Veteran actor and director Asrani, full name Govardhan Asrani, remains one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved character actors, famous for his comic timing and memorable screen presence.

While many know him for iconic roles and his long career, here are 10 lesser-known facts that shed new light on his journey beyond the laughter:

1. Roots in a Sindhi family & an early dislike for business

Asrani was born on 1st January 1941 in Jaipur into a middle-class Sindhi Hindu family whose father had migrated during the Partition and set up a carpet business in Jaipur.

He was reportedly 'weak in mathematics' and uninterested in joining the family trade, his mind was set instead on acting. This early departure from the expected path marks a key moment in his life’s arc.

2. From radio to film institut

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