Ashok Kumar

Indian cinematographer
Person human Q16200868
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Ashok Kumar

Summary

Ashok Kumar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Prayagraj[2]. He was born on +1941-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Chennai[4]. He died on +2014-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], camera operator[8], and cinematographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prayagraj[2], Ashok Kumar…
  • Ashok Kumar passed away in Chennai[4].
  • Ashok Kumar was born on +1941-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ashok Kumar died on +2014-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ashok Kumar held citizenship in British Raj[11].
  • Ashok Kumar held citizenship in India[12].
  • Ashok Kumar held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • Ashok Kumar's professions included actor[6].
  • Ashok Kumar worked as a film director[7].
  • Ashok Kumar worked as a camera operator[8].
  • Ashok Kumar worked as a cinematographer[9].
  • Ashok Kumar was educated at University of Allahabad[14].
  • Ashok Kumar's education included a stint at Adyar Film Institute[15].
  • Ashok Kumar received the National Film Award for Best Cinematography[16].
  • Ashok Kumar received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography[17].
  • Ashok Kumar received the Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer[18].
  • Ashok Kumar is recorded as male[19].
  • Ashok Kumar's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ashok Kumar's IMDb ID is recorded as nm1223086[21].
  • Ashok Kumar's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0vxchzr[22].
  • Ashok Kumar's family name is recorded as Q36906535[23].
  • Ashok Kumar's given name is recorded as Ashok[24].
  • Ashok Kumar's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ashok Kumar'}[25].
  • Ashok Kumar's start of work period is recorded as +1969-00-00T00:00:00Z[26].
  • Ashok Kumar's end of work period is recorded as +2006-00-00T00:00:00Z[27].

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Origins and Family

Ashok Kumar's place of birth was Prayagraj[2]. He was born on +1941-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Allahabad[14], a central university[28], in India[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in Prayagraj (Allahabad)[31] and Adyar Film Institute[15], a film school[32], in India[33], founded in 1945[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], camera operator[8], and cinematographer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include National Film Award for Best Cinematography[16], an award for best photography[35], in India[36]; Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography[17], an award for best photography[37], in India[38]; and Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer[18], a Nandi Award[39].

Death and Burial

Ashok Kumar died on +2014-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Chennai[4].

Why It Matters

Ashok Kumar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Ashok Kumar born?

Born in Prayagraj[2], Ashok Kumar…

Where did Ashok Kumar die?

Ashok Kumar passed away in Chennai[4].

What did Ashok Kumar do for work?

Ashok Kumar worked as actor[6], film director[7], camera operator[8], and cinematographer[9].

Where did Ashok Kumar go to school?

Ashok Kumar was educated at University of Allahabad[14] and Adyar Film Institute[15].

What awards did Ashok Kumar receive?

Honors received include National Film Award for Best Cinematography[16], Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography[17], and Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer[18].

References

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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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