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
all 177
Movies 177
self 1
Director 1
Ghar Ki Izzat (1994)
Pratikar (1991)
Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990)
Imaandaar (1987)
Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987)
Hawalaat (1987)
Karamdaata (1986)
Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
Kaanch Ki Deewar (1986)
Awara Baap (1985)
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985)
Sharaabi (1984)
Raaj Tilak (1984)
Naukar Biwi Ka (1983)
Love in Goa (1983)
Johny I Love You (1982)
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)
Itni Si Baat (1981)
Laawaris (1981)
Naram Garam (1981)
Aas Paas (1981)
Bandish (1980)
Do Premee (1980)
Abdullah (1980)
Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)
Gol Maal (1979)
Naya Daur (1978)
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)
Charandas (1977)
Mitra (1977)
Alaap (1977)
Duniyadari (1977)
Saheb Bahadur (1977)
Tinku (1977)
Maa (1976)
Sangat (1976)
Chupke Chupke (1975)
Julie (1975)
Aandhi (1975)
Vardaan (1975)
Raajaa (1975)
Sunehra Sansar (1975)
Roti (1974)
International Crook (1974)
Chowkidar (1974)
Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973)
Phagun (1973)
Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973)
Zanjeer (1973)
Loafer (1973)
Apna Desh (1972)
Amar Prem (1972)
Mome Ki Gudiya (1972)
Annadata (1972)
Ek Hasina Do Diwane (1972)
Dil Daulat Duniya (1972)
Parwana (1971)
Buddha Mil Gaya (1971)
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (1970)
Gopi (1970)
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
Sajan (1969)
Ustad 420 (1969)
Soldier as Thakur Daler Singh (1969)
Man Ka Meet (1969)
Chirag (1969)
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
Doli (1969)
Padosan (1968)
Do Kaliyan (1968)
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)
Ek Kali Muskai (1968)
Latt Saheb (1967)
Aman (1967)
Pati Patni (1966)
Dus Lakh (1966)
Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1966)
Khandan (1965)
Cha Cha Cha (1964)
Rajkumar (1964)
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
Suhagan (1964)
Door Ki Awaz (1964)
Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964)
Bharosa (1963)
Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
Nartakee (1963)
Naughty Boy (1962)
Dil Tera Diwana (1962)
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961)
Sanjog (1961)
Bindya (1960)
Mehlon Ke Khwaab (1960)
Patang (1960)
College Girl (1960)
Chacha Zindabad (1959)
Didi (1959)
Kanhaiya (1959)
Howrah Bridge (1958)
Karigar (1958)
Sharada (1957)
Miss Mary (1957)
Aasha (1957)
Chhoo Mantar (1956)
Bhai-Bhai (1956)
Mem Sahib (1956)
Azaad (1955)
Lagan (1955)
Musafir Khana (1955)
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
Kundan (1955)
Chor Bazaar (1954)
Barati (1954)
Laila Majnu (1953)
Aas (1953)
Shikast (1953)
Train Compartment (1953)
Ladki (1953)
Anhonee (1952)
Bahar (1951)
Khazana (1951)
Sargam (1950)
Bansaria (1949)
Lahore (1949)
Dasi (1944)
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GenderMale
Birthday1919-12-19
Deathday1998-02-12 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known Asओम प्रकाश, Om Prakash Bakshi
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