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Govardhan Asrani

Comedian; the jailer of Sholay · 1941–2025

Govardhan Asrani was born in Jaipur on 1 January 1941 and trained at the Film and Television Institute in Pune. He became one of Hindi cinema's best-loved comedians, best remembered as the jailer in Sholay (1975) and his line 'Hum angrezon ke zamaane ke jailor hain'. He appeared in more than 300 films.

He turns up twice on this site. In Koshish (1972) he plays Kanu, Aarti's mean-spirited brother, who exploits her deafness; in Ab Kya Hoga (1977) he plays the friend who turns villain and plots the hero's death. He met his wife, the actress Manju Bansal, on the sets of Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar and Namak Haraam. Asrani died in Mumbai on 20 October 2025, only hours after sharing Diwali greetings with his fans. His wife said he had asked for a simple, private farewell, and he was acting in Priyadarshan's Bhoot Bangla at the time of his death.

Films

2:14:49

Shaadi Ke Baad (1972)

Cast · 1972

Mawaali (1983)

Cast · 1983

2:13:01

Kalabaaz (1977)

Cast · 1977

2:09:59

Shera (1999)

Cast · 1999

2:27:22

Anurodh (1977)

Cast · 1977

2:23:51

Asha Jyoti (1984)

Cast · 1984

2:45:45

Hera Pheri (1976)

Cast · 1976

2:38:54

Rakhwala (1989)

Cast · 1989

2:10:30

Bawarchi (1972)

Cast · 1972

2:14:28

Alaap (1977)

Cast · 1977

2:03:50

Chhoti Si Baat (1975)

Cast · 1975

2:32:33

Masterji (1985)

Cast · 1985

2:19:14

Muddat (1986)

Cast · 1986

2:42:35

Dost (1989)

Cast · 1989

2:30:35

Himmatwala (1983)

Cast · 1983

2:46:44

Maqsad (1984)

Cast · 1984

2:42:07

Charnon Ki Saugandh (1988)

Cast · 1988

2:18:38

Paap Ka Ant (1989)

Cast · 1989

2:18:16

Yaadon Ki Kasam (1985)

Cast · 1985

2:36:23

Mulzim (1988)

Cast · 1988

2:04:48

Anamika (1973)

Cast · 1973

2:13:44

Jaan-e-Bahaar (1979)

Cast · 1979

2:19:40

Aapas Ki Baat (1981)

Cast · 1981

2:02:10

Abhimaan (1973)

Cast · 1973

2:00:28

Ab Kya Hoga (1977)

Cast · 1977

2:41:23

Agar Tum Na Hote (1983)

Cast · 1983

2:19:02

Ajanabee (1974)

Cast · 1974

2:16:03

Badaltey Rishtey (1978)

Cast · 1978

1:51:28

Balika Badhu (1976)

Cast · 1976

1:53:22

Baton Baton Mein (1979)

Cast · 1979

2:25:30

Bees Saal Baad (1989)

Cast · 1989

2:29:04

Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988)

Cast · 1988

2:25:56

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Cast · 1975

2:20:06

Dosti Dushmani (1986)

Cast · 1986

2:17:49

Ek Hi Bhool (1981)

Cast · 1981

2:50:26

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989)

Cast · 1989

2:12:37

Khushboo (1975)

Cast · 1975

1:56:22

Koshish (1972)

Cast · 1972

2:16:34

Mera Saathi (1985)

Cast · 1985

2:24:04

Namak Haraam (1973)

Cast · 1973

2:28:34

Sanjog (1985)

Cast · 1985

2:23:56

Sikka (1989)

Cast · 1989

2:42:59

Swarag Se Sunder (1986)

Cast · 1986

2:19:52

Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)

Cast · 1985

2:28:16

Trimurti (1974)

Cast · 1974

2:08:40

Udaan (1997)

Director · 1997

Other known for

  • Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
  • Aakraman (1974)
  • Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
  • Chhota Sa Ghar (1996)
  • Chor Machaye Shor (1974)
  • Dil Hi To Hai (1992)
  • Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
  • Gardish (1993)
  • Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
  • Hulchul (2004)
  • Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992)
  • Kyon Ki (2005)
  • Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997)
  • Mili (1975)
  • Nalayak (1978)
  • Salaam Memsaab (1979)
  • Sapnon Ka Mandir (1991)
  • Sholay (1975)
  • Shubh Kamana (1983)