RIP! Hrithik Roshan’s grandfather and filmmaker J Om Prakash passes away

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan’s maternal grandfather and veteran filmmaker J Om Prakash passes away after prolonged illness. He was 93.

J Om Prakash passes away

Actor Deepak Parashar confirmed the news of J Om Prakash’s death and  took to his Twitter handle to share the news. He wrote, ‘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!’

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 ! pic.twitter.com/rRuODYcQ2Z

— Deepak Parashar (@dparasherdp) August 7, 2019

J Om Prakash is known for directing films like Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Aakhir Kyon? (1985), Apnapan (1977), Aasha (1980), Arpan (1983), Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993). He also produced 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.

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May his soul rest in peace!