16 Facts About Om Prakash

Om Prakash was born in Jammu and was a well known character actor of Hindi Cinema.

Om Prakash produced Jahanaara, starring Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Mala Sinha.

Om Prakash started taking lessons in classical music when he was twelve years old.

Om Prakash used to play the role of Sita in Ramlila of Jammu.

Om Prakash joined All India Radio in 1937 at a monthly salary of Rs 25.

Om Prakash was known as "Fateh Din", a radio personality, and his programmes made him popular across Punjab.

Om Prakash was regaling people at a wedding one day when filmmaker Dalsukh Pancholi asked to see him in his Lahore office.

Om Prakash was paid only Rs 80, but the film earned him fame.

Om Prakash later played in Daasi and with Pancholi's Dhamki and Aayee Bahar.

Baldev Raj Chopra noticed his talent when he was a film journalist and critic; he urged Om Prakash to carry on with his acting career.

Om Prakash was sure Om Prakash had the talent to prove himself a versatile actor, later winning acclaim and later had roles in films including Lahore, Char Din, and Raat Ki Rani.

Om Prakash had developed his own style, which prompted him to work in the entertainment industry for the next forty years.

Om Prakash won his first major award acting in Dus Lakh.

Om Prakash has played inHowrah Bridge, Pyar Kiye Jaa, Padosan, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Dil Daulat Duniya, Chupke Chupke, Gol Maal, Namak Halaal, and Chameli Ki Shaadi.

Outside of acting, Om Prakash produced films including Sanjog, Jahan Ara and Gateway of India.

Om Prakash suffered a massive heart attack at his home and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.