Ashok Kumar (born Kumudlal Ganguly), on 13 October 1911, was an Indian actor who
attained iconic status in Indian cinema. He was considered the
first big star of Indian cinema as well as the first lead actor to play an
anti-hero. He also became the first star to reinvent himself, enjoying a
long and hugely successful career as a character actor. He was a member
of the cinematic Ganguly family. He was honoured in 1988 with
the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest national award for cinema artists,
by the Government of India. He received the Padma
Shri in
1962 and Padma Bhushan in 1999 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Ashok Kumar's Birth Anniversary
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