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Ashok Kumar
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- Born 13 October 1911
- Place of Birth Bhagalpur
- Occupation Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Singer
- Father Kunjalal Ganguly
- Mother Gouri Devi
- Spouse Shobha Devi (1935)
- Siblings Anoop Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Sati Devi Mukherjee
- Education University Of Calcutta, Presidency University, Government Science College, Jabalpur
- Years active 1934-1997
- Other names Dadamoni
- Children Preeti Ganguly, Bharti Jaffrey, Rupa Verma
Related Other Pages:
- Achena Atithi,
- Anoop Kumar,
- Mahal
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ABOUT Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Ashok Kumar, born Kumudlal Ganguly on October 13, 1911, holds the distinction of being a pioneering figure in Indian cinema. His career spanned several decades, establishing him as the first major star and the first lead actor to portray an anti-hero, a groundbreaking feat for its time. This versatility extended beyond his initial stardom; Kumar successfully reinvented himself as a highly respected character actor, enjoying continued success throughout his career. A member of the prominent Ganguly film family, his contributions to Indian cinema were immense. Kumar’s iconic roles solidified his place in film history, though specific titles aren't detailed here. His ability to seamlessly transition between lead and character roles reflects his exceptional acting range and adaptability to evolving cinematic landscapes. He received India’s highest film honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 1988, a testament to his enduring legacy. Further recognition included the Padma Shri (1962) and Padma Bhushan (1999) awards, highlighting his significant impact on Indian cinema. Kumar passed away on December 10, 2001, leaving behind a rich cinematic heritage.
Ashok Kumar FILMS AND CREDITS
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Ashok Kumar AWARDS
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ASHOK KUMAR NEWS
Nalini Jaywant, the Golden Age Bollywood heroine whose body wasn't discovered until three days after her death
September 04, 2025 4:20 pm
She was once described by Dilip Kumar as his favourite co-star ever; she worked with the likes of Ashok Kumar and Dev Anand, and won a Filmfare award in 1958. But she died alone, forgotten by the film industry and her own family.
Forced to work as a child artiste by her mother, this actor was sexually assaulted by her 'guardian' at 6 on a film shoot; was slapped by Meena Kumari
July 19, 2025 3:17 pm
Despite her fame, Daisy Irani revealed that child actors often face harsh realities, with most being taken advantage of in the film industry.
'Stupid, friendless city': Bollywood's greatest actor-singer hated acting and Mumbai, felt he was 'conned' because of his famous older brother
June 21, 2025 3:04 pm
In an old interview, the legendary singer Kishore Kumar said that he never wanted to become an actor, and tried his best to avoid it.
This 1950s superstar owned a 25-room bungalow, seven imported cars; died in a chawl: 'I was a mazdoor millionaire, it was god’s way of punishing me'
June 05, 2025 9:59 am
Bhagwan Dada was a movie star in the 1950s, but before he could enjoy his stardom, he lost it all and found himself in a chawl in Dadar.
Dilip Kumar was asked how he was handling two wives by a brazen Ashok Kumar in front of everyone: 'I braced myself for an outburst'
October 25, 2024 12:03 pm
Rishi Kapoor, in his biography, recalled how Dilip Kumar was asked an embarrassing question about his two marriages by Ashok Kumar in front of everyone.
Ashok Kumar: An unintentional actor who challenged norms, experimented and gave many firsts to Indian cinema
October 13, 2024 10:25 pm
The frenzy for Ashok Kumar was so immense that whenever he was spotted, he would be mobbed by fans, causing traffic to come to a standstill. Often, the police had to resort to using lathis to disperse the crowd.
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Check out who is the richest candidate in the fray for phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
When Ashok Kumar confessed to being attracted to female co-stars, but refused to show up for 'appointments' with them
October 13, 2023 10:43 am
On his 112th birth anniversary, here's a throwback interview in which the legendary Ashok Kumar spoke about the many occasions on which he felt attracted to his female co-stars.
Saira Banu shares how Ashok Kumar gave Dilip Kumar the biggest acting lesson of his life: 'If you try to act it out, it will look silly'
August 09, 2023 7:55 pm
Saira Banu shared an anecdote about the friendship of Dilip Kumar and Ashok Kumar, and how Dada Moni gave the Mughal-E-Azam actor an acting tip that probably stayed with him for the rest of his life.
BR Chopra dared to make Hindi cinema's first song-less film in 1960, which won a National Award
April 22, 2023 12:41 pm
On BR Chopra's birth anniversary, revisiting his 1960 film Kanoon which won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. The Ashok Kumar-Rajendra Kumar starrer was the first song-less Hindi film.
Delhiites wake up to improved visibility on Christmas; dense fog hits Bengaluru flight ops
India15 min ago
After days of recording dense fog conditions, the weather improved in Delhi early Thursday, with hardly any fog over at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast. The visibility on Christmas day increased to 2,500 metres — early on Thursday.