Asha Parekh turns 83 on October 2. The actress rose to immense popularity through her acclaimed performances in films such as Teesri Manzil, Kati Patang, and many more. On her special day, revisit the memorable films that made her one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.

<p>Asha Parekh turns 83 on October 2. The actress rose to immense popularity through her acclaimed performances in films such as Teesri Manzil, Kati Patang, and many more. On her special day, revisit the memorable films that made her one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.</p>

Asha Parekh birthday special: Kati Patang, Caravan, Teesri Manzil- 6 must-watch films of the Bollywood legend

<p>Bollywood's yesteryear star Asha Parekh has been named as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year. The award is considered the highest honour for a cinema artist in India. Interestingly among the 52 past winners of the prestigious award, only 6 have been women and Parekh is the 7th woman to have been honoured with the award.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is also the second woman after Asha Bhosle to get the award since the dawn of the 2000s. Ironically, despite the limited representation of women in the roster of awardees, Devika Rani was the first to get it in 1969 - the year the award was created.&nbsp;<br />
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Other women who have received this honour include Ruby Myers (Sulochana) in 1973, Kanan Devi (1976), Durga Khote (1983) and Lata Mangeshkar (1989). Asha Bhosle got the award in 2000.</p>

<p>Parekh started her career as a child artiste in 1952 when aged 10 and studied while working in films. She quit films after doing five films to concentrate on her studies only to return a few years later as a leading lady of Hindi cinema.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a major disappointment when she was rejected for a big-ticket film (Vijay Bhatt`s "Goonj Uthi Shehnai", 1959) as she was not "star material", she made her name in 'Dil Deke Dekho' (1959), which was among the first of Shammi Kapoor from his swinging era.<br />
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Parekh became a favourite of filmmaker Nasir Hussain, who went to cast her in six successful films across the next decade- from 'Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai' (1961) to 'Caravan' (1971).</p>

<p>Mostly portrayed as a glamorous, even tomboyish, figure, with some notable exceptions, Parekh not only became a leading actress -- among the highest paid of her time -- but also was a style icon with her choice of clothes and elegant coiffure.</p>

<p>Paired with most of the leading heroes of her time, Parekh will be particularly remembered for her onscreen chemistry with Shammi Kapoor, particularly in 'Teesri Manzil' (1966), be it the energetic jiving in 'Aaja aaja, main hoon pyar tera' or 'O Haseena zulfonwali jaan-e-jahan', the heartfelt request in 'O Mere Sona Re', or the smouldering emotional intensity on both sides of "Tumne mujhe dekha hokar meherbaan".<br />
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Some of Parekh`s most memorable work was opposite Rajesh Khanna, especially in the neo-realistic 'Baharon Ke Sapne' (1967), and more particularly, 'Kati Patang' (1970), where she essays the challenging role of a jilted woman living under an assumed identity, but with the sordid past racing to catch up with her.</p>

<p>'Yeh Shaam Mastani', 'Pyar Deewana Hota Hai' and 'Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai' capture Rajesh Khanna in an ebullient mood, but Parekh's 'Na Koi Umang Hai' is an apt portrayal of her character's plight. Not surprisingly, her acting fetched her the Filmfare Award for Acting.</p>

<p>By the middle of the 1970s, a new crop of actresses was emerging and Parekh had to move to doing character roles -- she played Amitabh Bachchan`s sister-in-law in 'Kaalia' (1981) -- but she admitted later that she did not enjoy them much and slowly began restricting her appearances.</p>

<p>Still, she did not fade away entirely and was seen till the mid-1990s when she decided to concentrate more on her avatar as TV producer.</p>

<p>Parekh will soon be feted with the Lifetime Achievement honour for her contribution to cinema by President Droupadi Murmu.</p>

<p>Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur took to his Twitter to announce the honour for the actress.</p>

<p>He tweeted, "Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise &amp; award Asha Parekh ji for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award shall be presented by the Hon President of India at 68th NFA in Vigyan Bhawan (sic)."</p>

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Bollywood's yesteryear star Asha Parekh has been named as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year. The award is considered the highest honour for a cinema artist in India.

Bollywood's yesteryear star Asha Parekh has been named as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year. The award is considered the highest honour for a cinema artist in India. Interestingly among the 52 past winners of the prestigious award, only 6 have been women and Parekh is the 7th woman to have been honoured with the award. She is also the second woman after Asha Bhosle to get the award since the dawn of the 2000s. Ironically, despite the limited representation of women in the roster of awardees, Devika Rani was the first to get it in 1969 - the year the award was created. Other women who have received this honour include Ruby Myers (Sulochana) in 1973, Kanan Devi (1976), Durga Khote (1983) and Lata Mangeshkar (1989). Asha Bhosle got the award in 2000. Parekh started her career as a child artiste in 1952 when aged 10 and studied while working in films. She quit films after doing five films to concentrate on her studies only to return a few years later as a leading lady of Hindi cinema. After a major disappointment when she was rejected for a big-ticket film (Vijay Bhatt`s "Goonj Uthi Shehnai", 1959) as she was not "star material", she made her name in 'Dil Deke Dekho' (1959), which was among the first of Shammi Kapoor from his swinging era. Parekh became a favourite of filmmaker Nasir Hussain, who went to cast her in six successful films across the next decade- from 'Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai' (1961) to 'Caravan' (1971). Mostly portrayed as a glamorous, even tomboyish, figure, with some notable exceptions, Parekh not only became a leading actress -- among the highest paid of her time -- but also was a style icon with her choice of clothes and elegant coiffure. Paired with most of the leading heroes of her time, Parekh will be particularly remembered for her onscreen chemistry with Shammi Kapoor, particularly in 'Teesri Manzil' (1966), be it the energetic jiving in 'Aaja aaja, main hoon pyar tera' or 'O Haseena zulfonwali jaan-e-jahan', the heartfelt request in 'O Mere Sona Re', or the smouldering emotional intensity on both sides of "Tumne mujhe dekha hokar meherbaan". Some of Parekh`s most memorable work was opposite Rajesh Khanna, especially in the neo-realistic 'Baharon Ke Sapne' (1967), and more particularly, 'Kati Patang' (1970), where she essays the challenging role of a jilted woman living under an assumed identity, but with the sordid past racing to catch up with her. 'Yeh Shaam Mastani', 'Pyar Deewana Hota Hai' and 'Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai' capture Rajesh Khanna in an ebullient mood, but Parekh's 'Na Koi Umang Hai' is an apt portrayal of her character's plight. Not surprisingly, her acting fetched her the Filmfare Award for Acting. By the middle of the 1970s, a new crop of actresses was emerging and Parekh had to move to doing character roles -- she played Amitabh Bachchan`s sister-in-law in 'Kaalia' (1981) -- but she admitted later that she did not enjoy them much and slowly began restricting her appearances. Still, she did not fade away entirely and was seen till the mid-1990s when she decided to concentrate more on her avatar as TV producer. Parekh will soon be feted with the Lifetime Achievement honour for her contribution to cinema by President Droupadi Murmu. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur took to his Twitter to announce the honour for the actress. He tweeted, "Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise & award Asha Parekh ji for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award shall be presented by the Hon President of India at 68th NFA in Vigyan Bhawan (sic)." Honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise & award Smt Asha Parekh ji for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award shall be presented by the Hon President of India at 68th NFA in Vigyan Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/3MPa0HhvDL — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 27, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

Asha Parekh is only the 7th woman among 52 Dadasaheb Phalke awardees

<p>Veteran Bollywood actress Asha Parekh is an&nbsp;evergreen beauty!<br />
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Parekh, who has been one most successful actresses from the 1960s to 1970 and has given several hit movies, is once again on the headlines as she got featured on the cover of Harper Bazaar India’s anniversary issue.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-to-watch-this-weekend-from-radhe-shyam-to-the-kashmir-files-461613" hreflang="en">What to watch this weekend? From Radhe Shyam to The Kashmir Files</a>&nbsp;<br />
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In the new cover, the actor is looking ravishing in&nbsp;shoulder-length grey hair. She is seen striking a pose while looking away from the camera as&nbsp;she is simply dressed in a black pullover. She polished the whole look with a&nbsp;shiny pearl necklace.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Speaking with the magazine, &nbsp;the 79-year-old said,&nbsp;"I guess I was not destined to get married. Honestly, I would have loved to get married and have children, but it wasn’t meant to be. However, I have absolutely no regrets.''</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-wins-critics-choice-awards--bafta-for-king-richard-hails-venus-and-serena-williams-462037" hreflang="en">Will Smith wins Critics Choice Awards &amp; BAFTA for 'King Richard', hails Venus and Serena Williams</a><br />
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She added, ''I have always believed—and continue to believe—that beauty resides within the person. If you are happy, you’ll shine...and if you are unhappy, it will show on your face.”<br />
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Asha Parekh was one of the highest-paid actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of the 1960s and 1970s and&nbsp;is considered as one of the most influential actresses of all time in Hindi cinema.</p>


Veteran Bollywood actress Asha Parekh is an evergreen beauty! Parekh, who has been one most successful actresses from the 1960s to 1970 and has given several hit movies, is once again on the headlines as she got featured on the cover of Harper Bazaar India’s anniversary issue.

Veteran Bollywood actress Asha Parekh is an evergreen beauty! Parekh, who has been one most successful actresses from the 1960s to 1970 and has given several hit movies, is once again on the headlines as she got featured on the cover of Harper Bazaar India’s anniversary issue. What to watch this weekend? From Radhe Shyam to The Kashmir Files In the new cover, the actor is looking ravishing in shoulder-length grey hair. She is seen striking a pose while looking away from the camera as she is simply dressed in a black pullover. She polished the whole look with a shiny pearl necklace. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harper's Bazaar, India (@bazaarindia) × Speaking with the magazine, the 79-year-old said, "I guess I was not destined to get married. Honestly, I would have loved to get married and have children, but it wasn’t meant to be. However, I have absolutely no regrets.'' Will Smith wins Critics Choice Awards & BAFTA for 'King Richard', hails Venus and Serena Williams She added, ''I have always believed—and continue to believe—that beauty resides within the person. If you are happy, you’ll shine...and if you are unhappy, it will show on your face.” Asha Parekh was one of the highest-paid actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actresses of the 1960s and 1970s and is considered as one of the most influential actresses of all time in Hindi cinema.

Asha Parekh proves that she is an evergreen diva with this new magazine cover, see pics

<p>Asha Parekh can easily be called one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood and now she is making buzz with her recently released memoir.</p>

<p>The veteran actress recently opened up about her memoir as she spoke about being in love with ace filmmaker Nasir Hussain. In an earlier interaction, "Nasir Saab was the only man I ever loved. I was enamoured by him. I loved him. But it was not meant to be. It would’ve been worthless to write an autobiography if I didn’t write about the people who mattered in my life."</p>

<p>She had worked with Nasir Hussain in their 1959 film ‘Dil Deke Dekho’ that also starred Shammi Kapoor and was a big hit at the box office. It was the director’s second film and Asha Parekh’s debut film as a heroine as previous to this, she had worked as a child actor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asha Parekh, meanwhile, never got married. She revealed in an earlier interview that not marrying was the best decision of her life. She also said that the reason she didn’t marry was that she was in love with a married man and as she didn’t want to break anyone’s home so she opted for this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her memoir, Asha Parekh mentions that she did not meet Nasir Hussain during the last year of his life as he became a reclusive person. She though did speak to him before his demise.&nbsp;</p>


Asha Parekh can easily be called one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood and now she is making buzz with her recently released memoir. The veteran actress recently opened up about her memoir as she spoke about being in love with ace filmmaker Nasir Hussain.

Asha Parekh can easily be called one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood and now she is making buzz with her recently released memoir. The veteran actress recently opened up about her memoir as she spoke about being in love with ace filmmaker Nasir Hussain. In an earlier interaction, "Nasir Saab was the only man I ever loved. I was enamoured by him. I loved him. But it was not meant to be. It would’ve been worthless to write an autobiography if I didn’t write about the people who mattered in my life." She had worked with Nasir Hussain in their 1959 film ‘Dil Deke Dekho’ that also starred Shammi Kapoor and was a big hit at the box office. It was the director’s second film and Asha Parekh’s debut film as a heroine as previous to this, she had worked as a child actor. Asha Parekh, meanwhile, never got married. She revealed in an earlier interview that not marrying was the best decision of her life. She also said that the reason she didn’t marry was that she was in love with a married man and as she didn’t want to break anyone’s home so she opted for this. In her memoir, Asha Parekh mentions that she did not meet Nasir Hussain during the last year of his life as he became a reclusive person. She though did speak to him before his demise.

Veteran actress Asha Parekh opens up on love and why she didn't get married in her memoir

<p>Actress Shammi, known for her roles in films and TV series, died on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. She was 89.&nbsp;Indian fashion designer Sandeep Khosla took to&nbsp;his Instagram profile to share the sad news.He wrote: &quot;We will miss you, you&nbsp;will always&nbsp;remain&nbsp;special&nbsp;to&nbsp;us&nbsp;RIP&nbsp;Shammi aunty&nbsp;#1929&nbsp;#2018&nbsp;#loveyou #abujanisandeepkhosla&nbsp;#bestfriend&nbsp;#guide #family.&quot;</p>

<p>The funeral took place on Tuesday&nbsp;afternoon and was attended by many of the actress friends and colleagues from the film industry. Asha Parekh, Farida Jalal, Anju Mahendru were seen at the funeral along with Boman Irani, Farah Khan, Sandeep Khosla, Sushant Singh and Meher Vij.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Born as Nargis Rabadi in a Parsi family, Shammi featured in many popular films, including <em>Ustad Pedro</em>,<em> Bhai- Bahen, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Half Ticket, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Ittefaq, The Burning Train</em>, <em>Kudrat, Awara Baap, Swarg, Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi</em>&nbsp;and others.<br />
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She also acted in quite a few popular TV serials, such as <em>Dekh Bhai Dekh</em>, <em>Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Shriman Shrimati, Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh&nbsp;and Filmi Chakkar.</em></p>

<p>Shammi was married to film producer-director Sultan Ahmed for seven years before they got divorced.</p>

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<p>Many celebrities took to Twitter to mourn her death.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A great actress, always happy &amp; smiling...Shammi ji will be missed...I was lucky enough to have worked with her in Eeshwar &amp; she was a joy to be around...My condolences to her loved ones. <a href="https://t.co/WsCyrGboOM">pic.twitter.com/WsCyrGboOM</a></p>
&mdash; Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnilKapoor/status/970945001906728960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">T 2735 - Prayers and fond remembrances for Shammi Aunty .. so dear to us as family .. lost to us today ..????<br />
some early pictures as a young entrant to films .. and one with Nargis ji at an event ; Shammi Aunty&#39;s real name was also Nargis ! <a href="https://t.co/pfgzd1Tff3">pic.twitter.com/pfgzd1Tff3</a></p>
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/970898227397459968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I will really miss you Shammi aunty&hellip; You always gave the warmest hugs and never failed to make everyone smile. So many memories, so much happiness, gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace. <a href="https://t.co/0BxQSNQRIL">pic.twitter.com/0BxQSNQRIL</a></p>
&mdash; Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/juniorbachchan/status/970908193026174976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some people are born to spread happiness &amp; joy. Shammi ji was one of them. Warm, affectionate, funny, optimistic &amp; a wonderful human being. Her permanent line to me was,&rdquo; Don&rsquo;t ever grow your hair.&rdquo; And she will continue laughing. Will miss her. May God rest her soul in peace.???? <a href="https://t.co/eyQfIe3O9L">pic.twitter.com/eyQfIe3O9L</a></p>
&mdash; Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/970997319649898496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The veteran actress died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness.

Actress Shammi, known for her roles in films and TV series, died on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. She was 89. Indian fashion designer Sandeep Khosla took to his Instagram profile to share the sad news.He wrote: "We will miss you, you will always remain special to us RIP Shammi aunty #1929 #2018 #loveyou #abujanisandeepkhosla #bestfriend #guide #family." The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by many of the actress friends and colleagues from the film industry. Asha Parekh, Farida Jalal, Anju Mahendru were seen at the funeral along with Boman Irani, Farah Khan, Sandeep Khosla, Sushant Singh and Meher Vij. It was designer Sandeep Khosla who first broke the news of Shammi's death. Seen here with the actress'son. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Born as Nargis Rabadi in a Parsi family, Shammi featured in many popular films, including Ustad Pedro, Bhai- Bahen, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Half Ticket, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Ittefaq, The Burning Train, Kudrat, Awara Baap, Swarg, Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi and others. She also acted in quite a few popular TV serials, such as Dekh Bhai Dekh, Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Shriman Shrimati, Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh and Filmi Chakkar. Shammi was married to film producer-director Sultan Ahmed for seven years before they got divorced. Farah Khan, Boman Irani at actress Shammi's funeral. Photos by Yogen Shah (WION) × Veteran actresses Farida Jalal,Asha Parekh and Anju Mahendru at actress Shammi's funeral. Photos by Yogen Shah (WION) × Anu Kapoor and producer, actor Romesh Sharma at actress Shammi's funeral. Photos by Yogen Shah (WION) × Priya Dutt at actress Shammi's farewell. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Meher and Manav Vij and Sushant Singh at actress Shammi's funeral. Photos by Yogen Shah (WION) × Many celebrities took to Twitter to mourn her death. A great actress, always happy & smiling...Shammi ji will be missed...I was lucky enough to have worked with her in Eeshwar & she was a joy to be around...My condolences to her loved ones. pic.twitter.com/WsCyrGboOM — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) March 6, 2018 × T 2735 - Prayers and fond remembrances for Shammi Aunty .. so dear to us as family .. lost to us today ..???? some early pictures as a young entrant to films .. and one with Nargis ji at an event ; Shammi Aunty's real name was also Nargis ! pic.twitter.com/pfgzd1Tff3 — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 6, 2018 × I will really miss you Shammi aunty… You always gave the warmest hugs and never failed to make everyone smile. So many memories, so much happiness, gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/0BxQSNQRIL — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) March 6, 2018 × Some people are born to spread happiness & joy. Shammi ji was one of them. Warm, affectionate, funny, optimistic & a wonderful human being. Her permanent line to me was,” Don’t ever grow your hair.” And she will continue laughing. Will miss her. May God rest her soul in peace.???? pic.twitter.com/eyQfIe3O9L — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 6, 2018 ×

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Actress Shammi passes away; friends Asha Parekh, Farida Jalal and others attend her funeral