Ashim Kumar was an Indian actor, assistant director and producer born in Dhenkanal, Orissa (India). He made his debut in Kartik Chattopadhay's, Nilachole Mahaprobhu in 1960. The films he has been a part of include Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981), Iqraar (1979), Chhaila Babu (1977) and Safed Jhoot (1977) with several others.