Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, died at the age of 84 in Mumbai at 3 PM on Monday, October 20. Asrani appeared in over 350 Hindi films. Asrani died after a prolonged illness. His last rites were performed at Santacruz Crematorium, news agency ANI reported. The veteran's most iconic role remains the jailer in Ramesh Sippy's action-drama 'Sholay'.

Asrani Dies

Actor-director Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as 'Asrani' passed away in Mumbai today after a prolonged illness. His last rites were performed at Santacruz Crematorium.

Pictures from the Crematorium where his family gathered for the last rites. pic.twitter.com/hDzUTmRI7l

— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025

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