Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani is no more in this world. The actor died on Diwali. Govardhan Asrani was 84 years old. There is a wave of mourning in the industry due to his demise. Actor Akshay Kumar also remembered him and expressed grief over his demise.

Akshay Kumar wrote this post

Akshay Kumar has expressed condolence on the demise of Asrani. He wrote- I am very saddened by the departure of Asrani ji. Some time ago we hugged each other on the sets of the film Shoot Haiwaan. He was a very sweet person. He had amazing comic timing. All my cult films from Hera Pheri to Bhagam Bhag to De Dana Dan, Welcome and the yet to be released Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan…I have worked and learned a lot. What a big loss for our country. Asrani Sir may God bless you. You have made millions and crores of people laugh. Om Shanti.

Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the…he had the most legendary comic timing. From all my cult films Hera Pheri to Bhagam Bhag to De Dana Dan, Welcome and now our… pic.twitter.com/yo7wXnGO1Z

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 20, 2025

Let us tell you that Akshay Kumar and Asrani have done many films together like Welcome, Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Khatta Meetha, Bhagam Bhag, Awara Pagal Deewana, Deewane Hue Pagal, International Khiladi. The pair of both created a stir in comedy.

Asrani was very serious about his work. Even at the age of 84, he was working continuously. He has given many comedy films. Apart from acting, he has also tried his hand in direction. He has directed the Gujarati film Amadavad no Rikshavaro. He has also directed films like Chala Murari Hero Banne, Salaam Memsaab, Hum Nahi Sudrenge, Dil Hi To Hai and Udaan.

Senior actor Govardhan Asrani alias Asrani died in Mumbai on Monday afternoon. The 84-year-old actor, best known for his memorable comedy genre and Sholay’s famous dialogue “Hum Angrez ke Zamane ke Jailer Hain”, was admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu due to respiratory problems. Where he died during treatment.

There was a wave of mourning in the entire industry due to his demise. At the same time, fans are also shocked by the death of their favorite actor. Amidst all this, the real reason for Asrani’s death has also come to light.

What caused Asrani’s death?
Confirming the news to PTI, his manager Babubhai Thiba said, “He was a little unwell. He was admitted to the hospital after having trouble breathing. Later, doctors said that water had accumulated in his lungs. He died around 3:00 pm.” Asrani was cremated the same evening at the Santa Cruz crematorium, where his close family and friends bid him farewell.

asrani career
Born in Jaipur, Asrani trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, before starting acting in the 1960s. Asrani, who started his career in the 1960s, worked in more than 300 films in five decades. Not only comedy, he played serious roles as well as supporting roles with ease and earned a lot of name by working in films like Namak Haraam, Bawarchi, Guddi, Chup Chup Ke, Hera Pheri, Hulchul, Deewane Hue Pagal and Welcome. Asrani’s ability to keep pace with the changing cinematic times made him one of the few actors whose humor resonated with every generation.

He not only played serious roles in films like “Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar” and “Chala Murari Hero Banne”, but also directed these films.

Asrani’s role of Sholay’s ‘Jailer’ was greatly appreciated.
Asrani created a special place in Indian cinema through his tremendous humor and unique ability to make the audience laugh without losing emotional depth. The character of the eccentric jailer played by him in Ramesh Sippy’s film Sholay (1975) is one of the most favorite comic performances in Hindi film history. This character is inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s role in ‘The Great Dictator’