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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Ashok Kumar was a pioneering Indian film actor who shaped Hindi cinema over a decades-long career and earned high national honours.
He is best known for his acclaimed performances in classic films such as Mahal, Bandini, and Chhoti Si Baat. Explore classic films on Mood.
He was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
