Om Prakash

Om Prakash Chibber (19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian film actor. He was born in Jammu and was a well known character actor of Hindi Cinema. His most well-known movies are Gopi (1970), Hulchul (1971), Namak Halaal (1982), and Sharaabi (1984).
He also produced Jahanaara, starring Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Mala Sinha, playing the title role.
Prakash played major characters in films including Dus Lakh, Annadata, Charandas, and Sadhu aur Shaitan. His pivotal roles in the films Dil Daulat Duniya, Gopi, Apna Desh, Chupke Chupke, Julie, Joroo Ka Ghulam, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Pyar Kiye Jaa, Padosan, and Buddha Mil Gaya are considered to be among his best, along with Daddu in Namak Halaal and De Silva in Zanjeer. His roles in Sharaabi, Bharosa, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Loafer and Dil Tera Diwana were also appreciated.
Prakash has played in many comedy films. One of his best performances were in Naukar Biwi Ka (1983), Sharaabi (1984) and Chameli Ki Shaadi, where he played a pivotal role. 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".
Early life and education
Prakash was fascinated by theatre, music and films. He started taking lessons in classical music when he was twelve years old.
Career
Prakash 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 across Punjab.
He was regaling people at a wedding one day when filmmaker Dalsukh Pancholi 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 fame. It was his first major role; he had played a bit role in Sharif Badmash, a silent film. He later played 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, later winning acclaim and later had roles in films including Lahore, Char Din, and Raat Ki Rani. It was during this phase in his career that he played in Azaad with Dilip Kumar, Mera Naam Joker with Raj Kapoor; Miss Mary, Bahar, Pehli Jhalak, Asha, and Man-Mauji with Kishore Kumar; followed by 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 celebrities like Kishore Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Ashok Kumar and Dev Anand. He had developed his own style, which prompted him to work in the entertainment industry for the next forty years.
Om Prakash acted in 307 films. He won his first major award acting in Dus Lakh (1966). He has also played inHowrah Bridge (1958), Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966), Padosan (1968), Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968), Dil Daulat Duniya (1972), Chupke Chupke (1975), Gol Maal (1979), Namak Halaal (1982), and Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986). He proved that he could play mature roles with equal ease and depth, as shown in Chacha Zindabad, Khandan, Haryali Aur Raasta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, 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, Lawaaris, Bandish, Sharaabi and Chameli Ki Shaadi.
Outside of acting, Prakash produced films including Sanjog (1961), Jahan Ara (1964) and Gateway of India (1957).
Death
Om Prakash suffered a massive heart attack in his home and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. In there, Prakash suffered another heart attack and went into a coma from which he never recovered. He died on 21 February 1998.
Selected filmography
Daasi (1944) as Najam / Ragini / A.S.Gyani / Om Prakash Chibber / Kalavati / Khairati
Zameen Aasmaan (1946)
Chaman (1948, punjabi movie)
Jalsa (1948)
Ek Teri Nishani (1949)
Naach (1949)
Lachhi (1949) Punjabi movie
Sawan Bhadon (1949)
Raat Ki Rani (1949)
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) as Seth Roopchand
Sabak (1950)
Rupaiya (1950)
Sabz Baag (1951)
Nazneen (1951)
Khazana (1951)
Bahar (1951) as Choudhry Goverdhanlal Patwardhanlal
Anhonee (1952) as Shyam Sundar Laddan
Poonam (1952) as Sajju Ram Trivedi
Hamari Duniya (1952)
Ghungroo (1952)
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 (1953) as Masterji
Ramman (1954) (unreleased)
Ilzam (1954)
Dost (1954)
Pooja (1954)
Kavi (1954)
Danka (1954)
Chor Bazar (1954) as Yusuf Ustad
Bazooband (1954) as Sanwariya
Barati (1954)
Marine Drive (1955)
Sitara (1955)
Shri Nagad Narayan (1955)
Pehli Jhalak (1955) as Jwalaprasad Raiseazam
Musafirkhana (1955) as Gulyar Khan Kabuli
Lutera (1955)
Lagan (1955)
Kundan (1955) as Uma's foster father
Hoor-E-Arab (1955)
Duniya Gol Hai (1955)
Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
Azaad (1955) as Head Constable Motilal
Albeli (1955)
Shrimati 420 (1956)
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) as Bulbul
Basant Bahar (1956) as Narsin
Muklawa (Punjabi film) (1957)
Sheroo (1957)
Sharada (1957) as Mohan (Guest Appearance)
Miss Mary (1957) as Nakdau
Gateway of India (1957) as Man with broken wrist watch
Garma Garam (1957)
Ek Jhalak (1957)
Bhabhi (1957) as Lata's father-in-law
Aasha (1957) as Hasmukhlal
Miss 58 (1958)
Chandu (1958)
Taxi Stand (1958)
Sohni Mahiwal (1958)
Police (1958)
Karigar (1958) as Girdhari
Howrah Bridge (1958) as Shyamu, Tangewala
Baghi Sipahi (1958)
Amardeep (1958) as Man who gets conned
Pyar Ki Rahen (1959)
Kanhaiya (1959) as Vedji
Didi (1959) as Lala Daulatram
Chacha Zindabad (1959) as Contractor Mr. Verma (He Directed this movie also )
Zalim Jadugar (1960)
Patang (1960) as Bhole Nath
Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960) as Hotel Manager
Jaali Note (1960) as C.I.D. Constable Pandu / Nandlal (uncredited)
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) as Girdhari
College Girl (1960) as Hakeem Ramprasad
Bindya (1960) as Shastriji
Aanchal (1960) as Constable Dharamdas
Sanjog (1961) as Diwan Girdharilal
Do Bhai (1961) as Kashi Nath
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961) as Prabha's dad
Hong Kong (1962)
Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962) as Joseph
Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai (1962)
Shaadi (1962) as Seth Daulatram
Naughty Boy (1962) as Vaidraj Churandas 'Jari-Bhuti' Chaturvedi
Manmauji (1962) as Rai Saheb Bhola Ram
Dil Tera Diwana (1962) as Captain Dayaram
Half Ticket (1962)
Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963) as Lala Jagannath, Rakesh's Father
Bharosa (1963) as Laxmiprasad Daulatram
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963) as Asharam
Nartakee (1963) .... Seth. Jamna Das
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (1963)
Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai (1963) .... Qawwal
Daal Me Kala (1964) .... Banke Bihari
Suhagan (1964) .... Dukhiram
Maain Bhi Ladki Hun (1964) .... Din Dayal 'Raja'
Raj Kumar (1964) .... Bimasal
Cha Cha Cha (1964) .... Dinanath
Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964) .... Rasila
Kaise Kahoon (1964) .... Mamaji
Jahan Ara (1964)
Door Ki Awaaz (1964) .... Dhanpath Rai
Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) .... Asha's dad
Naya Kanoon (1965) .... Om Prakash Munshi
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)
Laat Saheb (1967) .... Munshi
Around the World (1967)
Aman (1967) .... Hurato
Do Kaliyaan (1968) .... Kiran's Father
Padosan (1968) .... Kunverji - friendly appearance
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) .... Sadhuram
Parivar (1968) .... Karamchand
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) .... Dhand Melaram
Kanyadaan (1968) .... Bansi
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) .... Driver - Balam
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) .... Mama Ji / Choudhry Sahab
Doli (1969) .... Dwarka (Prem's dad) (as Om Parkash)
Chirag (1969) .... Dr. O.P. Chibber
Badi Didi (1969) .... Dayal
Suhana Safar (1970)
Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Dr. Om Prakash (Gemini Circus) (Guest Appearance)
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (1970) .... Motilal Chaudhary
Pushpanjali (1970) .... Major Bharti
Purab Aur Paschim (1970) as Mohan's father-in-law (Guest Appearance)
Gopi (1970) as Girdharilal
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970) as Sadhuram
Aansoo Aur Muskan (1970) as Anwar
Parwana (1971) as Ashok Varma
Paraya Dhan (1971) as Gangaram
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) .... Ambarprasad
Aankh Micholi (1972) .... Seth Ramlal
Jai Hanuman (1973)
Loafer (1973) .... Gopinath
Sone Ke Haath (1973)
Zanjeer (1973) .... De Silva
Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) .... Preeti's father
Teen Chor (1973)
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 (1974) .... Guru
International Crook (1974) .... Havaldar Rao
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) .... Maurice (Julie's Father)
Chupke Chupke (1975) .... Raghavendra Sharma (Raghav)
Sunehra Sansar (1975) .... Shankarlal
Raaja (1975) .... Rani's Father
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
Khushboo (1975)
Sangat (1976)
Papi Tarey Anek (1976)
Nehle Pe Dehla (1976) .... Mangal
Maa (1976) .... Gopaldas (Nimmi's dad)
Alaap (1977) .... Triloki Prasad
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (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) .... 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) .... Retd. Col. Bhagwant Singh
Do Aur Do Paanch (1980) .... Ustad, Prisoner #203 (Guest Appearance)
Abdullah (1980) .... Pandit
Bandish (1980) .... Kishan's dad
Aas Paas (1981) .... Seema's Father
Naram Garam (1981) .... Swamiji (Special appearance)
Lawaaris (1981) .... Dr. Goel
Itni Si Baat (1981) .... Mukundilal
Biwi-O-Biwi (1981) .... Chander's Father (uncredited)
Dhanwan (1981)
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981) .... Biharilal
Sharada (1981) .... Taradevi's husband
Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981) .... Abba
Bharosa (1981)
Eent Ka Jawab Patthar (1982) .... Nawab Saab
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) .... Sardar Zuberi
Ram Ki Ganga (1984) .... Ramdas
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984) .... Nawab
Raja Aur Rana (1984) .... Imran Khan
Pyaase Honth (1985) .... Shambhu
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985) .... Mr. Saxena
Meetha Zehar (1985)
Alag Alag (1985) .... Khan
Awara Baap (1985) .... Seth Gopal Das / Gopu
Kali Basti (1985) .... Peter Pereira
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986) .... Dhurjan's victim
Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) .... Mastram Pehalwan
Bhagwan Dada (1986) .... Drunken husband
Karamdaata (1986) .... Khan (doctor)
Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) .... Saxena
Imaandaar (1987) .... Mr. Nath
Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987) .... Dashrath
Rahi (1987) .... Dindayal
Hawalaat (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) .... 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) .... Mona's poor dad
Bhai No 1'' (2000) .... Mr. Bakshi (final film role)
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1919 births
1998 deaths
Indian male film actors
Male actors in Hindi cinema
People from Jammu (city)
Filmfare Awards winners
20th-century Indian male actors