Acting
Ashok Kumar
- Titles
- 147movies
- Career
Active from 1936 to 1997, with up to 7 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 110top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Chhoti Si Baat83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 19 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Romance6.5average 3.8
- Family Dynamics7.0average 4.7
- Historical4.8average 2.6
- Wholesome5.5average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.8average 3.7
- Situational Comedy3.9average 2.7
- Catharsis6.2average 5.1
- Pathos6.1average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Violence2.6, average 4.3
- Uncanny0.8, average 2.5
- Adrenaline3.4, average 5.0
- Scare1.0, average 2.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Indian Cinema 15
- Social Commentary 14
- Melodrama 12
- Classic Bollywood 11
- Historical Setting 9
- Family Drama 8
- Character-Driven 8
- Bollywood 7
- Emotional Journey 6
- Moral Dilemmas 6
- Family Conflict 5
- Romance 5
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
PranActorChori Mera Kaam, Aap Ke Deewane, Duniya, Bhai Bahen, Purab Aur Pachhim, +11 more
HelenActorAap Beati, Jewel Thief, Victoria No. 203, Sazaa, Howrah Bridge, +10 more
Nirupa RoyActorAap Beati, Maa Aur Mamta, Purab Aur Pachhim, Grahasti, Bhai-Bhai, +8 more
Shashi KapoorActorChori Mera Kaam, Aap Beati, Hira Aur Patthar, Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath, Shankar Dada, +7 more
Deven VermaActorChori Mera Kaam, Aap Ke Deewane, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Khatta Meetha, Judaai, +7 more
ShashikalaActorKhubsoorat, Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke, Anokha Bandhan, Ram Tera Desh, Bheegi Raat, +5 more
MehmoodActorHarfan Maulaa, Chitralekha, Mehrban, Faisla, Kangan, +5 more
AsraniActorMili, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan, Chhoti Si Baat, Barood, Aap Beati, +5 more
Aruna IraniActorMili, Aap Beati, Mahaan, Anokha Bandhan, Journey, +5 more
DharmendraActorEk Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Watan Ke Rakhwale, Sharafat, Dream Girl, Satyakam, +4 more
IftekharActorChori Mera Kaam, Meri Surat Teri Ankhen, Zindagi Zindagi, Bandini, Journey, +4 more
Meena KumariActorPakeezah, Chitralekha, Parineeta, Bheegi Raat, Bahu Begum, +4 more
Movies and TV shows
291980s
7 titles · average score 67
Dana Paani (1989)
as Sinha Lawyer
73
Mr. India (1987)
as Professor Sinha
Asli Naqli (1986)
as Driver
62
Duniya (1984)
as R.D. Puri
Ram Tera Desh (1984)
as Ram Das
Haadsaa (1983)
as Dr. Ved Kapoor
Anokha Bandhan (1982)
as Zamindar
1970s
8 titles · average score 71
Anpadh (1978)
as Gupta
Hira Aur Patthar (1977)
as Dr. Anand
Aap Beati (1976)
as Kishorilal Kapoor
76
Mili (1975)
as Mr. Khanna
73
Pakeezah (1972)
as Shahabuddin
Anuraag (1972)
as Shiv Shankar Rai / Rai Saheb
Zameen Aasmaan (1972)
as Shanti Swaroop
65
Purab Aur Pachhim (1970)
as Bharat's Guru / Dad
1960s
8 titles · average score 72
Bhai Bahen (1969)
as Raja Vikram Pratap
75
Aradhana (1969)
as Air Commodore Ganguly
Mamta (1966)
as Manish Roy
Bahu Beti (1965)
as Judge
69
Bandini (1963)
as Bikash Ghosh
Gumrah (1963)
as Barrister Ashok
Aarti (1962)
as Dr. Prakash
Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath (1962)
as Dr. Mehta
1950s
5 titles · average score 67
66
Howrah Bridge (1958)
as Prem Kumar
Night Club (1958)
as Inspector Kishore
Ek Saal (1957)
as Suresh Kumar
68
Deedar (1951)
as Dr. Kishore
Afsana (1951)
as Ratan Kumar and Chaman Kumar
1930s
1 title
Jeevan Naiya (1936)
as Ranjit