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	{{Infobox person		{{Infobox person
	\| name = Om Prakash		\| name = Om Prakash
	\| birth_name = Om Prakash Chibber		\| birth_name = Om Prakash Chibber
	\| image = Omprakash Colour.jpg		\| image = Omprakash Colour.jpg
	\| birth_date = 19 December 1919		\| birth_date = 19 December 1919
	\| birth_place = [[Jammu]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]] (present-day [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]])		\| birth_place = [[Jammu]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]] (present-day [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]])
	\| death_date = 21 February 1998 (aged 78)		\| death_date = 21 February 1998 (aged 78)
	\| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India		\| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
	\| spouse = Prabha Chibber		\| spouse = Prabha Chibber
	\| occupation = [[Actor]]		\| occupation = [[Actor]]
	\| yearsactive = 1942–1994		\| yearsactive = 1942–1994
	}}		}}
	'''Om Prakash Chibber''' (19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) 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 Jammu. Since his career began in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. He also produced Jahanaara starring [[Bharat Bhushan]], [[Shashikala]], [[Prithviraj Kapoor]] and [[Mala Sinha]] in the title role of Jahanaara.		'''Om Prakash''' (born '''Om Prakash Chibber''' 19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian [[character actor]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Om Prakash: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday {{!}} eTimes\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Om-Prakash\|access-date=2021-10-22\|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> 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 Jammu. Since his career began in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. 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 (1972 film)\|Annadata]]'', ''[[Charandas]]'' and ''Sadhu aur Shaitan''. His pivotal roles in the films ''[[Dil Daulat Duniya]]'', ''[[Gopi]]'','[[Apna Desh]]'', ''[[Chupke Chupke (film)\|Chupke Chupke]]'', ''[[Julie (1975 film)\|Julie]]'', ''[[Joroo Ka Ghulam]]'', ''[[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973 film)\|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]]'', ''[[Pyar Kiye Jaa]]'', ''[[Padosan]]'' and ''[[Buddha Mil Gaya (film)\|Buddha Mil Gaya]]'' are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' and De Silva in ''[[Zanjeer (1973 film)\|Zanjeer]]''. His roles in ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Bharosa]]'', ''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]'', ''[[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]]'', ''[[Loafer (1973 film)\|Loafer]]'' and ''[[Dil Tera Diwana (1962 film)\|Dil Tera Diwana]]'' were also appreciated.		Om Prakash played the leading man in films like ''[[Dus Lakh]]'', ''[[Annadata (1972 film)\|Annadata]]'', ''[[Charandas]]'' and ''Sadhu aur Shaitan''. His pivotal roles in the films ''[[Dil Daulat Duniya]]'', ''[[Gopi]]'','[[Apna Desh]]'', ''[[Chupke Chupke (film)\|Chupke Chupke]]'', ''[[Julie (1975 film)\|Julie]]'', ''[[Joroo Ka Ghulam]]'', ''[[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973 film)\|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]]'', ''[[Pyar Kiye Jaa]]'', ''[[Padosan]]'' and ''[[Buddha Mil Gaya (film)\|Buddha Mil Gaya]]'' are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' and De Silva in ''[[Zanjeer (1973 film)\|Zanjeer]]''. His roles in ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Bharosa]]'', ''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]'', ''[[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]]'', ''[[Loafer (1973 film)\|Loafer]]'' and ''[[Dil Tera Diwana (1962 film)\|Dil Tera Diwana]]'' were also appreciated.
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	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''.		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 [[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 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 (1955 film)\|Azaad]]''<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=b1gbAQAAIAAJ \|title=Dilip Kumar: the last emperor \|first=Sanjit \|last=Narwekar \|year=2004 \|isbn=9788129103611\|archive-date=11 October 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011180006/https://books.google.com/books?id=b1gbAQAAIAAJ \|url-status=live }}</ref> with [[Dilip Kumar]], ''[[Sargam (1950 film)\|Sargam]]'' with [[Raj Kapoor]] and ''[[Miss Mary (1957 film)\|Miss Mary]]'', ''[[Bahar (film)\|Bahar]]'', ''[[Pehli Jhalak]]'', ''[[Aasha (1957 film)\|Asha]]'' and ''[[Man-Mauji]]'' with [[Kishore Kumar]] followed by ''[[Howrah Bridge (film)\|Howrah Bridge]]'' with [[Ashok Kumar]] and then ''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]'' with [[Dev Anand]]. He was noted 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 and earn him a big name in the world of film entertainment for the next forty years.		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 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 (1955 film)\|Azaad]]''<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=b1gbAQAAIAAJ \|title=Dilip Kumar: the last emperor \|first=Sanjit \|last=Narwekar \|year=2004 \|isbn=9788129103611\|archive-date=11 October 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011180006/https://books.google.com/books?id=b1gbAQAAIAAJ \|url-status=live }}</ref> with [[Dilip Kumar]], ''[[Sargam (1950 film)\|Sargam]]'' with [[Raj Kapoor]] and ''[[Miss Mary (1957 film)\|Miss Mary]]'', ''[[Bahar (film)\|Bahar]]'', ''[[Pehli Jhalak]]'', ''[[Aasha (1957 film)\|Asha]]'' and ''[[Man-Mauji]]'' with [[Kishore Kumar]] followed by ''[[Howrah Bridge (film)\|Howrah Bridge]]'' with [[Ashok Kumar]] and then ''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]'' with [[Dev Anand]]. 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 [[Dev Anand]]. 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 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.
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	Om Prakash suffered a massive heart attack in his home and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in [[Mumbai]] where he suffered another heart attack and went into a coma from which he never recovered. He died on 21 February 1998.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.in.com/om-prakash/biography-211789.html \|title=Om Prakash \|publisher=in.com \|access-date=2016-02-05 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511143242/http://www.in.com/om-prakash/biography-211789.html \|archive-date=11 May 2017 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Comedian Om Prakash dead \|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/feb/21om.htm \|access-date=5 November 2018 \|work=Rediff.com \|date=21 February 1998 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105202759/http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/feb/21om.htm \|archive-date=5 November 2018 \|url-status=live }}</ref>		Om Prakash suffered a massive heart attack in his home and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in [[Mumbai]] where he suffered another heart attack and went into a coma from which he never recovered. He died on 21 February 1998.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.in.com/om-prakash/biography-211789.html \|title=Om Prakash \|publisher=in.com \|access-date=2016-02-05 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511143242/http://www.in.com/om-prakash/biography-211789.html \|archive-date=11 May 2017 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Comedian Om Prakash dead \|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/feb/21om.htm \|access-date=5 November 2018 \|work=Rediff.com \|date=21 February 1998 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105202759/http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/feb/21om.htm \|archive-date=5 November 2018 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	==Selected filmography==		==Selected filmography<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Om Prakash Movies: Latest and Upcoming Films of Om Prakash {{!}} eTimes\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Om-Prakash/movies\|access-date=2021-10-22\|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>==
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	* ''[[Daasi (1944 film)\|Daasi]]'' (1944) as Najam / Ragini / A.S.Gyani / Om Prakash Chibber / Kalavati / Khairati		* ''[[Daasi (1944 film)\|Daasi]]'' (1944) as Najam / Ragini / A.S.Gyani / Om Prakash Chibber / Kalavati / Khairati
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	* ''[[Dhake Ki Malmal]]'' (1956)		* ''[[Dhake Ki Malmal]]'' (1956)
	* ''[[Chhoo Mantar]]'' (1956) as Gulzar Khan (uncredited)		* ''[[Chhoo Mantar]]'' (1956) as Gulzar Khan (uncredited)
	* ''[[Bhai-Bhai (1956 film)\|Bhai-Bhai]]'' (1956) as Bulbul		* ''[[Bhai-Bhai (1956 Hindi film)\|Bhai-Bhai]]'' (1956) as Bulbul
	* ''[[Basant Bahar (film)\|Basant Bahar]]'' (1956) as Narsin		* ''[[Basant Bahar (film)\|Basant Bahar]]'' (1956) as Narsin
	* ''Muklawa'' (Punjabi film) (1957)		* ''Muklawa'' (Punjabi film) (1957)
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	* ''[[Kanhaiya (1959 film)\|Kanhaiya]]'' (1959) as Vedji		* ''[[Kanhaiya (1959 film)\|Kanhaiya]]'' (1959) as Vedji
	* ''Didi'' (1959) as Lala Daulatram		* ''Didi'' (1959) as Lala Daulatram
	* ''[[Chacha Zindabad]]'' (1959) as Contractor Mr. Verma		* ''Chacha Zindabad'' (1959) as Contractor Mr. Verma ( He Directed this movie also )
	* ''Zalim Jadugar'' (1960)		* ''Zalim Jadugar'' (1960)
	* ''Patang'' (1960) as Bhole Nath		* ''Patang'' (1960) as Bhole Nath
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	* ''[[Padosan]]'' (1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance		* ''[[Padosan]]'' (1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance
	* ''[[Sadhu Aur Shaitaan]]'' (1968) .... Sadhuram		* ''[[Sadhu Aur Shaitaan]]'' (1968) .... Sadhuram
	* ''[[~~Parivaar~~ (1967 film)\|~~Parivaar~~]]'' (1968) .... Karamchand		* ''[[Parivar (1967 film)\|Parivar]]'' (1968) .... Karamchand
	* ''[[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]]'' (1968) .... Dhand Melaram		* ''[[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]]'' (1968) .... Dhand Melaram
	* ''[[Kanyadaan (1968 film)\|Kanyadaan]]'' (1968) .... Bansi		* ''[[Kanyadaan (1968 film)\|Kanyadaan]]'' (1968) .... Bansi

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{{Infobox person
| name = Om Prakash
| birth_name = Om Prakash Chibber
| image = Omprakash Colour.jpg
| birth_date = 19 December 1919
| birth_place = [[Jammu]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]] (present-day [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]])
| death_date = 21 February 1998 (aged 78)
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| spouse = Prabha Chibber
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| yearsactive = 1942–1994
}}
'''Om Prakash Chibber''' (19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) 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 Jammu. Since his career began in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. 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 (1972 film)|Annadata]]'', ''[[Charandas]]'' and ''Sadhu aur Shaitan''. His pivotal roles in the films ''[[Dil Daulat Duniya]]'', ''[[Gopi]]'','[[Apna Desh]]'', ''[[Chupke Chupke (film)|Chupke Chupke]]'', ''[[Julie (1975 film)|Julie]]'', ''[[Joroo Ka Ghulam]]'', ''[[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973 film)|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]]'', ''[[Pyar Kiye Jaa]]'', ''[[Padosan]]'' and ''[[Buddha Mil Gaya (film)|Buddha Mil Gaya]]'' are considered to be among his best along with Daddu in ''[[Namak Halaal]]'' and De Silva in ''[[Zanjeer (1973 film)|Zanjeer]]''. His roles in ''[[Sharaabi]]'', ''[[Bharosa]]'', ''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]'', ''[[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]]'', ''[[Loafer (1973 film)|Loafer]]'' and ''[[Dil Tera Diwana (1962 film)|Dil Tera Diwana]]'' were also appreciated.

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. 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".{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}

==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==
[[File:Om Prakash Actor.jpg|thumb|right|Om Prakash in the 1955 Hindi film Kundan.]]
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.<ref>{{cite book |url={{Google books |plainurl=yes |id=8-lkAAAAMAAJ }} |title=Eena meena deeka: the story of Hindi film comedy |first=Sanjit |last=Narwekar |publisher=Rupa & Co. |year=2005 }}</ref>

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 [[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 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 (1955 film)|Azaad]]''<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=b1gbAQAAIAAJ |title=Dilip Kumar: the last emperor |first=Sanjit |last=Narwekar |year=2004 |isbn=9788129103611|archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011180006/https://books.google.com/books?id=b1gbAQAAIAAJ |url-status=live }}</ref> with [[Dilip Kumar]], ''[[Sargam (1950 film)|Sargam]]'' with [[Raj Kapoor]] and ''[[Miss Mary (1957 film)|Miss Mary]]'', ''[[Bahar (film)|Bahar]]'', ''[[Pehli Jhalak]]'', ''[[Aasha (1957 film)|Asha]]'' and ''[[Man-Mauji]]'' with [[Kishore Kumar]] followed by ''[[Howrah Bridge (film)|Howrah Bridge]]'' with [[Ashok Kumar]] and then ''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]'' with [[Dev Anand]]. He was noted 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 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 (film)|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 (film)|Chupke Chupke]], [[Namak Halaal]], [[Gol Maal]]'' and ''[[Chameli Ki Shaadi]]''. His performance as Dilip Kumar's elder brother in [[Gopi (1970 film)|''Gopi'']] gave his career new impetus. He proved that he could play mature roles with equal ease and depth: Films such as ''[[Chacha Zindabad]], [[Khandan (1965 film)|Khandan]], [[Haryali Aur Raasta]], [[Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai]], [[Pati Patni]], [[Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare]], [[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]], [[Annadata (1972 film)|Annadata]], [[Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati]], [[Doli (1969 film)|Doli]], [[Chirag]], [[Amar Prem]], [[Aankh Micholi]], [[Ek Hasina Do Diwane]], [[Anuraag (1973 film)|Anuraag]], [[Zanjeer (1973 film)|Zanjeer]], [[Sagina (film)|Sagina]], [[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973 film)|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]], [[Loafer (1973 film)|Loafer]], [[Roti (1974 film)|Roti]], [[Julie (1975 film)|Julie]], [[Khushboo (1975 film)|Khushboo]], [[Lawaaris (1981 film)|Lawaaris]], [[Bandish (1980 film)|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 film)|Sanjog]]'' (1961), ''[[Jahan Ara (film)|Jahan Ara]]'' (1964) and ''[[Gateway of India (1957 film)|Gateway of India]]'' (1957).

==Death==

Om Prakash suffered a massive heart attack in his home and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in [[Mumbai]] where he suffered another heart attack and went into a coma from which he never recovered. He died on 21 February 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.in.com/om-prakash/biography-211789.html |title=Om Prakash |publisher=in.com |access-date=2016-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511143242/http://www.in.com/om-prakash/biography-211789.html |archive-date=11 May 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Comedian Om Prakash dead |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/feb/21om.htm |access-date=5 November 2018 |work=Rediff.com |date=21 February 1998 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105202759/http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/feb/21om.htm |archive-date=5 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
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* ''[[Daasi (1944 film)|Daasi]]'' (1944) as Najam / Ragini / A.S.Gyani / Om Prakash Chibber / Kalavati / Khairati
* ''[[Zameen Aasmaan (1946 film)|Zameen Aasmaan]]'' (1946)
* ''Chaman'' (1948, punjabi movie)
* ''Jalsa'' (1948)
* ''Ek Teri Nishani (1949)
* ''[[Naach (1949 film)|Naach]]'' (1949)
* ''[[Lachhi]]'' (1949) Punjabi movie
* ''[[Sawan Bhadon (1949 film)|Sawan Bhadon]]'' (1949)
* ''[[Raat Ki Rani]]'' (1949)
* ''[[Lahore (1949 film)|Lahore]]'' (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 film)|Sargam]]'' (1950) as Seth Roopchand
* ''Sabak'' (1950)
* ''Rupaiya'' (1950)
* ''Sabz Baag'' (1951)
* ''[[Nazneen (film)|Nazneen]]'' (1951)
* ''[[Khazana (1951 film)|Khazana]]'' (1951)
* ''[[Bahar (film)|Bahar]]'' (1951) as Choudhry Goverdhanlal Patwardhanlal
* ''[[Anhonee (1952 film)|Anhonee]]'' (1952) as Shyam Sundar Laddan
* ''Poonam'' (1952) as Sajju Ram Trivedi
* ''[[Hamari Duniya]]'' (1952)
* ''[[Ghungroo (1952 film)|Ghungroo]]'' (1952)
* ''[[Shikast (1953 film)|Shikast]]'' (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 (film)|Aas]]'' (1953) as Masterji
* ''Ramman'' (1954)—-(unreleased)
* ''Ilzam'' (1954)
* ''[[Dost (1954 film)|Dost]]'' (1954)
* ''[[Pooja (1954 film)|Pooja]]'' (1954)
* ''[[Kavi (film)|Kavi]]'' (1954)
* ''[[Danka (film)|Danka]]'' (1954)
* ''[[Chor Bazar (film)|Chor Bazar]]'' (1954) as Yusuf Ustad
* ''Bazooband'' (1954) as Sanwariya
* ''Barati'' (1954)
* ''[[Marine Drive (film)|Marine Drive]]'' (1955)
* ''Sitara'' (1955)
* ''Shri Nagad Narayan'' (1955)
* ''[[Pehli Jhalak]]'' (1955) as Jwalaprasad Raiseazam
* ''[[Musafirkhana (1955 film)|Musafirkhana]]'' (1955) as Gulyar Khan Kabuli
* ''Lutera'' (1955)
* ''[[Lagan (1955 film)|Lagan]]'' (1955)
* ''[[Kundan (1955 film)|Kundan]]'' (1955) as Uma's foster father
* ''Hoor-E-Arab'' (1955)
* ''Duniya Gol Hai'' (1955)
* ''[[Bhagwat Mahima]]'' (1955)
* ''[[Azaad (1955 film)|Azaad]]'' (1955) as Head Constable Motilal
* ''[[Albeli]]'' (1955)
* ''Shrimati 420'' (1956)
* ''[[Mem Sahib]]'' (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 film)|Bhai-Bhai]]'' (1956) as Bulbul
* ''[[Basant Bahar (film)|Basant Bahar]]'' (1956) as Narsin
* ''Muklawa'' (Punjabi film) (1957)
* ''[[Sheroo]]'' (1957)
* ''[[Sharada (1957 film)|Sharada]]'' (1957) as Mohan (Guest Appearance)
* ''[[Miss Mary (1957 film)|Miss Mary]]'' (1957) as Nakdau
* ''[[Gateway of India (1957 film)|Gateway of India]]'' (1957) as Man with broken wrist watch
* ''Garma Garam'' (1957)
* ''[[Ek Jhalak]]'' (1957)
* ''[[Bhabhi (1957 film)|Bhabhi]]'' (1957) as Lata's father-in-law
* ''[[Aasha (1957 film)|Aasha]]'' (1957) as Hasmukhlal
* ''Miss 58'' (1958)
* ''Chandu'' (1958)
* ''Taxi Stand'' (1958)
* ''[[Sohni Mahiwal (1958 film)|Sohni Mahiwal]]'' (1958)
* ''[[Police (1958 film)|Police]]'' (1958)
* ''Karigar'' (1958) as Girdhari
* ''[[Howrah Bridge (film)|Howrah Bridge]]'' (1958) as Shyamu, Tangewala
* ''[[Baghi Sipahi]]'' (1958)
* ''[[Amardeep (1958 film)|Amardeep]]'' (1958) as Man who gets conned
* ''[[Pyar Ki Rahen]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Kanhaiya (1959 film)|Kanhaiya]]'' (1959) as Vedji
* ''Didi'' (1959) as Lala Daulatram
* ''[[Chacha Zindabad]]'' (1959) as Contractor Mr. Verma
* ''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 film)|College Girl]]'' (1960) as Hakeem Ramprasad
* ''[[Bindya]]'' (1960) as Shastriji
* ''[[Aanchal (1960 film)|Aanchal]]'' (1960) as Constable Dharamdas
* ''[[Sanjog (1961 film)|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 film)|Shaadi]]'' (1962) as Seth Daulatram
* ''[[Naughty Boy (film)|Naughty Boy]]'' (1962) as Vaidraj Churandas 'Jari-Bhuti' Chaturvedi
* ''[[Manmauji]]'' (1962) as Rai Saheb Bhola Ram
* ''[[Dil Tera Diwana (1962 film)|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 film)|Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya]]'' (1963) as Asharam
* ''[[Nartaki (1963 film)|Nartakee]]'' (1963) .... Seth. Jamna Das
* ''Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye'' (1963)
* ''Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai'' (1963) .... Qawwal
* ''[[Daal Me Kala]]'' (1964) .... Banke Bihari
* ''[[Suhagan (1964 film)|Suhagan]]'' (1964) .... Dukhiram
* ''[[Maain Bhi Ladki Hun]]'' (1964) .... Din Dayal 'Raja'
* ''[[Rajkumar (1964 film)|Raj Kumar]]'' (1964) .... Bimasal
* ''Cha Cha Cha'' (1964) .... Dinanath
* ''[[Mera Qasoor Kya Hai]]'' (1964) .... Rasila
* ''[[Kaise Kahoon (1964 film)|Kaise Kahoon]]'' (1964) .... Mamaji
* ''[[Jahan Ara (film)|Jahan Ara]]'' (1964)
* ''[[Door Ki Awaaz]]'' (1964) .... Dhanpath Rai
* ''[[Aap Ki Parchhaiyan]]'' (1964) .... Asha's dad
* ''[[Naya Kanoon]]'' (1965) .... Om Prakash Munshi
* ''[[Khandan (1965 film)|Khandan]]'' (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 film)|Do Dilon Ki Dastaan]]'' (1966)
* ''[[Laat Saheb]]'' (1967) .... Munshi
* ''[[Around the World (1967 film)|Around the World]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Aman (1967 film)|Aman]]'' (1967) .... Hurato
* ''[[Do Kaliyaan]]'' (1968) .... Kiran's Father
* ''[[Padosan]]'' (1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance
* ''[[Sadhu Aur Shaitaan]]'' (1968) .... Sadhuram
* ''[[Parivaar (1967 film)|Parivaar]]'' (1968) .... Karamchand
* ''[[Mere Hamdam Mere Dost]]'' (1968) .... Dhand Melaram
* ''[[Kanyadaan (1968 film)|Kanyadaan]]'' (1968) .... Bansi
* ''[[Gauri (1968 film)|Gauri]]'' (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 film)|Sajan]]'' (1969) .... Driver - Balam
* ''[[Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati]]'' (1969) .... Mama Ji / Choudhry Sahab
* ''[[Doli (1969 film)|Doli]]'' (1969) .... Dwarka (Prem's dad) (as Om Parkash)
* ''[[Chirag]]'' (1969) .... Dr. O.P. Chibber
* ''[[Badi Didi]]'' (1969) .... Dayal
* ''[[Suhana Safar]]'' (1970)
* ''[[Mera Naam Joker]]'' (1970) .... Dr. Om Prakash (Gemini Circus) (Guest Appearance)
* ''[[Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' (1970) .... Motilal Chaudhary
* ''[[Pushpanjali (1970 film)|Pushpanjali]]'' (1970) .... Major Bharti
* ''[[Purab Aur Paschim]]'' (1970) as Mohan's father-in-law (Guest Appearance)
* ''[[Gopi (1970 film)|Gopi]]'' (1970) as Girdharilal
* ''[[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]]'' (1970) as Sadhuram
* ''[[Aansoo Aur Muskan]]'' (1970) as Anwar
* ''[[Parwana (1971 film)|Parwana]]'' (1971) as Ashok Varma
* ''[[Paraya Dhan]]'' (1971) as Gangaram
* ''[[Buddha Mil Gaya (film)|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]]'' (1972) .... Dindayal
* ''[[Dil Daulat Duniya]]'' (1972) .... Udharchand Shikarpuri
* ''[[Apna Desh]]'' (1972) .... Dharamdas
* ''[[Annadata (1972 film)|Annadata]]'' (1972) .... Ambarprasad
* ''[[Aankh Micholi]]'' (1972) .... Seth Ramlal
* ''Jai Hanuman'' (1973)
* ''[[Loafer (1973 film)|Loafer]]'' (1973) .... Gopinath
* ''Sone Ke Haath'' (1973)
* ''[[Zanjeer (1973 film)|Zanjeer]]'' (1973) .... De Silva
* ''[[Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973 film)|Aa Gale Lag Jaa]]'' (1973) .... Preeti's father
* ''Teen Chor'' (1973)
* ''[[Phagun (1973 film)|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]]'' (1974) .... Pagal Chacha
* ''[[Sagina (film)|Sagina]]'' (1974) .... Guru
* ''[[International Crook]]'' (1974) .... Havaldar Rao
* ''[[Roti (1974 film)|Roti]]'' (1974) .... Lalaji
* ''[[Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam]]'' (1974)
* ''[[Chowkidar]]'' (1974) .... Shambhu
* ''Archana'' (1974) .... Dr. Arun
* ''Vardaan'' (1975) .... Banwari Sharma
* ''Romeo in Sikkim'' (1975)
* ''[[Aandhi]]'' (1975) .... Lallu Lal (Campaign Manager)
* ''[[Julie (1975 film)|Julie]]'' (1975) .... Maurice (Julie's Father)
* ''[[Chupke Chupke (film)|Chupke Chupke]]'' (1975) .... Raghavendra Sharma (Raghav)
* ''[[Sunehra Sansar]]'' (1975) .... Shankarlal
* ''[[Raaja]]'' (1975) .... Rani's Father
* ''[[Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Khushboo (1975 film)|Khushboo]]'' (1975)
* ''Sangat'' (1976)
* ''Papi Tarey Anek'' (1976)
* ''[[Nehle Pe Dehla]]'' (1976) .... Mangal
* ''[[Maa (1976 film)|Maa]]'' (1976) .... Gopaldas (Nimmi's dad)
* ''[[Alaap]]'' (1977) .... Triloki Prasad
* ''[[Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka]]'' (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 (1978 film)|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 (1980 film)|Do Premee]]'' (1980) .... Retd. Col. Bhagwant Singh
* ''[[Do Aur Do Paanch]]'' (1980) .... Ustad, Prisoner #203 (Guest Appearance)
* ''[[Abdullah (1980 film)|Abdullah]]'' (1980) .... Pandit
* ''[[Bandish (1980 film)|Bandish]]'' (1980) .... Kishan's dad
* ''[[Aas Paas]]'' (1981) .... Seema's Father
* ''[[Naram Garam]]'' (1981) .... Swamiji (Special appearance)
* ''[[Lawaaris (1981 film)|Lawaaris]]'' (1981) .... Dr. Goel
* ''[[Itni Si Baat]]'' (1981) .... Mukundilal
* ''[[Biwi-O-Biwi]]'' (1981) .... Chander's Father (uncredited)
* ''[[Dhanwan (1981 film)|Dhanwan]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981 film)|Ek Aur Ek Gyarah]]'' (1981) .... Biharilal
* ''[[Sharada (1981 film)|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]]'' (1982) .... Fakira
* ''[[Johnny I Love You]]'' (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 film)|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 film)|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
* ''[[Chameli Ki Shaadi]]'' (1986) .... Mastram Pehalwan
* ''[[Bhagwan Dada (film)|Bhagwan Dada]]'' (1986) .... Drunken husband
* ''[[Karamdaata (1986 film)|Karamdaata]]'' (1986) .... Khan (doctor)
* ''[[Insaniyat Ke Dushman]]'' (1987) .... Saxena
* ''[[Imaandaar]]'' (1987) .... Mr. Nath
* ''[[Kalyug Aur Ramayan]]'' (1987) .... Dashrath
* ''[[Rahi (film)|Rahi]]'' (1987) .... Dindayal
* ''[[Hawalaat]]'' (1987) .... Raghu (old man, drug addict prisoner)
* ''[[Muqaddar Ka Faisla]]'' (1987) .... Dayaram
* ''[[Mohabbat Ke Dushman]]'' (1988) .... Pandit
* ''[[Halaal Ki Kamai]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Bees Saal Baad (1988 film)|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]]'' (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 film)|Ghar Ki Izzat]]'' (1994) .... Mona's poor dad
* ''Bhai No 1'' (2000) .... (final film role)
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==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=0695170|name=Om Prakash}}

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