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Famous Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani said goodbye to the world at the age of 84, leaving behind not only a legacy of films but also an inspiring story of education, struggle and passion. Asrani’s journey from an ordinary boy of Jaipur to becoming the comedy king of Bollywood shows that failure never becomes a hindrance in the path of success, all that is needed is dedication and confidence.
Asrani was born on 1 January 1941 in a middle-class Sindhi-Hindu family in Jaipur, Rajasthan. His father was a carpet merchant, and there were seven brothers and sisters in the house. Asrani was an average student since childhood. He completed his 10th class from St. Xavier’s School, Jaipur, but mathematics was always a headache for him. Asrani himself had said in an interview that I used to fail in mathematics, but I always enjoyed dramas.
This interest took him to All India Radio, Jaipur during his studies, where he worked as a voice artist. This small work proved to be the first step in his career. Along with this, he also completed BA from Rajasthan College, Jaipur. It was from here that the seeds of acting sprouted, which later turned into the laughing tree of Bollywood.
Learned nuances from them
In 1960, Asrani learned the nuances of acting from Jaipur writer Kalabhai Thakkar. In 1962, he decided that he should now take acting lessons professionally. He reached Mumbai, where directors Kishore Sahu and Hrishikesh Mukherjee advised him to take formal training in acting. Following this advice, Asrani took admission in the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1964.
Asrani’s hard work and dedication towards acting impressed everyone at FTII. After completing the course in 1966, he was ready as a trained artist. But his path was not easy. In his early days, he did small roles like in Hare Kaanch Ki Chudiyan (1967). Gradually he also entered Gujarati films and acted in four films between 1967 and 1969.
Received many awards
The 1970s proved to be the turning point of Asrani’s career. His comedy characters in Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973) and Balika Vadhu (1977) won the hearts of the audience. He was honored with the Filmfare Award and his role of the jailer in the 1975 superhit film Sholay immortalized him. His dialogue ‘We are the jailers of the British era’ still resonates in people’s minds.
brilliant actor
Although Asrani was not just a comedian, he was also a brilliant actor, writer and director. He directed more than 25 films, which include films like Hum Nahi Sudhrenge (1980) and Maa Ki Mamta (1989). His friend Rajesh Khanna also had a big role in Asrani’s success. The two became friends during the shooting of Namak Haram (1973) and Khanna gave them opportunities in many of his films.
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