J Om Prakash, veteran filmmaker and Hrithik Roshan’s maternal grandfather, passed away today in Mumbai. He was 93. The news of J Om Prakash’ death was confirmed by actor Deepak Parashar 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”
Deepak Parashar, who was last seen on TV drama Neem Neem Shahad Shahad, mourned the loss of his uncle J Om Prakash by sharing a picture .
After hearing the news of J Om Prakash’ demise, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan also paid tribute to the filmmaker and wrote, “J OM PRAKASH ji Producer Director of eminence, passed away this morning .. a kind gentle affable being.. my neighbor, Hrithik’s grandfather.. sad!! Prayers for his soul..”
J Om Prakash has directed some hit movies like ‘Aap Ki Kasam’, ‘Aaye Din Bahar Ke’, and ‘Aankhon Aankhon Mein’. Hrithik Roshan is known to be very close to his maternal grandfather.
The last rites of J Om Prakash will be performed at a crematorium next to Pawan Hans, Vile Parle, shortly.
T 3251 – J OM PRAKASH ji Producer Director of eminence, passed away this morning .. a kind gentle affable being .. my neighbor, Hrithik’s grandfather .. sad !! Prayers for his soul .. ?
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 7, 2019