5 Ashok Kumar Films That Still Touch the Heart

Here are five iconic Ashok Kumar movies that demonstrate his excellence and versatility across the decades:

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Achhut Kanya (1936)

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Kismet (1943)

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Mahal (1949)

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Bandini (1963)

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Aashirwad (1968)

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