Biography
Om Prakash Chibber (19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian film actor. He was born in Jammu and was a well known character actor of Hindi Cinema. His most well-known movies are Gopi (1970), Hulchul (1971), Namak Halaal (1982), and Sharaabi (1984).
He also produced Jahanaara, starring Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Mala Sinha, playing the title role.
Prakash played major characters in films including Dus Lakh, Annadata, Charandas, and Sadhu aur Shaitan. His pivotal roles in the films Dil Daulat Duniya, Gopi, Apna Desh, Chupke Chupke, Julie, Joroo Ka Ghulam, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Pyar Kiye Jaa, Padosan, and Buddha Mil Gaya are considered to be among his best, along with Daddu in Namak Halaal and De Silva in Zanjeer. His roles in Sharaabi, Bharosa, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Loafer and Dil Tera Diwana were also appreciated.
Prakash has played in many comedy films. One of his best performances were in Naukar Biwi Ka (1983), Sharaabi (1984) and Chameli Ki Shaadi, where he played a pivotal role. His role in Gopi with Dilip Kumar is considered best in terms of acting. Critics still think he gave better performance in tragic scenes in front of Dilip Kumar. Once Dilip Kumar revealed the fact, "I was only afraid once in my acting career and it was during Gopi when Om Prakashji's performance overshadowed mine".
Filmography
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Movies 158
self 1
Producer 1
Director 1
Ghar Ki Izzat (1994)
Pratikar (1991)
Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990)
Bees Saal Baad (1989)
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988)
Imaandaar (1987)
Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)
Hawalaat (1987)
Raahee (1987)
Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987)
Karamdaata (1986)
Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
Awara Baap (1985)
Alag Alag (1985)
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985)
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984)
Sharaabi (1984)
Raaj Tilak (1984)
Naukar Biwi Ka (1983)
Rang Birangi (1983)
Love in Goa (1983)
Pyaassi Ankhen (1983)
Prem Rog (1982)
Dil-E-Nadaan (1982)
Namak Halaal (1982)
Eent Ka Jawab Patthar (1982)
Dharam Kanta (1982)
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)
Dhanwan (1981)
Laawaris (1981)
Naram Garam (1981)
Aas Paas (1981)
Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981)
Bandish (1980)
Do Premee (1980)
Abdullah (1980)
Gol Maal (1979)
Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)
Charandas (1977)
Alaap (1977)
Saheb Bahadur (1977)
Tinku (1977)
Duniyadari (1977)
Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Qasam (1977)
Maa (1976)
Sangat (1976)
Nehle Pe Dehla (1976)
Chupke Chupke (1975)
Julie (1975)
Aandhi (1975)
Sunehra Sansar (1975)
Vardaan (1975)
Raajaa (1975)
Roti (1974)
International Crook (1974)
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
Chowkidar (1974)
Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973)
Phagun (1973)
Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973)
Zanjeer (1973)
Loafer (1973)
Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972)
Apna Desh (1972)
Amar Prem (1972)
Annadata (1972)
Ek Hasina Do Diwane (1972)
Dil Daulat Duniya (1972)
Parwana (1971)
Buddha Mil Gaya (1971)
Guddi (1971)
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Gopi (1970)
Suhana Safar (1970)
Purab Aur Pachhim (1970)
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
Sajan (1969)
Ustad 420 (1969)
Soldier as Thakur Daler Singh (1969)
Man Ka Meet (1969)
Chirag (1969)
Badi Didi (1969)
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
Doli (1969)
Padosan (1968)
Kanyadaan (1968)
Do Kaliyan (1968)
Gauri (1968)
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)
Aman (1967)
Around The World (1967)
Pati Patni (1966)
Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966)
Dus Lakh (1966)
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1966)
Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1966)
Khandan (1965)
Cha Cha Cha (1964)
Rajkumar (1964)
Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)
Suhagan (1964)
Door Ki Awaz (1964)
Jahan Ara (1964)
Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964)
Bharosa (1963)
Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
Nartakee (1963)
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963)
Naughty Boy (1962)
Dil Tera Diwana (1962)
Hong Kong (1962)
Shaadi (1962)
Bindya (1960)
Mehlon Ke Khwaab (1960)
Kanoon (1960)
Patang (1960)
College Girl (1960)
Jaali Note (1960)
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
Didi (1959)
Kanhaiya (1959)
Howrah Bridge (1958)
Sohni Mahiwal (1958)
Karigar (1958)
Rebel Soldier (1958)
Gateway of India (1957)
Sharada (1957)
Miss Mary (1957)
Aasha (1957)
Bhabhi (1957)
Bhai-Bhai (1956)
Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)
Mem Sahib (1956)
Azaad (1955)
Musafir Khana (1955)
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
Kundan (1955)
Marine Drive (1955)
Munna (1954)
Chor Bazaar (1954)
Barati (1954)
Laila Majnu (1953)
Aas (1953)
Nagma (1953)
Shikast (1953)
Train Compartment (1953)
Ladki (1953)
Anhonee (1952)
Awaara (1951)
Bahar (1951)
Khazana (1951)
Sargam (1950)
Nirdosh (1950)
Bansaria (1949)
Lahore (1949)
Dasi (1944)
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GenderMale
Birthday1919-12-19
Deathday1998-02-12 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceLahore, Pakistan
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known Asओम प्रकाश, Om Prakash Bakshi
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