Asha Parekh

Actress, Director, Producer

Indian Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay Presidency, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Director, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/10/1942
Age83 years
BirthplaceBombay (now Mumbai), Bombay Presidency, British India

Latest News about Asha Parekh

07/03/2026

Asha Parekh was honored as a 'Reel Legend' at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026 in Mumbai. The award recognized her significant contributions to both Indian cinema and television, celebrating her enduring impact and iconic performances across decades.

26/11/2025

Asha Parekh visited the Juhu residence of the late actor Dharmendra to offer her condolences to his grieving family. Dharmendra, who had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital and was recovering at home, passed away on November 24, 2025, after suffering from breathing difficulties.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Jubilee Girl, Tomboy
Debut
Hindi FilmAasmaan, 1952 (as Child Artist)
Gujarati FilmAkhand Saubhagyavati (1963)
Punjabi FilmKankan De Ohle (1971)
Kannada FilmSharavegada Saradara (1989)
TV DirectorJyoti (Gujarati serial of the early 1990s)
Awards
  • In 1971, she won Filmfare Best Actress Award for Kati Patang.
  • In 1992, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India.
  • In 2002, she was awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • In 2020, she was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
  • In 2026, she was honored as a 'Reel Legend' at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards for her contributions to cinema and television.

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm (5' 3")
Weight62 Kg (137 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Doing Yoga

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Nasir Hussain, Film Maker (Rumored)

Family

FatherBachubhai Parekh
MotherSudha Parekh
SiblingsN/A
SpouseN/A
ChildrenNone

Career

AddressAzad Road, Juhu, Mumbai

Favourites

Actors
  • Shammi Kapoor
  • Dev Anand
Actress
  • Waheeda Rahman
  • Helen
  • Saira Bano
DirectorBimal Roy
Dance TeacherBansilal Bharati
SingerAsha Bhosle

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She was born in Mumbai into a middle-class Gujarati Jain family.
2. Her father hailed from Paldi near Pirana Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
3. Her father followed Jainism, while her mother practiced Islam.
4. She deeply admires Sai Baba.
5. As the only child, she was the center of her parents' world.
6. Her mother, Sudha Parekh, enrolled her in classical dance classes early on.
7. She began performing in stage shows at a young age.
8. Initially cast in lead roles, she later played supporting roles like Bhabhi and Mother.
9. She established a production company named ‘Akruti’ and produced various TV serials.
10. She served as President of the Cine Artists’ Association from 1994 to 2000.
11. After her mother's demise, she downsized to care for her ill father, who later passed away.
12. Currently, she focuses on managing her dance academy, ‘Kara Bhavan,’ and the Asha Parekh Hospital in Mumbai.
13. In 2017, her autobiography 'The Hit Girl' was published with Salman Khan launching it.
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