Govardhan Asrani
Birthdate: Jan 1, 1941
Birthplace: Jaipur, State of Jaipur, British India
Asrani was born in a middle class Sindhi family. His father migrated to Jaipur after the Partition of India and opened a shop selling carpets. He has four sisters and three brothers: two elder and one younger. Asrani was highly uninterested in business and very weak in mathematics. He completed his matriculation from St. Xaviers School and did his graduation from Rajasthan College, Jaipur. He simultaneously worked as a voice artist on All India Radio, Jaipur, to pay for his education. His ultimate aim was to become an actor.
He began to learn acting from Sahitya Kalbhai Thakkar from 1960 to 1962. In 1962, he traveled to Bombay and began to seek opportunities to act. In 1963, Hrishikesh Mukherjee advised him to learn acting professionally. In 1964 Asrani joined the Film Institute in Poona (now Film and Television Institute of India, Pune) and finished his course in 1966. He impressed many others and made his acting break in 1967 with a Gujrati movie opposite budding actress Waheeda (not Waheeda Rahman, the Hindi actress). He acted in four other movies, mainly as actor or supporting actor in Gujrati from 1967 to 1969. His debut film in Hindi was Hare Kaanch Ki Chudiyaan where he appeared as Biswajeet's friend. He acted in Khoon Pasina, marking a serious role other than comedy. It was from 1971 that he started getting more offers as the main comedian in films or as the close friend of the lead actor. He did 96 movies from 1972-79.Directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Atma Ram, Gulzar repeatedly cast him in the period 1971-1974 and his work got noticed through these films as they were hits. These roles he did from 1971-1974 set the tone for a number of supporting and comic roles in his career and in 70's his demand was at its peak as he appeared in 101 films from 1970-1979 and had effective roles in them.He was hugely talked about in the 1970s and is one of Rajesh Khanna's close friends.He worked with Rajesh Khanna in 25 films which includes 21 hit films.
In the 1980s, he acted in over 107 films. Unlike his roles in 1970-84 which were pivotal to the plot, most of his roles from 1985-1993 were very minor mainly because the concept of a comedian was getting phased out and heroes preferred to do their own comedy and action films were ruling the roost in the period 1985-1994. Simultaneously he kept working in Gujrathi films in 70's, 80's as lead hero and achieved success as the lead protagonist in Amdavad No Rikshawalo, Saat Qaidi, Sansar Chakra, Pankhi No Malo, Jugal Jodi, Maa Baap, Chel Chabilo Gujarati. From 90's he played as comedian or supporting actor in Gujrathi films like Mota Ghar Ni Vahu, Piyu Gayo Pardesh, Baap Dhamal Dikhra. During this period in 1982, he set up a small Gujrati production company with fellow artistes Dinesh Hingoo, Harish Patel and Salim Parvez (son of famous supporting actor Yunus Parvez). The company dissolved in 1996 with a large profit. Asrani also invested mainly in cloth and acted as investor for other actors, until 1991 when he lost a lot of money. From 1988 to 1993, he was a director for the Film Institute in Pune. In 90's he did only 73 Hindi movies due to lack of good scope for him to perform. Muqabla (1993) saw him in a serious role after long time. D.Rama Naidu gave him a pivotal role to Asrani in Taqdeerwala in 1995 and once again comedy movies were being made from thereon . Asrani started getting good roles in films directed by David Dhawan and Priyadarshan from 1993 till 2012. The 2000s saw Asrani in a number of blockbuster films like Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Hulchul and Deewane Huye Pagal. He appeared in a serious role in Kyun Ki. He was an integral part of comedies by Sajid Nadiadwala, Priyadarshan after 2000. His screen space in films of Rohit Shetty and others has got reduced gradually after 2009,Worked in a Bagheli film for the first time by playing the role of a Ticket Conductor (TC) in superstar Avinash Tiwari's film 'Kunwarapur' (2024).
Known For
Bodyguard
(2011)
Sholay
(1975)
Welcome
(2007)
Chala Murari Hero Banne
(1977)
Govardhan Asrani Movies
actor
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- 1999 | Motheras Johnny
- 1999 | Nyaydaataas Pandit Totaram
- 1999 | Raja Kumaruduas Police Inspector
- 1999 | Shera
- 1999 | International Khiladias Payal's boss
- 1998 | Chandaalas Guest Appearance
- 1998 | Dulhe Rajaas Police Inspector Azghar Singh
- 1998 | Gharwali Baharwalias Dr. Ved
- 1998 | Haste Hasate
- 1998 | Hero Hindustanias Cameroon
- 1998 | Love Story 98
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- 1997 | Udaanas Baba Shree Shree 108
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- 1996 | Muqaddaras Jackson
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- 1995 | Anokha Andaaz
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- 1995 | Bewafa Sanamas Omkar
- 1995 | Diya Aur Toofanas Solanki
- 1995 | Gundarajas Gopal
- 1995 | Kismatas Banke
- 1995 | Taqdeerwalaas Chitragupt
- 1994 | Aag Aur Chingari
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- 1994 | Hanste Khelteas Namah
- 1994 | Imtihaanas Nandu
- 1994 | Janata Ki Adalatas Bankhe
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- 1993 | Badi Bahenas Balram
- 1993 | Dil Tera Aashiqas Natwal Lal
- 1993 | Gardishas Shiva's brother-in-law
- 1993 | Geetanjalias Ramprasad Durgaprasad Tiwari
- 1993 | Gurudevas Sur Pakdre - Masterji
- 1993 | Kasam Teri Kasam
- 1993 | Muqablaas Soni's husband
- 1993 | Phool Aur Angaaras Khairatilal
- 1993 | Sangramas Hindi Professor Bishveshwar Trivedi
- 1993 | Santaanas Champak
- 1992 | Adharm
- 1992 | Dil Hi To Hai
- 1992 | Ek Ladka Ek Ladkias Mudkatte
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- 1992 | Inteha Pyar Kias Ashok Chawla
- 1992 | Isi Ka Naam Zindagias Munim
- 1992 | Kasak
- 1992 | Laat Saabas Pyarelal 'Pappu'
- 1992 | Police Officeras Inspector Sharma
- 1992 | Vanshas Havaldar Wafadaar
- 1991 | Dharam Sankatas Const. Pannalal
- 1991 | Ghar Parivaar
- 1991 | Karz Chukana Haias Khare Ram
- 1991 | Pratigyabadhas Shankar's Friend
- 1991 | Prem Qaidi
- 1991 | Sapnon Ka Mandiras Sangeeta's mama
- 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjunas Chikoo
- 1990 | Amdavad No Rikshawaloas Thakur Amar
- 1990 | Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbrias Boat Captain
- 1990 | God of Loveas Dhakare
- 1990 | Izzatdaaras Constable
- 1990 | Jawani Zindabadas Banarasi's Son
- 1990 | Muqaddar Ka Badshaahas Dhamdilal
- 1990 | Pyar Ka Karzas Havaldar Lapetkar
- 1989 | Dostas Sukhiya
- 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hainas Sukhiram
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- 1989 | Kaanoon Ki Awaazas Havaldar Bhoja Banarasi
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- 1989 | Na-Insaafias Khadag Singh
- 1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhias Havaldar Namdar
- 1989 | Narad Vivaahas Narad
- 1989 | Paap Ka Antas Hawaldar 304
- 1989 | Sikkaas Pyarelal
- 1988 | Agneeas Bhim Sen
- 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisias Secretary P. K. Patialewala
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- 1988 | Ganga Tere Desh Meinas Mewaram
- 1988 | Ghunghat
- 1988 | Kharidar
- 1988 | Mar Mitengeas Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar
- 1988 | Mulzimas Hasmukh
- 1988 | Nagin Ke Do Dushman
- 1988 | Pyar Ka Mandiras Beggar
- 1988 | Shukriyaaas Neema's Uncle
- 1988 | Sone Pe Suhaagaas Man on the street
- 1988 | Waqt Ki Awazas Chirag
- 1987 | Auladas Raja
- 1987 | Himmat Aur Mehanatas Paplu
- 1987 | Jawab Hum Dengeas Sukhilal
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- 1987 | Maa Baap
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- 1987 | Satyamev Jayateas Mewaram
- 1987 | Sher Shivaji
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- 1986 | Aisa Pyar Kahanas Kasturi
- 1986 | Badkaar
- 1986 | Dharm Adhikarias Kallu
- 1986 | Dosti Dushmanias Lawyer
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- 1986 | Muddatas Heera
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- 1985 | Aakhir Kyon?as Radha Raman Goswami
- 1985 | Balidaanas Advocate Ghaswala
- 1985 | Dekha Pyar Tumhara
- 1985 | Haqeeqatas Havaldar Mahipal Singh
- 1985 | Hoshiyaras Jumbo
- 1985 | Masterjias Pandit
- 1985 | Mera Saathias Ram Kumar
- 1985 | Meraa Ghar Mere Bachcheas Lallan
- 1985 | Pataal Bhairavias Sadajappa
- 1985 | Pyaase Honthas Chandan
- 1985 | Sanjogas Chandu
- 1985 | Sarfaroshas Raghu Buddhiram
- 1985 | Tawaifas Constable Pandya
- 1985 | Teri Meherbaniyanas Munim Banwarilal
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- 1984 | Jhutha Sachas Bhajanlal
- 1984 | Kaamyaab
- 1984 | Love Marriageas T.T. Murari Srivastav
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- 1983 | Ek Baar Chale Aaoas Madan Lal
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- 1982 | Mehndi Rang Layegi
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- 1982 | Patthar Ki Lakeer
- 1982 | Raj Mahal
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- 1981 | Aas Paasas Jackson 'Jaikishan'
- 1981 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
- 1981 | Ek Hi Bhoolas Manohar Prasad M.P.
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- 1981 | Meri Aawaz Sunoas Bahadur
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- 1980 | Agreementas Dilip Kanuchand
- 1980 | Bandishas Murli
- 1980 | Desh Droheeas Nigam's Partner
- 1980 | Gunehgaaras Pyarelal
- 1980 | Hum Nahin Sudhrenge
- 1980 | Maang Bharo Sajanaas Jumerati
- 1980 | Nishanaas Ganesh
- 1980 | Sau Dahada Sasuna To Ek Dahado Vahuno
- 1980 | Swayamvaras Jagdish
- 1980 | Vaya Viramgam
- 1980 | Yeh Kaisa Insaf?as Velaytiram 'Vicky'
- 1979 | Baton Baton Meinas Francis Fernandes
- 1979 | Bhala Manusas Chandu
- 1979 | Dhongeeas Michael York
- 1979 | Do Hawaldaras Bholaram
- 1979 | Do Ladke Dono Kadkeas Ramu
- 1979 | Hamare Tumhareas Gauri Shankar
- 1979 | Jaan-E-Bahaar
- 1979 | Jurmanaas Nandlal Chaturvedi
- 1979 | Love in Canadaas Bansi
- 1979 | Naalayakas Lallu Kumar Lalla
- 1979 | Salaam Memsaabas Sunder
- 1978 | Badaltey Rishteyas Anup Chandra Thakur
- 1978 | Chamatkaar
- 1978 | Daku Aur Jawanas Laxman
- 1978 | Dillagias Ramesh
- 1978 | Heeralal Pannalal
- 1978 | Mota Gharni Vahu
- 1978 | Pal Do Pal Ka Saath
- 1978 | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshanas Vishal's friend
- 1978 | Priyatamaas Lawyer Rustomji
- 1977 | Aap Ki Khatiras Bhola
- 1977 | Ab Kya Hogaas Rajesh
- 1977 | Alaapas Ganesh aka 'Ganeshi'
- 1977 | Anurodhas Bishan Singh
- 1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkaras Murlidhar Mudaliar Rao
- 1977 | Chala Murari Hero Banneas Murari
- 1977 | Chalta Purzaas Shankar Rao
- 1977 | Chandi Sonaas Abdullah
- 1977 | Chhailla Babuas Chitku
- 1977 | Chor Sipaheeas Doctor
- 1977 | Duniyadarias Pran Nath
- 1977 | Hira Aur Pattharas Tota
- 1977 | Hunterwali 77
- 1977 | Jagriti
- 1977 | Kalabaazas Changu
- 1977 | Karmas Dafaa so & so (Kammo's husband)
- 1977 | Kasam Khoon Kias Gafoore Mistry
- 1977 | Khoon Pasinaas Mohan Sharma
- 1977 | Kotwal Saabas Mohan Lal Awasti
- 1977 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
- 1977 | Sahib Bahaduras Aainu
- 1976 | Aap Beatias Jumani
- 1976 | Balika Badhuas Sharat
- 1976 | Baroodas Hari Ramchandani
- 1976 | Bhanwaras Prabhu Singh
- 1976 | Charasas Police Inspector Rustom
- 1976 | Chhoti Si Baatas Nagesh Shastri
- 1976 | Fakiraas Popat
- 1976 | Laila Majnuas Kamraj
- 1976 | Tapasyaas Vinod Sinha
- 1976 | Udhar Ka Sinduras Buta Singh - Autorickshaw driver
- 1975 | Aakraman
- 1975 | Apne Rang Hazaaras Pitamber - Shashtriji
- 1975 | Chaitalias Natthu
- 1975 | Mazaaqas Murali
- 1975 | Milias Drunk (Guest Appearance)
- 1975 | Raajaas Chander
- 1975 | Sunehra Sansaras Popat
- 1975 | The Runawaysas Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
- 1975 | Uljhanas Vikram Kapoor
- 1975 | Umar Qaidas Kaliya
- 1975 |
- 1974 | Ajanabeeas Chetan Kumar
- 1974 | Charitraheenas 'Debu' Devjeet Mukharjee
- 1974 | Chor Machaye Shoras Bhalua
- 1974 | Humshakalas Chakram
- 1974 | Paap Aur Punyaas Palace Official
- 1974 | Paise Ki Gudiyaas Rohit
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- 1974 | Trimurtias Bhola
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- 1973 | Abhimaanas Chandru Kriplani
- 1973 | Agni Rekhaas Dr. Bunty Mathur
- 1973 | Anamikaas Hanuman Singh
- 1973 | Anhoneeas Gangaram
- 1973 | Chhalia
- 1973 | Namak Haraamas Dhondu (Shyama's brother)
- 1972 | Bawarchias Vishwanath Sharma - Babbu
- 1972 | Koshishas Kanu - Aarti's Brother
- 1972 | Piya Ka Ghar
- 1972 | Sabse Bada Sukhas Asrani, Movie Director
- 1972 | Shaadi Ke Baadas Ramu
- 1971 | Banphoolas Vaidyaraj Tej Bahadur
- 1971 | Guddias Kundan
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