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’

Veteran Bollywood comedian and actor Asrani is no more in this world. The actor died today at 3 pm after a long illness. Asrani breathed his last at the age of 84 at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Mumbai. The actor’s last rites were also performed within a few hours of his death. Let us know how much wealth Asrani left behind and how educated he was.

Asrani was born in a Sindhi Hindu family in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The late actor had completed his matriculation from St. Xavier’s School. After this he took graduation degree from Rajasthan College, Jaipur. Asrani belonged to a middle class family. Therefore, to meet the expenses of his studies, he joined All India Radio, Jaipur where he continued working as a voice artist.

Asrani Net Worth
Apart from being a comedian and actor, Asrani was also a director and producer. Along with fame, he also earned money in his life. Asrani has his own house in Mumbai. Apart from this, according to multiple media reports, his total net worth was Rs 48 crore, which he has left for his family.

Asrani’s film career
Asrani made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Hari Kanch Ki Chudiyan’ released in 1967. In his 58 year long film career, the actor worked in more than 350 films. His character in Sholay was highly appreciated. Apart from this, he created his own identity with blockbuster films like ‘Abhiman’, ‘Chupke-Chupke’, ‘Chhoti Si Baat’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’.

Asrani was to be seen in Akshay Kumar’s film
Let us tell you that Asrani was going to be seen in Priyadarshan’s film ‘Haivaan’ with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. He had revealed this in an interview given to BBC in August this year. Asrani had said- ‘Now the shooting is starting in September. The name of the film is Haiwaan. Priyadarshan is the director. Now it will be known only after the release of ‘Haivaan’ whether Asrani had already shot his schedule for the film, or he passed away before that.