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.

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Balika Badhu (1976)

In a village circa the British rule in India, lives a young school-going male named Amal, who is shortly to get married to a girl named Rajni. The traditional ritual-filled marriage takes place, the young couple are then left alone for a few days, and this is where ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tarun Majumdar
CAST:  Sachin Pilgaonkar  •  Rajni Sharma  •  Govardhan Asrani  •  A.K. Hangal

In a village circa the British rule in India, lives a young school-going male named Amal, who is shortly to get married to a girl named Rajni. The traditional ritual-filled marriage takes place, the young couple are then left alone for a few days, and this is where ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tarun Majumdar
CAST:  Sachin Pilgaonkar  •  Rajni Sharma  •  Govardhan Asrani  •  A.K. Hangal

Bandini (1963)

During the British Raj of the 1930s, a prison-doctor falls in love with a convict who eventually reveals the story of her past and her connection to a freedom fighter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bimal Roy
CAST:  Nutan  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Dharmendra  •  Raja Paranjpe

During the British Raj of the 1930s, a prison-doctor falls in love with a convict who eventually reveals the story of her past and her connection to a freedom fighter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bimal Roy
CAST:  Nutan  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Dharmendra  •  Raja Paranjpe

Jewel Thief (1967)

Mistaken for a robber, a man poses as the culprit in an attempt to end a crime spree. When the robber decides to pose as the man as well, their true identities soon become thoroughly muddled.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vijay Anand
CAST:  Dev Anand  •  Vyjayanthimala  •  Tanuja Samarth  •  D.K. Sapru

Mistaken for a robber, a man poses as the culprit in an attempt to end a crime spree. When the robber decides to pose as the man as well, their true identities soon become thoroughly muddled.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vijay Anand
CAST:  Dev Anand  •  Vyjayanthimala  •  Tanuja Samarth  •  D.K. Sapru

Kanoon (1960)

A lawyer holds the eyewitness evidence to catch a killer, but the identified criminal is the lawyer's own mentor, prospective father-in-law, and also the judge who presides over the case.  (more)

DIRECTION:  B.R. Chopra
CAST:  Rajendra Kumar  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Nana Palsikar  •  Manmohan Krishna

A lawyer holds the eyewitness evidence to catch a killer, but the identified criminal is the lawyer's own mentor, prospective father-in-law, and also the judge who presides over the case.  (more)

DIRECTION:  B.R. Chopra
CAST:  Rajendra Kumar  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Nana Palsikar  •  Manmohan Krishna

Mili (1975)

Shekhar Dayal (Amitabh Bachhan) has moved into a new neighborhood, and is unhappy with the new surroundings. He resents the noise children make while playing, as he prefers quiet and solitude. His reclusion is shattered when his neighbor, Mili, comes into his life. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hrishikesh Mukherjee
CAST:  Amitabh Bachchan  •  Jaya Bachchan  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Usha Kiran

Shekhar Dayal (Amitabh Bachhan) has moved into a new neighborhood, and is unhappy with the new surroundings. He resents the noise children make while playing, as he prefers quiet and solitude. His reclusion is shattered when his neighbor, Mili, comes into his life. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hrishikesh Mukherjee
CAST:  Amitabh Bachchan  •  Jaya Bachchan  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Usha Kiran

Parineeta (1953)

In Calcutta at the turn of the century, two families (one wealthier than the other but both belonging to the same caste) live in adjoining properties. Their respective patriarchs fall out over the repayment of a loan and the intervention of a member of a lower ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bimal Roy
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Meena Kumari  •  Asit Baran  •  Sheetal

In Calcutta at the turn of the century, two families (one wealthier than the other but both belonging to the same caste) live in adjoining properties. Their respective patriarchs fall out over the repayment of a loan and the intervention of a member of a lower ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bimal Roy
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Meena Kumari  •  Asit Baran  •  Sheetal

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)

Three woman-hating brothers face changes in their respective lifestyles when two of them fall in love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Satyen Bose
CAST:  Kishore Kumar  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Madhubala  •  Anoop Kumar

Three woman-hating brothers face changes in their respective lifestyles when two of them fall in love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Satyen Bose
CAST:  Kishore Kumar  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Madhubala  •  Anoop Kumar

Aradhana (1969)

Vandana and Arun fall in love the instant they meet. On a trip to a Shiv temple, they get married in an impromptu ceremony in front of God. A chance rainshower strands them at a remote hotel where Vandana gets pregnant. With their legal marriage just around the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shakti Samanta
CAST:  Sharmila Tagore  •  Rajesh Khanna  •  Sujit Kumar  •  Pahadi Sanyal

Vandana and Arun fall in love the instant they meet. On a trip to a Shiv temple, they get married in an impromptu ceremony in front of God. A chance rainshower strands them at a remote hotel where Vandana gets pregnant. With their legal marriage just around the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shakti Samanta
CAST:  Sharmila Tagore  •  Rajesh Khanna  •  Sujit Kumar  •  Pahadi Sanyal

Judaai (1980)

The wealthy doctor Shashikant marries a servant girl, the much-loved Gauri. When an old flame makes makes contact with Shashikant, pride jeopardizes their marriage and the lives of their children.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rama Rao Tatineni
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Jeetendra  •  Rekha  •  Sachin Pilgaonkar

The wealthy doctor Shashikant marries a servant girl, the much-loved Gauri. When an old flame makes makes contact with Shashikant, pride jeopardizes their marriage and the lives of their children.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rama Rao Tatineni
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Jeetendra  •  Rekha  •  Sachin Pilgaonkar

Hifazat (1987)

Although Satya Prakash's wife Laxmi makes him marry Rukmini for an heir, both wives give birth to sons. Later, the sons fight among themselves in order to gain control over their father's business.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Prayag Raj
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Anil Kapoor  •  Madhuri Dixit  •  Shakti Kapoor

Although Satya Prakash's wife Laxmi makes him marry Rukmini for an heir, both wives give birth to sons. Later, the sons fight among themselves in order to gain control over their father's business.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Prayag Raj
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Anil Kapoor  •  Madhuri Dixit  •  Shakti Kapoor

Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)

Baffling the authorities, a secret organization with powerful connections is creating havoc and getting away with loads of money. But their criminal run may be drawing to an end as an astute secret agent closes in with plans to bring them down. Unfortunately, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rama Rao Tatineni
CAST:  Dharmendra  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Sunil Dutt  •  Mithun Chakraborty

Baffling the authorities, a secret organization with powerful connections is creating havoc and getting away with loads of money. But their criminal run may be drawing to an end as an astute secret agent closes in with plans to bring them down. Unfortunately, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rama Rao Tatineni
CAST:  Dharmendra  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Sunil Dutt  •  Mithun Chakraborty

Ustadon Ke Ustad (1963)

An impoverished Engineer in love with a wealthy woman goes on the run after becoming a suspect in a bank robbery.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Pradeep Kumar  •  Shakila  •  Helen

An impoverished Engineer in love with a wealthy woman goes on the run after becoming a suspect in a bank robbery.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Pradeep Kumar  •  Shakila  •  Helen

Janmabhoomi (1936)

A nationalist rural drama. The plot has Ajau and his girl friend Protima working on behalf of Indian villagers, incurring the enmity of the local zamindar and the villainous Sanatan. Ajay's relentless goodness eventually persuades the zamindar to bequeath his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Franz Osten
CAST:  Devika Rani  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Kamta Prasad  •  Chandraprabha

A nationalist rural drama. The plot has Ajau and his girl friend Protima working on behalf of Indian villagers, incurring the enmity of the local zamindar and the villainous Sanatan. Ajay's relentless goodness eventually persuades the zamindar to bequeath his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Franz Osten
CAST:  Devika Rani  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Kamta Prasad  •  Chandraprabha

Mahfil (1981)

Widower Raghunath Singh lives a very wealthy lifestyle with his daughter, Shalini. While making a presentation on the importance of women, he is shot at by a woman, but is uninjured. Shortly thereafter, Shalini introduces him to her boyfriend, Advocate Ajaykumar ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Amar Kumar
CAST:  Mohan Chandulkar  •  Anil Dhawan  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Sadhana Shivdasani

Widower Raghunath Singh lives a very wealthy lifestyle with his daughter, Shalini. While making a presentation on the importance of women, he is shot at by a woman, but is uninjured. Shortly thereafter, Shalini introduces him to her boyfriend, Advocate Ajaykumar ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Amar Kumar
CAST:  Mohan Chandulkar  •  Anil Dhawan  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Sadhana Shivdasani

Bahu Begum (1967)

On the day of her marriage, the bride goes missing. She ends up in a brothel, compelling her wealthy husband to pretend that all is well to keep the family's honor intact.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Meena Kumari  •  Pradeep Kumar  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Johnny Walker

On the day of her marriage, the bride goes missing. She ends up in a brothel, compelling her wealthy husband to pretend that all is well to keep the family's honor intact.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Meena Kumari  •  Pradeep Kumar  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Johnny Walker

Akalmand (1984)

Tamil-speaking Priya and Punjabi-speaking Dr. Kiran meet and fall in love with each other, and get married. Kiran likes to drink and likes the company of women, Priya is aware of this and always suspects him of having an affair. When Shobha decides to go for a ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jeetendra  •  Sridevi  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Sarika

Tamil-speaking Priya and Punjabi-speaking Dr. Kiran meet and fall in love with each other, and get married. Kiran likes to drink and likes the company of women, Priya is aware of this and always suspects him of having an affair. When Shobha decides to go for a ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jeetendra  •  Sridevi  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Sarika

Beqabu (1996)

Story about a man whose past comes back to haunt him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  N. Chandra
CAST:  Sanjay Kapoor  •  Mamta Kulkarni  •  Amrish Puri  •  Shakti Kapoor

Story about a man whose past comes back to haunt him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  N. Chandra
CAST:  Sanjay Kapoor  •  Mamta Kulkarni  •  Amrish Puri  •  Shakti Kapoor

Sau Din Saas Ke (1980)

Widowed Bhavanidevi rules her palatial home with an iron hand. Nothing is permitted to be touched or moved without her permission and approval. She has two sons, and one daughter. She dotes on her daughter, Shobha, and son-in-law, Khubchand. When her eldest son ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vijay Sadanah
CAST:  Nilu Phule  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Reena Roy  •  Asha Parekh

Widowed Bhavanidevi rules her palatial home with an iron hand. Nothing is permitted to be touched or moved without her permission and approval. She has two sons, and one daughter. She dotes on her daughter, Shobha, and son-in-law, Khubchand. When her eldest son ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vijay Sadanah
CAST:  Nilu Phule  •  Ashok Kumar  •  Reena Roy  •  Asha Parekh

Duniya (1984)

Mohan Kumar's diligence and honesty lands him in trouble with Balwant Singh Kalra, Jugal Kishore Ahuja, and Mr. Bhandari. Together the trio frame and imprison Mohan and make him watch helplessly as his wife is killed. Years later, Mohan Kumar is released from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ramesh Talwar
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Dilip Kumar  •  Rishi Kapoor  •  Amrita Singh

Mohan Kumar's diligence and honesty lands him in trouble with Balwant Singh Kalra, Jugal Kishore Ahuja, and Mr. Bhandari. Together the trio frame and imprison Mohan and make him watch helplessly as his wife is killed. Years later, Mohan Kumar is released from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ramesh Talwar
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Dilip Kumar  •  Rishi Kapoor  •  Amrita Singh

Jail Yatra (1981)

Raju comes from a middle-class family, and lives with his mother. He meets with nurse Shobha, and both fall in love. The only problem is that Raju somehow or other always gets mixed up in problems, and ends up getting in trouble with the police. As a result, he ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Vinod Khanna  •  Reena Roy  •  Amjad Khan

Raju comes from a middle-class family, and lives with his mother. He meets with nurse Shobha, and both fall in love. The only problem is that Raju somehow or other always gets mixed up in problems, and ends up getting in trouble with the police. As a result, he ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Vinod Khanna  •  Reena Roy  •  Amjad Khan
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