Biography
Govardhan Asrani (born 1 January 1941), popularly known simply as 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 to 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.
Filmography
All 287
Movies 281
Self 9
TV Shows 6
Director 4
Producer 1

Dream Girl 2 (2023)

Khalli Balli (2022)

Bloody Brothers (2022)

Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021)

Babloo Bachelor (2021)

Oye Mamu! (2021)

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018)

Sallu Ki Shaadi (2017)

Partners - Trouble Ho Gayi Double (2017)

The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)

Mastizaade (2016)

Comedy Nights Bachao (2015)

Gour Hari Dastaan (2015)

Chor Bazaari (2015)

Permanent Roommates (2014)

Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya (2014)

Gang Of Ghosts (2014)

R... Rajkumar (2013)

Wake Up India (2013)

It's Rocking: Dard-E-Disco (2012)

Ata Pata Lapatta (2012)

Future to Bright Hai Ji (2012)

Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (2012)

Joker (2012)

Bol Bachchan (2012)

All the Best (2012)

Be-Careful (2011)

Bodyguard (2011)

Dus Tola (2010)

Khatta Meetha (2010)

Kushti (2010)

De Dana Dan (2009)

All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)

Dekh Bhai Dekh (2009)

Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge (2009)

Billu (2009)

Chal Chala Chal (2009)

Jumbo (2008)

Karzzzz (2008)

Mehbooba (2008)

Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava (2008)

Welcome (2007)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)

Dhamaal (2007)

Old Iss Gold (2007)

Journey Bombay to Goa (2007)

Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007)

Bhagam Bhag (2006)

Malamaal Weekly (2006)

Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal (2006)

Kyon Ki... (2005)

Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)

Insan (2005)

Chalta Hai Yaar (2005)

Hulchul (2004)

Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004)

Shart: The Challenge (2004)

Suno Sasurjee (2004)

Ball and Chain (2004)

Baghban (2003)

Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003)

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)

Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)

Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001)

Zahreela (2001)

Aaghaaz (2000)

Karobaar (2000)

Hera Pheri (2000)

Agniputra (2000)

Maa Kasam (1999)

Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)

Nyaydaata (1999)

International Khiladi (1999)

Mother (1999)

Shera (1999)

Mehndi (1998)

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)

Gharwali Baharwali (1998)

Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)

Chandaal (1998)

Kaun Rokega Mujhe (1997)

Udaan (1997)

Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)

Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (1997)

Daanveer (1996)

Shohrat (1996)

Ram Shastra (1995)

Diya Aur Toofan (1995)

Gundaraj (1995)

Kismat (1995)

Taqdeerwala (1995)

Anokha Andaaz (1995)

Baazi (1995)

Beta Ho To Aisa (1994)

Bollywood (1994)

Janta Ki Adalat (1994)

Imtihaan (1994)

Aag Aur Chingari (1994)

Dil Tera Aashiq (1993)

Aag Ka Toofan (1993)

Gurudev (1993)

Phool Aur Angaar (1993)

Sangram (1993)

Gardish (1993)

Muqabla (1993)

Geetanjali (1993)

Dil Hi To Hai (1992)

Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992)

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)

Inteha Pyar Ki (1992)

Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992)

Vansh (1992)

Kasak (1992)

Pratikar (1991)

Pratigyabadh (1991)

Prem Qaidi (1991)

Karz Chukana Hai (1991)

Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)

Izzatdaar (1990)

Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990)

Pyar Ka Devta (1990)

Paap Ka Ant (1989)

Sikka (1989)

Chanakyan (1989)

Dost (1989)

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989)

Garibon Ka Daata (1989)

Rakhwala (1989)

Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989)

Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)

Majboor (1989)

Gharana (1988)

Commando (1988)

Agnee (1988)

Mar Mitenge (1988)

Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988)

Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988)

Waqt Ki Awaz (1988)

Charanon Ki Saugandh (1988)

Shukriyaa (1988)

Pyar Ka Mandir (1988)

Mulzim (1988)

Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)

Himmat Aur Mehanat (1987)

Sindoor (1987)

Satyamev Jayate (1987)

Majaal (1987)

Tera Karam Mera Dharam (1987)

Sher Shivaji (1987)

Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986)

Dosti Dhushmani (1986)

Muddat (1986)

Dharm Adhikari (1986)

Love 86 (1986)

Dilwaala (1986)

Swarag Se Sunder (1986)

Aulad (1986)

Suhagan (1986)

Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985)

Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)

Wafadaar (1985)

Aakhir Kyon? (1985)

Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche (1985)

Masterji (1985)

Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985)

Pataal bharavi (1985)

Balidaan (1985)

Sarfarosh (1985)

Tawaif (1985)

Sanjog (1985)

Haqeeqat (1985)

Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984)

Jhutha Sach (1984)

Naya Kadam (1984)

Asha and Jyoti (1984)

Maqsad (1984)

Mera Faisla (1984)

Wanted: Dead or Alive (1984)

Ghar Ek Mandir (1984)

Agar Tum Na Hote (1983)

Mawaali (1983)

Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983)

Justice Chaudhury (1983)

Bekaraar (1983)

Jaani Dost (1983)

Prem Tapasya (1983)

Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)

Himmatwala (1983)

Shubh Kaamna (1983)

Kaamchor (1982)

Nikaah (1982)

Raj Mahal (1982)

Hamari Bahu Alka (1982)

Sitam (1982)

Farz Aur Kanoon (1982)

Mehandi Rang Layegi (1982)

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)

Aapas Ki Baat (1981)

Ek Hi Bhool (1981)

Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)

Naseeb (1981)

Aas Paas (1981)

Bandish (1980)

Maang Bharo Sajana (1980)

Agreement (1980)

Swayamvar (1980)

The Burning Train (1980)

Naalayak (1979)

Dhongee (1979)

Jurmana (1979)

Baton Baton Mein (1979)

Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979)

Do Hawaldar (1979)

Jaan-E-Bahaar (1979)

Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)

Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)

Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)

Badaltey Rishtey (1978)

Phaansi (1978)

Ghar (1978)

Dillagi (1978)

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)

Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977)

Kalabaaz (1977)

Chalta Purza (1977)

For Your Sake (1977)

Hira Aur Patthar (1977)

Karm (1977)

Chor Sipahee (1977)

Chandi Sona (1977)

Alaap (1977)

Khoon Pasina (1977)

Dream Girl (1977)

Ab Kya Hoga (1977)

Chhailla Babu (1977)

Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)

Anurodh (1977)

Saheb Bahadur (1977)

Duniyadari (1977)

Laila-Majnu (1976)

Aap Beati (1976)

Udhar Ka Sindur (1976)

Fakira (1976)

Balika Badhu (1976)

Bhala Manus (1976)

Charas (1976)

Bhanwar (1976)

Barood (1976)

Hera Pheri (1976)

Chhoti Si Baat (1976)

Tapasya (1976)

Mehbooba (1976)

Sholay (1975)

Uljhan (1975)

Khushboo (1975)

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Rafoo Chakkar (1975)

Mili (1975)

Raajaa (1975)

Ajanabee (1974)

Trimurti (1974)

Pap Aur Punya (1974)

Prem Nagar (1974)

Aap Ki Kasam (1974)

Chor Machaye Shor (1974)

Humshakal (1974)

Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974)

Charitraheen (1974)

Namak Haraam (1973)

Abhimaan (1973)

Agni Rekha (1973)

Anamika (1973)

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)

Shor (1972)

Sabse Bada Sukh (1972)

Seeta and Geeta (1972)

Parichay (1972)

Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)

Bawarchi (1972)

Koshish (1972)

Piya Ka Ghar (1972)

Banphool (1971)

Mere Apne (1971)

Guddi (1971)

Ujala (1959)

Shaadi Ke Patasey
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Information
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1941-01-01 (82 years old)
Place of birthJaipur, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also known asGovardhan Asrani, असरानी
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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