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Asrani
January 1, 1941 – October 20, 2025
Indian actor
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Govardhan Kumar Asrani was an Indian actor and film director. His career in Indian cinema spanned over five decades, during which he appeared in over 350 Hindi and Gujarati films. Asrani worked in lead, character, comedic, and supporting roles. He is particularly noted for his role as the Jailor in Sholay, caricaturing Hitler, and Amadavad no Rikshavaro and for his appearances in 25 films with Rajesh Khanna as the lead actor between 1972 and 1991.
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- Birthday · January 1
- Anniversary · October 20
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