Asrani From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other people named Asrani, see Asrani (surname). This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (January 2008) Asrani असराणी اسراڻي Asrani.jpg Born Govardhan Asrani 1 January 1941 (age 74) Jaipur, Rajasthan Education Graduation Alma mater Rajasthan College, FTII, Pune Occupation Actor, Producer Years active 1967-present Religion Hindu Spouse(s) Manju Asrani Children Naveen Asrani Awards Filmfare Award for Best Comedian Govardhan Asrani, popularly known simply as Asrani, is an Indian actor and director whose Bollywood career has spanned five decades. He has played in both Gujarati and Hindi films, and his roles include lead hero performances, character roles, comedic roles, as well as supporting parts. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 As director 2.2 As singer 3 Filmography 4 Awards 5 References 6 External links Early life[edit] Asrani was born on January 1, 1941 in a middle class Hindu Sindhi family. His father migrated to Jaipur after the Partition of India and opened a shop selling carpets. He has four sisters and three brothers: two elder and one younger. Asrani was highly uninterested in business and very weak in mathematics. He completed his matriculation from St. Xaviers School and did his graduation from Rajasthan College, Jaipur. He simultaneously worked as a voice artist at All India Radio, Jaipur, to pay for his education. His ultimate aim was to become an actor. He is married to actress Manju (Bansal) Asrani, with whom he fell in love working together in films like Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar and Tapasya. In Aaj Ki Taza Khabar, Asrani played as Champak Boomia / Amit Desai and Manju played role of Kesari Desai and for this role Asrani won Filmfare Award for Best Comedian.[1] Later the couple acted in Hum Nahin Sudhrenge, a home production directed by Asrani in 1980.[2] His son Naveen Asrani is a dentist in Ahmedabad. Career[edit] He began to learn acting from Sahitya Kalbhai Thakkar from 1960 to 1962.[3] In 1962, he travelled to Bombay (now Mumbai) and began to seek opportunities to act. In 1963, on an accidental meeting with Kishore Sahu and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, they advised him to learn acting professionally. In 1964 Asrani joined the Film Institute in Poona (now Film and Television Institute of India, Pune) and finished his course in 1966. He got his first break in Hindi films playing the friend of actor Biswajeet in the film Hare Kaanch Ki Choodiyan in 1967. In the film institute he had impressed many and made his acting break as a hero in 1967 with a Gujarati movie opposite budding actress Waheeda (not Waheeda Rahman; the Hindi actress). He acted in four other movies, mainly as actor or supporting actor in Gujarati from 1967 to 1969. He did not get much offers from Hindi film industry between 1967-69. His old advisor, Hrishikesh Mukherjee then gave him role of supporting actor in the film Satyakam in 1969. He got noticed then in the film Mere Apne. It was from 1971 that he started getting more offers as the main comedian in films or as the close friend of the lead actor. Directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Atma Ram, Gulzar repeatedly cast him in the period 1971-1974 and his work got noticed through these films. These roles he did from 1971-1974 set the tone for a number of supporting and comic roles in his career and in 70s his demand was at its peak as he appeared in 101 films from 1970-1979 and had effective roles in them. Though initially Rajesh Khanna and Asrani had met only on sets of Bawarchi, they became close friends after Namak Haraam, after which for the role of comedian Rajesh Khanna insisted the producers and directors to make Asrani part of his films. Asrani worked in 25 films with Rajesh Khanna from 1972-1991 from Bawarchi(1972) to Ghar Parivaar(1991). His most memorable works as supporting actor from 1970-1979 are in Mere Apne, Koshish, Bawarchi, Parichay, Abhimaan, Mehbooba, Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein, Do Ladke Dono Kadke, Bandish. He played the lead hero in Chala Murari Hero Banne, a Hindi film he wrote and directed in 1977, which was critically acclaimed. His notable role as comedian from 70s are in Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar, Roti, Prem Nagar, Chupke Chupke, Chhoti Si Baat, Rafoo Chakkar, Sholay, Balika Badhu, Fakira, Anurodh, Chhailla Babu, Charas, Phaansi, Dillagi, Heeralal Pannalal, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Hamare Tumhare. Though he had played supporting character in many films even before, he played a serious role for first time in Khoon Pasina. He was hugely talked about in the 1970s and was one of Rajesh Khannas close friends. He became a regular feature in films produced by D. Rama Naidu and those movies directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, B.R.Chopra, K. Bapaiah, Narayana Rao Dasari, K. Raghavendra Rao, Basu Chatterjee in 1972-1992. He won the Filmfare award for Best Comedian for his performances in Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar in 1974 and for Balika Badhu in 1977. In 1974, he directed his first movie in Gujarati with Asrani himself as the hero, and the song Hu Amdavad No Rikshawalo sung by Kishore Kumar was picturised on Asrani. The songs picturised on Asrani and sung by Kishore in Hindi are Achcha Chaloji Baba Maaf Kardo from Hamare Tumhare, Pyar Main Karoonga from Yeh Kaisa Insaaf. The song Mannu Bhai Motor Chali Pam was sung by him with Kishore Kumar and was picturised on Rishi Kapoor and him, in Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan in 1978. In the 1980s, he acted in 107 Hindi films. Asrani holds record for appearing as a character actor/comedian in most number of Hindi films in a decade – 101 in 70’s and 107 in 80’s. Unlike his roles in 1970-84 which were pivotal to the plot, most of his roles from 1985-1993 were very minor mainly because the concept of a comedian was getting phased out and heroes preferred to do their own comedy and action films were ruling the roost in the period 1985-1994. In 80s his memorable performances were in Hamari Bahu Alka, Ek Hi Bhool, Yeh Kaisa Insaf, Kaamchor, Agar Tum Na Hote, Asha Jyoti, Maqsad, Main Intequam Loonga, Love 86, Biwi Ho To Aisi. During this period in 1982, he set up a small Gujarati production company with fellow artistes Dinesh Hingoo, Harish Patel and Salim Parvez (son of famous supporting actor Yunus Parvez). The company dissolved in 1996 with a large profit. Asrani also invested mainly in cloth and acted as investor for other actors, until 1991 when he lost a lot of money. From 1988 to 1993, he was a director for the Film Institute in Pune. It was only from 1985-1994 that his screen space in the Hindi films were for less duration. In 90s he did only 73 Hindi movies due to lack of good scope for him to perform. Muqabla (1993) saw him in a serious role after long time. Simultaneously he kept working in Gujarati films in 70s, 80s as lead hero and achieved success as the lead protagonist in Amdavad No Rikshawalo, Saat Qaidi, Sansar Chakra, Pankhi No Malo, Jugal Jodi, Maa Baap, Chel Chabilo Gujarati. From 90s he played as comedian or supporting actor in Gujarati films like Mota Ghar Ni Vahu, Piyu Gayo Pardesh, Baap Dhamal Dikhra. D.Rama Naidu gave him a pivotal role to Asrani in Taqdeerwala in 1995 and once again comedy movies were being made from thereon . Asrani started getting good roles in films directed by David Dhawan and Priyadarshan from 1993 till 2012. His most memorable performances as comedian from 90s are in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Gardish, Taqdeerwala, Gharwali Baharwali, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Hero Hindustani. The 2000s saw Asrani in a number of films like Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Hulchul, Deewane Huye Paagal, Garam Masala, Chup Chup Ke, Malamaal Weekly, Bhagam Bhag, De Dana Dan, Bol Bachchan, Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal which had him in effective comedy roles. He appeared in a serious role in Kyun Ki. He was an integral part of comedies by Sajid Nadiadwala, Priyadarshan after 2000. His screen space in films of Rohit Shetty and others has got reduced gradually after 2009. As director[edit] Asrani has directed six movies. Direction Filmography Year Film Language 1997 Udaan Hindi 1992 Dil Hi To Hai Hindi 1980 Hum Nahin Sudhrenge Hindi 1979 Salaam Memsaab Hindi 1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne Hindi 1974 Amdavad No Rikshawalo Gujarati As singer[edit] In 1977, Asrani sang two songs in the movie Alaap, both picturised on him. A year later he sang Mannu Bhai Motor Chale, a duet with Kishore Kumar, for the film Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan. In 2008, Asrani made a special appearance in the Punjabi film Yaariyan. Singer Filmography Film (Year) Song Remarks Alaap (1977) Binati Sun Le Tanik Ho Rama Dar Lage Apni Umariya Se Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) Mannu Bhai Motor Chali Pum Pum with Kishore Kumar Asrani and Mallika Sherawat were the judges of the 18th annual Naya Andaz competition on 17 April 2010, in New Jersey. Filmography[edit] Acting Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2013 R.. Rajkumar Pandit Himmatwala Ticket Checker 2012 Joker Master ji Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal Priest Bol Bachchan Shashtri Agent Vinod Ramlal 2011 Bodyguard Shekhar 2010 Khatta Meeta Karodimal Dus Tola Sarpanch 2009 Paying Guests Kiska Miglani De Dana Dan Mamu All The Best Vidyas father 2008 Karzzz College Principal Billu Naubat Chacha 2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa Murari Dhamaal Nari Contractor Fool & Final Lalwani Bhagam Bhag TBC 2006 Malamaal Weekly Chokhey Chup Chup Ke Sharma Ji 2005 Garam Masala Mamu Cages Leo English film Elaan Kishorilal Insaan Film Director Kyon ki Asylum patient Hulchul Advocate Mishra 2004 Ek Se Badhkar Ek Don Srikant Ramprasad Suno Sasurjee Murli Arrangement Papa 2003 Mumbai Matinee Pyarelal Baghban Bedi Tujhe Meri Kasam Kashinath Dixit 2002 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Chandru Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare Topichands brother-in-law Awara Paagal Deewana Champaklal Ek Aur Visphot Dr. Daniel 2001 Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa Jhoomris Boss Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar Chandiramani Lajja Gulab Chand 2000 Aaghaaz Gullu Karobaar Champak Chal Mere Bhai Family Doctor Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Company owner Hera Pheri Bank Manager Mela Kaka/Banwari Baniya 1999 Raja Kumarudu Policeman Haseena Maan Jaayegi Jamnadas International Khiladi Payls Boss Heeralal Pannalal Havaldar Chaurasia Mother Johnny 1998 Mehndi Tolani Hero Hindustani Cameroon Haste Hasate Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Security Officer Dulhe Raja Inspector Azgar Singh Gharwali Baharwali Dr. Ved 1993 Muqabla Sonis husband Dil Tera Aashiq Natwar Lal 1992 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Dubeyji, Teacher 1985 Teri Meherbaniyan Munim Banwarilal 1983 Himmatwala Bhushan 1982 Nikaah Saif 1980 Agreement Dilip Kanuchand 1981 Ek Hi Bhool Manohar Prasad M.P. 1979 Satyakaam Peter 1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh Abdul Karim Durrani Badalte Rishtey Anup Chandra Thakur 1977 Kalabaaz Changu Alaap Ganesh (Ganeshi) 1976 Tapasya Vinod Sinha Balika Badhu Sharat 1975 Mili Drunkard (Guest App) Chhoti Si Baat Nagesh Rafoo Chakkar Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi Sholay Jailor Chupke Chupke Prashant Shrivastav 1974 Bidaai Murli/Bhaskar Ajnabee Chetan Kumar Aap Ki Kasam Dr. Ghad-Ghad Singhwala 1973 Namak Haraam Dhondu, Shyamas brother Abhimaan Chander Kripalani Anamika Hanuman Singh 1972 Parichay Narayan Bawarchi Vishwanath Sharma/Babbu 1971 Mere Apne Raghunath Guddi Kundan 1969 Umang 1967 Hare Kaanch Ki Choodiyan Awards[edit] Best Actor, Best Director Award from Gujarat State Government for Saat Qaidi (Gujarati)[4] Year Recipient Award Result 1973 Anhonee Shama Sushama Award for Best Comedian Won 1974 Abhimaan Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar Filmfare Best Comedian Award Won Namak Haraam Nominated 1977 Balika Badhu Won References[edit] Jump up ^ Asrani Awards, List Of Awards Won By Asrani. Gomolo. Jump up ^ List of Asrani & Manju Bansal movies together. Gomolo. Jump up ^ Govardhan Asrani: Sindhi Comedian: Biography: Filmography of Asrani: Film Fare Award: Sholey. Thesindhuworld. Jump up ^ Asrani - Bollywood Actor - Comedian From Pink City Jaipur. Rajasthantour4u (1 January 1941). External links[edit] Asrani at the Internet Movie Database Portal icon India portal Portal icon Bollywood portal Asrani interview on SET India cagesmovie/castandcrew/asrani/ [hide] v t e Filmfare Award for Best Comedian 1967-1980 Mehmood (1967) Om Prakash (1968) Johnny Walker (1969) Mehmood (1970) I. S. 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