Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani passes away at 84, hours after sharing Diwali wishes with fans |

Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, has sadly passed away. He was 84. News of his death comes just hours after he took to his social media handle on Monday afternoon to share his Diwali greetings with friends and fans. Thought the cause of his death has not yet been revealed, reports suggest that the actor had been battling a long illness. Free Press Journal reports that he passed away around 4 PM.Kamaal R Khan also shared the news on his handle writing, “Veteran actor Asrani Ji died at the age of 84 years! RIP! You will be missed sir!”In a career spanning decades, he had several memorable performances over the years. He was also widely celebrated for his iconic role as the jailer in ‘Sholay’. He later went on to also win hearts in films like ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Dhamaal’, ‘Welcome’, ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’, to name a few. His sudden demise came as a shock to fans who took to social media to offer their condolences and remember him for his iconic performances and commedic timing. Born on January 1, 1941, in Jaipur, Asrani began his acting training under Sahitya Kalbhai Thakkar from 1960 to 1962. He later moved to Mumbai to pursue a professional acting career. An accidental meeting with filmmakers Kishore Sahu and Hrishikesh Mukherjee encouraged him to undergo formal training, setting the stage for his prolific career in Hindi cinema.