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 ''Namak Halaal'' () is a 30 April 1982 Indian masala film, directed by Prakash Mehra and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Waheeda Rehman, Om Prakash, Ranjeet, Satyen Kappu in piv ...

(1982), Gopi (1970), Hulchul (1971) and

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(1984). He also produced ''Jahanaara'' starring

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and Mala Sinha in the title role of Jahanaara. Om Prakash played the leading man in films like '' Dus Lakh'', '' Annadata'', '' Charandas'' and ''Sadhu aur Shaitan''. His pivotal roles in the films '' Dil Daulat Duniya'', ''Gopi'', '' Apna Desh'', '' Chupke Chupke'', '' Julie'', ''

Joroo Ka Ghulam Joroo Ka Ghulam (''Wife's Slave'') is a 1972 Hindi-language comedy film. Directed by A. Bhimsingh, it stars Rajesh Khanna, Nanda, Om Prakash, Ramesh Deo and Jayshree T. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. The movie was remade in Kannada as ''A ...

'', '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa'', ''

Pyar Kiye Jaa ''Pyar Kiye Jaa'' () is a 1966 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed and produced by C. V. Sridhar. It stars Kishore Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood, Kalpana, Rajasree, Mumtaz, Om Prakash. It was a "semi-hit" at the box office. The ...

'', ''

Padosan ''Padosan'' () is a 1968 Indian Hindi-language musical comedy film directed by Jyoti Swaroop and produced by Mehmood, N. C. Sippy and written by Rajendra Krishan. It is a remake of the Bengali-language film ''Pasher Bari'' (1952) based on a sh ...

'' 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 ''Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'' is a 1968 film starring Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Rehman, Mumtaz and Om Prakash. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and the lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film is directed by Amar Kumar and produced by Kewal Ku ...

'', ''

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'' and '' Dil Tera Diwana'' were also appreciated. He is known for his roles in

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s. One of his best performances in his later years were ''

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'', ''

'' (1984) and ''

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'', where he played a role that was pivotal in the movie. His role in Gopi with

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is considered best in terms of acting. Critics still think he gave better performance in tragic scenes in front of

. 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

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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 Dalsukh Pancholi 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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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

, '' Sargam'' with

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and '' Miss Mary'', '' Bahar'', ''Pehli Jhalak'', '' Asha'' and ''

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'' with Kishore Kumar followed by ''

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'' with

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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,

and

. 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 ''

, Dus Lakh'' (he won his first major award for this performance), ''

, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Dil Daulat Duniya, Chupke Chupke,

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'' and ''

''. 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,

, Annadata, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Doli, Chirag,

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, Ek Hasina Do Diwane, Anuraag, Zanjeer, Sagina, Aa Gale Lag Jaa,

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, Julie, Khushboo, Lawaaris, Bandish,

and

''. Om Prakash had a special rapport with Amitabh Bachchan and both worked in many successful films from ''Zanjeer'' to ''

''. 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

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 * ''

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'' (1949) * '' Raat Ki Rani'' (1949) * ''

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'' (1949) * ''Ek Teri Nishani'' (1949) * '' Char Din'' (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) * '' Bahar'' (1951) as Choudhry Goverdhanlal Patwardhanlal * '' Anhonee'' (1952) as Shyam Sundar Laddan * ''Poonam'' (1952) as Sajju Ram Trivedi * '' Hamari Duniya'' (1952) * '' Ghungroo'' (1952) * ''

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'' (1953) as Dheeru * '' Rail Ka Dibba'' (1953) as Nirogi * ''Lehren'' (1953) * '' Ladki'' (1953) as Hazurdas * ''Firdaus'' (1953) * ''Dhuaan'' (1953) * '' Chalis Baba Ek Chor'' (1953) * '' Aas'' (1953) as Masterji * ''Ramman'' (1954)—-(unreleased) * ''Ilzam'' (1954) * '' Dost'' (1954) * '' Pooja'' (1954) * ''

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'' (1954) * '' Danka'' (1954) * '' Chor Bazar'' (1954) as Yusuf Ustad * ''Bazooband'' (1954) as Sanwariya * ''Barati'' (1954) * ''

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'' (1955) * ''Sitara'' (1955) * ''Shri Nagad Narayan'' (1955) * '' Pehli Jhalak'' (1955) as Jwalaprasad Raiseazam * '' Musafirkhana'' (1955) as Gulyar Khan Kabuli * ''Lutera'' (1955) * '' Lagan'' (1955) * '' Kundan'' (1955) as Uma's foster father * ''Hoor-E-Arab'' (1955) * ''Duniya Gol Hai'' (1955) * '' Bhagwat Mahima'' (1955) * '' Azaad'' (1955) as Head Constable Motilal * '' Albeli'' (1955) * ''Shrimati 420'' (1956) * ''

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'' (1956) as Brothel Patron * '' Patrani'' (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) * ''

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'' (1957) as Lata's father-in-law * '' Aasha'' (1957) as Hasmukhlal * ''Miss 58'' (1958) * ''Chandu'' (1958) * ''Taxi Stand'' (1958) * ''

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'' (1958) * ''

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'' (1958) * ''Karigar'' (1958) as Girdhari * ''

'' (1958) as Shyamu, Tangewala * '' Baghi Sipahi'' (1958) * '' Amardeep'' (1958) as Man who gets conned * '' Pyar Ki Rahen'' (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) * ''

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'' (1962) as Seth Daulatram * ''

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'' (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 * ''

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'' (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'' (1964) .... Rasila * '' Kaise Kahoon'' (1964) .... Mamaji * '' Jahan Ara'' (1964) * '' Door Ki Awaaz'' (1964) .... Dhanpath Rai * ''

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'' (1964) .... Asha's dad * '' Naya Kanoon'' (1965) .... Om Prakash Munshi * ''

'' (1965) .... Jeevandas Lal * ''Duniya Hai Dilwalon Ki'' (1966) * ''

'' (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 * ''

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'' (1968) .... Kiran's Father * ''

'' (1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance * '' Sadhu Aur Shaitaan'' (1968) .... Sadhuram * '' Parivar'' (1968) .... Karamchand * ''

'' (1968) .... Dhand Melaram * '' Kanyadaan'' (1968) .... Bansi * '' Gauri'' (1968) .... Maniram * ''

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'' (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'' (1969) .... Dayal * ''

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'' (1970) * ''

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'' (1970) .... Dr. Om Prakash (Gemini Circus) (Guest Appearance) * '' Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (1970) .... Motilal Chaudhary * ''

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'' (1970) .... Major Bharti * ''

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'' (1970) as Mohan's father-in-law (Guest Appearance) * '' Gopi'' (1970) as Girdharilal * '' Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani'' (1970) as Sadhuram * '' Aansoo Aur Muskan'' (1970) as Anwar * '' Parwana'' (1971) as Ashok Varma * ''

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'' (1971) as Gangaram * '' Buddha Mil Gaya'' (1971) .... Girdharilal Sharma * ''Narad Leela'' (1972) * ''Maalik Tere Bande Hum'' (1972) * ''Kavi Sammelan'' (1972) * ''

'' (1972) .... Natwarlal * '' Ek Hasina Do Diwane'' (1972) .... Major - Neeta's dad * ''

'' (1972) .... Shyamlal * '' Sub Ka Saathi'' (1972) .... Maya Das * ''Rani Mera Naam'' (1972) * '' Mome Ki Gudiya'' (1972) .... Dindayal * '' Dil Daulat Duniya'' (1972) .... Udharchand Shikarpuri * '' Apna Desh'' (1972) .... Dharamdas * '' Annadata'' (1972) .... Ambarprasad * ''

'' (1972) .... Seth Ramlal * ''Jai Hanuman'' (1973) * ''

'' (1973) .... Gopinath * ''Sone Ke Haath'' (1973) * '' Zanjeer'' (1973) .... De Silva * '' Aa Gale Lag Jaa'' (1973) .... Preeti's father * ''Teen Chor'' (1973) * ''

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'' (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'' (1974) .... Pagal Chacha * '' Sagina'' (1974) .... Guru * '' International Crook'' (1974) .... Havaldar Rao * ''

'' (1974) .... Lalaji * '' Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam'' (1974) * '' Chowkidar'' (1974) .... Shambhu * ''Archana'' (1974) .... Dr. Arun * ''Vardaan'' (1975) .... Banwari Sharma * ''Romeo in Sikkim'' (1975) * ''

Aandhi ''Aandhi'' () is a 1975 Indian political drama film starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, and directed by Gulzar. At the time it was alleged that the film was based on the life of the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her relationship ...

'' (1975) .... Lallu Lal (Campaign Manager) * '' Julie'' (1975) .... Maurice (Julie's Father) * '' Chupke Chupke'' (1975) .... Raghavendra Sharma (Raghav) * '' Sunehra Sansar'' (1975) .... Shankarlal * '' Raaja'' (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'' (1977) .... Triloki Prasad * ''

Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka ''Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka'' () is a 1977 Indian Bollywood romance film drama, directed by J. Om Prakash. The movie was indirectly produced by Rajesh Khanna. It was lavishly mounted—shot in Europe. The climax had action scenes - a crocodile figh ...

'' (1977) .... Mr. Jamunadas * ''Tinku'' (1977) .... Ramdin * '' Saheb Bahadur'' (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 ''Naya Daur'' may refer to: * ''Naya Daur'' (1957 film) * ''Naya Daur'' (1978 film) * ''Naya Daur'' (magazine), a literary magazine published by Lucknow Lucknow (, ) is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Prade ...

'' (1978) .... Chopra * '' Parmatma'' (1978) .... Hotel Clerk (voice, uncredited) * '' Nawab Sahib'' (1978) .... Nawab Sahib * ''Hamara Sansar'' (1978) .... Seth HarishChandra * ''Daku Aur Jawan'' (1978) .... Bansi * ''

'' (1979) .... Senior Police Officer * ''Sukhi Pariwar'' (1979) .... Kuldeep's office worker * ''Bebus'' (1979) * '' Do Premee'' (1980) .... Retd. Col. Bhagwant Singh * ''

Do Aur Do Paanch ''Do Aur Do Paanch'' (Hindi: दो और दो पांच, Bengali: দুই আর দুই পাঁচ, English: Two and two make five) is a 1980 Hindi action comedy movie produced by Devar films and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film ...

'' (1980) .... Ustad, Prisoner #203 (Guest Appearance) * ''

Abdullah Abdullah may refer to: * Abdullah (name), a list of people with the given name or surname * Abdullah, Kargı, Turkey, a village * ''Abdullah'' (film), a 1980 Bollywood film directed by Sanjay Khan * '' Abdullah: The Final Witness'', a 2015 Pakis ...

'' (1980) .... Pandit * '' Bandish'' (1980) .... Kishan's dad * '' Aas Paas'' (1981) .... Seema's Father * '' Naram Garam'' (1981) .... Swamiji (Special appearance) * '' Lawaaris'' (1981) .... Dr. Goel * '' Itni Si Baat'' (1981) .... Mukundilal * '' Biwi-O-Biwi'' (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 * ''

'' (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 ''Prem Rog'' () is a 1982 Hindi-language musical romantic drama directed by Raj Kapoor, with screenplay written by Jainendra Jain and Kamna Chandra. The film tells the story of a man's (Rishi Kapoor) love towards a woman, who is a higher sta ...

'' (1982) .... Panditji * '' Dharam Kanta'' (1982) .... Fakira * '' Johnny I Love You'' (1982) .... Colonel * '' Love in Goa'' (1983) .... Vinayak Rao * ''

Rang Birangi Rang Birangi (colorful) is a 1983 Hindi film, based on a story by the Hindi writer Kamleshwar (writer), Kamleshwar, and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. This comedy classic is most remembered for the Utpal Dutt's role of ACP Dhurandhar Bhatawde ...

'' (1983) .... Retired Judge Ajit Bannerjee * ''

'' (1983) .... Jagirdar Bishamber Nath * ''

Shubh Kaamna ''Shubh Kaamna'' () is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by K. Vishwanath and produced by V. V. Shastri. It stars Rakesh Roshan, Rati Agnihotri, Vinod Mehra, Sujit Kumar, Utpal Dutt, Om Prakash and music for the film was sc ...

'' (1983) .... Vithalbhai * '' Pyaasi Aankhen'' (1983) * '' Ek Din Bahu Ka'' (1983) .... Lalaji - Father in law (uncredited) * ''

'' (1984) .... Munshi Phoolchand * '' Raaj Tilak'' (1984) .... Sardar Zuberi * '' Ram Ki Ganga'' (1984) .... Ramdas * '' Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan'' (1984) .... Nawab * '' Raja Aur Rana'' (1984) .... Imran Khan * ''Pyaase Honth'' (1985) .... Shambhu * '' Do Dilon Ki Dastaan'' (1985) .... Mr. Saxena * '' Meetha Zehar'' (1985) * '' Alag Alag'' (1985) .... Khan * '' Awara Baap'' (1985) .... Seth Gopal Das / Gopu * '' Kali Basti'' (1985) .... Peter Pereira * '' Kaanch Ki Deewar'' (1986) .... Dhurjan's victim * ''

'' (1986) .... Mastram Pehalwan * ''

Bhagwan Dada Bhagwan Dada (1 August 1913 – 4 February 2002), also credited and mononymously known as Bhagwan, was an Indian actor and film director who worked in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his social film '' Albela'' (1951) and the song "Shola J ...

'' (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 ''Hawalaat'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Surendra Mohan, it stars Shatrughan Sinha, Mithun Chakraborty, Rishi Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure, Mandakini, Anita Raj in lead roles. Plot Geeta works for a newspaper as a reporter a ...

'' (1987) .... Raghu (old man, drug addict prisoner) * ''

Muqaddar Ka Faisla ''Muqaddar Ka Faisla'' () is a 1987 Hindi action film directed by Prakash Mehra and produced by Yash Johar. It stars Raaj Kumar, Raakhee, Raj Babbar, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Tina Munim in pivotal roles. Bappi Lahiri has composed the music for t ...

'' (1987) .... Dayaram * '' Mohabbat Ke Dushman'' (1988) .... Pandit * '' Halaal Ki Kamai'' (1988) * '' Bees Saal Baad'' (1988) .... Sarju, Nisha's Father * ''Wafaa'' (1990) .... Rai Bahadur Shanker Dayal * '' Pati Patni Aur Tawaif'' (1990) .... Tarachand * '' Ghar Ho To Aisa'' (1990) .... Karamchand * ''

Pratikar ''Pratikar'' is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. The film is a remake of 1987 Bengali film ''Pratikar'', which was also remade in Telugu as ''Raktha Tilaka ...

'' (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