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.