Asha Parekh (born 2 October 1942) is an Indian actress, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest actresses, Parekh has worked in more than 85 films, in a career spanning over four decades.[1][2] Parekh has received several accolades including two Filmfare Awards. In 1992, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contribution to the field of cinema and was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2020.[3]
Parekh made her acting debut as a child artist with Maa (1952). She made her lead debut with Dil Deke Dekho (1959) and went onto establish herself as a leading actress in the 1960s and 1970 with films including — Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Bharosa (1963), Ziddi (1964), Mere Sanam (1965), Teesri Manzil (1966), Love in Tokyo (1966), Do Badan (1966), Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966), Upkar (1967), Kanyadaan (1968), Shikar (1968), Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969), Sajan (1969), Chirag (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Aan Milo Sajna (1970), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Caravan (1971), Samadhi (1972), Heera (1973), Udhar Ka Sindur (1976), Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978) and Kaalia (1981).
Parekh won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in Kati Patang. In 2002, she was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. She released her autobiography "The Hit Girl" in 2017.[4]
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AshaParekh (born 2 October 1942) is an Indian actress, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest...
AshaParekh (born 2 October 1942) is an Indian actress, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest...
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AshaParekh in lead roles, along with Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor in supporting roles. Mithun Chakraborty as Raja Ranjeeta Kaur as Anita AshaParekh as...
a 1966 Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla, and starring Manoj Kumar, AshaParekh, Simi Garewal and Pran. The music is by Ravi. The film became a big hit...
but the producer had already signed AshaParekh, and he encouraged her during filming. The film was released on Asha's 17th birthday. Neeta is an heiress...
along with Danny Denzongpa, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Prem Chopra and AshaParekh. Parekh had been a heroine in Hussain's films from 1959 to 1971. She returned...
Kumar, AshaParekh in a dual role, Vijay Arora, Danny Denzongpa, Kabir Bedi, and Helen. Music is by R.D. Burman. Lyrics are by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Asha Bhosle...
directed by Raj Khosla, written by Akhtar Romani, and starring Dharmendra, AshaParekh in lead roles and Vinod Khanna as the villain. It was a box office success...
contributions of farmers and soldiers to India. It stars Prem Chopra, AshaParekh, Kamini Kaushal, Pran, and Madan Puri. The film was remade in Telugu...
is a 1967 Hindi film made under Nasir Hussain films' banner. It stars AshaParekh and Rajesh Khanna in the lead roles. It also featured Premnath, Madan...
drama film directed by Shantilal Soni. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, AshaParekh, Padmini Kolhapure, Shekhar Suman, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani, Dalip Tahil...
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