Saralnama84-year-old iconic comedian Asrani died on in Mumbai after a long illness. His last rites were held at Santacruz Crematorium. Asrani entertained audiences for over 50 years, starring in hundreds of films. He was famous for his role as the jailor in Sholay. A Film and Television Institute of India graduate, Asrani worked with top directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Raj Kapoor. In 2016, he criticized modern comedy for becoming vulgar. His last Bollywood film was Mastizaade, an adult comedy where he played Sunny Leone's father. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 23:17 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 84-year-old iconic comedian Asrani died on 8 Mar 2024 in Mumbai after a long illness
- His last rites were held at Santacruz Crematorium
- Asrani entertained audiences for over 50 years, starring in hundreds of films