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Om Prakash Chibber (1919-1998) was an Indian film actor who appeared in 307 films. He was known for his versatile roles in comedy, drama, and tragedy, and worked with stars like Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, and Dev Anand.
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Om Prakash was born on 19 December 1919(age 78 years; at the time of death) in Jammu, India. His Zodiac sign is Sagittarius and Om Prakash Chibber was his birth name. Om Prakash joined All India Radio in the year 1937 on a monthly salary of 37 Rupees. His radio programs were popular in Punjab and he was predominantly known as “Fateh Din”. Om Prakas...
After the partition, Om Prakash came to Delhi and then Bombay(now Mumbai) where his versatile acting was observed by Baldev Raj Chopra who was a film journalist and a critic. He was later advised by him to initiate his acting career. Although Om Prakash went through major struggles, he got his first break as a villain in the movie “Lakhpati”. His r...
Om Prakash passed away at the age of 78 after suffering a massive heart attack at home. He was then rushed to the Lilavati Hospital where he got another heart attack which led him to a coma from which he never recovered back. He died on 21 February 1998.
Om Prakash moved to Bombay when he was fourteen years old to pursue his acting profession. However, he was unable to acquire any film roles and returned to Jammu.
Om Prakash was a versatile and popular supporting actor in Hindi cinema from the 1950s to the 1980s. He played various roles, from villain to comic, and won a Filmfare award for Dus Lakh. He died in 1998 at the age of 78.
Dec 19, 2017 · Om Prakash was a legendary actor who worked with many leading men and women across generations and genres. He broke the mould of a 'character artiste' and played diverse roles with ease and charm.
Dec 19, 2020 · Remembering the legendary actor Om Prakash on his birth anniversary: Om Prakash Bakshi was born on December 19, 1919, in Jammu. Check out his incredible journey in Bollywood.
Om Prakash, born in Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan), was a highly regarded Indian character actor who made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry. With a career spanning over four decades, Om Prakash became known for his versatile performances and memorable portrayals of supporting characters.
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Learn about the life and career of Om Prakash, a character artist who acted in more than 300 films in various roles. From his debut in Dasi (1944) to his last film Sharaabi (1984), he worked with legends like Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand.
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