ALWAYS a leader, NEVER a follower!

She's beautiful, she's smart, she's bold, and highly sophisticated! She has just the right amount of all of those characteristics that play a role in the creation of a dignified lady who is not only in-tune with her surroundings but also knows her true worth. Asha Parekh: the quintessence of a multi-talented film heroine, who not only had juggled traditional roles, but brought new light to modern roles forgotten by others. She had courage, dedication, and passion towards her career and always put extra effort into expanding and bettering her productions, most of which are considered classics even 'til this day. A revolutionary! A revolutionary in the sense that she shed new light on the way female figures were seen in the industry, proving to the world that there is more to a woman's role in a film than the old-fashioned ways of a housewife. In addition to her various challenging roles, she introduced western-influenced attires - a first, never to have been accomplished by another. The sweet-sixteen from Dil Deke Dekho blossomed into a multi-faceted lady, fighting through obstacles brought forward by the industry, while tackling roles considered unconventional by most actresses. She did it all and did it with grace, elegance, and with a respected fashion! A professional of a first degree who once had the filmy world at the tip of her finger, having others dance to her own tune with such ease and calmness. She didn't have to try to be great, since, contrary to others, she had it in her. An actress, dancer, director, producer, daughter and most importantly, a woman...a brave woman, that is!