Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan & others mourn Hrithik Roshan's grandfather, filmmaker J. Om Prakash's demise

Legendary Bollywood filmmaker and Hrithik Roshan's maternal grandfather, J. Om Prakash passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92. Known for directing films like 'Bhagwan Dada', 'Aap Ke Saath', 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela' and 'Sawan Jhoom Ke', the veteran filmmaker was a much-celebrated name in the industry. Following his demise, several Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to the departed soul. 

Amitabh Bachchan

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and grieved the loss. Calling him 'director of an eminence' hailed his work and extended praisers for his soul.

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T 3251 - J OM PRAKASH ji Producer Director of eminence, passed away this morning .. a kind gentle affable being .. my neighbor, Hrithik's grandfather .. sad !! Prayers for his soul .. 🙏

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 7, 2019

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Ajay Devgn

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn also mourned the death of the veteran filmmaker. In a recent Twitter post, he said that J.Om Prakash will be missed and remembered forever. He also extended condolence to Hrithik Roshan and family.

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Om Prakash ji you will be missed and remembered forever. Your contributions to Indian cinema is a gift left behind for all of us! My deepest condolences and prayers to the family🙏 @iHrithik @RakeshRoshan_N

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 7, 2019

Akshay Kumar

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar also paid tribute to late producer-director J.Om Prakash. The actor who had previously posted about former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who passed away yesterday said that he is sad to hear another sad demise. Hailing the works of the late filmmaker, he extended condolences to Hrithik and family.  

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Heard of another sad demise of veteran filmmaker J Om Prakash ji...known for path-breaking cinema, much ahead of his times. Heartfelt condolences to @iHrithik and family 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2019

Madhuri Dixit Nene

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit also remembered J Om Prakash in a recent social media post and extended deepest condolences to the Roshan family.

Here's the post:

Rest in peace J Om Prakash Ji. My deepest condolences to @iHrithik and the entire Roshan family on your grave loss.

— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) August 7, 2019

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Anil Kapoor

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the legendary filmmaker. In a recent Twitter post, he said, India has lost a great gem today and thanked him for his immense contributions to Indian cinema.

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Indian film industry & fans of Indian cinema have lost a great gem today...Thank you for your life's work and your immense contributions Om Prakash ji! Our prayers are with you @iHrithik @RakeshRoshan_N & family 🙏

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 7, 2019

Kajol

Bollywood actor Kajol Devgn also shared a emotional note as the veteran filmmaker passed away. She took to Twitter and wrote, "Om Prakash Ji, you have given Indian cinema some eminent stories to remember. You'll forever stay in our thoughts. Sincere prayers for the family."

Here's the post:

Om Prakash Ji, you have given Indian cinema some eminent stories to remember. You'll forever stay in our thoughts. Sincere prayers for the family.🙏🏻 @iHrithik @RakeshRoshan_N

— Kajol (@KajolAtUN) August 7, 2019

Besides his career as a director-producer, J Om Prakash also served as the president of the Film Federation of India from 1995-1996. His last rites were performed in Mumbai with Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan leading the procession.