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Asha Parekh
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- Born 2 October 1942
- Place of Birth Bengaluru
- Occupation Actor, Film Actor, Television Producer, Television Director
- Years active 1952-2008
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- Muthi Bhar Zameen,
- Kati Patang
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ABOUT Asha Parekh
Asha Parekh: A Cinematic Legacy Veteran actress Asha Parekh, born October 2, 1942, enjoys an unparalleled position in Hindi cinema. Her career, spanning over four decades and encompassing more than 85 films, solidified her status as one of the industry's most celebrated figures. Parekh's debut as a child artist in Maa (1952) paved the way for a lead role in Dil Deke Dekho (1959), launching her into stardom. The 1960s and 70s witnessed her reign as a leading lady, delivering memorable performances in films like Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Teesri Manzil, Love in Tokyo, Upkar, Kati Patang, and Caravan. Her portrayal in Kati Patang earned her a Filmfare Best Actress Award. Her versatility shone through diverse roles, showcasing both romantic leads and more nuanced characters. Beyond acting, Parekh ventured into film direction and production. Her contributions to Indian cinema have been recognised with prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri (1992) and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2020), the highest honour in Indian cinema. The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2002) further cemented her legacy. Parekh's autobiography, The Hit Girl, released in 2017, offers intimate insights into her remarkable journey. Her iconic status rests on a combination of acting prowess, graceful screen presence, and a prolific filmography that continues to inspire.
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ASHA PAREKH NEWS
Asha Parekh slams The Kashmir Files producers, asks 'How much money did they give for welfare of Hindus living in Jammu and Kashmir?'
October 11, 2023 10:01 pm
Asha Parekh has criticised producers of The Kashmir Files for not donating a part of their earnings for the welfare of Hindus living in Jammu and Kashmir.
Asha Parekh: Bollywood's 'jubilee' girl whose name was enough to sell films; was Dharmendra, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor's 'lucky mascot'
October 04, 2023 2:31 pm
On Asha Parekh's 81st brithday on Monday (October 2), we take a look at the illustrious life of the doe-eyed danseuse, who became the highest paid actress of her time.
Alarming similarities between Dharmendra's Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Rishab Shetty's Kantara are a sorry commentary on state of Indian cinema
July 15, 2023 8:05 am
Raj Khosla's 1971 film Mera Gaon Mera Desh has Dharmendra playing the 'hero' who is celebrated even though his actions are extremely questionable.
Unlike Asha Parekh and Tanuja, Zarina Wahab likes playing mother in films: 'After a certain age...'
April 22, 2023 7:39 pm
Zarina Wahab opened up about playing the character of mother in movies and said that she considers herself lucky.
Asha Parekh, Tanuja say studios had 'horrible bathrooms', they didn't use them entire day: 'We were shy to say...'
April 18, 2023 9:41 am
Yesteryear divas Tanuja and Asha Parekh recently discussed the issue of ageism, pay parity and lack of proper sanitation facilities on a film set.
Asha Parekh asks 'when roles are being written for Amitabh Bachchan, why not for us?'
April 18, 2023 9:18 am
Asha Parekh and Tanuja said that they are not interested in playing the roles of mother, grandmother or sister in movies.
When Dilip Kumar asked Asha Parekh should change her name to Asha Pari: 'It sounds like an ad for a mill'
April 13, 2023 5:02 pm
Before Asha Parekh's debut, Dilip Kumar and Sashadhar Mukherjee suggested that she should change her name to Asha Pari.
Zeenat Aman asked why film stars struggle to make marriages work: 'I know of girls who put up with things that normal people wouldn't'
February 26, 2023 8:45 am
Veteran actors Zeenat Aman and Asha Parekh spoke at the ABP Ideas Of India 2023 summit and talked about how difficult it is to make marriages work in the film industry.
Asha Parekh reveals Jeetendra, Dharmendra wouldn't speak to her on film shoots: 'Shot khatam hote hi...'
February 25, 2023 11:21 am
Bollywood actor Asha Parekh recalled how both Jeetendra and Dharmendra were wary of interacting with her, and she wondered if her face had anything to do with it.
Asha Parekh says Rajesh Khanna had 'inferiority complex' in his early days: 'Everything changed when he became a star'
February 24, 2023 5:59 pm
The first time Asha Parekh and Rajesh Khanna shared the screen was in the 1967 movie, Baharon Ke Sapne. Later they starred in films like Kati Patang (1971) and Aan Milo Sajna (1970).
