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Veteran star Govardhan Asrani, known by his stage name, Asrani, passed away at the age of 84 on October 20.
Asrani passed away at 84.
Salman Khan has paid his tributes to the veteran actor Govardhan Asrani. Recently, the Bollywood superstar took to his X handle and shared a picture of Asrani. In the caption, Khan called the late actor a “legend” and wrote, “Saddened to hear of Asrani Ji’s demise. A true legend of laughter #RIP.”
Veteran star Govardhan Asrani, known by his stage name, Asrani, passed away at the age of 84 on October 20. According to a close friend of Asrani, the actor passed away due to a chest infection in Mumbai. His last rites were performed at Santacruz Crematorium on the same day.
Later, the official Instagram account of the actor also shared a post with regard to his death. “The news of the passing of the king of comedy, the great actor Asrani ji, who ruled over millions of hearts, has plunged us all into deep sorrow. He gave Indian cinema a new identity with his unique acting, simplicity, and humour. The life he breathed into every character will forever live on in our memories. His passing is not just a loss for the film industry but for everyone who ever smiled at his acting. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti,” it read.
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bollywood actors like Kajol, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor, several people took to their respective social media handles to pay their last respects to Asrani.
Asrani was one of Indian cinema’s most beloved comic actors, with a career spanning more than five decades. He appeared in over 350 films, leaving a lasting impression in both lead and supporting comedic roles. Among his most iconic performances was the jailer in Sholay, in which he did a hilarious parody of Hitler that remains iconic to this day. He also shone in classics like Chupke Chupke, Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar, and Chala Murari Hero Banne.
Asrani’s talent wasn’t limited to Hindi cinema; he also acted in numerous Gujarati and Rajasthani films and directed a few projects in both languages. Throughout his career, he shared screen space with legends such as Mehmood and Rajesh Khanna, and later worked alongside Govinda, Akshay Kumar, and Ajay Devgn, earning admiration for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. His demise is a huge loss to the entire Indian film fraternity.
Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing …Read More
Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing … Read More
October 22, 2025, 19:43 IST
