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Asrani

Film Director / Actor | * 01/01/1941 (83) | Jaipur, Rajasthan (India)
Govardhan Asrani (born 1 January 1940), known popularly by mononym Asrani, is an Indian actor and director whose Bollywood career has spanned five decades. He has acted in over 350 Hindi films. Asrani has played the lead roles, character roles, comedic roles and supporting roles. He is best known for his role in Sholay as a jailer and characters he played in 25 films with Rajesh Khanna in lead role between 1972 and 1991. In Hindi films, he played the comedian's role from 1966 to 2013 and played a supporting actor's role as the close friend of the lead hero in many films between 1972 and 1994. In a few Hindi films like Chala Murari Hero Banne and Salaam Memsaab, he played the main lead hero. In Gujarati films he played the lead hero from 1972 to 1984 and played character roles from 1985 to 2012. He also directed six films between 1974 and 1997. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Romance / Love

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After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit. ...

Sholay

Certification unknown

1975 | 3.5/5 | 3h 24min
Action
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This is the story of Murari who wants to become a filmstar. He runs away from his house and goes to Mumbai to become a superstar. When he reaches Mumbai his whole world turns upside down. Fortunately ...

Chala Murari Hero Banne

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1977 | 2h 8min
Comedy
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Lovely Singh is extremely respectful of Mr Rana and his daughter Divya. While appointed as Divya's bodyguard, he falls in love with a girl he has never met, unaware that she is none other than Divya. ...

Bodyguard

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2011 | 2.7/5 | 2h 14min
Drama, Action, Romance / Love
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In a village circa the British rule in India, lives a young school-going male named Amal, who is shortly to get married to a girl named Rajni. The traditional ritual-filled marriage takes place, the y ...

Balika Badhu

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1976 | 5.0/5 | 1h 56min
Drama, Romance / Love
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Awards & Nominations for Asrani

Filmfare Awards
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Movies with Asrani as Actor(246)

2023 Dream Girl 2
2022 Khalli Balli
as Thehrey Singh2021 Bunty Aur Babli 2
as Nanu2018 Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2017 Sallu Ki Shaadi
as U. R. Ashit2016 Mastizaade
2015 Chor Bazaari
as Khadi Commission Boss2015 Gour Hari Dastaan
2014 Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
as Atmaram2014 Gang Of Ghosts
as Pandit2013 R... Rajkumar
as Anand Motwani2012 Future to Bright Hai Ji
as Session Court Lawyer2012 Ata Pata Lapatta
as Vidya's father2012 All the Best
as Father2012 Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
2012 Joker
as Shastri2012 Bol Bachchan
as Shekhar2011 Bodyguard
as Mr. Malhotra2011 Be-Careful
2010 Kushti
as Actor2010 Dus Tola
as Karodimal2010 Khatta Meetha
as Vidya's father2009 All the Best: Fun Begins
as Mamu2009 De Dana Dan
as Actor2009 Dekh Bhai Dekh
as Advocate Vinayak Agrawal2009 Chal Chala Chal
as Naubat Chacha2009 Billu
as Ratan - Aryan's Secretary2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
as Senapati (as Asrani)2008 Jumbo
as College Principal2008 Karzzzz
as Karan's Uncle2008 Mehbooba
as Film Producer (uncredited)2007 Welcome
2007 Old Iss Gold
as Nari Contractor2007 Dhamaal
as Yogra2007 Shakalaka Boom Boom
as Murari2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa
as Post Master2007 Journey Bombay to Goa
as Chokheylal2006 Malamaal Weekly
as Ravinder Taneja2006 Bhagam Bhag
2005 Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
as Film Director2005 Insan
as Uncle Tansen2005 Chalta Hai Yaar
as Dadu2005 Kyon Ki...
2004 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
as Saima's Dad2004 Ball and Chain
as Sharma2004 Hulchul
as Dhabha 'Dawood' Bhai2004 Shart: The Challenge
as Murli2004 Suno Sasurjee
as Principal2003 Tujhe Meri Kasam
as Bedi2003 Baghban
as Chandru2002 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
as Topichand's brother-in-law2002 Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002 Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Chandiramani2001 Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
2000 Agniputra
2000 Aaghaaz
as Champak2000 Karobaar
as Bank Manager2000 Hera Pheri
1999 Nyaydaata
as Jamnadas1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999 Shera
as Johnny1999 Mother
as Payal's boss (uncredited)1999 International Khiladi
1998 Chandaal
as Tolanii1998 Mehndi
as Museum Security Officer1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
as Dr. Ved1998 Gharwali Baharwali
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
as Baba Shree Shree 1081997 Udaan
as Jagjivan Ram Barjatya1997 Do Ankhen Barah Hath
as Babu1997 Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
1996 Daanveer
1995 Anokha Andaaz
as Banhke1995 Kismat
as Gopal1995 Gundaraj
as Chitragupt1995 Taqdeerwala
as Solanki1995 Diya Aur Toofan
as Hirandani1995 Baazi
1995 Ram Shastra
1994 Aag Aur Chingari
as Bantu1994 Beta Ho To Aisa
as Nandu1994 Imtihaan
as Police Constable1994 Brahma
as distant relative of the wife number 21994 Janta Ki Adalat
1993 Sangram
1993 Gurudev
as Natwar Lal1993 Dil Tera Aashiq
as Soni's husband1993 Muqabla
as Ramprasad Durgaprasad Tiwari1993 Geetanjali
as Phoolwa's Husband1993 Gardish
1992 Inteha Pyar Ki
as Havaldar Wafadaar1992 Vansh
as Mudkatte1992 Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
as Teacher1992 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
as Munim1992 Isi Ka Naam Zindagi
1991 Prem Qaidi
as Mr. Diwani1991 Pratikar
as Chikoo1990 Aaj Ka Arjun
as Constable1990 Izzatdaar
as Dhakare1990 Pyar Ka Devta
as Datturam1989 Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
1989 Rakhwala
1989 Garibon Ka Daata
as Sukha1989 Dost
1989 Majboor
as Constable Naamdar1989 Nafrat Ki Aandhi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Paap Ka Ant
as Natwar1988 Gharana
as Chirag1988 Waqt Ki Awaz
as Loban1988 Charanon Ki Saugandh
as Conman1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988 Mar Mitenge
as Mewaram1988 Ganga Tere Desh Mein
as Bhimsen1988 Agnee
as P.K. Patialewala1988 Biwi Ho To Aisi
as Driver1988 Commando
as Patient1988 Pyar Ka Mandir
as Asmukh1988 Mulzim
1987 Sher Shivaji
1987 Tera Karam Mera Dharam
as Doodh Nath1987 Majaal
as Mewaram1987 Satyamev Jayate
as Paplu1987 Himmat Aur Mehanat
as Chunilal1987 Sindoor
as Raja1986 Aulad
as Kallu1986 Dharm Adhikari
1986 Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as Heera1986 Muddat
as Lawyer1986 Dosti Dhushmani
as Sub Inspector Sohan1986 Dilwaala
as Hanuman1986 Love 86
as Meowalal Kannu Saraswat1986 Swarag Se Sunder
as Lallan1985 Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche
1985 Hoshiyar
as Radha Raman Goswami1985 Aakhir Kyon?
as Constable Pandya1985 Tawaif
as Pandit1985 Masterji
as Raghu1985 Sarfarosh
1985 Balidaan
1985 Pataal bharavi
as Havaldar Mahipal Singh1985 Haqeeqat
as Munim Banwarilal1985 Teri Meherbaniyan
1985 Wafadaar
1985 Yaadon Ki Kasam
as Jamal1984 Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
1984 Naya Kadam
as Albert1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Bhim Singh1984 Ghar Ek Mandir
1984 Maqsad
1984 Mera Faisla
as Bhajanlal1984 Jhutha Sach
as Mauji Laal1984 Asha and Jyoti
as Chandu1983 Agar Tum Na Hote
as Constable Asrani1983 Andhaa Kaanoon
1983 Himmatwala
1983 Mawaali
1983 Shubh Kaamna
1983 Jaani Dost
as Alexander Onassis Anthony1983 Justice Chaudhury
as Abdul Lateef1983 Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983 Prem Tapasya
as Astrologer1982 Kaamchor
as Saif1982 Nikaah
1982 Sitam
as Sunil1982 Hamari Bahu Alka
as Sitapati1982 Farz Aur Kanoon
as Jaikishen1981 Aas Paas
as himself1981 Naseeb
as Bhola1981 Aapas Ki Baat
as Manohar Prasad 'M. P.'1981 Ek Hi Bhool
1981 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
as G. Haribabu1981 Ek Duuje Ke Liye
as Jagdish1980 Swayamvar
as Col. P.K. Bhandari1980 The Burning Train
as Murli1980 Bandish
as Nandlal Chaturvedi1979 Jurmana
as Lallu Kumar Lalla1979 Naalayak
as Ramu1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke
as Francis Fernandes1979 Baton Baton Mein
as Police Inspector1978 Ghar
as Ramesh1978 Dillagi
as Abdul1978 Phaansi
1978 Heeralaal Pannalaal
as Abdul Karim Durrani1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
as Vishal's friend1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
as Tota1977 Hira Aur Patthar
as Aainu1977 Saheb Bahadur
as Changu1977 Kalabaaz
as Mohan Sharma1977 Khoon Pasina
as Ganesh1977 Alaap
as Murlidhar Mudaliar Rao1977 Chakkar Pe Chakkar
as Abdullah1977 Chandi Sona
1977 For Your Sake
as Doctor1977 Chor Sipahee
as Murari1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977 Anurodh
as Dafaa so & so / Kammo's husband1977 Karm
as Chanda Mama1977 Dream Girl
1977 Chalta Purza
1977 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as Chitku1977 Chhailla Babu
1976 Mehbooba
as Nagesh Shastri1976 Chhoti Si Baat
as Jumani1976 Aap Beati
as Asrani (uncredited)1976 Hera Pheri
as Buta Singh - Autorickshaw driver1976 Udhar Ka Sindur
as Sharat1976 Balika Badhu
as Popat1976 Fakira
1976 Charas
as Kamraj1976 Laila-Majnu
as Prabhu Singh1976 Bhanwar
as Vinod Sinha1976 Tapasya
as Hari Ramchandani1976 Barood
1975 Raajaa
1975 Uljhan
as Kunj Bihari1975 Khushboo
1975 Rafoo Chakkar
as Prashant Kumar Shrivastav1975 Chupke Chupke
as Jailor1975 Sholay
as Drunk at the party1975 Mili
as Bhola1974 Trimurti
as Bhalua1974 Chor Machaye Shor
as Devjeet "Debu" Mukharjee1974 Charitraheen
as Dr. Ghad-Ghad Singhwala1974 Aap Ki Kasam
as Takatram1974 Prem Nagar
as Palace Official1974 Pap Aur Punya
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
as Chetan Kumar1974 Ajanabee
1974 Humshakal
as Amit Desai/Champak Bhumia1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
as Dhondu, Shyama's brother1973 Namak Haraam
as Hanuman Singh1973 Anamika
1973 Agni Rekha
as Chandru Kriplani1973 Abhimaan
as Babbu1972 Bawarchi
as Narayan1972 Parichay
as Asrani, Movie Director1972 Sabse Bada Sukh
as Kanu1972 Koshish
1972 Piya Ka Ghar
as Shantilal1972 Shor
as Laughing doctor1972 Seeta and Geeta
as Raghunath1971 Mere Apne
as Vaidyaraj Tej Bahadur1971 Banphool
as Kundan1971 Guddi
1959 Ujala

TV Shows/Series with Asrani as Actor(5)

as Samuel Alvarez2022 Bloody Brothers
as himself2016 The Kapil Sharma Show
as himself2015 Comedy Nights Bachao
as Subhash Chaudhary2014 Permanent Roommates
as himself2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Movies with Asrani as Crew(3)

Directing/Director1997 Udaan
Directing/Director1992 Dil Hi To Hai
Directing/Director1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne

Citizenship: India
Born: Wednesday, 01/01 1941 (January) in Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) (current age: 83 years + 114 days)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Educated at: Film and Television Institute of India
Spouses (current/former): Manju Asrani
Other names for Asrani (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Govardhan Asrani"
"असरानी"
Asrani frequently works together with these people:
Kader Khan (74x, Actor)
Shakti Kapoor (56x, Actor)
Aruna Irani (36x, Actress)
Jeetendra (33x, Actor)
Prem Chopra (32x, Actor)
Satyendra Kapoor (26x, Actor)
Om Shivpuri (26x, Actor)
Bappi Lahiri (24x, Crew)
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar (24x, Crew)
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (24x, Crew)
Kishore Kumar (24x, Crew)
Kiku Sharda (14x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:873795, Added: 11/16/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024