Mumbai: Legendary actor Govardhan Asrani, better known as simply Asrani, passed away at the age of 84 on Monday, his nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed on Monday.

One of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, Asrani breathed his last around 3.30 pm after a prolonged illness. He had been admitted to a Mumbai hospital last week. ADVERTISEMENT

“Asrani sahab was admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu four days ago. From what the doctors told us, there was fluid (water) accumulation in his lungs. He passed away today, October 20 around 3.30 pm. The last rites have already been completed,” Asrani’s PA Babubhai told India Today.

Asked why the family decided to perform his last rites so soon, Babubhai revealed that the actor wanted to go in peace, and had told his wife Manju not to make hi

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