J. Om Prakash

Jay Om Prakash (24 January 1926 – 7 August 2019) was an Indian Bollywood film producer and director. He directed films like Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Aakraman, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka, Aakhir Kyon? (1985) with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero and his other successful directorial ventures include some of Jeetendra's most critically acclaimed works, such as Apnapan (1977), Aasha (1980), Apna Bana Lo (1982), Arpan (1983), and Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) with Jeetendra as the lead. He was presenter for the films Raja Rani and Aan Milo Sajna, both having Rajesh Khanna as lead.

His films were romantic musical dramas, noted for their strong emotional appeal. They often explored complex relationships, with characters grappling with jealousy, betrayal, doubt, and the consequences of their actions. His narratives addressed themes such as fidelity and extramarital affairs directly, depicting the hardships and lessons learned through life's trials.

His daughter, Pinkie, is married to director-producer Rakesh Roshan, making him the maternal grandfather of actor Hrithik Roshan.