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Ashok Kumar (actor)


 

Ashok Kumar (October 13, 1911December 10, 2001) was an Indian actor. Born and brought up as Kumudlal Kanjilal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bihar and educated at the prestigious Presidency College, Kolkata; Ashok Kumar stands apart as a cinema icon of the 20th century. He broke apart from the theatrical role playing prevalent then in the Indian Cinema and started a natural style of acting. He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 1988, from the Indian Government for his lifetime contribution. He also won two Filmfare awards as well a National award.

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