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Asrani

Born January 1, 1941 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaDied October 20, 2025293 films

Govardhan Asrani (1 January 1941–20 October 2025), popularly known simply as Asrani, was an actor in Indian films whose Bollywood career has spanned over 35 years.

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Sholay posterFirst watchSholay19757.1as JailorAfter his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.View film

Essential films

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Hera Pheri poster7.1Hera Pheri2000Bhool Bhulaiyaa poster6.8Bhool Bhulaiyaa2007Welcome poster6.9Welcome2007Dhamaal poster6.8Dhamaal2007Baghban poster6.9Baghban2003Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar poster7.2Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar1992Billu poster6.4Billu2009Chupke Chupke poster7.2Chupke Chupke1975

Filmography

293 films as actor
  1. TBAMaut Ka Khel
  2. TBAParivartan
  3. TBAMasoom
  4. 2026HaiwaanHussain
  5. 2026Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor HaiInspector Dev
  6. 2026Bhooth BanglaShantaram
  7. 2026Saugaat
  8. 2026IkkisAsghar
  9. 2025Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2Father Anthony
  10. 2025Deda
  11. 2023Dream Girl 2Yusuf Ali Salim Khan
  12. 2022Khalli Balli
  13. 2022Baap No Bagicho
  14. 2021Bunty Aur Babli 2Thehrey Singh
  15. 2021Babloo BachelorMarriage Agent
  16. 2021Oye Mamu!
  17. 2020It's My LifeShyam’s Father
  18. 2019Shaadi Ke PataseyBashir
  19. 2018Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir SeNanu
  20. 2017Sallu Ki Shaadi
  21. 2016Ek Tha HeroGafoor Chacha
  22. 2016MastizaadeU. R. Ashit
  23. 2015Gour Hari DastaanKhadi Commission Boss
  24. 2015Chor Bazaari
  25. 2014Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
  26. 2014Gang of GhostsAtmaram
  27. 2013R... RajkumarPandit
  28. 2012Ata Pata LapattaSession Court Lawyer
  29. 2012Future to Bright Hai JiAnand Motwani
  30. 2012Kamaal Dhamaal MalamaalFather
  31. 2012Joker
  32. 2012Bol BachchanShastri
  33. 2011Be-CarefulMr. Malhotra
  34. 2011BodyguardShekhar
  35. 2010Dus TolaActor
  36. 2010Khatta MeethaKarodimal
  37. 2010Kushti
  38. 2009De Dana DanMamu
  39. 2009All the Best: Fun BeginsVidya's father
  40. 2009Dekh Bhai DekhActor
  41. 2009Dhoondte Reh JaaogeRatan - Aryan's Secretary
  42. 2009BilluNaubat Chacha
  43. 2009Chal Chala ChalAdvocate Vinayak Agrawal
  44. 2008JumboSenapati (as Asrani)
  45. 2008KarzzzzCollege Principal
  46. 2008Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
  47. 2008MehboobaKaran's Uncle
  48. 2007WelcomeFilm Producer (uncredited)
  49. 2007Bhool BhulaiyaaMurari
  50. 2007DholSunil Nahata
  51. 2007DhamaalNari Contractor
  52. 2007Old Iss Gold
  53. 2007Journey Bombay to GoaPost Master
  54. 2007Shakalaka Boom BoomYogra
  55. 2007CagesLeo
  56. 2006Bhagam BhagRavinder Taneja
  57. 2006Chup Chup KeSharma ji
  58. 2006Malamaal WeeklyChokheylal
  59. 2005Garam MasalaMamu
  60. 2005Kyon Ki...Dadu
  61. 2005Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
  62. 2005ElaanKishorilal
  63. 2005InsanFilm Director
  64. 2005Chalta Hai YaarUncle Tansen
  65. 2005Chakachak
  66. 2004HulchulMilind Sharma
  67. 2004Ek Se Badhkar Ek
  68. 2004Shart: The ChallengeDhabha 'Dawood' Bhai
  69. 2004Suno SasurjeeMurli
  70. 2004Ball and ChainSaima's Dad
  71. 2003BaghbanBedi
  72. 2003Tujhe Meri KasamPrincipal
  73. 2002Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
  74. 2002Dil Vil Pyar VyarChandru
  75. 2002Akhiyon Se Goli MaareTopichand's brother-in-law
  76. 2001Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa GharChandiramani
  77. 2001LajjaGulab Chand
  78. 2000AaghaazGullu
  79. 2000KarobaarChampak
  80. 2000Hera PheriBank Manager
  81. 2000MelaBanwari Baniya
  82. 2000Agniputra
  83. 2000Khooni Kangan
  84. 1999RajakumaruduMumbai Police Inspector
  85. 1999Haseena Maan JaayegiJamnadas
  86. 1999Nyaydaata
  87. 1999International KhiladiPayal's boss
  88. 1999Shera
  89. 1999MotherJohnny
  90. 1998MehndiTolanii
  91. 1998Bade Miyan Chote MiyanKhairatlal
  92. 1998Gharwali BaharwaliDr. Ved
  93. 1998Dulhe RajaAzghar Singh
  94. 1998Aami Sei Meye
  95. 1998Chandaal
  96. 1997UdaanBaba Shree Shree 108
  97. 1997Do Ankhen Barah HathJagjivan Ram Barjatya
  98. 1997Zameer: The Awakening of a SoulBabu
  99. 1996DaanveerDas - Bheema's servant
  100. 1995Ram Shastra
  101. 1995Diya Aur ToofanSolanki
  102. 1995GundarajGopal
  103. 1995KismatBanhke
  104. 1995TaqdeerwalaChitragupt
  105. 1995Anokha Andaaz
  106. 1995BaaziHirandani
  107. 1994Beta Ho To AisaBantu
  108. 1994BrahmaPolice Constable
  109. 1994Janta Ki Adalatdistant relative of the wife number 2
  110. 1994ImtihaanNandu
  111. 1994Aag Aur Chingari
  112. 1994Hanste KhelteNamah
  113. 1993SantaanChampak
  114. 1993Dil Tera AashiqNatwar Lal
  115. 1993Gurudev
  116. 1993Badi Bahen
  117. 1993Sangram
  118. 1993GardishPhoolwa's Husband
  119. 1993MuqablaSoni's husband
  120. 1993GeetanjaliRamprasad Durgaprasad Tiwari