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Years active
  
1952–1999

Name
  
Asha Parekh


Role
  
Actress

Height
  
1.61 m

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Born
  
2 October 1942 (age 81) (
1942-10-02
)
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India(now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)

Occupation
  
Actress, Producer, Dancer

Parents
  
Pranlal Parekh, Sudha Parekh

Similar People
  
Rajesh Khanna, Waheeda Rehman, Nasir Hussain, Joy Mukherjee, Manoj Kumar

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Asha Parekh (born 2 October 1942) is a Bollywood actress, director, and producer. She was one of the top stars in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973. In 1992, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. Parekh is regarded as one of the most successful and influential Hindi movie actresses of all time.

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Biography

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Asha Parekh was born on 2 October 1942 in Mumbai to a father from Paldi near Pirana, Ahmedabad, Gujarat and a Dawoodi Bohra Muslim mother. Parekh's religious upbringing involved worshipping Sai Baba. Her mother enrolled her in Indian classical dance classes at an early age and she learned from many teachers, including Pandit Bansilal Bharati.

Career

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Parekh started her career as a child artist under the screen name Baby Asha Parekh. Famed film director Bimal Roy saw her dance at a stage function and cast her at the age of ten in Maa (1952 film) and then repeated her in Baap Beti (1954). The latter film's failure disappointed her, and even though she did a few more child roles, she quit to resume her schooling. At sixteen she decided to try acting again, and to make her debut as a heroine, but she was rejected from Vijay Bhatt's Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959) in favour of actress Ameeta, because the filmmaker claimed she was not star material. Precisely eight days later, film producer Subodh Mukherjee and writer-director Nasir Hussain cast her as the heroine in Dil Deke Dekho (1959) opposite Shammi Kapoor, which made her a huge star.

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The film also led to a long and fruitful association with Hussain. He went on to cast Parekh as the heroine in six more of his films; Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), Teesri Manzil (1966), Baharon Ke Sapne (1967), Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) and Caravan (1971). She also did a cameo in his film Manzil Manzil (1984). Hussain also got her involved in distribution of films for 21 films, starting with Baharon Ke Sapne (1967). Parekh was primarily known as a glamour girl/excellent dancer/tomboy in most of her films, until director Raj Khosla gave her a serious image by casting her in tragedienne roles in three of her favourite films; Do Badan (1966), Chirag (1969) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978). Director Shakti Samanta gave her more dramatic roles in her other favourite films, Pagla Kahin Ka (1970) and Kati Patang (1970); the latter earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award. Many important directors cast her in several of their films, including Vijay Anand and Mohan Segal. Parekh acted in her mother tongue by starring in three Gujarati films at the height of her fame in Hindi films, the first being Akhand Saubhagyavati (1963), which became a huge hit. She also acted in some Punjabi films, such as Kankan De Ohle (1971) opposite Dharmendra and Lambhardarni (1976) with Dara Singh, as well as the hit Kannada film Sharavegada Saradara (1989).

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After her days as a leading lady ended, Parekh took on supporting roles as bhabhi (sister-in-law) and mother, but she called this the "awkward phase" of her career. So she stopped acting in films, and her friends recommended that she become a television director. She took their advice and became a television director in the early 1990s with the Gujarati serial Jyoti. She formed a production company, Akruti, and produced serials like Palash ke Phool, Baaje Payal, Kora Kagaz and a comedy, Dal Mein Kaala. She was the president of the Cine Artistes' Association from 1994 to 2000. Parekh was the first female chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) of India. She held the post from 1998 to 2001 for which she received no salary, but plenty of controversy for censoring films and for not giving clearance to Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth. Later, she became the treasurer of the Cine and Television Artists Association (CINTAA) and was later elected as one of its office-bearers.

Asha stopped acting in 1995 to pursue directing and producing television serials. Parekh received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. She has continued to receive other Lifetime Achievement Awards: the Kalakar Award in 2004; the International Indian Film Academy Awards in 2006; the Pune International Film Festival Award in 2007; and the Ninth Annual Bollywood Award in Long Island, New York in 2007. She received the Living Legend Award from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

In 2008, she was a judge on the reality show Tyohaar Dhamaaka on the Indian entertainment channel 9X. In 2017, her autobiography (co-written by Khalid Mohammed) titled "The Hit Girl" was released.

Personal life

Parekh has remained unmarried, claiming that her reputation of being unapproachable made people hesitate in asking for her hand in marriage. In her memoir "The Hit Girl", she confirmed rumors that she was romantically involved with her married director Nasir Hussain but out of respect for both their families, she couldn't marry him. Previously, Parekh would only state that she had a longtime boyfriend but declined to elaborate on the relationship, only stating that "it was nice while it lasted." She said she had not seen Nasir Hussain during the last year of his life, as he became reclusive because of his wife's death, but she did speak to him the day before he died in 2002.

Today, Parekh concentrates on her dance academy Kara Bhavan and the Asha Parekh Hospital in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, named in her honour because of her many humanitarian contributions.

Asha Parekh has acted in 90 films.

Awards and nominations

  1. Gujarat State Award for Best Actress for Akhand Saubhagyavati (1963)
  2. Filmfare Award Nomination as Best Actress for Chirag (1969)
  3. Filmfare Best Actress Award for Kati Patang (1971)
  4. Filmfare Award Nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Udhar Ka Sindoor (1976)
  5. Filmfare Award Nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978)
  6. Padma Shri awarded in the Arts (1992)
  7. Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)
  8. Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) felicitated Parekh for her outstanding contribution to the Indian film industry (2003)
  9. Kalakar Awards — Lifetime Achievement Award (2004)
  10. International Indian Film Academy Awards for outstanding achievement in Indian cinema (2006)
  11. Saptarang Ke Saptashee Award (2006)
  12. Gujarati Association of North America (GANA)'s First International Gujarati Convention—Lifetime Achievement Award (2006)
  13. Pune International Film Festival—Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
  14. Bollywood Award—Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
  15. Living Legend Award from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
  16. Film Federation of India honoured Parekh at its Golden Jubilee celebration ceremony (2008)
  17. Sahyadri Navratna Award given to Parekh for being a "woman of substance" (2008)
  18. Solitaire for Life Award from the ABN Amro Solitaire Design Awards show (2008)
  19. Nashik International Film Festival—Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
  20. 'Lachchu Mahraj Puraskar' Award for Parekh's contribution to dance and acting (2009)
  21. 40th International Film Festival of India felicitated Parekh for completing 50 years in Hindi cinema (2009)
  22. 'Legends Live Forever Award' from the Immortal Memories Event (2009)
  23. Golden Laurel Award—Ninth Gr8 Women Achievers Awards (2010)
  24. Prakarti Ratan Award (2010)
  25. Jaipur International Film Festival—Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
  26. Legendary Icon Cine Artist Award—Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards (2011)
  27. Sanskriti Kalashree Lifetime Achievement Award—Sanskriti Cultural Foundation (2011)
  28. Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar Award-Dadasaheb Phalke Memorial Nashik International Film Festival (2011)
  29. Bhishma Award by the Ashram Arts Academy (2012)
  30. "Walk of the Stars" honor, where a tile bears her handprint (2013)
  31. Jagran Film Festival—Lifetime Achievement Award (2014)
  32. Stardust-Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)
  33. Most Stylish Lifetime Style Icon Award--Hindustan Times Most Stylish Awards (2017)
  34. Second Best Book Award for her memoir "The Hit Girl" at the 5th annual Pune International Literary Festival (PILF)

Filmography

Producer
2003
Kucchh Pal Saath Tumhara (TV Series) (producer - 2003)
2001
Kangan (TV Series) (producer)
1998
Kora Kagaz (TV Series) (producer - 169 episodes)
1989
Palaash Ke Phool (TV Series) (producer)
1988
Jyoti (TV Series) (producer)
Director
2001
Kangan (TV Series) (directed by)
1998
Kora Kagaz (TV Series) (169 episodes)
1998
Dal Mein Kala Hain (TV Series)
Actress
-
Trimurti
1996
Muthi Bhar Zameen as
Rani
1995
Andolan as
Mrs. Bharati Pradhan
1994
Bhagyawan as
Savitri
1994
Ghar Ki Izzat as
Seeta R. Kumar
1993
Professor Ki Padosan as
Shobha (Prof's Wife)
1991
Insaaf Ka Khoon as
Janki
1990
Raeeszada as
Govinda's mother
1989
Hathyar as
Avinash's mother
1989
Sharavegada Saradara as
Janaki
1989
Batwara as
Bade Thakur's wife
1989
Do Yaar
1989
Ustaad as
Asha
1988
Hamara Khandaan as
Sharda Singh (Vishal's mom)
1988
Main Tere Liye as
Priti
1988
Hum To Chale Pardes as
Suman
1988
Sagar Sangam as
Yashoda
1988
Prem Sandesh
1986
Andaz Pyaar Ka
1986
Car Thief as
Mrs. Mehera
1986
Kismetwala as
Asha / Shoba
1986
Preeti as
Advocate Geeta
1985
Chaar Maharathi as
Sharda
1985
Lava as
Amar's mom
1984
Manzil Manzil as
Vijay's mom
1984
Dharm Aur Qanoon as
Sharada
1984
Jeevan Sandhya
1984
Maa Na Aansu
1984
Pakhandi as
Asha
1982
Bura Aadmi
1981
Khel Muqaddar Ka
1981
Kaalia as
Shanti
1981
Bulundi as
Sarla S. Khurana
1981
Aakhri Mujra as
Shamshaad (as Asha Parikh)
1980
Gunehgaar as
Sushma
1980
Sau Din Saas Ke as
Sheela
1980
Lambhardarni as
Asha Lawyer- Friendly appearance
1980
Badla Aur Balidan as
Gauri
1979
Prem Vivah as
Neela
1979
Bin Phere Hum Tere as
Jamuna J. Sharma
1978
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki as
Tulsi R. Chouhan
1978
Anpadh as
Worried Mother
1977
Aadha Din Aadhee Raat as
Seeta
1977
Kulvadhu as
Chandan
1976
Udhar Ka Sindur as
Shanta
1975
Rani Aur Lalpari as
Kamla
1975
Zakhmee as
Asha
1974
Anjaan Raahen as
Geeta
1973
Heera as
Asha
1972
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi as
Janki / Kiran
1972
Samadhi as
Champa
1971
Caravan as
Sunita / Soni
1971
Jawan Muhabat as
Komal Mathur
1971
Jwala as
Ranjana (as Ashaparekh)
1971
Mera Gaon Mera Desh as
Anju
1971
Nadaan as
Seema
1970
Bhai Bhai as
Laajwanti 'Laaj'
1970
Kankan De Ohle as
Nikki
1970
Kati Patang as
Madhavi 'Madhu' / Poonam
1970
Naya Raasta as
Shallo
1970
Pagla Kahin Ka as
Dr. Shalini 'Shalu'
1970
Aan Milo Sajna as
Varsha / Deepali
1970
Mahal as
Roopa
1969
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke as
Aarti
1969
Chirag as
Asha Chibber
1969
Pyar Ka Mausam as
Seema
1969
Sajan as
Rajni
1968
Kahin Aur Chal as
Rajni
1968
Kanyadaan as
Rekha
1968
Shikar as
Kiran
1967
Baharon Ke Sapne as
Geeta
1967
Upkar as
Kavita
1966
Do Badan as
Asha
1966
Love in Tokyo as
Asha
1966
Aaye Din Bahar Ke as
Kanchan
1966
Teesri Manzil as
Sunita
1965
Mere Sanam as
Neena Mehra
1964
Ziddi as
Asha Singh
1963
Akhand Saubhagyavati as
Usha
1963
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen as
Kavita
1963
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon as
Mona
1963
Bin Badal Barsaat as
Sandhya Gupta
1963
Bharosa as
Gomti
1962
Apna Banake Dekho
1961
Chhaya as
Sarita J. Choudhary
1961
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai as
Nisha R. Singh
1961
Gharana as
Usha S. Gupta
1960
Ghunghat as
Laxmi
1960
Hum Hindustani as
Sudha
1959
Dil Deke Dekho as
Neeta Narayan
1957
Aasha (uncredited)
1957
Maa
1957
Ustad as
Child Artiste
1956
Ayodhyapati
1954
Baap Beti
1954
Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
1952
Aasmaan (as Baby Asha Parekh)
1952
Dhobi Doctor
Thanks
2008
26th July at Barista (thanks - as Smt. Asha Parekhji)
Self
2022
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 (TV Special) as
Awardee - Outstanding Contribution in Film Industry
2017
The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Old is Gold (2019) - Self
- Asha Parekh and Helen in Kapil's Show (2017) - Self
2015
The Anupam Kher Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Waheeda Rehman & Asha Parekh (2015) - Self - Guest
1999
Sar Ankhon Par as
Self
1981
Nai Zindagi: Naya Jeevan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 30 August 1981 (1981) - Self

References

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