Govardhan Asrani, beloved for his comic brilliance and iconic roles in over 350 films, passed away in Mumbai at age 84. Trained at FTII, he rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with unforgettable performances in classics like Sholay and Chupke Chupke. His final social media post was a Diwali greeting, just hours before his demise.

Mumbai: Renowned comic actor and Bollywood veteran Govardhan Asrani , known by his stage name, Asrani, has passed away at the age of 84. The cause of his death was unknown at the time of filing the report.

His last rites were performed at Santacruz Crematorium on Monday.

Just a few hours before his death, the actor had posted a Diwali post wishing his fans on the occasion, on his social media account.

He was one of Indian cinema’s most enduring comic acto

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