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Ashok Kumar
Starring in Achhut Kannya, Kismet and Mahal.
Achhut Kannya · Kismet
- Born
- 13 October 1911
- Birthplace
- Bhagalpur
- Died
- 10 December 2001
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Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar, born Kumudlal Ganguly, was an Indian actor and a member of the Ganguly film family.
Early life
Education
Studied law at Presidency College in Calcutta but wanted to work in cinema as a technician.
Career
- 1936
Bombay Talkies
Made his acting debut in Jeevan Naiya and gained recognition in Achhut Kannya.
- 1943
Kismet
Took a leading role in the successful crime drama.
- Later career
Character roles
Moved into character parts while continuing to work in Hindi cinema.
- 1988
National recognition
Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Selected work
Achhut Kannya
Starred opposite Devika Rani.
Kismet
Played a thief in the drama.
Mahal
Starred in and produced the mystery film.
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Appeared with his brothers Anoop and Kishore Kumar.
Beyond work
Family
Married Shobha in 1938; they had four children. His younger brothers included actor Anoop Kumar and singer Kishore Kumar.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: FilmIndia magazine, February 1942. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.