Veteran actor Asrani passed away on Monday at the age of 84. The film industry is currently mourning his loss and also remembering his iconic work in several popular films. Akshay Kumar, who has worked with Asrani in many movies, paid tribute to the late actor on X. He also revealed he shot for ‘Haiwaan’ with Asrani a week before his demise.
Expressing his grief after the demise of veteran actor Asrani, Akshay wrote on X, “Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the…he had the most legendary comic timing. From all my cult films Hera Pheri to Bhagam Bhag to De Dana Dan, Welcome and now our unreleased Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan…I had worked and learned so much from him. What an absolute loss to our industry. God bless you Asrani Sir, for giving us a million reasons to laugh. Om Shanti.”
Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the…he had the most legendary comic timing. From all my cult films Hera Pheri to Bhagam Bhag to De Dana Dan, Welcome and now our… pic.twitter.com/yo7wXnGO1Z
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 20, 2025
The veteran actor was originally from Jaipur, Rajasthan, and completed his education at St. Xavier’s School, Jaipur. Over the years, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a special place in the hearts of the audience. His career reached its peak in the 1970s when he did iconic movies like Mere Apne, Koshish, Bawarchi, and Chupke Chupke. His portrayal of an eccentric warden that was somewhat inspired by Chaplin’s dictator in the 1975 hit film Sholay still sparks the same joy as it did years ago.
He was best known for his comic timing in movies like De Dana Dan, Welcome, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Dhamaal, Bhagam Bhag, Garam Masala, Hulchul, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hera Pheri, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and many more.
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