Ashok Kumar’s granddaughter once gave competition to Rekha, became famous with the song…, has a connection with Kiara Advani, her name is…

Ashok Kumar's grand daughter acted in several hit movies and was widely appreciated by the audience, but soon after she bid farewell to the industry.

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Published: January 14, 2025, 2:55 PM IST

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Ashok Kumar, also known as Dadamuni, was one of the finest actors from the early years of Bollywood. He made his debut as a hero in the industry and continued working in films for many years. From playing heroes to brothers, friends, and later fathers, Ashok Kumar’s versatility was unmatched. His name even finds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. At one point, he was considered a Bollywood superstar, and even today, fans enjoy learning about his life and work. However, not many know that Ashok Kumar’s granddaughter also made her debut in films. She acted in several hit movies and was widely appreciated by the audience, but soon after, she bid farewell to the industry. Read on to find more details.

The actress in the bridal attire is none other than Ashok Kumar’s granddaughter, Anuradha. She appeared in several memorable films and songs, many of which are still loved by fans today. Anuradha is the aunt of the popular actress Kiara Advani, and she is also the granddaughter and daughter of well-known actors. Her husband is a popular TV actor. At one point, Anuradha’s simplicity and beauty in films were so adored that she was said to have rivaled Rekha in her charm.

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Anuradha’s mother, Bharti Jaffrey, married Saiyid Jaffrey, Kiara Advani’s maternal grandfather, making her Kiara’s grandmother. Anuradha gained significant fame with her role as Rekha’s friend in the 1984 film Utsav, which earned her great recognition. Fans loved her performance in the film, and the song Man Kyun Behka Re Behka featuring both Anuradha and Rekha became a massive hit. The song remains popular even today.

After her marriage, Anuradha left the film industry. After a hiatus of 10 years, she made a return with side roles in movies like Ayesha, Jab We Met, and Ready. Now, Anuradha runs a personality development and grooming institute in Mumbai.