The pioneer actor, who introduced natural acting in Hindi cinema, and the first superstar to play the role of a lead as well as of an antagonist, we remember the legend of Bollywood, Ashok Kumar's on his birthday anniversary on October 13. Here's a collection of heart-warming images of the character actor, Ashok Kumar.
Updated On: 2017-12-10 08:19 AM IST
Compiled by : Shachi Chaturvedi
A young Ashok Kumar in one of his earlier films
Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani on the poster of the 1938 film Vachan
Ashok Kumar and Nutan
Ashok Kumar and Nutan
Two legends, Ashok Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan
The actor with Rati Agnihotri in a movie
Ashok Kumar with daughter Preeti Ganguly
Ashok Kumar with his brothers Kishore and Anoop
Ashok Kumar, Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar
Ashok Kumar with Vijay Anand (left)
Did you know? Ashok Kumar stopped celebrating his birthday after Kishore Kumar passed away on the same day (October 13) in 1987
Ashok Kumar with Lata Mangeshkar
Ashok Kumar as Bahadur Shah Zafar in the TV show
Dadamoni accepting one of his many honours
Ashok Kumar was born Kumudlal Ganguly to a Bengali Hindu Brahmin family in Bhagalpur
Ashok Kumar's father, Kunjlal Ganguly, was a lawyer while his mother, Gouri Devi, was a housewife
Ashok Kumar was known for his versatility as an actor. He played a wide range of roles, from romantic leads to character roles and even negative characters
He started his career in the Indian film industry in the 1930s and was one of the early stars of Hindi cinema
He received several awards during his career, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, one of India's highest honors in cinema
Ashok Kumar's contribution to Indian cinema and his lasting impact on the industry is widely recognized. He remains an iconic figure in the history of Bollywood and is remembered for his exceptional acting talent and significant influence on the film industry
