Govardhan Asrani
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Govardhan Asrani (Hindi: गोवरधन असराणी, born 1 January 1941 in Jaipur, India), popularly known simply as Asrani, is an actor in Indian films whose Bollywood career has spanned over 35 years.
He has acted in more than 300 Hindi and Gujarati films, mostly in supporting roles of a comedic nature, but some memorable and with an important role in Gujarati films and the storyline, such as the jailer in Sholay, Prashant in Chupke Chupke, Chandru in Abhimaan Babu in Bawarchi and Nagesh in Chhoti Si Baat.
Asrani recently branched into politics as well(2004). He joined the Congress party in 2004 as a spokesman to help campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
Asrani has also directed some movies:
- Udaan 1997
- Dil Hi To Hai 1992
- Hum Nahin Sudhrenge 1980
- Salaam Memsaab 1979
- Chala Murari Hero Banne 1977
- Amdavad No Rikshawalo 1974
In 1977, Asrani sang two songs in the movie Alaap, both were picturised onto him. A year later he sang a duet with the singing legend Kishore Kumar for the film Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan.
[edit] Awards
- Best Actor, Best Director Award from Gujarat State Government for "Saat Qaidi" (Gujarati)
- Nominated Filmfare Award "Best Supporting Actor" - Abhimaan
- Filmfare Award for best comedian - Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar 1973
- Filmfare Award for best comedian - Balika Badhu 1976
- Shama Sushama Award for Best Comedian - Anhonee
[edit] Filmography
| Acting Filmography | ||
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) | Murari | |
| Dhamaal (2007) | Nari Contractor | |
| Malamaal Weekly (2006) | Chokhey | |
| Garam Masala (2005) | Mamu | |
| Cages (2005) | Leo | |
| Elaan (2005) | Kishorilal | |
| Insaan (2005) | Film Director |
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| Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) | Don Srikant Ramprasad | |
| Suno Sasurjee (2004) | Murli | |
| Arrangement (2004) | Papa | |
| Mumbai Matinee (2003) | Pyarelal | |
| Baghban (2003) | Bedi | |
| Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) | ||
| Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002) | Chandru | |
| Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) | Topichand's brother-in-law | |
| Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) | Champaklal | |
| Ek Aur Visphot (2002) | Dr. Daniel | |
| Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) | ||
| Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001) | Chandiramani | |
| Lajja (2001) | ||
| Aaghaaz (2000) | Gullu | |
| Karobaar (2000) | Champak | |
| Chal Mer Bhai (2000) | Doctor | |
| Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) | Company owner | |
| Hera Pheri (2000) | Bank Manager | |
| Mela (2000) | Kaka | |
| Raja Kumarudu (1999) | Policeman | |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) | Jamnadas | |
| International Khiladi (1999) | Boss | |
| Heeralal Pannalal (1999) | Havaldar Chaurasia | |
| Mother (1999) | Johnny | |
| Mehndi (1998) | ||
| Hero Hindustani (1998) | Cameroon | |
| Haste Hasate (1998) | ||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) | Security Officer | |
| Dulhe Raja (1998) | Insector Azgar Singh | |
| Gharwali Baharwali (1998) | ||
| Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) | Teacher | |
| Choti si Baat (NA) | Nagesh | |
| Rafoo Chakkar (1975) | ||
| Sholay (1975) | Jailor | |
| Parichay (1972) | ||
