Late actor Asrani, who was best known for his work in Sholay, appeared in many comedic roles through his career of over six decades in the movies. While Asrani appeared in many diverse roles over the years, it was his work in comedic roles that gained a lot of attention. And, as it happens in mainstream Hindi cinema, Asrani was typecast as a comedic hero, even though he had a lot more to offer. Since Asrani was usually cast only in supporting roles, he tried to create opportunities for himself by turning director. In 1977, Asrani turned director with Chala Murari Hero Banne, but the journey was far tougher than he could have imagined. In an earlier interview, the actor said that he hit his “lowest phase” when he was trying to make this film.

In a 2018 chat with Filmfare, Asrani shared t

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