Asha Parekh: The Unmarried Star Who Won Hearts with a Timeless Song

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News18•12-01-2026, 12:22
Asha Parekh: The Unmarried Star Who Won Hearts with a Timeless Song
- •Asha Parekh starred in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1961 film 'Chhaya' alongside Sunil Dutt.
- •The film featured the iconic song 'Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Badha', sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Talat Mahmood.
- •This timeless song, with lyrics by Rajendra Krishan, is still popular today and frequently used in Instagram reels.
- •Asha Parekh won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for 'Kati Patang' in 1971.
- •She remained unmarried, stating she deeply loved Aamir Khan's father, Nasir Hussain, but they couldn't marry.
Why It Matters: Asha Parekh, a celebrated actress, remained unmarried despite a deep love, leaving a legacy of timeless cinema.
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