Ashok Kumar - Actor Profile

Ashok Kumar

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 13, 1911
Birth Place: Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India

About Ashok Kumar

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.

Best Ashok Kumar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ashok Kumar's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ashok Kumar.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Ankhon Mein Tum Ho Kapoor Super Hit Similar →
1996 Beqabu Daadu Raja's ustaad Super Hit Similar →
1996 Beqabu Daadu Super Hit Similar →
1989 Dana Paani Sinha Lawyer Super Hit Similar →
1987 Watan Ke Rakhwale Prof Peter Fernandes Average Similar →
1987 Mr. India Professor Sinha Hit Similar →
1986 Asli Naqli Driver… Hit Similar →
1984 Duniya R.D. Puri Hit Similar →
1983 Mahaan Rai Average Similar →
1983 Haadsaa Dr. Ved Kapoor Super Hit Similar →
1982 Shakti Commissioner of Police Hit Similar →
1982 Shaukeen Om Prakash Chaudhary Average Similar →
1980 Khubsoorat Dwarka Prasad Gupta Hit Similar →
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan Lala Ganpat Rai Average Similar →
1978 Do Musafir Kailash Nath Super Hit Similar →
1978 Khatta Meetha Homi Mistry Hit Similar →
1978 Safed Jhooth Gulati Super Hit Similar →
1977 Jadu Tona Inspector Jolly Goodman Average Similar →
1976 Balika Badhu Aged Amal (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1976 Bhanwar Dr. Verma Super Hit Similar →
1976 Chhoti Si Baat Col. Julius Nagendranath Wilfred Singh Super Hit Similar →
1975 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka Anand Kumar Average Similar →
1975 Mili Mr. Khanna Hit Similar →
1973 Do Phool - Average Similar →
1972 Garam Masala Cameo Average Similar →
1972 Anuraag Shiv Shankar Rai / Rai Saheb Average Similar →
1972 Pakeezah Shahabuddin Average Similar →
1972 Maalik - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Dil Daulat Duniya - Average Similar →
1971 Naya Zamana - Average Similar →
1970 Journey Dr. Chandra Average Similar →
1970 Maa Aur Mamta William Average Similar →
1969 Aradhana Air Commodore Ganguly Hit Similar →
1969 Satyakam Satyasharan 'Dadji' Acharya Super Hit Similar →
1969 Intaquam Heeralal Mehra Average Similar →
1968 Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool Vidyanand Average Similar →
1968 Aashirwad Shivnath 'Joggi Thakur' Choudhary Super Hit Similar →
1967 Jewel Thief Arjun Singh Hit Similar →
1967 Bahu Begum Nawab Sikander Mirza Average Similar →
1965 Bheegi Raat Anand Average Similar →
1965 Oonche Log Major Chandrakant Average Similar →
1965 Aadhi Raat Ke Baad - Average Similar →
1963 Bandini Bikash Ghosh Average Similar →
1960 Kanoon - Average Similar →
1958 Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi Brijmohan Sharma Average Similar →
1956 Ek-Hi-Rasta - Average Similar →
1953 Parineeta Shekhar Rai Hit Similar →
1951 Deedar - Average Similar →
1951 Afsana Ratan Kumar and Chaman Kumar Average Similar →
1943 Kismet Shekhar/Madan Average Similar →

Ashok Kumar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ashok Kumar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ashok Kumar is "Bhanwar" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ashok Kumar acted in?

Ashok Kumar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ashok Kumar?

Other notable films include "Dana Paani", "Do Musafir", and "Ankhon Mein Tum Ho".