Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): Director and screenwriter Madhur Bhandarkar mourned the demise of veteran actor Asrani , recalling that "he was very energetic and positive."

Speaking to ANI, Bhandarkar shared, "...We have been watching the movies of Govardhan Asrani ji since childhood...I never got the opportunity to work with him, but whenever I met him, he was very energetic and positive..."

He added, "Govardhan Asrani ji's contribution to Indian cinema was enormous. He played various roles. His comedy timing was great."

Govardhan Asrani , fondly known as Asrani , passed away on Monday at the age of 84. A fixture of Hindi cinema for more than five decades, Asrani has surely left behind an irreplaceable legacy built on laughter and impeccable comic timing.

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