20 vintage photos of Ashok Kumar that will make you nostalgic

Updated On: 10 December, 2017 08:19 AM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi

The pioneer actor, who introduced natural acting in Hindi cinema, and the first superstar to play the role of a lead as well as of an antagonist, we remember the legend of Bollywood, Ashok Kumar`s on his birthday anniversary on October 13. Here`s a collection of heart-warming images of the character actor, Ashok Kumar.

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A young Ashok Kumar in one of his earlier films

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Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani on the poster of the 1938 film Vachan

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Ashok Kumar and Nutan

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Ashok Kumar and Nutan

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Two legends, Ashok Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan

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The actor with Rati Agnihotri in a movie

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Ashok Kumar with daughter Preeti Ganguly

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Ashok Kumar with his brothers Kishore and Anoop

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Ashok Kumar, Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar

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Ashok Kumar with Vijay Anand (left)

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Did you know? Ashok Kumar stopped celebrating his birthday after Kishore Kumar passed away on the same day (October 13) in 1987

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Ashok Kumar with Lata Mangeshkar

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Ashok Kumar as Bahadur Shah Zafar in the TV show

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Dadamoni accepting one of his many honours

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Ashok Kumar was born Kumudlal Ganguly to a Bengali Hindu Brahmin family in Bhagalpur

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Ashok Kumar`s father, Kunjlal Ganguly, was a lawyer while his mother, Gouri Devi, was a housewife

<p>Ashok Kumar was known for his versatility as an actor. He played a wide range of roles, from romantic leads to character roles and even negative characters</p>

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Ashok Kumar was known for his versatility as an actor. He played a wide range of roles, from romantic leads to character roles and even negative characters

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He started his career in the Indian film industry in the 1930s and was one of the early stars of Hindi cinema

<p>He received several awards during his career, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, one of India`s highest honors in cinema</p>

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He received several awards during his career, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, one of India`s highest honors in cinema

<p>Ashok Kumar`s contribution to Indian cinema and his lasting impact on the industry is widely recognized. He remains an iconic figure in the history of Bollywood and is remembered for his exceptional acting talent and significant influence on the film industry</p>

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Ashok Kumar`s contribution to Indian cinema and his lasting impact on the industry is widely recognized. He remains an iconic figure in the history of Bollywood and is remembered for his exceptional acting talent and significant influence on the film industry

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