Hrithik Roshan’s grandfather & veteran filmmaker J. Om Prakash passes away

Hrithik Roshan’s grandfather and legendary filmmaker, J. Om Prakash has passed away at the age of 93.

Prakash was synonymous for directing films like ‘Bhagwan Dada’, ‘Aap Ke Saath’, ‘Aakhir Kyon?’, ‘Arpan’, ‘Aas Paas’, ‘Aasha’, ‘Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka’, ‘Apnapan’, ‘Aakraman’ and ‘Aap Ki Kasam’. He had also produced classic titles like ‘Aandhi’, ‘Aankhon Aankhon Mein’, ‘Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke’, ‘Aaye Din Bahar Ke’, ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’ and ‘Aas Ka Panchhi’.

Just a few days ago, Roshan had taken to social media to share pictures with his grandfather, with the following message, “#MySuperTeacher – My Nana who I lovingly call Deda, for the lessons he has taught me at every stage of my life, which I share with my kids now. And Dr Oza, my speech therapist as a child, who taught me to accept my weakness and helped me overcome my fear of stammer.”