthly salary of Rs 25. He was known as "Fateh Din", a radio personality and his programmes made him popular all over Punjab. He was regaling people at a wedding one day when the well-known filmmaker
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spotted him and asked to see him in his Lahore office. Pancholi gave Prakash his first break as an actor in the film ''Daasi''. He was paid only Rs 80, but the film earned him the kind of recognition that would give him a means of livelihood for a lifetime. It was his first major role; he had played a bit role in ''Sharif Badmash'', a silent film. He followed his good work in ''Daasi'' and with Pancholi's ''Dhamki'' and ''Aayee Bahar''. Soon after the Partition he came to
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and then to
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(now
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). Baldev Raj Chopra noticed his talent when he was a film journalist and critic; he urged Prakash to carry on with his acting career. He was sure Om Prakash had the talent to prove himself a versatile actor. The actor had to struggle initially. He got his first break as a villain in a film called ''Lakhpati''. It won him acclaim and got him roles in films like ''Lahore'', ''Char Din'' and ''Raat Ki Rani''. It was during this phase in his career that he did '' Azaad'' with Dilip Kumar, '' Sargam'' with Raj Kapoor and '' Miss Mary'', ''
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'', ''Pehli Jhalak'', '' Asha'' and '' Man-Mauji'' with Kishore Kumar followed by '' Howrah Bridge'' with Ashok Kumar and then '' Tere Ghar Ke Samne'' with
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. He was noted for his performance in both films in spite of the presence of powerful star personas like Kishore Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Ashok Kumar and
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. He had developed a style of his own, a style which was going to take him places and earn him a big name in the world of film entertainment for the next forty years. Om Prakash soon became a household name. He was good in almost every character he played. He was the comedian, the family man burdened with problems, the accountant, the alcoholic fallen on bad days because of the evil designs of the villain, the nagged husband, the old man in love, the wily politician and the big brother with a heart of gold. He played an assortment of characters with the same ease and had some of the best directors vying for him every time they had a role which they felt only he could play. His role in Gopi is still remembered, some analysts believe he has overshadowed Dilip Saab. Om Prakash was a versatile actor with 307 films to his credit. One can never forget his comic performances in '' Howrah Bridge, Dus Lakh'' (he won his first major award for this performance), '' Pyar Kiye Jaa, Padosan, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Dil Daulat Duniya,
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, Namak Halaal, Gol Maal'' and '' Chameli Ki Shaadi''. His performance as Dilip Kumar's elder brother in ''Gopi'' gave his career new impetus. He proved that he could play mature roles with equal ease and depth: Films such as ''Chacha Zindabad,
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, Haryali Aur Raasta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, Pati Patni, Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Annadata, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Doli, Chirag, Amar Prem, Aankh Micholi, Ek Hasina Do Diwane, Anuraag, Zanjeer, Sagina, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Loafer, Roti, Julie, Khushboo,
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, Bandish, Sharaabi and Chameli Ki Shaadi''. Om Prakash had a special rapport with Amitabh Bachchan and both worked in many successful films from ''Zanjeer'' to '' Sharaabi''. Prakash produced many films including '' Sanjog'' (1961), '' Jahan Ara'' (1964) and '' Gateway of India'' (1957).


Death

He used to reside at Union Park, Chembur. Om Prakash suffered a massive heart attack in his home and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in
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where he suffered another heart attack and went into a coma from which he never recovered. He died on 21 February 1998.


Selected filmography

* ''Daasi (1944 film), Daasi'' (1944) as Najam / Ragini / A.S.Gyani / Om Prakash Chibber / Kalavati / Khairati * '' Zameen Aasmaan'' (1946) * ''Chaman'' (1948, punjabi movie) * ''Jalsa'' (1948) * ''Ek Teri Nishani (1949) * ''Naach (1949 film), Naach'' (1949) * ''
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'' (1949) Punjabi movie * '' Sawan Bhadon'' (1949) * ''
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'' (1949) * ''
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'' (1949) * ''Ek Teri Nishani'' (1949) * ''
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'' (1949) * '' Bansaria'' (1949) * '' Bhaiyya Ji'' (1950) He Directed this punjabi movie also * ''Phumman'' (1950) * ''Madari'' (1950) * '' Sargam'' (1950) as Seth Roopchand * ''Sabak'' (1950) * ''Rupaiya'' (1950) * ''Sabz Baag'' (1951) * '' Nazneen'' (1951) * '' Khazana'' (1951) * ''
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'' (1951) as Choudhry Goverdhanlal Patwardhanlal * '' Anhonee'' (1952) as Shyam Sundar Laddan * ''Poonam'' (1952) as Sajju Ram Trivedi * ''
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'' (1952) * '' Ghungroo'' (1952) * '' Shikast'' (1953) as Dheeru * ''
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'' (1953) as Nirogi * ''Lehren'' (1953) * '' Ladki'' (1953) as Hazurdas * ''Firdaus'' (1953) * ''Dhuaan'' (1953) * ''
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'' (1953) * '' Aas'' (1953) as Masterji * ''Ramman'' (1954)—-(unreleased) * ''Ilzam'' (1954) * '' Dost'' (1954) * '' Pooja'' (1954) * '' Kavi'' (1954) * '' Danka'' (1954) * '' Chor Bazar'' (1954) as Yusuf Ustad * ''Bazooband'' (1954) as Sanwariya * ''Barati'' (1954) * '' Marine Drive'' (1955) * ''Sitara'' (1955) * ''Shri Nagad Narayan'' (1955) * '' Pehli Jhalak'' (1955) as Jwalaprasad Raiseazam * ''
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'' (1955) as Gulyar Khan Kabuli * ''Lutera'' (1955) * '' Lagan'' (1955) * '' Kundan'' (1955) as Uma's foster father * ''Hoor-E-Arab'' (1955) * ''Duniya Gol Hai'' (1955) * ''
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'' (1955) * '' Azaad'' (1955) as Head Constable Motilal * '' Albeli'' (1955) * ''Shrimati 420'' (1956) * '' Mem Sahib'' (1956) as Brothel Patron * ''
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'' (1956) as Vichitram * ''Fifty Fifty'' (1956) * '' Dhake Ki Malmal'' (1956) * '' Chhoo Mantar'' (1956) as Gulzar Khan (uncredited) * '' Bhai-Bhai'' (1956) as Bulbul * '' Basant Bahar'' (1956) as Narsin * ''Muklawa'' (Punjabi film) (1957) * '' Sheroo'' (1957) * '' Sharada'' (1957) as Mohan (Guest Appearance) * '' Miss Mary'' (1957) as Nakdau * '' Gateway of India'' (1957) as Man with broken wrist watch * ''Garma Garam'' (1957) * '' Ek Jhalak'' (1957) * '' Bhabhi'' (1957) as Lata's father-in-law * '' Aasha'' (1957) as Hasmukhlal * ''Miss 58'' (1958) * ''Chandu'' (1958) * ''Taxi Stand'' (1958) * '' Sohni Mahiwal'' (1958) * ''
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'' (1958) * ''Karigar'' (1958) as Girdhari * '' Howrah Bridge'' (1958) as Shyamu, Tangewala * '' Baghi Sipahi'' (1958) * '' Amardeep'' (1958) as Man who gets conned * ''
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'' (1959) * '' Kanhaiya'' (1959) as Vedji * ''Didi'' (1959) as Lala Daulatram * ''Chacha Zindabad'' (1959) as Contractor Mr. Verma ( He Directed this movie also ) * ''Zalim Jadugar'' (1960) * ''Patang'' (1960) as Bhole Nath * '' Mehlon Ke Khwab'' (1960) as Hotel Manager * '' Jaali Note'' (1960) as C.I.D. Constable Pandu / Nandlal (uncredited) * '' Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai'' (1960) as Girdhari * '' College Girl'' (1960) as Hakeem Ramprasad * '' Bindya'' (1960) as Shastriji * '' Aanchal'' (1960) as Constable Dharamdas * '' Sanjog'' (1961) as Diwan Girdharilal * ''Do Bhai'' (1961) as Kashi Nath * '' Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan'' (1961) as Prabha's dad * ''Hong Kong'' (1962) * '' Hariyali Aur Rasta'' (1962) as Joseph * ''Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai'' (1962) * '' Shaadi'' (1962) as Seth Daulatram * '' Naughty Boy'' (1962) as Vaidraj Churandas 'Jari-Bhuti' Chaturvedi * '' Manmauji'' (1962) as Rai Saheb Bhola Ram * '' Dil Tera Diwana'' (1962) as Captain Dayaram * '' Half Ticket'' (1962) * '' Tere Ghar Ke Samne'' (1963) as Lala Jagannath, Rakesh's Father * '' Bharosa'' (1963) as Laxmiprasad Daulatram * '' Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'' (1963) as Asharam * '' Nartakee'' (1963) .... Seth. Jamna Das * ''Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye'' (1963) * ''Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai'' (1963) .... Qawwal * '' Daal Me Kala'' (1964) .... Banke Bihari * ''
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'' (1964) .... Dukhiram * '' Maain Bhi Ladki Hun'' (1964) .... Din Dayal 'Raja' * '' Raj Kumar'' (1964) .... Bimasal * ''Cha Cha Cha'' (1964) .... Dinanath * ''
Mera Qasoor Kya Hai ''Mera Qasoor Kya Hai'' () is a 1964 Indian Hindi-language film starring Dharmendra, Nanda and Om Prakash. The film's music is by Chitragupta. Lyrics and dialogue of the film are by Rajinder Krishan Cast * Dharmendra * Mohan Choti * Babloo * ...
'' (1964) .... Rasila * '' Kaise Kahoon'' (1964) .... Mamaji * '' Jahan Ara'' (1964) * ''
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'' (1964) .... Dhanpath Rai * '' Aap Ki Parchhaiyan'' (1964) .... Asha's dad * ''
Naya Kanoon ''Naya Kanoon'' () is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language film, written and directed by R. C. Talwar. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Bharat Bhushan and Vyjayanthimala in the lead with Om Prakash, Badri Prasad, Leela Mishra, Kamal Mehra, Purnima and Nishi a ...
'' (1965) .... Om Prakash Munshi * ''
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'' (1965) .... Jeevandas Lal * ''Duniya Hai Dilwalon Ki'' (1966) * '' Pyar Kiye Jaa'' (1966) .... Ramlal * '' Pati Patni'' (1966) .... Dhanprasad * '' Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare'' (1966) .... Ajoo Hajam / Nawab Ajmutullah Khan * ''Labela'' (1966) * ''Kunwari'' (1966) * '' Dus Lakh'' (1966) .... Gokulchand * '' Do Dilon Ki Dastaan'' (1966) * '' Laat Saheb'' (1967) .... Munshi * '' Around the World'' (1967) * '' Aman'' (1967) .... Hurato * '' Do Kaliyaan'' (1968) .... Kiran's Father * '' Padosan'' (1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance * '' Sadhu Aur Shaitaan'' (1968) .... Sadhuram * '' Parivar'' (1968) .... Karamchand * '' Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'' (1968) .... Dhand Melaram * '' Kanyadaan'' (1968) .... Bansi * ''
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'' (1968) .... Maniram * '' Ek Kali Muskai'' (1968) .... Lala Saheb * '' Man Ka Meet'' (1969) .... Lala Balwant Rai * ''Soldier as Thakur Daler Singh'' (1969) * '' Pyaasi Sham'' (1969) .... Shankarlal's dad * '' Sajan'' (1969) .... Driver - Balam * '' Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati'' (1969) .... Mama Ji / Choudhry Sahab * '' Doli'' (1969) .... Dwarka (Prem's dad) (as Om Parkash) * '' Chirag'' (1969) .... Dr. O.P. Chibber * ''
Badi Didi ''Badi Didi'' () is a 1969 Hindi-language drama film, produced by Narendra Suri and Nand Kumar under the Archana Films banner and directed by Narendra Suri. Starring Jeetendra, Nanda and music composed by Ravi. Plot Post Master Keshav Prasad w ...
'' (1969) .... Dayal * '' Suhana Safar'' (1970) * '' Mera Naam Joker'' (1970) .... Dr. Om Prakash (Gemini Circus) (Guest Appearance) * ''
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ''Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi film starring Sanjay Khan, Leena Chandavarkar, Om Prakash, and Jagdeep among others. It deals with the relationship between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law. The film was a remake ...
'' (1970) .... Motilal Chaudhary * '' Pushpanjali'' (1970) .... Major Bharti * '' Purab Aur Paschim'' (1970) as Mohan's father-in-law (Guest Appearance) * '' Gopi'' (1970) as Girdharilal * '' Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani'' (1970) as Sadhuram * ''
Aansoo Aur Muskan ''Aansoo Aur Muskan'' () is a 1970 Hindi-language film directed by P. Madhavan. The film stars Padmini and Bindu. The films playback music was sung by Mukesh. The film was a remake of Tamil film ''Kanne Pappa'' (1969), with which the latter re ...
'' (1970) as Anwar * '' Parwana'' (1971) as Ashok Varma * '' Paraya Dhan'' (1971) as Gangaram * '' Buddha Mil Gaya'' (1971) .... Girdharilal Sharma * ''Narad Leela'' (1972) * ''Maalik Tere Bande Hum'' (1972) * ''Kavi Sammelan'' (1972) * '' Amar Prem'' (1972) .... Natwarlal * '' Ek Hasina Do Diwane'' (1972) .... Major - Neeta's dad * '' Joroo Ka Ghulam'' (1972) .... Shyamlal * '' Sub Ka Saathi'' (1972) .... Maya Das * ''Rani Mera Naam'' (1972) * ''
Mome Ki Gudiya ''Mome Ki Gudiya'' is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language film produced and directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Ratan Chopra, Tanuja, Premnath, Jeevan, Om Prakash and Nazir Hussain. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and the lyrics by Anand Ba ...
'' (1972) .... Dindayal * '' Dil Daulat Duniya'' (1972) .... Udharchand Shikarpuri * ''
Apna Desh ''Apna Desh'' () is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, produced by A.V. Subramaniam and T.M.Kittu and directed by Jambu. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep, Mukkamala, Madan Puri and the credited Roja Ram ...
'' (1972) .... Dharamdas * '' Annadata'' (1972) .... Ambarprasad * '' Aankh Micholi'' (1972) .... Seth Ramlal * ''Jai Hanuman'' (1973) * '' Loafer'' (1973) .... Gopinath * ''Sone Ke Haath'' (1973) * '' Zanjeer'' (1973) .... De Silva * '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa'' (1973) .... Preeti's father * ''Teen Chor'' (1973) * '' Phagun'' (1973) .... Dr. M.K. Effendi * ''Man Jeete Jag Jeet'' (1973) .... Punjabi * '' Kahani Hum Sab Ki'' (1973) .... Bhagwan Das * ''Shubdin'' (1974) * ''Kshitij'' (1974) * '' Naya Din Nai Raat'' (1974) .... Banarasilal * ''
Do Chattane ''Do Chattane'' is a 1974 Bollywood action film directed by G. H. Sarin. Cast * Vikram as Rana * Rakesh Pandey as Ramzan * Asha Sachdev as Asha *Aruna Irani as Aruna *Om Prakash as Pagal Chacha * Alka as Farida *Chandrashekhar as Abdul *V. Go ...
'' (1974) .... Pagal Chacha * '' Sagina'' (1974) .... Guru * '' International Crook'' (1974) .... Havaldar Rao * '' Roti'' (1974) .... Lalaji * '' Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam'' (1974) * ''
Chowkidar ''Chowkidar'' is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Shyam Ralham. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Yogeeta Bali, Vinod Khanna and Om Prakash in lead roles. Plot Shambhu (Om Prakash) is a village Chowkidar (night watchman), who is helpful to ...
'' (1974) .... Shambhu * ''Archana'' (1974) .... Dr. Arun * ''Vardaan'' (1975) .... Banwari Sharma * ''Romeo in Sikkim'' (1975) * '' Aandhi'' (1975) .... Lallu Lal (Campaign Manager) * '' Julie'' (1975) .... Maurice (Julie's Father) * ''
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'' (1975) .... Raghavendra Sharma (Raghav) * '' Sunehra Sansar'' (1975) .... Shankarlal * ''
Raaja ''Raaja'' is a 1975 Indian Bollywood film directed by K. Shankar. It stars Rishi Kapoor (in double role), Sulakshana Pandit, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Aruna Irani, Jagdeep among others. The music was composed by Rahul Dev Burman. Plot The sto ...
'' (1975) .... Rani's Father * '' Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty'' (1975) * '' Khushboo'' (1975) * ''Sangat'' (1976) * ''Papi Tarey Anek'' (1976) * '' Nehle Pe Dehla'' (1976) .... Mangal * '' Maa'' (1976) .... Gopaldas (Nimmi's dad) * ''
Alaap ''Alaap'' ( lit. Prelude) is a 1977 Indian musical drama film produced by Hrishikesh Mukerjee and N.C Sippy and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Om Prakash and Manmohan. The music i ...
'' (1977) .... Triloki Prasad * ''
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'' (1977) .... Mr. Jamunadas * ''Tinku'' (1977) .... Ramdin * ''
Saheb Bahadur ''Sahib Bahadur'' is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Chetan Anand. Plot In a small town of Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Murari, an equally corrupt Police Superinten ...
'' (1977) .... Dy. Collector Hare Murari * ''Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Kasam'' (1977) .... Yar Khan * ''Duniyadari'' (1977) .... Barkha's Father * ''Charandas'' (1977) .... Charandas * '' Aakhri Goli'' (1977) * ''Sone Ki Lanka'' (1978) * '' Naya Daur'' (1978) .... Chopra * '' Parmatma'' (1978) .... Hotel Clerk (voice, uncredited) * '' Nawab Sahib'' (1978) .... Nawab Sahib * ''Hamara Sansar'' (1978) .... Seth HarishChandra * ''Daku Aur Jawan'' (1978) .... Bansi * '' Gol Maal'' (1979) .... Senior Police Officer * ''Sukhi Pariwar'' (1979) .... Kuldeep's office worker * ''Bebus'' (1979) * ''
Do Premee ''Do Premee'' ( The two Lovers) is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language Romance film produced by Kundan A. Thadani. The film is directed by Raj Khosla. The film stars Rishi Kapoor, Moushumi Chatterjee in lead roles, along with Om Prakash, I. S. J ...
'' (1980) .... Retd. Col. Bhagwant Singh * '' Do Aur Do Paanch'' (1980) .... Ustad, Prisoner #203 (Guest Appearance) * '' Abdullah'' (1980) .... Pandit * '' Bandish'' (1980) .... Kishan's dad * ''
Aas Paas ''Aas Paas'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Prem Chopra. The music was by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film begins with a dedication to the late singer Mohammed Ra ...
'' (1981) .... Seema's Father * '' Naram Garam'' (1981) .... Swamiji (Special appearance) * ''
Lawaaris Laawaris may refer to: * ''Laawaris'' (1981 film), an Indian drama film directed by Prakash Mehra * ''Laawaris'' (1999 film), an Indian romance film directed by Shrikant Sharma {{disambiguation ...
'' (1981) .... Dr. Goel * ''
Itni Si Baat Aten also Aton, Atonu, or Itn ( egy, jtn, ''reconstructed'' ) was the focus of Atenism, the religious system established in ancient Egypt by the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Akhenaten. The Aten was the disc of the sun and originally an aspect o ...
'' (1981) .... Mukundilal * ''
Biwi-O-Biwi ''Biwi-O-Biwi'' ( Hindi: बीवी-ओ-बीवी) is a 1981 romantic-comedy Hindi movie. Produced by Raj Kapoor and directed by Rahul Rawail. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Randhir Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon and Yogeeta Bali. The film's mu ...
'' (1981) .... Chander's Father (uncredited) * '' Dhanwan'' (1981) * ''Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (1981) .... Biharilal * '' Sharada'' (1981) .... Taradevi's husband * '' Maan Gaye Ustaad'' (1981) .... Abba * '' Bharosa'' (1981) * '' Eent Ka Jawab Patthar'' (1982) .... Nawab Saab * '' Namak Halaal'' (1982) .... Dasrath Singh (Daddu) * '' Badle Ki Aag'' (1982) .... Man needed money for daughter's marriage (uncredited) * '' Dil-E-Nadaan'' (1982) .... Asha's dad * '' Prem Rog'' (1982) .... Panditji * ''
Dharam Kanta ''Dharam Kanta'' ( Balance of Piety) is a 1982 Hindi-language action film, produced and directed by Sultan Ahmed under the Sultan Productions banner. It stars Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, Reena Roy, Sulakshana Pand ...
'' (1982) .... Fakira * ''
Johnny I Love You Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant ...
'' (1982) .... Colonel * '' Love in Goa'' (1983) .... Vinayak Rao * '' Rang Birangi'' (1983) .... Retired Judge Ajit Bannerjee * '' Naukar Biwi Ka'' (1983) .... Jagirdar Bishamber Nath * '' Shubh Kaamna'' (1983) .... Vithalbhai * '' Pyaasi Aankhen'' (1983) * '' Ek Din Bahu Ka'' (1983) .... Lalaji - Father in law (uncredited) * '' Sharaabi'' (1984) .... Munshi Phoolchand * '' Raaj Tilak'' (1984) .... Sardar Zuberi * ''
Ram Ki Ganga Ram, ram, or RAM may refer to: Animals * A male sheep * Ram cichlid, a freshwater tropical fish People * Ram (given name) * Ram (surname) * Ram (director) (Ramsubramaniam), an Indian Tamil film director * RAM (musician) (born 1974), Dutch * ...
'' (1984) .... Ramdas * ''
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan ''Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan'' () is a 1984 Indian Bollywood film directed by Tinnu Anand. It stars Rishi Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure in pivotal roles. Cast * Rishi Kapoor as Salim Ahmed Salim * Padmini Kolhapure as Salma Mirza * Deepti Naval ...
'' (1984) .... Nawab * ''
Raja Aur Rana ''Raja'' (; from , IAST ') is a royal title used for South Asian monarchs. The title is equivalent to king or princely ruler in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The title has a long history in South Asia and Southeast Asia, being attested fr ...
'' (1984) .... Imran Khan * ''Pyaase Honth'' (1985) .... Shambhu * '' Do Dilon Ki Dastaan'' (1985) .... Mr. Saxena * '' Meetha Zehar'' (1985) * ''
Alag Alag ''Alag Alag'' is a 1985 Hindi film starring Shashi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim in the lead roles, produced by Rajesh Khanna and directed by one of his favourite directors Shakti Samanta. The film is best remembered for the way it was sh ...
'' (1985) .... Khan * '' Awara Baap'' (1985) .... Seth Gopal Das / Gopu * ''
Kali Basti ''Kali Basti'' is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Sudesh Issar and produced by Satish Khanna. It stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy in pivotal roles. Cast * Shatrughan Sinha as Karan Singh * Reena Roy as Lajjo * Vijayendra Ghat ...
'' (1985) .... Peter Pereira * '' Kaanch Ki Deewar'' (1986) .... Dhurjan's victim * '' Chameli Ki Shaadi'' (1986) .... Mastram Pehalwan * '' Bhagwan Dada'' (1986) .... Drunken husband * '' Karamdaata'' (1986) .... Khan (doctor) * '' Insaniyat Ke Dushman'' (1987) .... Saxena * '' Imaandaar'' (1987) .... Mr. Nath * '' Kalyug Aur Ramayan'' (1987) .... Dashrath * '' Rahi'' (1987) .... Dindayal * '' Hawalaat'' (1987) .... Raghu (old man, drug addict prisoner) * '' Muqaddar Ka Faisla'' (1987) .... Dayaram * '' Mohabbat Ke Dushman'' (1988) .... Pandit * ''
Halaal Ki Kamai ''Halaal Ki Kamaai'' is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Swaroop Kumar, starring Govinda and Farah. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Cast * Govinda as Shankar * Farah as Sharmili *Shakti Kapoor as Robert *Raza Murad ...
'' (1988) * '' Bees Saal Baad'' (1988) .... Sarju, Nisha's Father * ''Wafaa'' (1990) .... Rai Bahadur Shanker Dayal * ''
Pati Patni Aur Tawaif ''Pati Patni Aur Tawaif'' () is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Salma Agha, Farha Naaz and Om Prakash. It is a remake of Pakistan's 1988 Urdu language movie '' Bazar-e-Husn''. Salma Agh ...
'' (1990) .... Tarachand * ''
Ghar Ho To Aisa ''Ghar Ho To Aisa'' is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Kalpataru and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. It stars Anil Kapoor and Meenakshi Seshadri in pivotal roles. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Attintlo Adde Mogudu''. The ...
'' (1990) .... Karamchand * '' Pratikar'' (1991) .... Shankar Prasad * ''Lakshmanrekha'' (1991) .... Gafoor Bhai * ''Ye Hai Ghar Ki Mahabharata'' (1992) .... Jamnadas * ''Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon'' (1992) * ''Shuruaat'' (1993) .... Jang Bahadur * '' Ghar Ki Izzat'' (1994) .... Mona's poor dad * ''Bhai No 1'' (2000) .... (final film role) Source -


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Prakash, Om 1919 births 1998 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema People from Jammu (city) Filmfare Awards winners 20th-century Indian male actors