Asha Parekh's most memorable films

As Asha Parekh turns 79, here five of her most memorable films which proved how the actor could bring variety in her work. 

Published on: Oct 02, 2021 3:10 PM IST

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Asha Parekh had done several child roles but made her debut as a heroine opposite Shammi Kapoor with Dil Deke Dekho and became a star. 

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1969 film Chirag holds a special place in Asha Parekh’s career. It established her as a tragic actor when she was known for her charm and dance. 

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Asha Parekh had an interesting role in 1966 hit Teesri Manzil. The film was a superhit and boasted of several memorable songs that made RD Burman’s career. 

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Asha Parekh was at her best in the 1971 film Kati Patang as she played a woman taking up her friend’s identity as a widow while nurturing love for a neighbour played by Rajesh Khanna. The two became a hit onscreen pairing after the success of the film.

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The 1978 film Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki had Asha Parekh as a woman who makes a sacrifice to let her husband marry a more respectable woman. She shined bright in the supporting role and also won critical acclaim and awards for the same.