Ashok Kumar (13 October 1911 – 10 December 2001), also fondly called Dadamoni (Bengali: ???????) 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 in 1988 and the Padma Bhushan in 1998 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
DOB:
Thursday, October 12, 1911
Gender:
male
Movies:
Achhut Kanya (1936), Janmabhoomi (1936), Bandhan (1940), Anjaan (1941), Kismet (1943), Mahal (1949), Parineeta (1953), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Howrah Bridge (1958), Dharmputra (1961), Gumraah (1963), Chitra
Achievements:
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award,Filmfare Best Actor Award,Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Actor Award,Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Afsana Filmfare Best Actor Award, Aashirwaad,National Film Awards for Best Actor,Bengal Film Journalists'