Govardhan Asrani
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{{Infobox actor
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| 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/
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