
Biography
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ashok Kumar, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Padma Bhushan · 1999
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award · 1995
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award · 1988
- National Film Award — Best Actor · 1969
- Padma Shri in arts · 1962
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- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award · 1959
Filmography37 titles

Dil Aur Deewaar

Prem Nagar

Ujala Hi Ujala

Aakash Deep

Bahu Beti

Raagini

Bhanwar

Bewafa

Ram Tera Desh

Sau Din Saas Ke

Kangan

Parineeta

Chhoti Si Baat

Anuraag

Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool

Shakti

Duniya

Aradhana

Intaqaam

Aaj Aur Kal

Aarti

Tamasha

Mr. India

Mahaan

Oonche Log

Deedar

Pakeezah

Janta Hawaldar

Kismet

Sangram

Najma

Judaai

Humayun

Bandish

Tawaif

Prem Tapasya

Harfan Maulaa