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Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar

Director & actor · born 13 October 1911 · Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India

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. The Government of India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Bhushan in 1998 for his contributions to Indian cinema. Ashok kumar was a Bengali hindu belonged to Kulin Brahmin.

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Where to start: Eight Days (1946).

As director 1

As actor 202

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Ashok Kumar movie?

By viewer score, Eight Days (1946) at 9.0/10.

What are Ashok Kumar’s most popular movies?

Mr. India.

How many movies has Ashok Kumar made?

203 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 202 as actor.

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