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Ashok Kumar was an Indian actor who became the first big star of Hindi cinema and the first lead actor to play an anti-hero. He was also a producer, singer, painter and a member of the Ganguly and Mukherjee-Samarth film families.
Ashok Kumar was a versatile actor, singer, producer and director in Hindi cinema. He was the first hero to star in a blockbuster film Kismet and introduced Dev Anand and Madhubala to the industry.
- Sanjay, Ashok Kumar, Dadamoni
- Kumudlal Kunjilal Ganguly
A comprehensive list of films featuring Ashok Kumar, an Indian actor who was active from 1934 to 1997. See his roles, co-stars, and notes for each film.
YearTitleRole2013Usman Bhai1997Kapoor1997Mr. Kapoor (Daddu)1996Prince Arjun SinghAshok Kumar was a legendary Indian actor, producer and singer who starred in over 200 Hindi films from 1936 to 2001. He was the grandfather of actress Sridevi and the great-grandfather of actress Kiara Advani.
- January 1, 1
- Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India
- January 1, 1
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Learn about the life and career of Ashok Kumar, one of the most famous actors in Indian cinema for over half a century. He starred in over 200 films, played various roles, and was the brother of Kishore Kumar and the father of Aroop Kumar and Preeti Ganguli.
- October 13, 1911
- December 10, 2001
Watch a clip from a BBC documentary on Indian cinema, where Ashok Kumar, a veteran actor, recounts how he was persuaded to act in films. Learn more about his career and his family in the film industry.
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Ashok Kumar ( October 1911 – 10 December 2001) also fondly called Dadamoni in Bengali ,was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema.
