Asrani’s legendary “Angrezon ke zamane ka jailer” act in Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay remains one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic moments. His nasal drawl, Hitler-inspired gestures, and the immortal line “Hum angrezon ke zamane ke jailer hain” transformed a short comic cameo into a cultural phenomenon. The gag has since lived on through countless references in films, commercials, stage shows, and memes- cementing Asrani’s place in cinematic history.

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Yet, behind this comic brilliance was a story of struggle few knew about. Despite Sholay’s colossal success, Asrani soon faced what he called the “lowest phase” of his career.

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Throughout his six-decade journey, Asra

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