Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, who once graced the 89th Nalbari Raas Mahotsav in Assam in 2022, died on the afternoon of October 20, following a prolonged illness. The 84-year-old actor, fondly called Asrani, was pronounced dead at 3 PM at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai.
His manager, Babu Bhai Thiba, confirmed the news to reporters. The actor's last rites were conducted at Santacruz Crematorium, where family members gathered to bid farewell.
What struck a poignant chord with fans was that just hours before his death, Asrani had posted a Diwali greeting on his Instagram Story, unaware it would be his final message to admirers.
Asrani carved a unique space in Hindi cinema with his impeccable comic timing and memorable character portrayals. His career spanned over five de