Asrani is a name that needs absolutely no introduction. The legendary actor passed away on Monday at the age of 84. The actual cause of the death is still unknown, it has been reported that the veteran passed away due to age related ailments. He had an experience in Hindi cinema of more than five decades. This legend was one of the most complete actors of all time that could play any character with effortless ease. The last rites were performed without the presence of any Bollywood celebrities as he didn’t want any chaos at his funeral and wanted to depart peacefully. He has left behind nothing but great memories of great movies and great performances.
Asrani was born in Jaipur in the year 1940. The way he essayed all his characters was a masterclass in film perfection and performances. It’s truly the end of an era.
Asrani and his iconic films
Most of the people know him as Angrezon Ke Zamane Ka Jailer in Sholay. But some of his most memorable collaborations happened with Hrishikesh Mukherjee. And they both crafted and created the kind of cinema that healed and hurt together.
As the 80s and 90s began, Asrani successfully transitioned into far more mainstream roles that purposely hinged on larger than life and over the top telling with great commercial results.
The pairing with Kader Khan
If you have a look at the actor’s Instagram account, he shared a lot of reels of another legend called Kader Khan and the blockbuster films they acted in together.
Let’s try and write as many films of Asrani- Sholay, Abhimaan, Bawarchi, Swarg Se Sundar, Charnon Ki Saugandh, Patal Bhairvi, Himmatwala, Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Dulhe Raja, Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare, and Dhamaal.
And then of course we had his iconic collaborations with filmmaker Priyadarshan- Hera Pheri, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhaag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Dhol, Billu, and De Dana Dan.
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