Welcome! Check out today's deaths, recent deaths, or our deaths stats.

Feeling experimental? Head on over to our newest (and darkest) feature: Next-2-Die™ predictions

Govardhan Asrani

Indian actor.

Born January 1st, 1941 in Jaipur.

Died October 20th, 2025 at 84 years old in Mumbai. [ref]

Occupations
actor, film director, film producer
Wikipedia

Govardhan Asrani, a renowned Indian film actor and comedian, passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84. He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to make audiences laugh with his impeccable comic timing. Born on January 1, 1941, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Asrani began his acting career in the early 1960s. He made his mark in the film industry with his iconic role as a jail inmate in the movie "Sholay" (1975). This role brought him widespread recognition and established him as a top comedian in the Indian film industry. Asrani's career spanned over five decades and he appeared in over 350 films, both in mainstream Bollywood and regional cinema. He was known for his impeccable performances in films like "Chupke Chupke" (1975), "Chhoti Si Baat" (1976), and "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" (2001). He also ventured into production and direction, with his film "Chala Murari Hero Banne" (1977) receiving critical acclaim. Apart from his acting career, Asrani was also a notable theatre artist and a talented writer. He wrote and directed several plays, including "Zimmedaaar" and "Hello Inspector". Throughout his career, Asrani received several awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian cinema, including a Filmfare award for Best Comedian for his role in "Sholay". He was also honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award in 1992 for his outstanding contribution to the Indian film industry. Govardhan Asrani will always be remembered for his exceptional talent, humor, and his immense contributions to Indian cinema. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of actors and comedians to come. He is survived by his wife and three children. His passing is a great loss to the film fraternity and his fans, but his work will continue to entertain and make people smile for years to come.

For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. Kahlil Gibran