SaralnamaBollywood comedian Asrani died in Mumbai. Born Govardhan Asrani in Jaipur to a Sindhi family who migrated from Pakistan, he pursued acting despite his father's wishes. Asrani worked at All India Radio, Jaipur to fund his studies. His friends staged two plays to raise money for his Mumbai journey. In 1962, Asrani left for Mumbai to chase his acting dreams. He studied at the Film Institute, Pune from 1964-1966. Asrani's career began with a Gujarati film in 1967. His talent, simplicity, and humility made him a successful actor and the face of comedy in Bollywood. Jaipur artists remember him as not just a Bollywood star, but Jaipur's pride. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 08:54 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bollywood comedian Asrani died in Mumbai
- Born Govardhan Asrani in Jaipur to a Sindhi family who migrated from Pakistan, he pursued acting despite his father's wishes
- Asrani worked at All India Radio, Jaipur to fund his studies