Om Prakash
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Om Prakash was an Indian character actor
. He was born in Jammu
as Om Prakash Chibber. He used to play the role of Kamla in the stage play by the famous Dewan Mandir Natak Samaj Koliwada. Starting his career in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. He was one of the elite of the film industry. Some of his performances were so memorable thatthe lead actor in the film attributed the success of the film to him.
Om Prakash played the leading man in films like Dus Lakh
, Annadata and Charandas
. His pivotal roles in the films Dil Daulat Duniya
, Chupke Chupke
, Julie
, Joroo Ka Ghulam
, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Pyar Kiye Jaa
and Buddha Mil Gaya
are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in Namak Halaal
and De Silva in Zanjeer
.
He is known for his roles in comedy film
s. 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 for the movie.
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 Lahore and Punjab.
He was regaling people at a wedding one day when the well-known film-maker Dalsukh Pancholi spotted him and asked to see him in his Lahore office. Pancholi gave Prakash his first break as an actor in a film called 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 with Pancholi’s Dhamki and Aayee Bahar and became a force to reckon with.
Soon after the Partition he came to Delhi and then to Bombay (now Mumbai). 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 as a versatile actor. The actor had to face some struggle initially. He got his first big break in Bombay as a villain in a film called Lakhpati. It won him acclaim and got him more “meaty” 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, Bahar
, Pehli Jhalak, Asha
and Manmauji with Kishore Kumar
followed by Howrah Bridge
with Ashok Kumar
and then Tere Ghar Ke Samne with Dev Anand
. He was marked out for his performance in both films in spite of the presence of powerful star personas like Dilip Kumar
, Raj Kapoor
, Ashok Kumar
, Kishore Kumar
and Dev Anand
. He had developed a style of his own, a style which was going to take him places, make 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 munshi, 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 opting for him every time they had a role which they felt only he could play.
Om Prakash was 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
, Chupke Chupke
, Namak Halaal
, Gol Maal
and Chameli Ki Shaadi
. His performance as Dilip Kumar’s elder brother in Gopi
gave his career a new impetus. He proved that he could play mature roles with the same ease, the same depth: Films like Chacha Zindabad, Khandan, Haryali Aur Raasta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraayi, 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
, Laawaris, Bandish, Sharaabi
and Chameli Ki Shaadi
.
Om Prakash was one of the most loved and respected father figures in the industry. His ready wit, his earthy humour, his lack of airs, his disdain for hypocrites and hypocrisy, his benevolent nature in helping others to make the best of life and his eternal optimism and romantic nature made him a man in a class by himself, a cut above the rest.
, a suburb of Mumbai. The actor who was always so full of life was still full of life till just two days before his death. He knew he was not well. He knew he was suffering from complications but he never gave up his zest for life till his heart betrayed him. He kept calling friends to play a game of rummy or just chat. He had an office at the Roop Tara Studios which was only used for “rummy sessions” and “chat sessions”. Then, some years ago, he shifted his office to the suburbs to make it more convenient for his friends.
’s bungalow). He suffered his first heart attack in his own bedroom. He was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital where he suffered a second heart attack and went into a coma from which he never came out. He was declared dead at 1.30 pm on February 21. He died at age 78 in Mumbai, India of a heart attack. The news spread fast and the industry was shocked and stunned because he was the kind of man who could not be easily associated with something so sombre and solemn like death.
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
. He was born in Jammu
Jammu
Jammu , also known as Duggar, is one of the three administrative divisions within Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state in India.Jammu city is the largest city in Jammu and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir...
as Om Prakash Chibber. He used to play the role of Kamla in the stage play by the famous Dewan Mandir Natak Samaj Koliwada. Starting his career in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. He was one of the elite of the film industry. Some of his performances were so memorable thatthe lead actor in the film attributed the success of the film to him.
Om Prakash played the leading man in films like Dus Lakh
Dus Lakh
Dus Lakh is a Bollywood Comedy movie released in 1966. It had music by Ravi & the starcast included Om Prakash, Sanjay Khan, Babita, Manorama, Helen, Pran, Ramesh Deo, Seema, Neetu Singh & others....
, Annadata and Charandas
Charandas
Charandas is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by B.S. Thapa.-Cast:*Amitabh Bachchan ... Quwwali Singer *Dharmendra*Sunil Dutt*Manorama*Vikram*PRODUCER Kuldeep singh Walia...
. His pivotal roles in the films Dil Daulat Duniya
Dil Daulat Duniya
Dil Daulat Duniya is a 1972 Bollywood comedy drama film directed by Prem Narayan Arora and starring Rajesh Khanna, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Om Prakash, Sulochana, Helen and Jagdeep. The film revolves around a poor man in a palatial house who allows other newcomers in city of Bombay to stay in his...
, Chupke Chupke
Chupke Chupke
Chupke Chupke is a 1975 Indian film comedy starring Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Om Prakash, Usha Kiran, David, Asrani and Keshto Mukherjee. The movie, a remake of the Bengali hit 'Chhaddobeshi', was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee with music composed by S.D....
, Julie
Julie (1975 film)
Julie is a 1975 Hindi film that stars Laxmi in the title role. It also stars Nadira, and Sridevi as a child star. The film became a box office hit....
, Joroo Ka Ghulam
Joroo Ka Ghulam
Joroo Ka Ghulam is a 1972 Hindi movie. The film is directed by A. Bhimsingh, and stars Rajesh Khanna, Nanda, Om Prakash, Ramesh Deo and Jayshree T. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji.-Plot:...
, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Pyar Kiye Jaa
Pyar Kiye Jaa
Pyar Kiye Jaa is a 1966 Hindi language movie directed by C. V. Sridhar starring Kishore Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood, Om Prakash and Mumtaz. It was a "semi-hit" at the box office. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai" and Telugu comedy Preminchi Choodu...
and Buddha Mil Gaya
Buddha Mil Gaya
Buddha Mil Gaya is a 1971 Hindi film. Produced by L.B. Thakur, the film is directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.The film stars Om Prakash, Navin Nischol, Archana, Sonia Sahni, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani, Asit Sen, Lalita Pawar and Shetty. The music is by R.D...
are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in Namak Halaal
Namak Halaal
Namak Halaal is a 1982 Hindi movie. The movie is directed by Prakash Mehra. Music is by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics by Anjaan. This an Action packed Comedy film that stars Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Om Prakash, Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Ranjeet, Satyen Kappu, Suresh Oberoi and...
and De Silva in Zanjeer
Zanjeer
Zanjeer , is a 1973 Hindi film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra; starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit and Bindu. The movie changed the trend from romantic films to action films and pioneered Amitabh's new image of a brooding but explosive person who fights back when cornered...
.
He is known for his roles in comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
s. One of his best performances in his later years were Naukar Biwi Ka
Naukar Biwi Ka
Naukar Biwi Ka is a 1983 Hindi movie starring Dharmendra, Anita Raj, Reena Roy, Vinod Mehra, Raj Babbar and Om Prakash. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli...
, Sharaabi
Sharaabi
Sharaabi is a 1984 Indian Hindi movie produced and directed by Prakash Mehra. This was Prakash Mehra's last hit and sixth in a row with Amitabh, the other five being Zanjeer, Hera Pheri, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Laawaris and Namak Halaal...
(1984) and Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi is a 1986 bollywood comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.The original Story is from the novel of Om Prakash Sharma-Plot:...
, where he played a role that was pivotal for the movie.
Early life and education
Om Prakash Chibber was born in Jammu on 19 December 1919. 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 RadioAll India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
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 Lahore and Punjab.
He was regaling people at a wedding one day when the well-known film-maker Dalsukh Pancholi spotted him and asked to see him in his Lahore office. Pancholi gave Prakash his first break as an actor in a film called 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 with Pancholi’s Dhamki and Aayee Bahar and became a force to reckon with.
Soon after the Partition he came to Delhi and then to Bombay (now Mumbai). Baldev Raj Chopra
Baldev Raj Chopra
Baldev Raj Chopra was an Indian director and producer of Bollywood movies and television serials...
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 as a versatile actor. The actor had to face some struggle initially. He got his first big break in Bombay as a villain in a film called Lakhpati. It won him acclaim and got him more “meaty” roles in films like Lahore, Char Din and Raat Ki Rani. It was during this phase in his career that he did Azaad
Azaad (1955 film)
Azaad is a 1955 Bollywood film produced and directed by Sriramulu Naidu S.M. The music director is C. Ramchandra....
with Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar , is an Indian actor and a former Member of Parliament.He lives in Pali Hill, Bandra in Mumbai, India. He is commonly known as "Tragedy King",and is described as "the ultimate method actor" by Satyajit Ray....
, Sargam
Sargam (1950 film)
Sargam is a 1950 Bollywood family drama film directed by P. L. Santoshi and starring Raj Kapoor. A moderate box-office success, the film became the eighth highest earning Indian film of 1950, earning an approximate gross of Rs. 85,00,000 and a nett gross of Rs. 48,00,000.-Playback singers:*Lata...
with Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor
Known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor Rāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 – 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara and Boot Polish were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the...
and Miss Mary, Bahar
Bahar (film)
The film's soundtrack was composed by S. D. Burman while the lyrics was penned by Rajendra Krishan. Almost all the songs was a chartbusters and the album proved to be successful for music director S. D. Burman who previously taste success through Shabnam. Bahar also one of the rare soundtrack where...
, Pehli Jhalak, Asha
Aasha (1957 film)
Aasha, also transliterated as Asha, was a 1957 Hindi film. The film became a box office hit.- Plot :The story tells about Kishore who is good-hearted person and always helps poor people even though he is from Zamindar family. Then he travels to Bombay to stay with his cousin Raj who cheats lots of...
and Manmauji with Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar , born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and an actor who also worked as lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter.Kishore Kumar was one of India's greatest performers of the late 20th century...
followed by Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge (film)
Howrah Bridge is a 1958 film directed by Shakti Samanta. Its name is a reference to Howrah Bridge, which connects Howrah to Kolkata over the Hooghly River. It features the well known Hindi song "Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu"which was reused in the film Salaam Bombay!. This song was sung by Geeta Dutt...
with Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar also fondly called Dadamoni was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema...
and then Tere Ghar Ke Samne with Dev Anand
Dev Anand
Dharam Dev Anand , better known as Dev Anand , is an Indian Hindi Cinema actor, director and film producer. Dev is the second of three brothers who were active in Hindi Cinema. His brothers are Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. Their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of renowned Hindi and...
. He was marked out for his performance in both films in spite of the presence of powerful star personas like Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar , is an Indian actor and a former Member of Parliament.He lives in Pali Hill, Bandra in Mumbai, India. He is commonly known as "Tragedy King",and is described as "the ultimate method actor" by Satyajit Ray....
, Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor
Known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor Rāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 – 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara and Boot Polish were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the...
, Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar also fondly called Dadamoni was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema...
, Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar , born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and an actor who also worked as lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter.Kishore Kumar was one of India's greatest performers of the late 20th century...
and Dev Anand
Dev Anand
Dharam Dev Anand , better known as Dev Anand , is an Indian Hindi Cinema actor, director and film producer. Dev is the second of three brothers who were active in Hindi Cinema. His brothers are Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. Their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of renowned Hindi and...
. He had developed a style of his own, a style which was going to take him places, make 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 munshi, 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 opting for him every time they had a role which they felt only he could play.
Om Prakash was versatile actor with 307 films to his credit. One can never forget his comic performances in Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge (film)
Howrah Bridge is a 1958 film directed by Shakti Samanta. Its name is a reference to Howrah Bridge, which connects Howrah to Kolkata over the Hooghly River. It features the well known Hindi song "Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu"which was reused in the film Salaam Bombay!. This song was sung by Geeta Dutt...
, Dus Lakh
Dus Lakh
Dus Lakh is a Bollywood Comedy movie released in 1966. It had music by Ravi & the starcast included Om Prakash, Sanjay Khan, Babita, Manorama, Helen, Pran, Ramesh Deo, Seema, Neetu Singh & others....
(he won his first major award for this performance), Pyar Kiye Jaa
Pyar Kiye Jaa
Pyar Kiye Jaa is a 1966 Hindi language movie directed by C. V. Sridhar starring Kishore Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood, Om Prakash and Mumtaz. It was a "semi-hit" at the box office. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai" and Telugu comedy Preminchi Choodu...
, Padosan
Padosan
Padosan is a 1968 Indian Hindi film. Directed by Jyoti Swaroop, Produced by Mehmood, N. C. Sippy, and written by Rajendra Krishan. The music is by R.D. Burman. The movie stars Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu in the lead roles. Kishore Kumar, Mukri, Raj Kishore and Keshto Mukherjee played the supporting roles...
, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Dil Daulat Duniya
Dil Daulat Duniya
Dil Daulat Duniya is a 1972 Bollywood comedy drama film directed by Prem Narayan Arora and starring Rajesh Khanna, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Om Prakash, Sulochana, Helen and Jagdeep. The film revolves around a poor man in a palatial house who allows other newcomers in city of Bombay to stay in his...
, Chupke Chupke
Chupke Chupke
Chupke Chupke is a 1975 Indian film comedy starring Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Om Prakash, Usha Kiran, David, Asrani and Keshto Mukherjee. The movie, a remake of the Bengali hit 'Chhaddobeshi', was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee with music composed by S.D....
, Namak Halaal
Namak Halaal
Namak Halaal is a 1982 Hindi movie. The movie is directed by Prakash Mehra. Music is by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics by Anjaan. This an Action packed Comedy film that stars Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Om Prakash, Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Ranjeet, Satyen Kappu, Suresh Oberoi and...
, Gol Maal
Gol Maal
Gol Maal is a 1979 Bollywood comedy movie directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film was produced by Mukherjee and N.C.Sippy with music by Rahul Dev Burman...
and Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi is a 1986 bollywood comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.The original Story is from the novel of Om Prakash Sharma-Plot:...
. His performance as Dilip Kumar’s elder brother in Gopi
Gopi (1970 film)
Gopi is a 1970 Hindi film produced by T S Muthuswami and S S Palaniappan, the film is directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Pran, Durga Khote, Farida Jalal, Johnny Walker, Lalita Pawar and Aruna Irani.-Plot Summary:...
gave his career a new impetus. He proved that he could play mature roles with the same ease, the same depth: Films like Chacha Zindabad, Khandan, Haryali Aur Raasta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraayi, Pati Patni, Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost is a 1968 film. It stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Rehman, Mumtaz and Om Prakash. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and the lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.- Plot Summary :...
, Annadata, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Doli, Chirag
Chirag
The soundtrack of the film contains 6 songs. The music is composed by Madan Mohan, with lyrics authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri....
, Amar Prem
Amar Prem
Amar Prem is a 1971 Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta, based on a story by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and starring Sharmila Tagore, Rajesh Khanna, Vinod Mehra and Madan Puri....
, Aankh Micholi
Aankh Micholi
Aankh Micholi is a 1962 Bollywood drama film directed by Ravindra Dave. The film stars Mala Sinha and Shekar....
, Ek Hasina Do Diwane
Ek Hasina Do Diwane
Ek Hasina Do Diwane is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by S.M. Abbas. The film stars Jeetendra, Babita and Vinod Khanna .-Cast:*Jeetendra*Babita Kapoor*Vinod Khanna*Om Prakash*Nirupa Roy*Johnny WalkerLyrics- Kafeel Azar, Indiwar...
, Anuraag, Zanjeer
Zanjeer
Zanjeer , is a 1973 Hindi film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra; starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit and Bindu. The movie changed the trend from romantic films to action films and pioneered Amitabh's new image of a brooding but explosive person who fights back when cornered...
, Sagina
Sagina (film)
Sagina is a 1974 Hindi movie. Produced by the Late Shri J.K. Kapur and directed by Tapan Sinha, the film stars Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Aparna Sen and Om Prakash. It was a remake of a Bengali version called Sagina Mahato which was released in 1970 with the same lead pair in the cast...
, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Loafer
Loafer (1973 film)
Loafer is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Dharmendra, Mumtaz, Padma Khanna, K.N. Singh. Parts of the film are inspired by the American films How to Steal a Million and Pocketful of Miracles.-Synopsis:...
, Roti, Julie
Julie (1975 film)
Julie is a 1975 Hindi film that stars Laxmi in the title role. It also stars Nadira, and Sridevi as a child star. The film became a box office hit....
, Khushboo
Khushboo (1975 film)
Kushboo is a 1975 film based on the novel "Panditmashai" by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay and produced by Prasan Kapoor and directed by Gulzar. The film stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Sarika and Sharmila Tagore. The film's music is by R. D. Burman.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Dr...
, Laawaris, Bandish, Sharaabi
Sharaabi
Sharaabi is a 1984 Indian Hindi movie produced and directed by Prakash Mehra. This was Prakash Mehra's last hit and sixth in a row with Amitabh, the other five being Zanjeer, Hera Pheri, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Laawaris and Namak Halaal...
and Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi is a 1986 bollywood comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.The original Story is from the novel of Om Prakash Sharma-Plot:...
.
Om Prakash was one of the most loved and respected father figures in the industry. His ready wit, his earthy humour, his lack of airs, his disdain for hypocrites and hypocrisy, his benevolent nature in helping others to make the best of life and his eternal optimism and romantic nature made him a man in a class by himself, a cut above the rest.
Later years
He lived in Union Park, ChemburChembur
Chembur is a suburban neighbourhood in eastern Mumbai, India. It is 22 km from downtown Mumbai and 20 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport...
, a suburb of Mumbai. The actor who was always so full of life was still full of life till just two days before his death. He knew he was not well. He knew he was suffering from complications but he never gave up his zest for life till his heart betrayed him. He kept calling friends to play a game of rummy or just chat. He had an office at the Roop Tara Studios which was only used for “rummy sessions” and “chat sessions”. Then, some years ago, he shifted his office to the suburbs to make it more convenient for his friends.
Family
His wife Prabha predeceased him. He had no biological children. He lived with his younger brother Bakshi Ram Prakash Chibber who had five children, and he treated them as his children.Illness and death
He attended this office regularly till his health started failing him. He was confined to his bungalow (next to Ashok KumarAshok Kumar
Ashok Kumar also fondly called Dadamoni was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema...
’s bungalow). He suffered his first heart attack in his own bedroom. He was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital where he suffered a second heart attack and went into a coma from which he never came out. He was declared dead at 1.30 pm on February 21. He died at age 78 in Mumbai, India of a heart attack. The news spread fast and the industry was shocked and stunned because he was the kind of man who could not be easily associated with something so sombre and solemn like death.
Filmography
- Ghar Ki Izzat (1994) .... Mona's poor dad
- Pratikar (1991) .... Shankar Prasad
- Pati Patni Aur TawaifPati Patni Aur TawaifPati Patni Aur Tawaif is a 1990 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Salma Agha, Farha Naaz and Om Prakash-Plot:...
(1990) .... Tarachand - Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990)
- Halaal Ki KamaiHalaal Ki Kamai-Cast:*Govinda*Farha Naaz*Shakti Kapoor*Farha Naaz*Raza Murad*Gulshan Grover...
(1988) - Bees Saal BaadBees Saal BaadBees Saal Baad is a 1962 Bollywood film. The movie was produced by Hemant Kumar, who also gave the music and sings some of the movie's memorable songs, the film is directed by Biren Nag. The film stars Biswajeet, Waheeda Rehman, Madan Puri, Sajjan and Asit Sen.The plot is loosely based on Sir...
(1988) .... Nisha's Father - Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) .... Pandit
- Hawalaat (1987) .... Raghu (old man, drug addict prisoner)
- Rahi (1987)
- Insaniyat Ke DushmanInsaniyat Ke DushmanInsaniyat Ke Dushman is a 1987 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra....
(1987) .... Saxena - Imandar (1987)
- Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987) .... Dashrath
- Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)
- Karamdaata (1986) .... Khan (doctor)
- Bhagwan DadaBhagwan DadaBhagwan Dada was an Indian actor and film director. He is best known for his social film Albela.-Early life:...
(1986) .... Drunken husband - Chameli Ki ShaadiChameli Ki ShaadiChameli Ki Shaadi is a 1986 bollywood comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh.The original Story is from the novel of Om Prakash Sharma-Plot:...
(1986) .... Mastram Pehalwan - Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
- Alag AlagAlag AlagAlag Alag is a 1985 Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim, Shashi Kapoor in the lead roles and produced by Rajesh Khanna. The film is best remembered for the way it was shot in Kashmir and different storyline...
(1985) .... Khan - Meetha Zehar (1985)
- Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985) .... Mr. Saxena
- Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan (1984) .... Nawab
- Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Sardar Zuberi
- Raja Aur Rana (1984) .... Imran Khan
- SharaabiSharaabiSharaabi is a 1984 Indian Hindi movie produced and directed by Prakash Mehra. This was Prakash Mehra's last hit and sixth in a row with Amitabh, the other five being Zanjeer, Hera Pheri, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Laawaris and Namak Halaal...
(1984) .... Munshi Phoolchand - Rang BirangiRang BirangiRang Birangi is a 1983 Hindi film, based on a story by noted Hindi writer, Kamleshwar, and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. This comedy classic is most remembered for the Utpal Dutt's role of Police Inspector Dhurindhar Bhatawrekar, which won him the Filmfare Best Comedian Award for the...
(1983) .... Retired Judge Ajit Bannerjee - Naukar Biwi KaNaukar Biwi KaNaukar Biwi Ka is a 1983 Hindi movie starring Dharmendra, Anita Raj, Reena Roy, Vinod Mehra, Raj Babbar and Om Prakash. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli...
(1983) .... Jagirdar Bishamber Nath - Pyaasi Aankhen (1983)
- Shubh Kaamna (1983) .... Vithalbhai.
- Prem RogPrem RogPrem Rog is 1982 romantic Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. Prem Rog literally means "love sick". The film tells the story of a man's love towards a woman who is a widow and of a higher status.-Plot summary:...
(1982) .... Panditji - Dharam Kanta (1982) .... Fakira
- Badle Ki AagBadle Ki AagBadle Ki Aag is a 1982 Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Kohli. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Reena Roy, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Kadar Khan, Smita Patil and Sarika....
(1982) (uncredited) - Dil-E-Nadan (1982) .... Asha's dad
- Johnny I Love You (1982)
- Namak HalaalNamak HalaalNamak Halaal is a 1982 Hindi movie. The movie is directed by Prakash Mehra. Music is by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics by Anjaan. This an Action packed Comedy film that stars Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Om Prakash, Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Ranjeet, Satyen Kappu, Suresh Oberoi and...
(1982) .... Dasrath Singh (Daddu) - Ek Aur Ek GyarahEk Aur Ek GyarahEk Aur Ek Gyarah is an Indian film by comedic writer David Dhawan. This movie stars the comedic veterans Govinda and Sanjay Dutt.-Synopsis:...
(1981) - Itni Si Baat (1981) .... Kandilal
- Biwi-O-Biwi (1981) (uncredited) .... Chander's Father
- Naram GaramNaram GaramNaram Garam is a 1981 Bollywood film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The movie was produced by Subhash Gupta and Uday Narayan Singh and had music by R.D.Burman. It reprises many actors and actresses from the 1979 hit Gol Maal with the same names...
(1981) .... Swamiji (Special appearance) - Aas PaasAas PaasAas Paas is a 1981 Bollywood romantic 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 Mohd...
(1981) .... Seema's Father - DhanwanDhanwan (1981 film)Dhanwan is a 1981 Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role, paired opposite Reena Roy and produced by Sohanlal Kanwar..The supporting cast includes Aruna Irani, Rakesh Roshan, Shakti Kapoor, Om Prakash and Vijayendra Ghatge. Rakesh Roshan was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the...
(1981) - Laawaris (1981) .... Dr. Goel
- Sharada (1981)
- Do Aur Do PaanchDo Aur Do PaanchDo Aur Do Paanch is a 1980 Hindi movie produced by C. Dhandyadupani and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Shreeram Lagoo, Om Prakash and Kader Khan....
(1980) .... Ustad, Prisoner #203 (Guest Appearance) - Do Premee (1980) .... Retd. Col. Bhagwant Singh
- Abdullah (1980) .... Pandit
- BandishBandishBandish, Cheez or Gat is a fixed, melodic composition in Hindustani vocal or instrumental music. It is set in a specific raga, performed with rhythmic accompaniment by a tabla or pakhavaj, a steady drone, and melodic accompaniment by a sarangi, violin or harmonium. There are different ways of...
(1980/I) .... Kishan's dad - Gol MaalGol MaalGol Maal is a 1979 Bollywood comedy movie directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film was produced by Mukherjee and N.C.Sippy with music by Rahul Dev Burman...
(1979) .... Senior Police Officer - Naya Daur (1978)
- ParmatmaParmatmaParmatma is a 1978 Bollywood adventure film directed by Chand.-Cast:*Shatrughan Sinha ... Anand*Rekha ... Deepa*Aruna Irani ... Lily*Imtiaz Khan ... Zorawar Singh *Pradeep Kumar ... Guruji Maharaj 'Swami'...
(1978) (voice) (uncredited) .... Hotel Clerk - Aakhri GoliAakhri GoliAakhri Goli is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Shibu Mitra.-Cast:*Sunil Dutt*Leena Chandavarkar*Farida Jalal*Ajit*Amjad Khan*Om Prakash*Nirupa Roy...
(1977) - Aashiq Hoon Baharon KaAashiq Hoon Baharon KaAashiq Hoon Baharon Ka is a 1977 Indian Bollywood romance film drama directed by J. Om Prakash.-Cast:*Rajesh Khanna as Ashok Sharma*Zeenat Aman as Veera Rai*Danny Denzongpa as Vikram *Preeti Ganguli as Mary John*Julie as Olga...
(1977) .... Mr. Jamunadas - AlaapAlaapAlaap is a 1977 Indian 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 A. K. Hangal...
(1977) .... Triloki Prasad - Saheb BahadurSaheb BahadurSaheb Bahadur is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Chetan Anand.-Plot:In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Murari, an equally corrupt Police Superintendent, Pasupathi; a doctor; a Judge; & Professor Rampyare...
(1977) - Maa (1976) .... Gopaldas (Nimmi's dad)
- JulieJulie (1975 film)Julie is a 1975 Hindi film that stars Laxmi in the title role. It also stars Nadira, and Sridevi as a child star. The film became a box office hit....
(1975) .... Maurice (Julie's Father) - AandhiAandhiAandhi is a 1975 Indian movie supposedly based on then-prime minister Indira Gandhi's life, but in reality, it was inspired by Tarkeshwari Sinha, apart from Indira Gandhi. It was directed by Gulzar...
(1975) .... Lallu Lal (Campaign Manager) - Chupke ChupkeChupke ChupkeChupke Chupke is a 1975 Indian film comedy starring Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Om Prakash, Usha Kiran, David, Asrani and Keshto Mukherjee. The movie, a remake of the Bengali hit 'Chhaddobeshi', was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee with music composed by S.D....
(1975) .... Raghavendra Sharma (Raghav) - Dhoti Lota Aur ChowpattyDhoti Lota Aur ChowpattyDhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Mohan Choti and noted for its large cast and guest appearances.-Cast:*Bindu... Dancer*Laxmi Chhaya *Mohan Choti ... Mohan Choti*Dharmendra ... Madman*Dulari ... Mohan's mom...
(1975) - KhushbooKhushboo (1975 film)Kushboo is a 1975 film based on the novel "Panditmashai" by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay and produced by Prasan Kapoor and directed by Gulzar. The film stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Sarika and Sharmila Tagore. The film's music is by R. D. Burman.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Dr...
(1975) - Sunehra SansarSunehra SansarSunehra Sansar is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Rajendra Kumar, with Mala Sinha as his wife, and Hema Malini as his past love, who has re-entered his life to seek vengeance for abandoning her years ago....
(1975) - RotiRotiRoti is generally a South Asian bread made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta flour, that originated and is consumed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It is also consumed in parts of the Southern Caribbean, particularly in Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and...
(1974) .... Lalaji - International CrookInternational CrookInternational Crook is a 1974 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra & Feroz Khan who was nominated the Filmfare award for best supporting actor....
(1974) .... Havaldar Rao - Do ChattaneDo ChattaneDo Chattane is a 1974 Bollywood action film directed by G. H. Sarin.-Cast:*Vikram ... Rana*Rakesh Pandey ... Ramzan*Asha Sachdev ... Asha*Aruna Irani ... Aruna*Om Prakash ... Pagal Chacha*Alka ... Farida*Chandrashekhar ... Abdul...
(1974) - ChowkidarChowkidarChowkidar is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Shyam Ralham. The film stars Yogeeta Bali.-Cast:*Yogeeta Bali ... Radha*Jeevan ... Lala Dinanath*Vinod Khanna ... Gopal*Lalita Kumari*Sanjeev Kumar ... Dr. Shyam*Ram Mohan ... Vilaitiram...
(1974) .... Shambhu - Dukh Bhanjan Tera NaamDukh Bhanjan Tera NaamDukh Bhanjan Tera Naam is a Punjabi movie about the Sikhism. It was a great success. As mentioned earlier it had a big cast, but most of them had mere a special or guest appearances.-Plot:...
(1974) - SaginaSagina (film)Sagina is a 1974 Hindi movie. Produced by the Late Shri J.K. Kapur and directed by Tapan Sinha, the film stars Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Aparna Sen and Om Prakash. It was a remake of a Bengali version called Sagina Mahato which was released in 1970 with the same lead pair in the cast...
(1974) - ZanjeerZanjeerZanjeer , is a 1973 Hindi film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra; starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit and Bindu. The movie changed the trend from romantic films to action films and pioneered Amitabh's new image of a brooding but explosive person who fights back when cornered...
(1973) .... De Silva - LoaferLoafer (1973 film)Loafer is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Dharmendra, Mumtaz, Padma Khanna, K.N. Singh. Parts of the film are inspired by the American films How to Steal a Million and Pocketful of Miracles.-Synopsis:...
(1973) .... Gopinath - Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) .... Preeti's father
- PhagunPhagunPhagun is the twelfth and last month of the Nanakshahi calendar, which governs activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with February and March of the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 30 or 31 days long.-February:...
(1973) - Joroo Ka GhulamJoroo Ka GhulamJoroo Ka Ghulam is a 1972 Hindi movie. The film is directed by A. Bhimsingh, and stars Rajesh Khanna, Nanda, Om Prakash, Ramesh Deo and Jayshree T. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji.-Plot:...
(1972) .... Shyamlal - Annadata (1972) .... Ambarprasad
- Apna DeshApna DeshApna Desh is a 1972 Hindi movie. Produced by T.M. Kittu and A. V. Subramaniam and directed by Jambu. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Om Prakash, Jagdeep, Mukkamala, Madan Puri and the uncredited Roja Ramani, who plays Rajesh Khanna's niece Sharda. The films music is by R. D. Burman. ...
(1972) .... Dharamdas - Dil Daulat DuniyaDil Daulat DuniyaDil Daulat Duniya is a 1972 Bollywood comedy drama film directed by Prem Narayan Arora and starring Rajesh Khanna, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Om Prakash, Sulochana, Helen and Jagdeep. The film revolves around a poor man in a palatial house who allows other newcomers in city of Bombay to stay in his...
(1972) - Ek Hasina Do DiwaneEk Hasina Do DiwaneEk Hasina Do Diwane is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by S.M. Abbas. The film stars Jeetendra, Babita and Vinod Khanna .-Cast:*Jeetendra*Babita Kapoor*Vinod Khanna*Om Prakash*Nirupa Roy*Johnny WalkerLyrics- Kafeel Azar, Indiwar...
(1972) - Mom Ki GudiyaMom Ki GudiyaMome Ki Gudiya is a 1972 Hindi film produced and directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Tanuja, Premnath, Jeevan, Helen, Om Prakash and Ratan Chopra. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and the lyrics by Anand Bakshi...
(1972) - Amar PremAmar PremAmar Prem is a 1971 Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta, based on a story by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and starring Sharmila Tagore, Rajesh Khanna, Vinod Mehra and Madan Puri....
(1971) .... Natwarlal - Buddha Mil GayaBuddha Mil GayaBuddha Mil Gaya is a 1971 Hindi film. Produced by L.B. Thakur, the film is directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.The film stars Om Prakash, Navin Nischol, Archana, Sonia Sahni, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani, Asit Sen, Lalita Pawar and Shetty. The music is by R.D...
(1971) .... Girdharilal Sharma - Paraya DhanParaya DhanParaya Dhan is a film directed by Rajendra Bhatia. The film starred Balraj Sahni, Hema Malini, Rakesh Roshan and Ajit Khan.-Synopsis:...
(1971) .... Gangaram - Parwana (1971) .... Ashok Varma
- Aansoo Aur MuskanAansoo Aur MuskanAansoo Aur Muskan is a 1970 Hindi film directed by P. Madhavan. The film stars Padmini and Bindu. The films playback music was sung by Mukesh...
(1970) .... Anwar - Ghar Ghar Ki KahaniGhar Ghar Ki KahaniGhar Ghar Ki Kahani is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Rakesh Roshan and Nirupa Roy .-Cast:*Rakesh Roshan*Bharti*Balraj Sahni*Nirupa Roy*Shashikala*Om Prakash*Gajanan Jagirdar*Jagdeep*Maruti Rao...
(1970) - GopiGopi (1970 film)Gopi is a 1970 Hindi film produced by T S Muthuswami and S S Palaniappan, the film is directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Pran, Durga Khote, Farida Jalal, Johnny Walker, Lalita Pawar and Aruna Irani.-Plot Summary:...
(1970) .... Girdharilal - Mera Naam JokerMera Naam JokerMera Naam Joker is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. The screenplay was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. This film was the debut of Rishi Kapoor. Mera Naam Joker is a film about a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. The film is reportedly inspired by Raj...
(1970) .... Dr. Om Prakash (Gemini Circus) (Guest Appearance) - Purab Aur Pachhim (1970) .... (Guest Appearance)
- PushpanjaliPushpanjaliPushpanjali is an offering of flowers to Indian Gods. In Sanskrit, pushpam means "flower" and anjali means "offering with folded hands". So Pushpanjali means offering of flowers with folded hands....
(1970) .... Major Bharti - Suhana SafarSuhana SafarSuhana Safar is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by Vijay. The film stars Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore.-Cast:*Shashi Kapoor ... Sunil*Sharmila Tagore ... Sapna*Lalita Pawar ... Bus Passenger*David Abraham ... Bus Passenger...
(1970) - Badi Didi (1969)
- ChiragChiragThe soundtrack of the film contains 6 songs. The music is composed by Madan Mohan, with lyrics authored by Majrooh Sultanpuri....
(1969) .... Dr. O.P. Chibber - Doli (1969) (as Om Parkash) .... Dwarka (Prem's dad)
- Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) .... Mama Ji/Choudhry Sahab
- KanyadaanKanyadaanKanyadaan is an Assamese movie directed by Munin Baruah.-Story:The story is based on a joint family of a place called Bokulpur. The protagonist of the movie is the youngest son of the family who falls in love with a girl from a wealthy background of the town. He has three brothers and three...
(1969) .... Bansi - Pyaasi Sham (1969)
- Sajan (1969)
- Do KaliyaanDo KaliyaanDo Kaliyan is 1968 film directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. It stars Mala Sinha, Biswajeet, Mehmood and Neetu Singh.-Cast:* Mala Sinha as Kiran* Biswajeet as Shekhar * Mehmood as Mahesh* Om Prakash as Kiran's Father...
(1968) .... Kiran's Father - Ek Kali Muskai (1968)
- Gauri (1968) .... Maniram
- Man Ka Meet (1968)
- Mere Hamdam Mere DostMere Hamdam Mere DostMere Hamdam Mere Dost is a 1968 film. It stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Rehman, Mumtaz and Om Prakash. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and the lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.- Plot Summary :...
(1968) .... Dhand Melaram - PadosanPadosanPadosan is a 1968 Indian Hindi film. Directed by Jyoti Swaroop, Produced by Mehmood, N. C. Sippy, and written by Rajendra Krishan. The music is by R.D. Burman. The movie stars Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu in the lead roles. Kishore Kumar, Mukri, Raj Kishore and Keshto Mukherjee played the supporting roles...
(1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance - Parivaar (1968)
- Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) .... Sadhuram
- AmanAman-External links:*...
(1967) .... Hurato - Around the WorldAround the World (1967 film)Around The World is a Bollywood Romantic Comedy released in 1967 directed by Pachhi.It was India's first film to be released in 70mm and was extensively shot all around the world, as the title suggests. A romcom, it featured Raj Kapoor as an Indian who travels around the world on 8 dollars...
(1967) - Laat Saheb (1967)
- Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1966)
- Dus LakhDus LakhDus Lakh is a Bollywood Comedy movie released in 1966. It had music by Ravi & the starcast included Om Prakash, Sanjay Khan, Babita, Manorama, Helen, Pran, Ramesh Deo, Seema, Neetu Singh & others....
(1966) - Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1966)
- Pati Patni (1966) .... Dhanprasad
- Pyaar Kiye Jaa (1966) .... Ramlal
- KhandaanKhandaanKhandan is a 1965 Hindi film. Produced by Vasu Menon and directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Nutan, Pran, Om Prakash, Lalita Pawar, Helen and Mumtaz. The films music is by Ravi. A box-office success, the film became the seventh highest earning film of 1965, earning an approximate...
(1965) .... Jeevandas Lal - Naya Kanoon (1965) .... Om Prakash Munshi
- Aap Ki ParchhaiyanAap Ki ParchhaiyanAap Ki Parchhaiyan is a 1964 Bollywood film. Produced and directed by Mohan Kumar the film stars Dharmendra, Shashikala, Om Prakash and Manorama. The film's music is by Madan Mohan.A couple of of songs 'main nigahen tere chehre se hataaoon kaise' by Mohd...
(1964) .... Asha's dad - Door Ki Awaaz (1964)
- Jahan AraJahan AraJahan Ara or is a Muslim female first name in South Asia.* Jahanara Begum, daughter of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan* Jahanara Imam* Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz* Jehan Ara Begum*Jahan Ara...
(1964) - Kaise KahoonKaise KahoonKaise Kahoon is an Indian soap opera telecast on the popular Hindi general entertainment channel, Zee TV in 2001. The series is produced by the popular Indian television producer, Mona Shourie Kapoor who is known from her earlier projects on DD National channel, and starrs the Bollywood actor Rahul...
(1964) - Mera Qasoor Kya HaiMera Qasoor Kya HaiMera Qasoor Kya Hai is a person who no one knows that is why he is bad and cant do anything . The film stars Dharmendra, Nanda and Om Prakash. The films music is by Chitragupt....
(1964) - Raj KumarRajkumar (1964 film)Rajkumar is a 1964 Hindi film directed by K Shankar. The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Sadhana, Pran, Prithviraj Kapoor, Om Prakash and Rajindernath. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The film became a box office hit.-Plot:...
(1964) .... Bimasal - Suhagan (1964) .... Dukhiram
- BharosaBharosaBharosa is a Hindi film released in 1963.-Plot:Ronaklal is the servant of a rich man who suffering from tuberculosis and believing himself to be on the point of death, gives Ronaklal a large sum of money to look after his little son, Bansi. Ronaklal moves to a village with his wife, son and Bansi...
(1963) .... Laxmiprasad - Nartakee (1963) .... Seth. Jamna Das
- Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963) .... Lala Jagannath, Rakesh's Father
- Dil Tera DiwanaDil Tera DiwanaDil Tera Diwana is a 1962 Hindi film. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Mala Sinha, Mehmood, Pran and Om Prakash. The Music is by Shankar Jaikishan.The film was Black and White in an era where colour films had already started making their appearance. The music of the film was popular....
(1962) .... Captain Dayaram - Half TicketHalf TicketHalf ticket, directed by Kalidas, is a 1962 Bollywood classic film starring Kishore Kumar , Madhubala, Helen and Pran.-Synopsis:Vijay is the good-for-nothing son of a rich industrialist, who becomes bored of his father’s constant railing and the efforts to marry him off, with the intention of...
(1962) - Hariyali Aur Raasta (1962) .... Joseph
- Manmauji (1962)
- Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961) .... Prabha's dad
- Sanjog (1961)
- Bindya (1960)
- Dil Apna Aur Preet ParaiDil Apna Aur Preet ParaiDil Apna Aur Preet Parai is a 1960 Hindi movie produced by S. A. Bagar and directed by Kishore Sahu. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari, Nadira, Tun Tun, Helen and Om Prakash. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan. One of the most famous songs in the film is Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh sung by...
(1960) .... Girdhari - Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960)
- Chacha Zindabad (1959)
- Kanhaiya (movie) (1959) .... Vedji
- Pyar Ki Rahen (1959)
- Baghi Sipahi (1958)
- Howrah BridgeHowrah Bridge (film)Howrah Bridge is a 1958 film directed by Shakti Samanta. Its name is a reference to Howrah Bridge, which connects Howrah to Kolkata over the Hooghly River. It features the well known Hindi song "Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu"which was reused in the film Salaam Bombay!. This song was sung by Geeta Dutt...
(1958) .... Shyamu, Tangewala - PolicePoliceThe police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
(1958) - Sohni MahiwalSohni MahiwalSohni Mahiwal and is included in seven popular tragic romances from Sindh and Baluchistan. The other six are Momal Rano, Umar Marvi, LiLa Chanesar, Noori Jam Tamachi, Sassi Punnun and Dhaj, Ror Kumar commonly known as Seven Queens of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai...
(1958) - AashaAashaAasha is a 1980 Hindi movie produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari, Girish Karnad, Bhagwan and Shakti Kapoor. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a "blockbuster" at the box office....
(1957) .... Hasmukhlal - BhabhiBhabhi (1957 film)Bhabhi is 1957 Hindi urdu film directed by R Krishnan Raju and S Panju for AVM Productions. The film stars Balraj Sahni, South Indian actress Pandari Bai, Nanda in pivotal roles....
(1957) .... Lata's father in law - Ek Jhalak (1957)
- Gateway of IndiaGateway of IndiaIts design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles, the arch is in Muslim style while the decorations are in Hindu style. The Gateway is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. The stone was locally obtained, and the perforated screens were brought from Gwalior.The...
(1957) - Miss MaryMiss MaryMiss Mary is a 1986 drama film directed by María Luisa Bemberg and starring Julie Christie, Nacha Guevara and Eduardo Pavlovsky. It was an Argentine-American co-production shot on location in Argentina....
(1957) .... Nakdau - Sharada (1957) .... Mohan (Guest Appearance)
- Sheroo (1957)
- Basant BaharBasant Bahar (film)Basant Bahar is an Indian romantic and melodramatic film from 1956. The songs lyrics were written by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri.-Plot:...
(1956) .... Narsin - Bhai BhaiBhai BhaiBhai Bhai is a Ollywood / Oriya film directed by Nitai Palit-Cast:* Beena* Hemanta Das* Lila Dulali* Gaura Ghosh* Ashok Kumar* Kishore Kumar* Chapala Nayak* Nimmi* Om Prakash* Nirupa Roy* Sahu Samuel...
(1956/II) - Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)
- Shrimati 420 (1956)
- Albeli (1955)
- AzaadAzaad (1955 film)Azaad is a 1955 Bollywood film produced and directed by Sriramulu Naidu S.M. The music director is C. Ramchandra....
(1955) .... Cop - Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
- KundanKundanKundan keshri is a traditional South Asian gemstone jewellery, a method of gem setting in a jewellery piece, consisting of inserting gold foil between the stones and its mount, usually used to create elaborate necklaces believed to have originated in the royal courts of Rajasthan and Gujarat...
(1955) (as Om Parkash) .... Uma's foster father - Lagan (1955)
- Marine DriveMarine DriveMarine Drive is a 3-kilometre-long boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay. The road links Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Marine Drive is situated over reclaimed land facing west-south-west...
(1955) - MusafirkhanaMusafirkhanaMusafirkhana is a town and a nagar panchayat in Sultanpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Geography:Musafirkhana is located at . It has an average elevation of 102 metres .-Demographics:...
(1955) - Pehli Jhalak (1955)
- Chor Bazar (1954)
- Danka (1954)
- DostDost (1954 film)-External Links:*...
(1954) - Kavi (1954)
- Pooja (1954)
- Aas (1953)
- Chalis Baba Ek Chor (1953)
- LadkiLadkiLadki is a 1953 Hindi Romantic comedy film written by V.S.Venkatasalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Kishore Kumar, Bharat Bhushan and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, Leela Mishra, Om Prakash, Raj Mehra and Master Chhotu as the ensemble cast. The...
(1953) .... Hazurdas - Rail Ka Dibba (1953) .... Nirogi
- Shikast (1953)
- AnhoneeAnhoneeAnhonee is a 1973 Bollywood medical drama film directed by Ravi Tandon. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Leena Chandavarkar.-Cast:*Sanjeev Kumar ... Sunil*Leena Chandavarkar ... Dr. Rekha*Padma Khanna ... Roopa...
(1952) - GhungrooGhungrooA Ghungroo, also known as Ghunghroo or Ghunghru or Salangai is one of many small metallic bells strung together to form Ghungroos, a musical anklet tied to the feet of classical Indian dancers. The sounds produced by Ghungroos vary greatly in pitch depending on their metallic composition and size...
(1952) - Hamari Duniya (1952)
- Poonam (1952)
- BaharBahar (film)The film's soundtrack was composed by S. D. Burman while the lyrics was penned by Rajendra Krishan. Almost all the songs was a chartbusters and the album proved to be successful for music director S. D. Burman who previously taste success through Shabnam. Bahar also one of the rare soundtrack where...
(1951) - Khazana (1951)
- Nazneen (1951)
- SargamSargam (1950 film)Sargam is a 1950 Bollywood family drama film directed by P. L. Santoshi and starring Raj Kapoor. A moderate box-office success, the film became the eighth highest earning Indian film of 1950, earning an approximate gross of Rs. 85,00,000 and a nett gross of Rs. 48,00,000.-Playback singers:*Lata...
(1950) - Bansaria (1949)
- Char Din (1949)
- LahoreLahore (film)Lahore is a 2010 Bollywood sports film that was released on March 19, 2010. It was directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and produced by Vivek Khatkar, with Sai Om Films Pvt. Ltd.’s, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures...
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(1946)