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Overview

Date of Death:
10 December 2001, Bombay, India more
Mini Biography:
Ashok Kumar was one of India's most famous actors from before to after... more
Trivia:
Father of Preeti Ganguli more
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Awards:
5 wins & 1 nomination more
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Alternate Names:
Dadamoni | Ashok Kumar Ganguly | Padmashree Ashok Kumar

Filmography

Actor:
  1. Ankhon Mein Tum Ho (1997) .... Kapoor (Dadhu)
  2. Beqabu (1996)
  3. Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) .... Doctor
  4. Return of Jewel Thief (1996) .... Prince Arjun
  5. Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
  6. Mera Damad (1995) .... Ajit Khanna
  7. Yuhi Kabhi (1994) .... God
  8. Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
  9. Humlaa (1992) .... Devkishan Sharma
    ... aka Hamla
    ... aka The Attack
  10. Maut Ki Sazaa (1991) .... Pandit. Satyadev
  11. Aadhi Mimansa (1991)
    ... aka A Rare Solution (International: English title: informal title)

  12. Dana Paani (1989)
  13. Anjaane Rishte (1989) .... Kirpa Ram
  14. Clerk (1989) .... Satyapati
  15. Majboor (1989) .... Ravi and Sunil's father
  16. Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein (1989)
  17. Sachai Ki Taqat (1989)
  18. "Crossroads" .... Ranjit Rupal (1 episode, 1986-1988)
        - Episode #1.4510 (1988) TV episode .... Ranjit Rupal
  19. Faisla (1988) .... Rehman
  20. Inteqam (1988)
  21. "Bharat Ek Khoj" (1988) TV series
    ... aka The Discovery of India
  22. Superman (1987) .... Superman's Foster Father
    ... aka The Indian Superman (India: English title)
  23. Hifazat (1987) .... Kailashnath
  24. Mr India (1987) .... Prof. Sinha
  25. Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987) .... Professor Peter Fernandes
  26. Woh Din Aayega (1987) .... Professor Bhattacharya
    ... aka That Day Will Come
  27. Pyaar Ki Jeet (1987) .... Dr. Kumar
  28. Avam (1987) .... Veshat Ansari
    ... aka People
  29. Jawab Hum Denge (1987) .... Defense Lawyer
  30. Asli Naqli (1986) .... Driver/Chacha (uncle)
  31. Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge (1986) .... Abdul Rehman
  32. Qatl (1986) .... Beggar/Street Singer
  33. Shatru (1986) .... Superintendent of Police
    ... aka The Enemy
  34. Bhim Bawani (1986) (TV)
  35. Dahleez (1986)
    ... aka The Frontier
  36. Ek Daku Saher Mein (1985) .... Police Inspector
  37. Bhago Bhoot Aayaa (1985) .... Butler
  38. Tawaif (1985) .... Mr. Nigam
  39. Phir Aayee Barsat (1985) .... Bajaj - Dilip's father
  40. Durga (1985)
  41. Duniya (1984) .... R.D. Puri
  42. Ram Tera Desh (1984) .... Ram Das
  43. "Humlog" (1984) TV series .... Sutradhar
  44. Farishta (1984) .... Rai Bahadur
  45. Raja Aur Rana (1984) .... Rajinder Singh (aka Raja)
  46. Grahasthi (1984) .... Shankar
  47. Hum Rahe Na Hum (1984) .... Professor Mulk Raj
  48. Akalmand (1984) .... Major
  49. Mahaan (1983) .... Rai, Rita's grandfather
  50. Love in Goa (1983) .... Baburao
  51. Prem Tapasya (1983) .... Dr. Chowdary
  52. Taqdeer (1983) (uncredited) .... Mr. Diwan Pratap Singh
    ... aka Brij's Taqdeer (India: Hindi title: complete title)
    ... aka Luck
  53. Kaya Palat (1983)
    ... aka Life Prolonging
  54. Pasand Apni Apni (1983) .... Shantilal Anand
    ... aka Our Choice
  55. Haadsaa (1983) .... Dr. Ved Kapoor
  56. Chor Police (1983) .... Mr. Sinha
  57. Bekaraar (1983)
  58. Shakti (1982) .... Police Commissioner
  59. Shaukeen (1982) .... Om Prakash Choudhury
    ... aka Connoisseurs
  60. Sumbandh (1982) .... Advocate Hardayal Mathur
    ... aka Sambandh (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  61. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
  62. Anokha Bandan (1982) .... Zaminder
  63. Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi (1982)
  64. Dard Ka Rishta (1982)
  65. Dial 100 (1982)
  66. Jail Yatra (1981) .... Ramnath Verma
  67. Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981) .... Jailor
  68. Jyoti (1981) .... Niranjan's dad
    ... aka The Flame
  69. Mahfil (1981) .... Raghunath Singh
  70. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980) .... Dr. Bose
  71. Khwab (1980) .... Advocate Joshi
  72. Aakhri Insaaf (1980)
  73. Saajan Mere Main Saajan Ki (1980)
  74. Aap Ke Deewane (1980) .... Inshallah Khan
  75. Takkar (1980) .... Vijay, Kishan, Meena's dad
    ... aka The Confrontation
  76. Judaai (1980) .... Retired Justice Umakant Verma
  77. Nazrana Pyar Ka (1980) .... Mahesh Kumar Gupta
  78. Khubsoorat (1980) .... Dwarka Prasad Gupta
    ... aka Beautiful (India: English title: literal title)
  79. Sau Din Saas Ke (1980) .... Colonel Gupta

  80. Janata Havaldar (1979)
  81. Bagula Bhagat (1979)
  82. Amar Deep (1979)
  83. Dil Aur Deewaar (1978) .... Rai Saheb
    ... aka The Heart and the Wall
  84. Apna Khoon (1978) .... Geeta's Father
  85. Anpadh (1978) .... Gupta
  86. Do Musafir (1978) .... Kailash Nath
  87. Chor Ke Ghar Chor (1978)
  88. Khatta Meetha (1978) .... Homi Mistry
    ... aka Sweet and Sour
  89. Premi Gangaram (1978)
  90. Anmol Tasveer (1978)
    ... aka Rare Painting
  91. Tumhare Liye (1978) .... Dr. Vachaspati/Vaidyaraj
    ... aka For Your Sake
  92. Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) .... Lala Ganpat Rai
  93. Hira Aur Patthar (1977) .... Dr. Anand
    ... aka The Jewel and the Stone
  94. Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
  95. Jadu Tona (1977) .... Inspector Jolly Goodman
    ... aka Black Magic (India: English title)
  96. Safed Jhoot (1977) .... Gulati
    ... aka Safed Jhooth (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka The White Lie
  97. Anand Ashram (1977/I) .... Thakur
  98. Mastan Dada (1977)
  99. Prayashchit (1977)
  100. Dream Girl (1977) .... Mr. Verma
  101. Anand Ashram (1977/II)
  102. Anurodh (1977) .... Mr. Mathur
  103. Shankar Dada (1976) .... Superintendent of Police
  104. Bhanwar (1976) .... Dr. Verma
  105. Aap Beati (1976) .... Kishorilal Kapoor
  106. Harfan Maula (1976) .... Ranjeet/Kedar/Mahavir
  107. Barood (1976) .... Balraj Gupta - Criminologist
    ... aka Dynamite
  108. Balika Badhu (1976) (voice) .... Aged Amal
    ... aka The Young Wife (International: English title)
  109. Rangila Ratan (1976)
  110. Arjun Pandit (1976)
  111. Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976) .... Raja
    ... aka One Better Than the Other
  112. Santan (1976)
  113. Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975) .... Anand Kumar
  114. Aakraman (1975)
  115. Chori Mera Kaam (1975) .... Shankar
  116. Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder) (1975)
    ... aka IPC Section 302 (India: English title)
  117. Mili (1975) .... Mr. Khanna
  118. Chhoti Si Baat (1975) .... Col. Julius Nagendranath Wilfred Singh
    ... aka A Little Affair
    ... aka A Trifle
  119. Uljhan (1975) .... Judge Kailalsh Chandra
  120. Prem Nagar (1974) .... Raja Uday Singh
  121. Do Phool (1974) .... Diwan Bahadur Atal Rai
  122. Ujala Hi Ujala (1974) .... Professor Shyamlal Gupta
  123. Do Aankhen (1974)
  124. Khoon Ki Keemat (1974)
  125. Paise Ki Gudiya (1974) .... Dr. Vinayak
    ... aka Ghunghat Aur Ghunghroo
  126. Dulhan (1974)
  127. Dhund (1973) .... Public Prosecutor Mehta
    ... aka Fog
    ... aka Trance
  128. Hifazat (1973)
  129. Taxi Driver (1973)
  130. Bada Kabutar (1973) .... Mama Rampuri
  131. Victoria No. 203 (1972) .... Raja
  132. Pakeezah (1972) .... Shahabuddin
    ... aka Pure Heart
    ... aka Pure One (India: English title)
    ... aka The Pure
  133. Maalik (1972) .... Ganesh Duttji 'Guru'
    ... aka The Boss
  134. Zameen Aasmaan (1972) .... Shanti Swaroop
  135. Dil Daulat Duniya (1972) .... Seth Kalidas/Kalluram 'Kalwa'
    ... aka Love, Wealth and the World
  136. Sazaa (1972)
  137. Garam Masala (1972) (uncredited) .... Maharaj
    ... aka Hot Spices
  138. Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa (1972)
    ... aka Doh-Ray-Me-Fah-Soh
  139. Anuraag (1972) .... Mr. Rai
  140. Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) .... Thakur Virendra Singh
  141. Zindagi Zindagi (1972) .... Choudhury Ramprasad
  142. Adhikar (1971/I) .... Barrister Shukla
    ... aka A Privilege
    ... aka Justice (International: English title: informal literal title)
  143. Door Ka Raahi (1971)
    ... aka Door Ka Rahi (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  144. Naya Zamana (1971) .... Sachin Choudhury (Rajan & Seema's dad)
    ... aka The New World
  145. Hum Tum Aur Woh (1971) .... Mahendranath
  146. Kangan (1971) .... Lakshmipati 'Rajaji'
    ... aka The Bangle (International: English title)
  147. Maa Aur Mamta (1970) .... William
  148. Jawab (1970) .... Zamindar Uma Shankar
  149. Purab Aur Pachhim (1970) .... Bharat's Guru/Dad
  150. Sharafat (1970) .... Jagatram
  151. Safar (1970) .... Dr. Chandra

  152. Aradhana (1969) .... Air Commodore Ganguly
  153. Satyakam (1969) .... Satyasharan 'Dadji' Acharya
  154. Intaquam (1969) .... Heeralal Mehra
    ... aka Inteqam (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  155. Paisa Ya Pyaar (1969)
  156. Bhai Bahen (1969) .... Raja Vikram Pratap
    ... aka Brother and Sister
  157. Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1969) .... Vidyanand
    ... aka Tears Have Become Flowers
  158. Do Bhai (1969) .... Judge Ajay Verma
    ... aka Two Brothers
  159. Pyar Ka Sapna (1969) .... Shankernath
  160. Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) (uncredited) .... Passenger (Hair Dresser)
    ... aka The Sage and the Devil
  161. Aashirwad (1968) .... Shivnath 'Joggi Thakur' Choudhary
    ... aka The Blessing (International: English title)
  162. Ek Kali Muskai (1968)
  163. Dil Aur Mohabbat (1968) .... Supt. of Police Choudhry
  164. Aabroo (1968)
  165. Jewel Thief (1967) .... Arjun Singh
  166. Bahu Begum (1967) .... Nawab Sikandar Mirza
  167. Nai Roshni (1967) (as Padmashree Ashok Kumar) .... Professor Kumar
    ... aka New Light (India: English title)
  168. Hatey Bazarey (1967) .... Mukherjee
  169. Mehrban (1967) .... Shanti Swarup
    ... aka Grace (International: English title)
    ... aka Obliged
  170. Mamta (1966) .... Manish Roy
    ... aka Motherhood (International: English title)
  171. Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (1966)
  172. Afsana (1966)
    ... aka Eulogy of Love
  173. Toofan Mein Pyaar Kahan (1966)
  174. Daadi Maa (1966) .... Pratap/Raja
  175. Oonche Log (1965) .... Major Chandrakant
  176. Bheegi Raat (1965)
  177. Aadhi Raat Ke Baad (1965)
    ... aka After Midnight
  178. Akashdeep (1965)
  179. Shevatcha Malusura (1965)
  180. Bahu Beti (1965) .... Judge
  181. Chand Aur Suraj (1965)
  182. Naya Kanoon (1965) .... Shekar
  183. Benazir (1964) .... Nawab
  184. Dooj Ka Chand (1964)
    ... aka Full Moon
  185. Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Choudhury Hukumat Rai
    ... aka Flowers for Worship
  186. Chitralekha (1964) (as Padmashree Ashok Kumar) .... Yogi Kumargiri
  187. Phoolon Ki Sej (1964) .... Doctor Verma
  188. Grahasti (1963) .... Harishchandra Khanna
  189. Mere Mehboob (1963)
    ... aka H.S.Rawail's Mere Mehboob (India: Hindi title: complete title)
    ... aka My Beloved (UK: subtitle)
  190. Ustadon Ke Ustad (1963) .... Pratap
    ... aka Conman's Conman
  191. Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963) .... Pyare
  192. Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963) .... Byom Kesh Mukherjee
  193. Bandini (1963) .... Bikash Ghosh
  194. Gumrah (1963) .... Barrister Ashok
    ... aka Andhi Jawani
  195. Aaj Aur Kal (1963)
    ... aka Today or Tomorrow (International: English title: informal literal title)
  196. Rakhi (1962) .... Raj Kumar 'Raju'
    ... aka Filial Bond
  197. Burmah Road (1962) .... Ashok
  198. Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath (1962) .... Dr. Mehta
  199. Naqli Nawab (1962)
  200. Ummeed (1962)
    ... aka Hope
  201. Aarti (1962) .... Dr. Prakash
  202. Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai (1962)
  203. Private Secretary (1962)
  204. Warrant (1961)
  205. Dharmputra (1961) (uncredited) .... Nawab Badruddin (Husn Bano's Father)
  206. Dark Street (1961)
  207. Flat No. 9 (1961)
  208. Masoom (1960)
    ... aka The Innocent
  209. Kalpana (1960) .... Amar
    ... aka Inheritance (International: English title)
  210. Aanchal (1960)
  211. Kala Aadmi (1960)
  212. Hospital (1960) .... Saibal
  213. Kanoon (1960) .... Judge Badri Prasad
    ... aka The Law

  214. Daaka (1959)
    ... aka The Dacoit
  215. Nai Raahen (1959)
    ... aka New Roads
  216. Bedard Zamana Kya Jane (1959) .... Barrister Ashok
  217. Kangan (1959) .... CID Inspector Sharad M. Das
    ... aka The Bangle
  218. Baap Bete (1959)
  219. Dhool Ka Phool (1959) (uncredited) .... Defense Lawyer
    ... aka Blossom of Dust
    ... aka Flowers of the Dust
  220. Sitaron Se Aage (1958)
    ... aka Ahead of the Stars
  221. Night Club (1958)
  222. Raagini (1958)
  223. Karigar (1958)
  224. Howrah Bridge (1958) .... Prem Kumar/Rakesh
  225. Farishta (1958)
  226. Savera (1958)
    ... aka Dawn
  227. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) .... Brijmohan Sharma
    ... aka That Which Runs Is a Car
  228. Ek-Saal (1957) .... Suresh Kumar
  229. Ustad (1957)
    ... aka The Conman
  230. Talaash (1957)
    ... aka The Search
  231. Bandi (1957) .... Shankar
    ... aka The Captive
  232. Sheroo (1957)
  233. Mr. X (1957) .... Ashok Kumar/Mr. X
  234. Bhai Bhai (1956)
  235. Shatranj (1956)
  236. Ek-Hi-Rasta (1956) .... Prakash Mehta
    ... aka The Only Way
  237. Inspector (1956)
  238. Bhai-Bhai (1956) .... Ashok Kumar
  239. Bandish (1955) .... Kamal Roy
    ... aka Musical Score
  240. Sardar (1955)
  241. Bhagwat Mahima (1955)
  242. Naaz (1954)
  243. Baadbaan (1954)
  244. Samaj (1954)
  245. Lakeeren (1954)
  246. Parineeta (1953) .... Shekhar Rai
    ... aka The Fiancee (International: English title)
  247. Shamsheer (1953)
  248. Shole (1953)
    ... aka Flames
    ... aka Sholay
  249. Kafila (1952)
  250. Bewafa (1952) .... Ashok
  251. Betaab (1952)
  252. Tamasha (1952) .... Mr. Ashok Kumar
  253. Raag Rang (1952)
  254. Jalpari (1952)
  255. Nau Bahar (1952) .... Ashok
  256. Saloni (1952)
  257. Poonam (1952)
  258. Afsana (1951) .... Ratan Kumar/Diwan Chaman Kumar
    ... aka Story
  259. Deedar (1951) .... Dr. Kishore
    ... aka Meeting
  260. Nishana (1950)
  261. Khiladi (1950)
  262. Samadhi (1950) .... Shekhar
  263. Sangram (1950) .... Kunwar
  264. Aadhi Raat (1950)
    ... aka Midnight (International: English title: informal title)
  265. Mashaal (1950) .... Samar
    ... aka Saamar (India: Bengali title)
    ... aka Together
    ... aka Torch

  266. Mahal (1949) .... Hari Shankar
    ... aka The Mansion (USA)
    ... aka The Palace (UK: literal title)
  267. Padmini (1948)
  268. Chandrashekhar (1947) .... Pratap
  269. Saajan (1947)
  270. Eight Days (1946) .... Shamsher Singh
  271. Shikari (1946)
  272. Uttara Abhimanyu (1946)
    ... aka Uttara and Abhimanyu
  273. Humayun (1945) .... Badshah Naseerudin Humayun
  274. Begum (1945)
  275. Chal Chal Re Navjavan (1944) .... Arjun
  276. Kiran (1944)
  277. Kismet (1943) .... Shekhar
    ... aka Fate
  278. Angoothi (1943)
  279. Najma (1943) .... Yusuf
  280. Jhoola (1941) .... Ramesh
  281. Anjaan (1941) .... Ajit
    ... aka The Unknown
  282. Naya Sansar (1941) .... Puran
    ... aka New World (literal English title)
  283. Azad (1940)
    ... aka Free
  284. Bandhan (1940) .... Nirmal
    ... aka Ties

  285. Kangan (1939) .... Kamal
    ... aka The Bangle (International: English title)
  286. Vachan (1938)
  287. Nirmala (1938)
  288. Izzat (1937)
  289. Prem Kahani (1937)
  290. Savitri (1937) .... Satyaran
  291. Janmabhoomi (1936) .... Ajay
  292. Jeevan Naya (1936) .... Ranjit
    ... aka Jeevan Naiya (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  293. Achhut Kanya (1936) .... Pratap
    ... aka Untouchable Girl
Producer:
  1. Lal Chunariyaa (1983) (producer)

  2. Kalpana (1960) (producer)
    ... aka Inheritance (International: English title)

  3. Parineeta (1953) (producer)
    ... aka The Fiancee (International: English title)

  4. Mahal (1949) (producer)
    ... aka The Mansion (USA)
    ... aka The Palace (UK: literal title)
Music Department:
  1. Shaukeen (1982) (playback singer)
    ... aka Connoisseurs
  2. Khubsoorat (1980) (playback singer)
    ... aka Beautiful (India: English title: literal title)

  3. Kangan (1971) (playback singer)
    ... aka The Bangle (International: English title)

  4. Aashirwad (1968) (playback singer)
    ... aka The Blessing (International: English title)
Soundtrack:
  1. Khubsoorat (1980) (performer: "Piya Banwari")
    ... aka Beautiful (India: English title: literal title)

  2. Aashirwad (1968) (performer: "Rail ghadi chuk chuk chuk chuk, beech wale station bole ruk ruk ruk ruk")
    ... aka The Blessing (International: English title)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Anpadh (1978) (presenter)
  2. Adhikar (1971/I) (presenter)
    ... aka A Privilege
    ... aka Justice (International: English title: informal literal title)
Self:
  1. Guddi (1971) .... Himself (shooting of a movie)
    ... aka Darling Child

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