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His last rites were performed at Santacruz Crematorium where his family gathered for the last rites.
Asrani’s manager, Babu Bhai Thiba told ANI “Asrani passed away today at 3 PM at Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Juhu. He is survived by his wife, sister, and nephew.”
What made the news even more heartbreaking for fans was that earlier in the day, Asrani had shared a Diwali greeting on his Instagram Story.
Over his long and successful career, Asrani became one of Hindi cinema’s most loved faces. Known for his perfect comic timing and screen presence, the appeared in more than 350 films across five decades.
He began his career in the 1960s and reached his peak in the 1970s, when he became one of the most dependable character actors of the time. Some of his most memorable roles were