Asha Parekh
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Asha Parekh's career is marked by a series of firsts and honors that reflect her lasting impact on Indian cinema. As one of the leading actresses of her generation, she appeared in over 85 films, many of which are considered classics. Her performance in Kati Patang earned her the Filmfare Best Actress award, and she later became the first woman to chair the Central Board of Film Certification, a role in which she navigated complex censorship issues with poise.Her contributions have been recognized with India's highest civilian and film honors, including the Padma Shri and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. These accolades are a testament to her talent, versatility, and trailblazing spirit, making her a true icon of Indian cinema.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
India's highest award in cinema, presented for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
Padma Shri
India's fourth-highest civilian award, recognizing her distinguished service in the field of arts.
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring her outstanding contribution to Hindi cinema.
First Woman Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification
Appointed as the first woman to head India's film certification body.
President of the Cine and TV Artistes' Association
Served as president of the association representing film and television artists.
Records & Feats
First woman to chair the Central Board of Film Certification
Asha Parekh became the first woman to head India's film certification board, a position she held with distinction.