Jay Om Prakash | |
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 Jay Om Prakash | |
| Born | 24 January 1926 |
| Died | 7 August 2019 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1961–2001 |
| Spouse | Padma |
| Children | Pinkie |
| Relatives | See Roshan family |
Jay Om Prakash (24 January 1926 – 7 August 2019) was an Indian film producer and director. He directed films like Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Aakraman, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka, Aakhir Kyon? (1985) with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero and his other successful directorial ventures included Apnapan (1977), Aasha (1980), Apna Bana Lo (1982), Arpan (1983), and Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) with Jeetendra as the lead hero.[1][2] He was presenter for the films Raja Rani and Aan Milo Sajna, both having Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero.
His daughter, Pinkie, is married to director-producer Rakesh Roshan, making him the maternal grandfather of actor Hrithik Roshan.[3]
- ^ "Content and Contentment". Archived from the original on 24 January 2007. Retrieved 9 April 2007.
- ^ Gautam Chintamani (2003). Dark Star: The Loneliness of Being Rajesh Khanna. Delhi Press. ISBN 9789351363408. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ Subhash K Jha (10 March 2013). "Hrithik Roshan can't say no to grandpa!". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 28 June 2014.