
Om Prakash
Actor · Died February 12, 1998, aged 78 · Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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. Om Prakash made his debut in the film industry in the 1940s, initially playing small roles. However, it was in the 1950s that he gained recognition for his acting skills. He often portrayed the affable, humorous, and sometimes scheming characters in Hindi films, earning him a place as one of the prominent character actors of his time. Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Om Prakash appeared in numerous Bollywood films, collaborating with legendary actors and directors. Some of his notable works include "Chupke Chupke" (1975), "Jab Jab Phool Khile" (1965), and "Dus Lakh" (1966). His ability to infuse humor and warmth into his characters, coupled with his distinctive voice, made him a favorite among audiences. Apart from his acting career, Om Prakash also ventured into film production. He produced several films, including the critically acclaimed "Chupke Chupke." Om Prakash received recognition for his contributions to the film industry and won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Aadmi Aur Insaan" (1969). He was known for his professionalism, dedication, and the ability to add depth to even the smallest roles. Tragically, Om Prakash passed away on February 21, 1998, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a significant impact on Hindi cinema. His contribution as a character actor, often playing the lovable and wise elderly figure, continues to be celebrated, and he remains a respected figure in the history of Bollywood.
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Biography from IMDb.
- December 19, 1919
- February 12, 1998 (aged 78)
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Actor
- 21 on MovieCove · 163 credits in all
What are Om Prakash's films like?
Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 20
A split, not a type: Light 9 · Serious 6 · Dark 5
A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 3
Gentle 4 · Charged 13 · Intense 3
Steady 8 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 2
A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 5
Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0
Casual 15 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 7 · Heavy 5
Resolved 20 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
Usually the Mentor: 6 of 8 analyzed roles.
Show the 8 rolesHide the roles
- Mentoras Headmaster Bishandas in Barati (1954)
- Heroas Yusuf Ustad in Chor Bazar (1954)
- Mentoras Captain Dayaram in Dil Tera Diwana (1962)
- Shadowas Seth. Jamna Das in Nartakee (1963)
- Mentoras Lala Balwant Rai in Man Ka Meet (1969)
- Mentoras Dayal in Badi Didi (1969)
- Mentoras Morris (Julie's Father) in Julie (1975)
- Mentoras Ustad in Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)
Moods and endings
- Happy11
- Bittersweet6
- Ambiguous3
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Om Prakash's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 21 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.
- ZEE5
Subscription and free streaming for Om Prakash's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
163 credits, 21 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

Samarthya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

Pratikar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Ghar Ho To Aisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

Bees Saal Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Mohabbat Ke Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

Imaandaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Muqaddar ka Faisla(1987)
Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films
Hawalaat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Raahee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Insaniyat Ke Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Kalyug Aur Ramayan(1987)
Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Karamdaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Chameli Ki Shaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Kaanch Ki Deewar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Awara Baap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

Alag Alag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Sharaabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Raaj Tilak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Naukar Biwi Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Rang Birangi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Love in Goa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Prem Rog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Dil-E-Nadaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Namak Halaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Dharam Kanta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Laawaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Naram Garam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Aas Paas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Maan Gaye Ustaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Bandish(1980)
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Do Premee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Do Aur Do Paanch(1980)
Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films
Gol Maal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

Daku Aur Jawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

Charandas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Alaap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Saheb Bahadur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Tinku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

Nehle Pe Dehla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

Chupke Chupke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

Julie(1975)
Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films
Aandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)
Raajaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

Vardaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

Roti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

International Crook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

Naya Din Nai Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

Aa Gale Lag Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

Phagun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)
Man Jeete Jag Jeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

Joroo Ka Ghulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)
Aankh Micholi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Apna Desh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Annadata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Amar Prem(1972)
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Dil Daulat Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Ek Hasina Do Diwane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Parwana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

Buddha Mil Gaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

My Name Is Joker(1970)
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Pushpanjali(1970)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Gopi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

Purab Aur Pachhim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

Suhana Safar(1970)
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Pyasi Shaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Sajan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)
Ustad 420 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Soldier as Thakur Daler Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Chirag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Badi Didi(1969)
Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Doli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Man Ka Meet(1969)
Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Padosan(1968)
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Parivar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

Kanyadaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

Do Kaliyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

Gauri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

Aman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

Around The World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)
Pati Patni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Pyar Kiye Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Dus Lakh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Khandan(1965)
Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films
Jahan Ara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

Cha Cha Cha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

Rajkumar(1964)
Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films
Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

Suhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

Door Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

Bharosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

Tere Ghar Ke Samne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

Nartakee(1963)
Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)
Man-Mauji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

Dil Tera Diwana(1962)
Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films
Hariyali Aur Rasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)
Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

Naughty Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

Shaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

Do Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

Sanjog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

Bindya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Mehlon Ke Khwaab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Kanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

College Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Jaali Note (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Patang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

The Cruel Sorcerer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Didi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)
Kanhaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

Sohni Mahiwal(1958)
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Howrah Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

Karigar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)
Rebel Soldier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

Gateway of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Sharada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)
Miss Mary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Aasha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Bhabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Ek Jhalak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Bhai-Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

Mem Sahib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

Azaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

Kundan(1955)
Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)Lagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

Marine Drive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

Pehli Jhalak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

Danka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

Munna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

Barati(1954)

Chor Bazar(1954)
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

Laila Majnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Nagma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Shikast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Rail Ka Dibba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Ladki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Anhonee(1952)
Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films
Awaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

Bahar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

Nazneen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

Khazana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

Nirdosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

Sargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

Birha Ki Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

Ek Teri Nishani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

Bansaria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

Lahore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

Dhamki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

Dasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)
Career shape
Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 161 titles from 1944 to 2024; peak year 1974.
Film career
Peak 1974 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.
- 1951Screen debut· Awaara
Billing
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.
How do Om Prakash's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 61st percentile, the median of the 20 of 21 with a score; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up3
- 50th to 74th8
- 25th to 49th6
- Below 25th3
Shape of the crowd
8 of their 20 titles are Mixed.
- Universally Loved3
- Divisive1
- Cult Classic5
- Crowd Pleaser3
- Mixed8
Reviewers score the acting 81/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 86, detractors 58. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Om Prakash work with?
People who share at least 2 of Om Prakash's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Achala Sachdev shares the most, 6.
Writers
- Kader KhanShared titles: Muqaddar ka Faisla (1987), Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Kader Khan

- Manoj KumarShared titles: Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987), My Name Is Joker (1970)See all 2 shared titles with Manoj Kumar

- Inder Raj AnandShared titles: Julie (1975), Dil Tera Diwana (1962)See all 2 shared titles with Inder Raj Anand
- Khwaja Ahmad AbbasShared titles: My Name Is Joker (1970), Anhonee (1952)See all 2 shared titles with Khwaja Ahmad Abbas

Actors
- Achala SachdevShared titles: Julie (1975), My Name Is Joker (1970), Man Ka Meet (1969), Rajkumar (1964), Sohni Mahiwal (1958), Anhonee (1952)See all 6 shared titles with Achala Sachdev

- Pran SikandShared titles: Muqaddar ka Faisla (1987), Khandan (1965), Rajkumar (1964), Dil Tera Diwana (1962), Kundan (1955)See all 5 shared titles with Pran Sikand

- Sunil DuttShared titles: Man Ka Meet (1969), Padosan (1968), Khandan (1965), Nartakee (1963), Kundan (1955)See all 5 shared titles with Sunil Dutt

- AghaShared titles: Padosan (1968), Nartakee (1963), Barati (1954), Anhonee (1952)See all 4 shared titles with Agha

Composers
- RaviShared titles: Badi Didi (1969), Man Ka Meet (1969), Khandan (1965), Nartakee (1963)See all 4 shared titles with Ravi
- Jaikishan Dayabhai PanchalShared titles: My Name Is Joker (1970), Rajkumar (1964), Dil Tera Diwana (1962)See all 3 shared titles with Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal

- Shankarsingh RaghuwanshiShared titles: My Name Is Joker (1970), Rajkumar (1964), Dil Tera Diwana (1962)See all 3 shared titles with Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi

- Amar HaldipurShared titles: Do Aur Do Paanch (1980), Julie (1975)See all 2 shared titles with Amar Haldipur