Veteran actor Asranani GOES OVER

Veteran actor Shri Govardhan Asrani aka Asrani passed away on Monday after being admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. He was 84. Veteran actor Asrani dies in Mumbai Asrani was one of the most popular and versatile actors of Hindi cinema. He has appeared in lead, character, comedy and supporting roles in more than 350 films in his career. Asrani’s cause of death The death of the veteran was confirmed to India Today by his nephew Ashok Asrani. He reportedly breathed his last at 4:00 PM in Mumbai in the evening after suffering from prolonged illness. While the cause of his death is not officially known, his personal assistant revealed that the actor had fluid in his lungs. Asrani’s last rites performed in secret; here’s why His last rites were performed in peace as per the actor’s wish. Asrani’s PA Babubhai told the portal, “Asrani sahab was admitted to the Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu four days ago. From what the doctors told us, there was fluid (water) accumulation in his lungs. He passed away today, October 20 around 3.30 pm. The last rites have already been completed.” Babubhai added that the actor wanted to go in peace and told his wife not to announce his death. “This is why the family only spoke about his death after the funeral was held,” he added. Asrani’s Films Asrani has had a remarkable Bollywood career spanning five decades, with more than 350 Hindi films. Known for his impeccable comic timing, he has become one of the most loved faces in Bollywood. Among all, his portrayal of the quirky jailer in Sholay remains one of his most iconic performances. Between the 1970s and 1990s, Asrani worked with Rajesh Khanna in 25 films. He made his mark in Hindi cinema with hits like Chala Murari Hero Banne, Salaam Memsaab, Balika Badhu, Namak Haraam, Chupke Chupke, Rafoo Chakkar, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Himmatwala, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Chal Mere Bhai, Hera Pheri, Dhamaal, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha and Bol Bachchan. He also acted in Gujarati films and later ventured into direction, directing six films between 1974 and 1997. His last director was Udaan. He also composed songs for films like Alaap (1977) and Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulsha (1978). The actor was last seen in Non Stop Dhamaal.