Om Prakash was born on 19 December 1919 in Lahore. He has been a popular Indian character actor. He started his career in 1947 and was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. He was one of the most powerful actors of the film industry in the 60`s 70`s & to some extent 80`s.
His vital roles in the films Chupke Chupke, Julie, and Buddha Mil Gaya are considered to be his best performances along with De Silva in Zanjeer and Daddu in Namak Halaal. He is known for his roles in comedy films too. One of his best performances in his later years was Sharaabi (1984); in this film he played a role that was essential for the movie. He lived in Union Park, Chembur, close to Mumbai. Unfortunately, this great actor died of a heart attack on 21 February 1998 in Mumbai.
Filmography of Om Prakash
| Year | Film | Year | Film |
| 1950 | Sargam | 1973 | Zanjeer, Loafer, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Phagun |
| 1951 | Bahar, Khazana, Nazneen | 1974 | Roti, International Crook, Do Chattane, Chowkidar, Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam, Sagina |
| 1952 | Anhonee, Ghungroo, Hamari Duniya, Poonam | 1975 | Julie, Aandhi, Chupke Chupke, Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty, Khushboo, Sunehra Sansar |
| 1953 | Aas, Chalis Baba Ek Chor, Ladki, Rail Ka Dibba, Shikast | 1976 | Maa |
| 1954 | Chor Bazar, Danka, Dost, Kavi, Pooja, Albeli, Azaad, Bhagwat Mahima, Kundan, Lagan, Marine Drive, Musafirkhana, Pehli Jhalak | 1977 | Aakhri Goli, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka, Alaap, Saheb Bahadur |
| 1956 | Basant Bahar, Dhake Ki Malmal, Shrimati 420 | 1978 | Naya Daur, Parmatma (voice) |
| 1956/II | Bhai Bhai | 1979 | Gol Maal |
| 1957 | Aasha, Bhabhi, EK Jhalak, Gateway of India, Miss Mary, Sharada, Sheroo | 1980 | Do Aur Do Paanch, Do Premee, Abdullah |
| 1958 | Baghi Sipahi, Howrah Bridge, Police, Sohni Mahiwal, Chacha Zindabad, Kanhaiya, Pyar Ki Rahen | 1980/I | Bandish |
| 1960 | Bindya, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, Mehlon Ke Khwab | 1981 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Itni Si Baat, Biwi-O-Biwi, Naram Garam, Aas Paas, Dhanwan, Laawaris, Sharada |
| 1961 | Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan, Sanjog | 1982 | Prem Rog, Dharam Kanta, Badle Ki Aag, Dil-E-Nadan, Johnny I Love You, Namak Halaal |
| 1962 | Dil Tera Diwana, Half Ticket, Hariyali Aur Raasta, Manmauji | 1983 | Rang Birangi, Naukar Biwi Ka, Pyaasi Aankhen, Shubh Kaamna |
| 1963 | Bharosa, Nartakee, Tere Ghar Ke Samne | 1984 | Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan, Raaj Tilak, Raja Aur Rana, Sharaabi |
| 1964 | Aap Ki Parchhaiyan, Door Ki Awaaz, Jahan Ara, Kaise Kahoon, Mera Qasoor Kya Hai, Raj Kumar, Suhagan | 1985 | Alag Alag, Meetha Zeher, Do Dilon Ki Dastaan |
| 1965 | Khandaan, Naya Kanoon | 1986 | Karamdaata, Bhagwan Dada, Chameli Ki Shaadi, Kaanch Ki Deewar |
| 1966 | Do Dilon Ki Dastaan, Dus Lakh, Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare, Pati Patni, Pyaar Kiye Jaa | 1986 | Bhagwan Dada |
| 1967 | Aman, Around the World, Laat Saheb | 1987 | Hawalaat, Rahi, Muqaddar Ka Faisla, Kalyug Aur Ramayan, Insaniyat Ke Dushman |
| 1968 | Do Kaliyaan, Ek Kali Muskai, Gauri, Man Ka Meet, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Padosan, Parivaar, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan | 1988 | Halaal Ki Kamai, Bees Saal Baad, Mohabbat Ke Dushman |
| 1969 | Badi Didi, Chirag, Doli, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Kanyadaan, Pyaasi Sham, Sajan | 1990 | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif, Ghar Ho To Aisa |
| 1970 | Aansoo Aur Muskan, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Gopi, Mera Naam Joker, Purab Aur Pachhim, Pushpanjali, Suhana Safar | 1991 | Pratikar |
| 1971 | Amar Prem, Buddha Mil Gaya, Paraya Dhan, Parwana | 1994 | Ghar Ki Izzat |