Asha Parekh was one of the most sought-after actresses in the 1960s and 70s, delivering numerous hit and super hit films throughout her career.
Bollywood superstar Asha Parekh is known for her superhit performances in the industry. During her career, the actress gained name and fame and eventually also fell in love with a director who was married. However, the actress refused to marry him because she was not willing to break into someone’s home and did not want to become someone’s second wife.
Asha Parekh was one of the most sought-after actresses in the 1960s and 70s, delivering numerous hit and super hit films throughout her career. She shared the screen with iconic actors like Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, and Jeetendra in several memorable projects.
Despite achieving immense professional success, her personal life had its complexities—she fell in love with a married man but was clear in her intentions of never breaking a family. Asha began her journey in the film industry as a child artist, paving the way for her illustrious career.
Asha Parekh shared the screen with Jeetendra in 1971 for the film Karvan. The movie became a huge hit and turned out to be a sensation. The movie broke all records. Apart from the intriguing storyline, the songs of the film also turned out to be a huge hit.
This film proved to be a blockbuster of that year. When it was released in China, more tickets were sold for this film than for Sholay.
In her autobiography Asha Parekh: The Hit Girl, the actress shared several intriguing insights into her life. During the book’s launch event, Asha Parekh revealed to IANS the reasons behind her decision to remain unmarried throughout her life.
The actress said, “Nasir sahab was the person whom I loved. If I did not write about the people who matter in my life, writing my autobiography without them would have been useless.” Asha worked in seven of his films. Despite the age difference, she loved him deeply. In the same interview, the actress revealed that she did not want to be a ‘home breaker.’
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