Veteran Actor Asrani Passes Away

On 20th October 2025, Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away at the age of 84, in Mumbai’s Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital, leaving behind a rich cinematic legacy spanning over five decades.

Govardhan Asrani, one of India’s most beloved comic actors, was best known for his unforgettable portrayal of the eccentric jailer in the 1975 classic Sholay, where his dialogue “Hum angrezon ke zamaane ke jailer hain” became an iconic line in Indian cinema history.
A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Asrani made his debut in Hindi cinema with the 1967 film Hare Kaanch Ki Churiyan and went on to appear in over 300 films, working with some of the greatest filmmakers and actors across generations.