RIP! Hrithik Roshan's Grandfather & Filmmaker J Om Prakash Dies At 92 After Prolonged Illness

Hrithik Roshan’s maternal grandfather and veteran filmmaker J Om Prakash passed away on Wednesday morning.

Hrithik Roshan’s maternal grandfather and veteran filmmaker J Om Prakash who has helmed successful films like Aap Ki Kasam and Aakhir Kyon? with Rajesh Khanna, passed away at the age of 92 on Wednesday morning after prolonged illness. Actor Deepak Parashar who was also a contestant of the first season of Bigg Boss confirmed the death of his uncle on social media. While sharing a pic with the late filmmaker from hospital, taken a few months ago he wrote: My dearest uncle “Mr J Om Prakash”passed away about an hour ago So saddened as he joins his friend, my Mamaji “Mr Mohan Kumar “in heaven ! Their contributions to Indian cinema is a gift they left behind for us ! Took this pic few months ago when went to see him ! Om Shanti,”.

My dearest uncle “Mr J Om Prakash”passed away about an hour ago 😞 So saddened as he joins his friend, my Mamaji “Mr Mohan Kumar “in heaven ! Their contributions to Indian cinema is a gift they left behind for us ! Took this pic few months ago when went to see him ! Om Shanti ! pic.twitter.com/rRuODYcQ2Z

— Deepak Parashar (@dparasherdp) August 7, 2019

Best known for directing films like Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Aakhir Kyon? (1985), Apnapan (1977), Aasha (1980), Arpan (1983), Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993), J Omprakash also produced box office hit films like Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Aas Ka Panchhi (1961), Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966), Aankhon Aankhon Mein, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969) and Aakhir Kyun. J Omprakash is the father of Pinky Roshan, Hrithik’s mother.

Our deepest condolences on the tragic demise of Mr J Om Prakash: a veteran stalwart of the industry and an adored family member of the Roshan Family. Sir you will be greatly missed.

We ask for respect and privacy for the Roshan family in this time of sadness. pic.twitter.com/sB27UvguNB — HrithikRules.com (@HrithikRules) August 7, 2019

According to reports, Hrithik is said to be very close to his maternal grandfather and has often spoken about his love for him. Earlier in 2016, he even gifted the veteran filmmaker a luxury car.Recently during the promotions of his recent release Super 30, Hrithik  had revealed that his nana is his super teacher. "#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," he had tweeted.

#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. pic.twitter.com/TCw1qW3Bg0

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) July 5, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the Roshan family at this hour of grief! May the departed soul rest in peace!