Ashish Kumar (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, Jai Santoshi Maa and Jai Dwarkadheesh 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 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. He died on November 23, 2013 in Goa, India.

Partial filmography