Aug 7 (AZINS) Hrithik Roshan's maternal grandfather and legendary filmmaker J. Om Prakash passed away on Wednesday. He was 93 and has been staying in Mumbai itself. Om Prakash ji is known for directing popular films namely Bhagwan Dada, Aap Ke Saath, Aakhir Kyon?, Arpan, Aas Paas, Aasha, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka, Apnapan, Aakraman and Aap Ki Kasam. He has also produced movies namely Aandhi, Aankhon Aankhon Mein, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Aas Ka Panchhi among many.

A few days back, Hrithik took to his Twitter page and shared photos with his grandfather with a heartfelt note. He 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."

Last year on the occasion of Om Prakash ji's 92nd birthday, Duggu had shared a series of photos from the birthday celebrations on his Instagram page. He captioned his post as "As a young man he sold his wedding ring to buy books. Studied under street lamps. Self-taught. Ignited by creativity he forayed into films. Aap ki kasam and 22 more jubilee films brought him name and fame. But his greatest work was love. Here he is at 92. My greatest teacher. My Deda."

Hrithik was always fond of his grandpa and has spoken about him on several occasions.

May his soul rest in peace!