Ashish Kumar (actor)

Ashish Kumar
Other names Asis Kumar
Occupation Actor

Ashish Kumar was a renowned film actor and director of Hindi and Bengali films. He is best remembered for his leading roles in Raja Harishchandra (1979), Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) and Jai Dwarkadheesh (1977) and has played the roles of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in several mythological films.

Biography

Early career

Ashish Kumar began his career in Bengali films before making his mark in Hindi films, mainly of the mythological genre.

Golden era

His golden era was during the sixties and seventies. The landmark film Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) was a blockbuster in every sense, emerging as a national craze.

Personal life

Ashish Kumar married Bela Bose, his co-actor in a few films, and has a daughter and a son.

Filmography

  • 1954... Balaygras
  • 1956... Asha - Arup Mukherjee
  • 1958... Sonar Kathi
  • 1963... Phool Bane Angaare - Ashish Kumar
  • 1965... Bharat Milap - Rajkumar Bharat
  • 1965... Bahu Beti
  • 1966... Biwi Aur Makan - Shekar
  • 1968... Balram Shri Krishna
  • 1969... Surya Devata
  • 1971... Sampoorna Devi Darshan
  • 1972... Mahashivratri
  • 1972... Naag Panchami - Rajkumar Lakshmendra
  • 1973... Seetaram Radheshyam
  • 1974... Hanuman Vijay - Shri Ram
  • 1975... Jai Santoshi Maa - Birajram/Borjo
  • 1975... Daku Aur Bhagwan
  • 1976... Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein - Eknath
  • 1976... Meera Shyam
  • 1976... Jai Mahalaxmi Maa
  • 1977... Solah Shukrawar - Heera/Munna
  • 1977... Jai Ambe Maa
  • 1977... Jai Dwarkadheesh - Lord Krishna (as Asis Kumar)
  • 1977... Gayatri Mahima
  • 1978... Karwa Chouth - Anand
  • 1978... Ganga Sagar
  • 1979... Raja Harishchandra - Raja Harishchandra
  • 1979... Har Har Gange - Shiv Shankar
  • 1980... Badrinath Dham"
  • 1983... Navaratri
  • 1983... Sant Ravidas Ki Amar Kahani

References

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