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
26/11/2025
Asha Parekh visited Dharmendra's Juhu residence to offer condolences to his family after his death on 24/11/2025. Reports said she met the grieving Deol family at the house and paid tribute to her longtime co-star, with whom she had shared several notable films.
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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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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Nasir Hussain, Film Maker (Rumored) |
Family
| Father | Bachubhai Parekh |
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| Mother | Sudha Parekh |
Career
| Address | Azad Road, Juhu, Mumbai |
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| Notable On-Screen Pairings | Dharmendra (iconic duo of Hindi cinema's golden years with films including Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Samadhi, Chirag, and Kanyadaan) |
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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. | |
| 14. She maintained a lifelong friendship with co-star Dharmendra despite infrequent meetings, with their bond remaining strong throughout their lives. |