Ashok Kumar
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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.
Ashok Kumar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ashok Kumar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ashok Kumar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Ashok Kumar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bhanwar, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ashok Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ashok Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ashok Kumar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ankhon Mein Tum Ho | Kapoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beqabu | Daadu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beqabu | Daadu Raja's ustaad | 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 → |
| 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 | Guddi | Self | 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 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | Brijmohan Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Ek-Hi-Rasta | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Parineeta | Shekhar Rai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Deedar | Dr. Kishore | 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".