J Om Prakash, Hrithik Roshan’s Grandfather passed away
The entire nation is still in shock over the news of Sushma Swaraj’s demise, the industry woke up to yet another bad news this morning. Bollywood filmmaker and Hrithik Roshan’s grandfather, J Om Praksh passed away on Wednesday morning in Mumbai.
Confirming the death, actor Deepak Parashar shared the news on Twitter. He wrote,”My dearest uncle “Mr J Om Prakash” passed away about an hour ago So saddened as he joins his friend, my Mamaji “Mr Mohan Kumar” in heaven ! Their contributions to Indian cinema is a gift they left behind for us ! Took this pic few months ago when went to see him! Om Shanti!’
The 93 year old director had directed films like Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Aakhir Kyon (1985), he also worked with Jeetendra on Apna Bana Lo (1982), Apnapan (1977), Aasha (1980), Arpan (1983), Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993). He is also known for producing box office hit films like Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Aas Ka Panchhi (1961), Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966), Aankhon Aankhon Mein, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969) and Aakhir Kyun.
He was the father of Pinky, who is married to director-producer Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik’s father.
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