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He 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... See full bio »

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Govardhan Asrani
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2013 Choron Ki Baraat (post-production)
Sales D'souza
 
2013 Himmatwala
Ticket Checker
 
2012 It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco
Johny
 
2012 Ata Pata Lapatta
Session Court Lawyer
 
2012 Future to Bright Hai Ji
Anand Motwani
 
2012 Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
Father
 
2012 Joker
 
2012 Bol Bachchan
Shastri
 
2012 Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi
Nagraj Negi
 
2012 In the Name of Tai
Sanjiv
 
2011 Be-Careful
Mr. Malhotra
 
2011 Bodyguard
Shekhar
 
2010 Dus Tola
Sarpanch
 
2010 Khatta Meetha
Karodimal
 
2010 Kushti
Janaklal
 
2010 Fun in the Army
 
2010 Mastang Mama
 
2009 De Dana Dan
Mamu
 
2009 All the Best: Fun Begins
Vidya's father
 
2009 Dekh Bhai Dekh: Laughter Behind Darkness
Lala
 
2009 Paying Guests
Kiska Meglani
 
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaoge
Ratan - Aryan's Secretary
 
2009 Billu
Mobat Chacha
 
2009 Chal Chala Chal
Advocate Vinayak Agrawal
 
2008 Jumbo (voice)
 
2008 Khallballi: Fun Unlimited
 
2008 Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (voice)
 
2008 Karzzzz
College Principal
 
2008 Mehbooba
Karan's Mamaji
 
2008 Yaariyan
Dr. Palta
 
2007/I Welcome
Bollywood Producer
 
2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Murari
 
2007 Dhol
Pankaj's brother-in-law
 
2007 Dhamaal
Nari Contractor
 
2007 Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited
Post master
 
2007 Old Iss Gold
 
2007 Fool N Final
Lalwani
 
2007 Shakalaka Boom Boom
Yogra
 
2007 Main Rony Aur Jony
 
2006 Bhagam Bhag
Ravinder Taneja
 
2006 Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal
 
2006 Chup Chup Ke
Sharmaji
 
2006 Malamaal Weekly
Chokhey
 
2005 Deewane Huye Paagal
Blind man
 
2005 Kyon Ki...
 
2005 Garam Masala
Mac's Maternal Uncle
 
2005 Cages
Leo
 
2005 Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
 
2005 Chakachak
 
2005 Elaan
Kishorilal
 
2005 Insan
Film director
 
2004 Hulchul
Advocate Sharma
 
2004 Ek Se Badhkar Ek
Done Srikant Ramprasad
 
2004 Shart: The Challenge
Dhabha 'Dawood' Bhai
 
2004 Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum
 
2004 Ball & Chain
Saima's dad
 
2004 Suno Sasurjee
Murli
 
2003 Baghban
Bedi
 
2003 Mumbai Matinee
Pyarelal
 
2003 Tujhe Meri Kasam
Pincipal
 
2002 Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
 
2002 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Chandru
 
2002 Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Topichand's Nephew
 
2002 Awara Paagal Deewana
Champaklal - Vikrant's Lawyer
 
2002 Ek Aur Visphot
Madman
 
2001 Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
Jhoomri's Boss
 
2001 Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
P. Chandiramani (Lawyer)
 
2001 Lajja
Gulab Chand
 
2001 Zahreela
 
2000 Aaghaaz
Gullu (Gay)
 
2000 Karobaar: The Business of Love
Champak
 
2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Biscuit company owner
 
2000 Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega...
Mishra
 
2000 Piyo Gayo Pardesh
 
2000 Chal Mere Bhai
Family doctor
 
2000 Hera Pheri
Bank Manager
 
2000 Mela
Banwari Baniya aka 'Kaka'
 
2000 Agniputra
 
2000 Krishna Tere Desh Mein
 
2000 Shikaar
Prince
 
1999 Maa Kasam
 
1999 Heera Lal Panna Lal
Constable Chaurasia
 
1999 Raja Kumarudu
Police Inspector
 
1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Jamnadas (Guest appearance)
 
1999 Kartoos
 
1999 International Khiladi
Payal's boss
 
1999 Mother
Johnny
 
1999 Nyaydaata
Pandit Totaram
 
1999 Shera
 
1998 Mehndi
Tolani
 
1998 Hero Hindustani
Cameroon
 
1998 Haste Hasate
 
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Museum Security Officer
 
1998 Dulhe Raja
Police Inspector Azghar Singh
 
1998 Gharwali Baharwali
Dr. Ved (as Asarani)
 
1997 Udaan
Baba Shree Shree 108
 
1997 Mere Sapno Ki Rani
Gate-crasher
 
1997 Do Ankhen Barah Hath
Jagjivan Ram Barjatya
 
1997 Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
Babu (Waiter)
 
1997 Kaun Rokega Mujhe
 
1997 Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat
Manesh - Sharda's brother
 
1997 Sanam
Police Inspector
 
1996 Daanveer
Das - Bheema's servant
 
1996 Shohrat
 
1996 Vijeta
Lallan (Landlord)
 
1996 Chhota Sa Ghar
 
1995 Ram Shastra
 
1995 Diya Aur Toofan
Solanki
 
1995 Gundaraj
Gopal
 
1995 Anokha Andaaz
 
1995 Taqdeerwala
Chitragupt
 
1995 Baazi
Hiranandani
 
1995 Bewafa Sanam
Omkar
 
1995 Imtihaan
Nandu
 
1995 Kismat
Banhke
 
1994 Ghar Ki Izzat
Bhola
 
1994 Brahma
Police Constable
 
1994 Aag Aur Chingari
 
1994 Beta Ho To Aisa
Bantu
 
1994 Hanste Khelte
Namah
 
1994 Janata Ki Adalat
 
1993 Santaan
Champak
 
1993 Dil Tera Aashiq
Natwal Lal
 
1993 Aag Toofan
 
1993 Gardish
Shiva's brother-in-law
 
1993 Phool Aur Angaar
Khairatilal
 
1993 Muqabla
Soni's husband
 
1993 Badi Bahen
Balram
 
1993/I Geetanjali
Ramprasad Durgaprasad Tiwari
 
1993 Gurudev
Sur Pakdre - Masterji (as G. Asrani)
 
1993 Sangram
Hindi Professor Bishveshwar Trivedi
 
1992 Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
Mudkatte
 
1992 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Mr. Dube
 
1992 Inteha Pyar Ki
Ashok Chawla
 
1992 Adharm
 
1992 Vansh
Havaldar Wafadaar
 
1992 I Love You
 
1992 Isi Ka Naam Zindagi
Munim
 
1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang
 
1992 Kasak
 
1992 Laat Saab
Pyarelal 'Pappu'
 
1991 Dharam Sankat
Const. Pannalal
 
1991 Pratikar
Mr. Diwani
 
1991 Prem Qaidi
 
1991 Karz Chukana Hai
Khare Ram
 
1991 Sapnon Ka Mandir
Sangeeta's mama
 
1990 Aaj Ka Arjun
Chikoo
 
1990 Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri
Boat Captain
 
1990 Izzatdaar
Constable
 
1990 Jawani Zindabad
Banarasi's Son
 
1990 Muqaddar Ka Badshaah
Dhamdilal
 
1990 Pyar Ka Devta
Dhakare
 
1990 Pyar Ka Karz
Havaldar Lapetkar
 
1989 Paap Ka Ant
 
1989 Sikka
Pyarelal
 
1989 Dost
Sukhiya/Sukha
 
1989 Na-Insaafi
Khadag Singh
 
1989 Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
Datturam
 
1989 Rakhwala
Sub Inspector Jarnail Singh
 
1989 Bade Ghar Ki Beti
Mittiram Kankarlal Bijwala
 
1989 Gharana
Natwar (Editor)
 
1989/I Guru
Dr. V.D.R. Natarajan - Scientist-Inventor (uncredited)
 
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
Munimji
 
1989 Kaanoon Ki Awaaz
Havaldar Bhoja Banarasi
 
1989 Majboor
Police Constable
 
1989 Nafrat Ki Aandhi
Havaldar Namdar
 
1988 Agnee
Bhim Sen
 
1988 Ganga Tere Desh Mein
Mewaram
 
1988 Biwi Ho To Aisi
Secretary P. K. Patialewala
 
1988 Waqt Ki Awaz
Chirag
 
1988 Commando
Driver
 
1988 Charnon Ki Saugandh
Loban
 
1988 Ghunghat
 
1988 Shukriyaa
Neema's Uncle
 
1988 Tamacha
Constable
 
1988 Pyar Ka Mandir
Beggar
 
1988 Dariya Dil
Suleiman
 
1988 Mar Mitenge
Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar
 
1988 Mulzim
Hasmukh
 
1988 Nagin Ke Do Dushman
 
1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga
Man on the street
 
1987 Himmat Aur Mehanat
Paplu
 
1987 Sindoor
Chunilal
 
1987 Satyamev Jayate
Mewaram
 
1987 Majaal
Doodh Nath
 
1987 Tera Karam Mera Dharam
 
1987 Aulad
Raja
 
1987 Jawab Hum Denge
Sukhilal
 
1987 Maa Baap
 
1987 Mard Ki Zabaan
Rahim/Inspector Totaram
 
1987 Sher Shivaji
 
1986 Khel Mohabbat Ka
 
1986 Aisa Pyaar Kahan
Kasturi
 
1986 Muddat
Heera
 
1986 Dharm Adhikari
Kallu
 
1986 Swarag Se Sunder
Meowalal
 
1986 Dilwaala
Sub Inspector Sohan
 
1986 Aag Aur Shola
 
1986 Badkaar
 
1986 Dosti Dushmani
Lawyer
 
1986 Insaaf Ki Awaaz
 
1986 Love 86
Hanuman
 
1985 Dekha Pyar Tumhara
 
1985 Sanjog
Chandu
 
1985 Sur Sangam
Das Babu
 
1985 Wafadaar
Landlord
 
1985 Aakhir Kyon?
Radha Raman Goswami
 
1985 Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche
Lallan
 
1985 Masterji
Pandit
 
1985 Yaadon Ki Kasam
Mirza
 
1985 Pataal Bhairavi
Sadajappa
 
1985 Balidaan
Advocate Ghaswala
 
1985 Tawaif
Constable Pandya
 
1985 Sarfarosh
Raghu Buddhiram
 
1985 Pyar Jhukta Nahin
Jackie
 
1985 Haqeeqat
Havaldar Mahipal Singh
 
1985 Hoshiyar
Jumbo
 
1985 Mera Saathi
Ram Kumar
 
1985 Teri Meherbaniyan
Munim Banwarilal
 
1984 Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
Jamal
 
1984 Love Marriage
T.T. Murari Srivastav/Jailor
 
1984 Jhutha Sach
Bhajanlal
 
1984 Naya Kadam
Daulatchand Fakirchand
 
1984 Asha Jyoti
Mauji Lal
 
1984 Maqsad
Bhagwan Das
 
1984 Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
Bhajanlal
 
1984 Maang Bharo Sajana
Jumerati
 
1984 Ghar Ek Mandir
 
1984 Sardaar
 
1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive
 
1984 Kaamyaab
 
1984 Mera Faisla
 
1984 Qaidi
Sharma
 
1983 Agar Tum Na Hote
Chandu
 
1983 Mawaali
 
1983 Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Abdul Lateef
 
1983 Justice Chaudhury
Alexander A. Anthony
 
1983 Jaani Dost
Ghasita
 
1983 Prem Tapasya
Man who arranged the garden party
 
1983 Himmatwala
Bhushan
 
1983 Andhaa Kanoon
Constable Asrani
 
1983 Bekaraar
 
1983 Ek Baar Chale Aao
Madan Lal
 
1983 Shubh Kaamna
Khad Khade
 
1982 Kaamchor
Joggie - forecaster with scare
 
1982 Nikaah
Saif
 
1982 Raj Mahal
 
1982 Hamari Bahu Alka
Sunil
 
1982 Dial 100
 
1982 Farz Aur Kanoon
 
1982 Main Intequam Loonga
Premi
 
1982 Mehndi Rang Layegi
 
1982 Pyara Tarana
 
1982 Sitam
 
1981 Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai
Drunkard (Guest Appearance)
 
1981 Meri Aawaz Suno
Bahadur
 
1981 Aapas Ki Baat
Bhola
 
1981 Ek Hi Bhool
Manohar Prasad M.P.
 
1981 Ek Duuje Ke Liye
G. Haribabu
 
1981 Aas Paas
Jackson 'Jaikishan'
 
1981 Kal Hamara Hai
 
1980 Agreement
Dilip Kanuchand
 
1980 The Burning Train
Col. P.K. Bhandari
 
1980/I Bandish
Murli
 
1980 Desh Drohee
 
1980 Hum Nahin Sudherenge
 
1980 Nishana
Jeetendra's sidekick
 
1980 Swayamvar
Jagdish
 
1980 Takkar
Pritam
 
1980 Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Velaytiram 'Vicky'
 
1979 Ahimsa
 
1979 Chor Sipahee
Doctor
 
1979 Laila Majnu
Kamraj
 
1979 Nalayak
Lallu Kumar Lalla
 
1979 Dhongee
Michael York
 
1979 Jurmana
Nandlal Chaturvedi
 
1979 Baton Baton Mein
Francis Fernandes
 
1979 Hamare Tumhare
Gauri Shankar
 
1979 Sargam
Gopi
 
1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke
Ramu
 
1979 Do Hawaldar
 
1979 Jaan-E-Bahaar
 
1979 Salaam Memsaab
Sunder
 
1978/II Priyatama
Lawyer Rustomji
 
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
Vishal's friend
 
1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
Abdul Karim Durrani
 
1978 Badaltey Rishtey
Anup Chandra Thakur
 
1978 Ghar
Police Inspector
 
1978 Daku Aur Jawan
 
1978 Dillagi
Ramesh
 
1978 Heeralal Pannalal
 
1978 Phaansi
Abdul
 
1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
Murari
 
1977 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
 
1977 Aap Ki Khatir
Bhola
 
1977 Kotwal Saab
Mohan Lal Awasti
 
1977 Hira Aur Patthar
Tota
 
1977 Chhailla Babu
Chitku
 
1977 Khoon Pasina
Mohan Sharma
 
1977 Ab Kya Hoga
Rajesh
 
1977 Alaap
Ganesh aka 'Ganeshi'
 
1977 Anurodh
Bhishan Singh
 
1977 Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Murlidhar Mudaliar Rao
 
1977 Chalta Purza
Shankar Rao
 
1977 Chandi Sona
Abdulla
 
1977 Dream Girl
Chandru aka Chandamama
 
1977 Duniyadari
 
1977 Hunterwali 77
 
1977 Jagriti
 
1977 Kalabaaz
Changu
 
1977 Karm
Dafaa so & so (Kammo's husband)
 
1977 Kasum Khoon Ki
Gafoore Mistry
 
1977 Saheb Bahadur
Aainu
 
1976 Udhar Ka Sindur
Buta Singh - Autorickshaw driver
 
1976 Hera Pheri
Asrani (uncredited)
 
1976 Fakira
Popat
 
1976 Mehbooba
Sinha
 
1976 Charas
Police Inspector Rustom
 
1976 Bhanwar
Prabhu Singh
 
1976 Aap Beati
Jumani
 
1976 Balika Badhu
Sharat
 
1976 Barood
Hari Ramchandani/Harry Ramani - Veterinary Surgeon
 
1976 Bhala Manus
 
1976 Tapasya
Vinod Sinha
 
1975 Chaitali
Nattu
 
1975 Sholay
Jailor
 
1975 Aakraman
 
1975 Khushboo
Kunj
 
1975 Rafoo Chakkar
Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
 
1975 Apne Rang Hazaar
 
1975 Chhoti Si Baat
Nagesh Shastri
 
1975 Chupke Chupke
Prashant Kumar Srivastav (P.K.)
 
1975 Mazaaq
Murali/Marlon
 
1975 Mili
Drunk (Guest Appearance)
 
1975 Raaja
Chander
 
1975 Sunehra Sansar
Popat
 
1975 Uljhan
 
1975 Umar Qaid
 
1974 Roti
Ramu
 
1974 Bidaai
Murli/Bhaskar
 
1974 Ajanabee
Chetan Kumar
 
1974 Prem Nagar
Takatram
 
1974 Aap Ki Kasam
Dr. Ghad-Ghad Singhwala
 
1974 Chor Machaye Shor
Bhalua
 
1974 Amdavad No Rikshawalo
 
1974 Charitraheen
 
1974 Duniya Ka Mela
 
1974 Humshakal
Chakram
 
1974 Paap Aur Punya
Palace Official
 
1974 Paise Ki Gudiya
Rohit
 
1974 Trimurti
Bhola
 
1973 Namak Haraam
Dhondu (Shyama's brother)
 
1973 Abhimaan
Chandru Kriplani
 
1973 Anhonee
Gangaram
 
1973 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
Champak Boomia/Amit Desai
 
1973 Achanak
Dr. Kailash
 
1973 Agni Rekha
 
1973 Anamika
Hanuman Singh
 
1973 Chhalia
 
1973 Shareef Budmaash
Govind/Gomes
 
1972 Parichay
Narayan
 
1972 Piya Ka Ghar
 
1972 Bawarchi
Vishwanath Sharma - Babbu
 
1972 Koshish
Kanu - Aarti's Brother
 
1972 Raaste Kaa Patthar
Jai's co-worker
 
1972 Sabse Bada Sukh
Asrani, Movie Director
 
1972 Seeta Aur Geeta
Laughing Doctor
 
1972 Shaadi Ke Baad
Ramu
 
1972 Shor
Shantilal
 
1972 Yeh Gulistan Hamara
 
1971 Banphool
 
1971 Guddi
Kundan
 
1971 Memsaab
 
1971 Mere Apne
Raghunath
 
1970 Pushpanjali
 
1970 Umang
Actor (uncredited)
 
1969 Satyakam
Peter
 
1967 Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
Tripathi (College-mate)
 
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1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne (written by)
 
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1977 Alaap (playback singer)
 
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1975 Chaitali (grateful thanks)
 
1975 Mili (grateful acknowledgments)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1981 Naseeb
Himself (shooting for an Ad)
 
1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
Himself - Shooting scene (uncredited)
 

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Asrani acted with Superstar Rajesh Khanna in 24 films. Kaka had met Asrani on sets of Bawarchi and their friendship grew during Namak Haram. See more »

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