Govardhan Asrani 3332900 224498247 2008-07-09T03:07:28Z Paul A 7104 /* Filmography */ link repair ([[Wikipedia:WikiProject Red Link Recovery|You can help!]]) {{Citations missing|article|date=January 2008}} {{Infobox actor | image = | birthname = Govardhan Asrani | birthdate = {{birth date and age|1941|1|1}} | birthplace = [[Jaipur, India]] | occupation = actor, poducer | years active = 1995-present }} '''Govardhan Asrani''' ([[Hindi]]: गोवरधन असराणी, born [[1 January]] [[1941]] in [[Jaipur]], [[India]]), popularly known simply as '''Asrani''', is an actor in [[India]]n films whose [[Bollywood]] career has spanned over 35 years. He has acted in more than 300 [[Hindi]] and [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] films, mostly in supporting roles of a comedic nature, but some memorable and with an important role in [[Gujarati language|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(Movie)|Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan]]''. Asrani recently made a special appearance in the Punjabi film ''[[Yaariyan]]''. ==Awards== * Best Actor, Best Director Award from Gujarat State Government for "Saat Qaidi" ([[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]) * Nominated [[Filmfare Award]] "Best Supporting Actor" - [[Abhimaan]] * [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award|Filmfare Award for best comedian]] - Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar 1973 * [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award|Filmfare Award for best comedian]] - [[Balika Badhu]] [[1976]] * [[Shama Sushama]] Award for Best Comedian - Anhonee ==Filmography== {{ActingFilmography}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]] | Year = 2007 | Role = Murari}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Dhamaal]] | Year = 2007 | Role = Nari Contractor}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title =[[Malamaal Weekly]] | Year = 2006 | Role = Chokhey}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Garam_Masala_(film)|Garam Masala]] | Year = 2005 | Role = Mamu }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Cages]] | Year = 2005 | Role =Leo }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Elaan]] | Year = 2005 | Role =Kishorilal }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Insaan]] | Year = 2005 | Role =Film Director }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Hulchul (2004 film)|Hulchul]] | Year = 2005 | Role =Counselor and/or Lawyer {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Ek Se Badhkar Ek]] | Year = 2004 | Role = Don Srikant Ramprasad}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Suno Sasurjee]] | Year = 2004 | Role = Murli}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Arrangement]] | Year = 2004 | Role = Papa}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Mumbai Matinee]] | Year = 2003 | Role = Pyarelal}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Baghban]] | Year = 2003 | Role = Bedi }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Tujhe Meri Kasam]] | Year = 2003 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]] | Year = 2002 | Role = Chandru}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare]] | Year = 2002 | Role = Topichand's brother-in-law}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Awara Paagal Deewana]] | Year = 2002 | Role = Champaklal}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Ek Aur Visphot]] | Year = 2002 | Role = Dr. Daniel}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]] | Year = 2001 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar]] | Year = 2001 | Role =Chandiramani }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Lajja]] | Year = 2001 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Aaghaaz]] | Year = 2000 | Role = Gullu }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Karobaar]] | Year = 2000 | Role = Champak }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Chal Mer Bhai]] | Year = 2000 | Role = Doctor }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa]] | Year = 2000 | Role = Company owner }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Hera Pheri (2000 film)|Hera Pheri]] | Year = 2000 | Role = Bank Manager }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Mela]] | Year = 2000 | Role = Kaka }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Raja Kumarudu]] | Year = 1999 | Role = Policeman }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Haseena Maan Jaayegi]] | Year = 1999 | Role = Jamnadas }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[International Khiladi]] | Year = 1999 | Role = Boss }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Heeralal Pannalal]] | Year = 1999 | Role = Havaldar Chaurasia }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Mother]] | Year = 1999 | Role = Johnny}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Mehndi]] | Year = 1998 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Hero Hindustani]] | Year = 1998 | Role = Cameroon}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Haste Hasate]] | Year = 1998 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]] | Year = 1998 | Role = Security Officer}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Dulhe Raja]] | Year = 1998 | Role = Insector Azgar Singh}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Gharwali Baharwali]] | Year = 1998 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar]] | Year = 1992 | Role = Teacher}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Choti si Baat]] | Year = NA| Role = Nagesh}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Rafoo Chakkar]] | Year = 1975 | Role = }} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Sholay]] | Year = 1975 | Role = Jailor}} {{ActingFilmography-movie | Title = [[Parichay]] | Year = 1972 | Role = }} {{Filmography-end}} ==External links== * {{imdb name|2147526|G. Asrani}} *http://www.setindia.com/interviews/interviews_details.php?id=32 *http://www.cagesmovie.com/castandcrew/asrani/ [[Category:Indian actors|Asrani]] [[Category:Indian comedians]] [[Category:Sindhi people]] [[mr:असराणी]]