Revisit Govardhan Asrani's unforgettable movies on OTT that define the Bollywood extraordinaire's comical legacy

Let's revisit comedy legend Govardhan Asrani's memorable performances in movies like Taqdeerwala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and more with OTTplay Premium.

Stills of Asrani from movies

Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as only Asrani, had remained a comic legend for over five decades in Hindi cinema. Not just Bollywood, he also featured in several Gujarati movies. Although he was mostly seen in supporting roles, Asrani's comic timing caught instant attention, leading him to become an extraordinaire in Bollywood. Asrani delivered countless memorable performances, and if you desire to revisit his works and pay a personal tribute to the legend, here's a list of the top five movies that you can stream with OTTplay Premium.

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Remembering Asrani with his iconic roles:

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Asrani portrayed the role of Murari, a loyal staff member in the haunted palace. His comic timing was so on point that it left viewers laughing out loud even during the scary scenes in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. His performance in the horror-comedy is considered iconic for his ability to inject unexpected humour into any tense situation. His quirky encounters with Paresh Rawal are especially unforgettable.

Dhamaal

Asrani played Nari Contractor in this multi-starrer comedy drama. The character's weirdly obsessive love and adoration for his vintage car, which he values more than his own son, still makes people go ROFL. The character's extremely agitated behaviour towards his son added a frenetic energy to the story. Despite being a veteran, Asrani's comedy not only made everyone laugh in classic movies of the bygone era, but in modern films too.

Khatta Meetha

No one can ever forget Asrani's character as Seth Karodimal! His chaotic and comical interactions with Akshay Kumar left an indelible mark. Despite a mere supporting role, Asrani's heated argument with Akshay saying “Toh teri maa ki shaadi hai?” has a separate fan base. This hilarious dialogue exchange between Akshay Kumar, Asrani and Atul Parchure gets funnier with every single rewatch!

Taqdeerwala

Asrani played Chitragupt in this comedy-drama. He was seen as the bumbling assistant to Yamraj. Asrani's innocent and humorous portrayal of Chitragupt was a perfect foil for Kader Khan's clever and witty portrayal as Yamraj. The duo's hilarious banter made Taqdeerwala a cult classic from the 1990s. Asrani and Khan's chemistry was so strong that the veterans stole the show despite having Venkatesh Daggubati and Raveena Tandon in the lead roles.

Abhimaan

This Amitabh Bachchan-starrer featured Asrani in the role of his best friend Chandar Kripalani, who was also his assistant. As Chandar, the veteran actor played an advisor to the lead character, offering counsel to Subir and Uma as their marriage struggled with ego and artistic rivalry. Though known for his comedy roles, Asrani's performance in Abhimaan was more nuanced and sensible. Abhimaan had emerged as a significant commercial success in 1973.

Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar

Asrani brilliantly portrayed the dual roles of Amit Desai and Champak Boomia in this movie. Asrani was seen as Amit, the best friend of the lead character Sunil. To get out of a tough spot, Sunil creates a fictional character named Champak. Sunil then asks Amit to pretend that he is Champak. With humorous one-liners and quirky facial expressions, Asrani became the main highlight of Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar.

FAQs:

Q. What happened to Asrani?

A. Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani was suffering from a prolonged illness and passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84.

Q. What are the memorable movies of Asrani?

A. You can watch Govardhan Asrani's movies like Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Dhamaal (2007), Taqdeerwala (1995) Khatta Meetha (2010), Abhimaan (1973), Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973), and more with OTTplay Premium.

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