Veteran Actor and Comedian Asrani Passes Away at 84

Govardhan Asrani, the beloved veteran actor known for his impeccable comic timing in over 300 films, died in Mumbai at age 84 after a brief illness. Best remembered for his iconic role as the eccentric jailer in the 1975 classic “Sholay,” Asrani was a staple of Hindi cinema for five decades, celebrated for his performances in films like “Chupke Chupke” and “Pati Patni Aur Woh.” His passing was mourned across the film industry as a significant loss.