J. Om Prakash

Jay Om Prakash (24 January 1926 – 7 August 2019) was an Indian Bollywood film producer and director. He directed films like Aap Ki Kasam, Aakraman, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka, Aakhir Kyon? (1985) with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero and his other successful directorial ventures include some of Jeetendra's most critically acclaimed works, such as Apnapan (1977), Aasha (1980), Apna Bana Lo (1982), Arpan (1983), and (1993) with Jeetendra as the lead. He was presenter for the films Raja Rani and Aan Milo Sajna, both having Rajesh Khanna as lead.

His films were romantic musical dramas, noted for their strong emotional appeal. They often explored complex relationships, with characters grappling with jealousy, betrayal, doubt, and the consequences of their actions. His narratives addressed themes such as fidelity and extramarital affairs directly, depicting the hardships and lessons learned through life's trials.

His daughter, Pinkie, is married to director-producer Rakesh Roshan, making him the maternal grandfather of actor Hrithik Roshan.

Early life Om was born in 1926. His father worked as a school teacher in Lahore. The film was a box office success, and is remembered for the performance by its lead actors and all of its songs like "Jai, Jai Shiv Shankar", "Karwaten Badalte Rahen", "Pass Nahi Aana", "Zindagi Ke Safar".

Most of his films' titles start with the letter "A" or "Aa".

He served as the President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) and the Film Producers’ Guild for six years. He participated in the Directorate of Film Festivals and Central Board of Film Certification. He had also been a lecturer at the Pune Film Institute.

Ayee Milan Ki Bela

Aakraman

Aandhi

Apnapan

Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka

Aasha

Aas Paas

Apna Bana Lo

Aasra Pyaar Da Punjabi Movie

Arpan

Aakhir Kyon?

Aap Ke Saath

Bhagwan Dada

Agnee

Aadmi Aur Apsara

Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh

Afsana Dilwalon Ka