Actor Govardhan Asrani, who shot to fame as Sholay's jailor, is no more. He passed away at the age of 84. He acted in over 350 Hindi and Gujarati films.
Here is what his family has said in a statement: “Our beloved, the one who brought smiles to everyone’s faces, Asrani ji is no longer among us. His passing is an irreparable loss for both Hindi cinema and our hearts. The indelible mark he left through his performances will remain eternal. May God grant peace to his soul. Om Shanti.”
Asrani formed memorable comic partnerships with many leading actors, including Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and later, Govinda, bridging generations of Bollywood comedy. Several Bollywood celebs such as Akshay Kumar have put out their condolence messages. "I had worked and learned so much from him. What an absolute loss to our industry. God bless you Asrani Sir, for giving us a million reasons to laugh," Akshay Kumar wrote.
