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Ashok Kumar (born Kumudlal Ganguly; 13 October 1911 – 10 December 2001), was an Indian actor who attained iconic status in Indian cinema. He was considered the first big star of Hindi cinema as well as the first lead actor to play an anti-hero.
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.
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
Ashok Kumar was an Indian actor who was active from 1934 to 1997. He was regarded as one of the greatest actor of his era.
YearTitleRole2013Usman Bhai1997Kapoor1997Mr. Kapoor (Daddu)1996Prince Arjun SinghAshok Kumar was one of the most influential actors in Indian cinema, starring in over 200 films from 1936 to 2001. He also produced, sang, directed and acted in various genres, and was known as Dadamoni or the Grandfather of Indian Cinema.
- January 1, 1
- Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India
- January 1, 1
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Oct 12, 2020 · On the occasion of his birth anniversary, we bring out a list of some of Ashok Kumar's best movies down the ages.
Oct 13, 2011 · The accidental actor tasted real success with Achhut Kanya starring Devika Rani and the road ahead was smoother as he delivered hits like Kismet (1943), Parineeta (1953), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Khoobsurat (1980) and Khatta Meetha (1981), building a strong fan base all along.