Ashok Kumar
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Ashok Kumar (born Kumudlal Ganguly; 13 October 1911 – 10 December 2001), was an Indian actor who attained iconic status in Indian cinema. He was a pioneering actor who introduced natural acting to Hindi cinema. He is considered the first superstar of Hindi cinema in black and white era of 40s and 50s 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.[1]
Ashok Kumar | |
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 Dadamoni c. 1957 | |
| Born | Kumudlal Ganguly (1911-10-13)13 October 1911 |
| Died | 10 December 2001(2001-12-10) (aged 90) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Dadamoni |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, painter, singer |
| Years active | 1934–1997 |
| Spouse |
Shobha Devi (m. 1935) |
| Children | 4, including Preeti Ganguly |
| Relatives | See Ganguly family See Mukherjee-Samarth family |
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He was honoured in 1988 with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest national award for cinema artists,[2] by the Government of India. He also received the Padma Bhushan in 1999 for his contributions to Indian cinema.[3]