Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1942 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (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 | ||||||||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm (5' 3") |
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| Weight | 62 Kg (137 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Bachubhai Parekh |
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| Mother | Sudha Parekh |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
Career
| Address | Azad Road, Juhu, Mumbai |
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| Director | Bimal Roy |
| Dance Teacher | Bansilal Bharati |
| Singer | Asha 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. |