Akshay Kumar mourns the death of veteran actor Asrani: “Speechless with grief”’

Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday evening at Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, after battling a prolonged illness. The 84-year-old actor, celebrated for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles across decades of Hindi cinema, left behind a legacy that few can match.

 

Akshay Kumar mourns the death of veteran actor Asrani: “Speechless with grief”’

 

Asrani was recently working on two upcoming projects, Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan, both of which remain unreleased. He had reportedly completed a significant portion of his shoot for the films. His co-star Akshay Kumar, who worked with him on both the films, expressed his grief on social media with an emotional tribute.

 

 

 

Expressing his grief, Akshay wrote, “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 unreleased Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan…I had worked and learned so much from him. What an absolute loss to our industry. God bless you Asrani Sir, for giving us a million reasons to laugh. Om Shanti.”

 

Asrani, who entertained audiences for over five decades, was a staple in Hindi cinema’s golden era of comedy. From his iconic portrayal of the jailor in Sholay to memorable roles in Chupke Chupke, Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar, and Hera Pheri, he remained a beloved figure for generations.

 

His funeral was held in Mumbai on Sunday night in the presence of close friends and family. The loss of Asrani marks the end of an era in Bollywood’s comedy landscape—one defined by warmth, wit, and a timeless ability to make audiences laugh.

 

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