Portrait of Asha Parekh

Asha Parekh

Acting

Biography

Asha Parekh (born October 2, 1942) is an Indian actress, film director, and producer who works in Hindi cinema. Regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest actresses, she was highest paid actress of during her heydays and one of the most successful actresses of the 1960s and 1970s. In a career spanning over four decades, Parekh has received several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards. In 1992, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.

Born: October 2, 1942

Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Filmography

2016
2014
1995
Andolan

as Mrs. Bharati Pradhan

1994
1993
Bhagyawan

as Savitri

1990
Raiszaada

as Sanjay's mother

1989
Hathyar

as Avinash's mother

1988
Hamara Khandaan

as Sharda Singh (Vishal's mom)

1988
Sagar Sangam

as Yashoda

1986
Car Thief

as Mrs. Mehra

1985
1985
Lava

as Amar's Mom

1984
Pakhandee

as Asha

1981
Kaalia

as Shanti

1981
Bulundi

as Sarla Khurana

1979
Prem Vivah

as Neela

1978
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki

as Tulsi R. Chouhan

1977
1976
1975
Rani and Lalpari

as Kamla / Rani's mom

1974
1973
Heera

as Asha

1972
1971
Nadaan

as Seema

1971
Kati Patang

as Madhavi 'Madhu' / Poonam

1971
Caravan

as Sunita / Soni

1970
Aan Milo Sajna

as Varsha / Deepali

1970
Naya Raasta

as Shallo

1969
Sajan

as Rajni

1969
1969
Chirag

as Asha Chibber

1969
Mahal

as Roopa

1969
1968
Kanyadaan

as Rekha

1968
Shikar

as Kiran

1968
1967
Upkar

as Kavita

1966
Teesri Manzil

as Sunita

1966
1965
Mere Sanam

as Neena Mehra

1964
Ziddi

as Asha Singh

1963
Bin Badal Barsaat

as Sandhya Gupta

1963
Bharosa

as Gomti

1961
Gharana

as Usha S. Gupta

1961
Chhaya

as Sarita

1961
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai

as Nisha R. Singh

1957
1952
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