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  Ashok Kumar (actor) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ashok Kumar (October 13, 1911 – December 10, 2001) was an Indian actor.
But she was the bigger star and Ashok Kumar was definitely in her shadow.
Ashok Kumar challenged the prevailing more traditional theatrical acting style and developed his own more natural style.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashok_Kumar_(actor)   (597 words)

  
 Ashoka Fellow Profile - Ashok Kumar Rau
Ashok's Freedom Foundation is a comprehensive system of care and support, combining psychological and social aspects with clinical and medical methods.
Ashok recognizes that society's reaction to HIV needs to be addressed in a way that provides comprehensive medical, psychological, social, and legal care.
Ashok's programs have been able to convince the Ministry of Labor/Industry and Commerce that interventions in the workplace are key to promoting economic growth and stability.
www.ashoka.org /fellows/viewprofile3.cfm?reid=97605   (1630 words)

  
 BBC News | FILM | Bollywood star Ashok Kumar dies
Kumar had an inimitable acting style and dialogue delivery that gave pleasure to his countless fans in a career which spanned more than seven decades.
That was the era of silent films and Ashok Kumar acted with Devika Rani in a number of other films as well in the late 1930s.
Ashok Kumar was awarded the Indian Government's highest award for contribution to cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke award.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/entertainment/film/newsid_1701000/1701925.stm   (429 words)

  
 Nostalgia: ‘Dada Saheb’ Ashok Kumar in Telugu Film!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
But the most unfortunate scene is that Ashok Kumar acted only for a fraction of minute in a guest role for the film.
Ashok Kumar was passed away after crossing 88 years of his age.
Anoop Kumar and Kishor Kumar were his brothers while the former is an actor and later is again a legendary singer.
www.greatandhra.com /movies/news/jul2005/ashok_telugu.html   (128 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Hindi cinema icon Ashok Kumar dies at 90
Kumar had worked in India's film industry - the world's largest - for more than 60 years and was admired as one of the best-looking leading men in the business.
Kumar had been confined to his bed in recent months with various ailments, the news agency reported.
Kumar, honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke award, Indian cinema's biggest honor, is survived by his daughter Preeti Ganguly, Press Trust of India reported.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1025059689861_20468889   (289 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar @ Filmbug   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Ashok Kumar (October 13, 1911 - December 10, 2001) was an Indian actor.
Born and brought up as Kumudlal Kanjilal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bihar, Ashok Kumar stands apart as a cinema icon of the 20th century.
His brothers Kishore Kumar and Anup Kumar also acted in films.
www.filmbug.com /db/344595   (288 words)

  
 The Music Magazine -- India's first and finest music e-zine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Ashok Kumar was born on 13 October 1911 in Bhagalpur, a town that was to become notorious later for a brutal police blinding of prison undertrials.
Ashok was 19 years older than Kishore, and the younger brother often wondered as a boy why his hero-brother acted in tear-jerkers rather than in swashbuckling adventures.
Ashok Kumar got an opportunity to watch more films after he finished his B Sc in Jabalpore and when went to Calcutta to study law.
www.themusicmagazine.com /ashokkumarobit.html   (817 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar, Ph.D. : Resume for research position
Kumar, A., Singh, S.M. and Sodhi, A. (1998) Endotoxin-induced protein phosphorylation in macrophages is modulated by tumor cells.
Kumar, A., Singh, S.M. and Sodhi, A. (1997) Effect of tumor cells on the activation of murine lymphocytes and macrophages by cisplatin and FK565.
Kumar, A., and Singh, S.M. Effect of cisplatin administration on the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow cells of tumor bearing mice.
www.angelfire.com /super/ashokaman/ashokr.html   (1080 words)

  
 The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Lead Article
It was perhaps destiny that inspired 22-year-old Ashok Kumar Ganguly, when he was a student of law at Calcutta University, to chuck up his studies midway and go to Bombay to carve out for himself a career in film direction.
Ashok Kumar was taken on the rolls of Bombay Talkies as laboratory assistant at a monthly salary of Rs 150.
Ashok Kumar was not very happy with his performance in it.
www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20021013/spectrum/main5.htm   (797 words)

  
 rediff.com, Movies: Profiling Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar's achievements become comprehensible when you consider the fact that he was a star in the infant stages of the Hindi talkies in 1930s (
Ashok Kumar, a law student from Kolkata, wanted to become a director so he joined Rai as a laboratory assistant.
Ashok's brother-in-law, Shashadhar Mukherji (later the doyen of Filmistan and Filmalaya Studios, Mumbai) was already with Bombay Talkies.
www.rediff.com /entertai/2002/apr/29dinesh.htm   (807 words)

  
 CNN.com - Bollywood icon Ashok Kumar dies - December 11, 2001
Kumar, who was confined to bed for months, succumbed to ailments related to old age on Monday.
Kumar "had an emotive appeal that transcended all barriers and was a source of inspiration and role model for many generations of aspiring actors," the Associated Press news agency quoted Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as saying.
Kumar was the eldest of the three Ganguly brothers, all of whom changed their surnames to Kumar and became popular in Hindi cinema.
archives.cnn.com /2001/SHOWBIZ/Movies/12/11/india.icon   (398 words)

  
 The grand old man: Ashok Kumar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Born in Bhagalput in Bihar on October 11 1911, Ashok Kumar was the screen name of Kumudlal Kanjilal Ganguly who studied law Khandawa near Calcutta.
Ashok Kumar acted with Devika Rani in era of silent films and a number of other films like IZZAT, SAVITRI, NIRMALA in the late 1930s.His big break came in the movie ACHUT KANYA (1936), with the Devika Rani.
After KISMET, which made Ashok a rage, with his stylish anti-hero persona, he set a new trend, with his cigarette flicking style; he was struck with the anti-hero image for some time.
movies.indiainfo.com /tales/ashok_kumar.html   (657 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar Passes Away   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Ashok Kumar was fondly called ‘Dadamoni’ by his colleagues and juniors alike.
Ashok Kumar began his career as a cameraman and laboratory assistant in Bombay Talkies.
Ashok Kumar’s singing talent was exploited in the film, Achhut Kanya, in which he starred opposite Devika Rani.
www.bengalonthenet.com /culture/cinema/ashok.shtml   (508 words)

  
 Son Ashok Kumar
His other son, Raj Kumar was a good athlete in school and later played as a half in hockey, despite being a natural forward.
Ashok Kumar was the only son of Dhyan Chand who brought glory to India in the tradition of his father.
On being asked the reason for India's defeat, Ashok remarked, "We were unlucky." Hearing this, Dhyan Chand got angry and said that he should have the guts to admit that he played badly and that the other team was better.
www.bharatiyahockey.org /granthalaya/legend/1932/page9.htm   (369 words)

  
 Seasons India :: Bollywood & Hollywood Classic Luminaries :: Ashok Kumar (Dignified Personality)
Ashok Kumar made his debut opposite Devika Rani in Jeevan Naiya (1936) but became a well known face with Achut Kanya (1936).
With Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi Ashok Kumar also ensured that he was the one actor who effortlessly withstood the Trimurthi of the 1950s - Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor and more than held his own in the films they did together - Badbaan, Deedar and Bewafaa respectively.
Ashok Kumar took on all sorts of characters - the villain in Jewel Thief, the sympathetic parent in Mili, the lovable old man in Aashirwad and Choti si Baat, the old comic conman in Victoria no. 203, the rapist in Jawaab, the henpecked head of the family - Khubsoorat.
www.seasonsindia.com /cinemascope/ashokkumar_sea.htm   (514 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar aka Dadamoni was born Kumudlal Kunjilal Ganguly in Bhagalpur and grew up in Khandwa.
Ashok Kumar initiated a more natural style of acting compared to the prevaling style that followed theatrical trends.
In the 1980s, Ashok Kumar cut down his work and apart from films, was seen occassionally on Television anchoring the vastly popular soap Hum Log or playing the title role in Bahadur Shah Zafar.
www.upperstall.com /people/ashok.html   (692 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport / Golf : Ashok Kumar claims title
As expected, Ashok Kumar sealed his fourth successive title by signing off with a four-under 68 to win the ONGC-Noida Open golf tournament by a six-stroke margin at the Noida golf course here on Saturday.
This was also Ashok's fourth title in five appearances on this course.
With Ashok keeping the challengers at bay, Shiv Kapur and Digvijay Singh settled for distant second spot with a tally of 277.
www.hinduonnet.com /2004/10/17/stories/2004101708221800.htm   (150 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar finishes fifth
India's Ashok Kumar finished a creditable fifth in the inaugural USD 200,000 Carlsberg Masters golf tournament in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sunday.
Joint fourth overnight, Ashok finished with a four-round aggregate of 282 (71-70-68-73), which were six strokes adrift of winner Angelo Que of Philippines.
Ashok came into this tournament on the heels of a fine show on the domestic Tour, which saw him win four titles on the trot.
inhome.rediff.com /sports/2004/nov/07golf.htm   (193 words)

  
 Dr.Ashok Kumar: University of South Florida, Mechanical Engineering
Alam, Ashok Kumar, A. Mangiarcina and M. Shamsuzzoha “Synthesis of the PZT films deposited on Pt-coated (100) Si substrates for nonvolatile memory applications” J. of Electronic Materials, Vol.
Ashok Kumar, Q. You, A. Mangiarcina, J. Kapat, S. Catledge and Y. Vohra “Evaluation of barrier layer for HFCVD diamond films on silicon substrates” Thin Solid Films, vol.
Ashok Kumar, I. Ahmed and M. Vedawyas “Growth of diamond films on Ti-6Al-4V substrates and determination of residual stresses using Raman spectroscopy” J. Vac.
www.eng.usf.edu /~akumar/pub/pub.html   (619 words)

  
 rediff.com, Movies: Ashok Kumar: The end of an era
Ashok Kumar recently turned 90 on October 13.
Ashok Kumar is survived by three daughters: Bharati Jaffrey, Rupa Verma and Priti Ganguly (who now manages the Ashok Kumar Acting Academy); a son Arup Kumar Ganguly; grandsons, granddaughters and great grandchildren.
Nephew Amit Kumar, Kishore Kumar's son, said, "He was a pioneer, a force to reckon with.
www.rediff.com /entertai/2001/dec/10ash1.htm   (751 words)

  
 News - Ashok Kumar passes away.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
MUMBAI: The doyen of Indian cinema, Ashok Kumar, who swept the Hindi celluloid screen with his inimitable acting style for over seven decades, passed away at his residence at Chembur in north-east Mumbai after prolonged illness, family sources said.
Ashok Kumar had not been keeping good health for quite some time and had been bed ridden.
Ashok Kumar is survived by his actress daughter Preeti Ganguli.
www.starswelove.com /scriptsphp/news.php?newsid=265   (268 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
Hindi cinema’s leading actor of yesteryear Ashok Kumar, popularly known as Dada Moni, who left an indelible mark on the silver screen with his brilliant portrayals, died after a prolonged illness at his Chembur residence here today, family sources said.
Ashok Kumar, the grand old man of Bollywood, was bed-ridden for quite some time due to asthmatic attacks.
In his condolence message the Prime Minister said, “Dadamuni, as Ashok Kumar, was fondly called, had an emotive appeal that transcended all barriers and was a source of inspiration and a role model for many a generation of aspiring actors.” “His demise is an irrepairable loss to the world of cinema,” Mr Vajpayee added.
www.tribuneindia.com /2001/20011211/main3.htm   (382 words)

  
 Ganapathy, Ashok Kumar snatch lead
Rahul Ganapathy and Ashok Kumar, two of the most talented young Turks on the Amby Valley PGAI Tour, displaced three experienced stalwarts from the helm to tie for the lead going into the final round of the Rs 10 lakh Hero Honda Open South, being played at the par-70, Bangalore Golf Club course.
While Ashok reeled off a late round birdie blitz for a four-under 66, Ganapathy shot a 68. The leaders aggregated six-under 204.
Ashok's front-nine was simple and error-free, comprising as it did of just a birdie on the fourth.  On his back nine, Ashok dropped a shot on his very first hole, but then the fighter in him resurfaced presenting him with four straight birdies from the 14th to the 17th.
inhome.rediff.com /sports/2004/sep/23golf.htm   (486 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport / Golf : Ashok Kumar emerges champion
The twenty-three-year-old Ashok blew the field away with a blazing 6-under-66 in the fourth and final round to win his fifth career title on the Amby Valley PGAI Tour.
A closing round of 66 and a four-round aggregate of 21-under saw Ashok walk away with the winner's cheque of Rs.
On the front-nine, Ashok stood on the 10th tee at 20-under for the tournament and an astonishing eight-shot lead over Mukesh Kumar.
www.hinduonnet.com /2004/09/20/stories/2004092002521700.htm   (346 words)

  
 Web Exclusive > Chat Transcript > Ashok Kumar Mattoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Ashok Kumar Mattoo, chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent at the Sydney Olympics.
I am all for discipline and let me say that of all the four boxers, two are from services, one is from para-military force and one from the railways.
Ashok Vadhera: Would you agree that Mr Kalmadi is one of the main culprits behind the poor state of affairs in Indian sports?
www.india-today.com /chat/200010/mattoo.htm   (2789 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar wins Servo Masters
Ashok Kumar, in only his second year as a professional, won the Servo Masters Golf 2003 title at the Digboi Golf Links course in Assam by five strokes on Saturday.
Clubmate Pappan, who was in the reckoning till the front nine, ended up as the runner-up with a total of 284 while S S P Chowrasia and Sanjay Kumar shared the third position just a stroke behind.
Ashok Kumar, who till then had a hat-trick of birdies starting from the seventh, made a bogey on the tenth.
ushome.rediff.com /sports/2003/nov/15golf.htm   (313 words)

  
 Raymond James - Analysts
Ashok Kumar is a senior analyst focusing on semiconductors and storage.
Kumar was the senior semiconductor and enterprise hardware analyst at Piper Jaffray for six years before joining Raymond James, and also held analyst positions with Southcoast Capital and Prudential Securities.
Kumar received a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, a master's degree in electrical engineering from
www.raymondjamesecm.com /individual_analyst_main.asp?aid=1899   (144 words)

  
 GN Online: Ashok Kumar, Manoj Navani take day's cricket honours
Ashok Kumar of the Jumeirah Wanderers struck a stroke-filled century and Manoj Navani of Mehfil Group claimed six for 19 to take the day's honours in the Inter-Hotel cricket tournament, organised by the Dubai Cricket Council.
Ashok hit 116 with 13 fours and five sixes as Jumeirah Wanderers defeated Royal Meridien by 94 runs.
Ashok was well assisted by Mihira Wijesinghe, who chipped in with 78 which included eight fours and three sixes.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=14578   (629 words)

  
 Ashok Kumar
Hyde B, Turgony E, Kumar A, Lim W, Larocque L, and Diaz-Mitoma F. Clinical improvement in natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity: the results of a pilot study with isoprinosine.
Singh R, Kumar A, Creery WD, Ruben M, Giulivi A, Diaz-Mitoma F. Dysregulated expression of IFN-gamma and IL-10 and impaired IFN-gamma-mediated responses at different disease stages in patients with genital herpes simplex virus-2 infection.
Kumar* and W. David Creery 2001 The Therapeutic Potential of Interleukin-10 in Infection and Inflammation.
www.medicine.uottawa.ca /path/kumar.html   (584 words)

  
 Interview with Ashok Kumar, U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.: TWST
ASHOK KUMAR is a Managing Director of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.
Kumar: My focus is in three interconnected segments.
The last area is storage, which includes all the participants in the fibre channel storage area network.
www.twst.com /notes/articles/kac902.html   (297 words)

  
 India Abroad: 'They call me Dadamoni': The essential Ashok Kumar in one of his last interviews@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
India Abroad: 'They call me Dadamoni': The essential Ashok Kumar in one of his last interviews@ HighBeam Research
Ashok Kumar is to think the earth is square.
Ashok Kumar started as a singing actor; he went on to become a jubilee star
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:79280551&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (176 words)

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