10.0
10.0
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Doctor
Govardhan Asrani
Also known as: Asrani
Acting
Nationality:British Raj
Education:Film and Television Institute of India
N/A
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Govardhan Asrani (1 January 1941 – 20 October 2025), known professionally as Asrani, was an Indian actor and film director. His career in Indian cinema spanned over five decades, during which he appeared in over 350 Hindi and Gujarati films. Asrani worked in lead, character, comedic, and supporting roles. He is particularly noted for his role as the Jailor in Sholay, caricaturing Hitler, and Amadavad no Rikshavaro and for his appearances in 25 films with Rajesh Khanna as the lead actor between 1972 and 1991. In Hindi cinema, he appeared in several comic roles from 1966 to 2014 and frequently portrayed the close friend of the lead actor in films between 1972 and 1995. He appeared in multiple films directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Priyadarshan. In some Hindi films, including Chala Murari Hero Banne and Salaam Memsaab, he played the lead role. In Gujarati films, he acted as the lead from 1972 to 1984 and performed character roles from 1985 to 2012. He directed six films between 1974 and 1997.
Filmography (284 movies)
10.0
10.0
Muddat
1986
as Heera
10.0
10.0
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
10.0
10.0
Agniputra
2000
10.0
10.0
Charanon Ki Saugandh
1988
as Loban
10.0
10.0
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989
10.0
10.0
Bhanwar
1976
as Prabhu Singh
9.8
9.8
Mar Mitenge
1988
9.5
9.5
Jawab Hum Denge
1987
as Sukhilal
9.5
9.5
Dilwaala
1986
as Sub Inspector Sohan
9.2
9.2
Nafrat Ki Aandhi
1989
as Constable Naamdar
9.0
9.0
Karm
1977
as Dafaa so & so / Kammo's husband
9.0
9.0
Balika Badhu
1976
as Sharat
9.0
9.0
Gharana
1988
as Natwar
9.0
9.0
Daanveer
1996
as Das - Bheema's servant
8.5
8.5
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983
as Abdul Lateef
8.5
8.5
Udhar Ka Sindur
1976
as Buta Singh - Autorickshaw driver
8.5
8.5
Diya Aur Toofan
1995
as Solanki
8.5
8.5
Alaap
1977
as Ganesh
8.3
8.3
Chandaal
1998
8.2
8.2
Sher Shivaji
1987
8.0
8.0
Gour Hari Dastaan
2015
as Khadi Commission Boss
8.0
8.0
Aulad
1987
as Raja
8.0
8.0
Jumbo
2008
as Senapati (as Asrani)
8.0
8.0
Gardish
1993
as Phoolwa's Husband
7.8
7.8
Gundaraj
1995
as Gopal
7.8
7.8
Jhutha Sach
1984
as Bhajanlal
7.8
7.8
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
as G. Haribabu
7.5
7.5
Ghar
1978
as Police Inspector
7.5
7.5
Ganga Tere Desh Mein
1988
as Mewaram
7.5
7.5
Chalta Purza
1977
7.5
7.5
Do Ladke Dono Kadke
1979
as Ramu
7.5
7.5
Satyakam
1969
as Peter
7.5
7.5
Agnee
1988
as Bhimsen
7.5
7.5
Yadon Ki Kasam
1985
7.5
7.5
Chhoti Si Baat
1976
as Nagesh Shastri
7.3
7.3
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
as Dhakare
7.3
7.3
Pyar Ka Mandir
1988
as Patient
7.3
7.3
Mili
1975
as Drunk at the party
7.3
7.3
Koshish
1972
as Kanu
7.3
7.3
Jurmana
1979
as Nandlal Chaturvedi
7.3
7.3
Vansh
1992
as Havaldar Wafadaar
7.2
7.2
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
1986
7.2
7.2
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983
as Constable Asrani
7.2
7.2
Abhimaan
1973
as Chandru Kriplani
7.1
7.1
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
1992
as Teacher
7.1
7.1
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
as Lawyer
7.1
7.1
Chupke Chupke
1975
as Prashant Kumar Shrivastav
7.0
7.0
Sholay
1975
as Jailor
7.0
7.0
Hera Pheri
2000
as Bank Manager
7.0
7.0
Piya Ka Ghar
1972
7.0
7.0
Karobaar
2000
as Champak
7.0
7.0
Gurudev
1993
7.0
7.0
Aap Ki Kasam
1974
as Dr. Ghad-Ghad Singhwala
7.0
7.0
Ghar Ek Mandir
1984
as Bhim Singh
7.0
7.0
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Mohan Sharma
7.0
7.0
Aaj Ka Arjun
1990
as Chikoo
7.0
7.0
Bawarchi
1972
as Babbu
6.9
6.9
Seeta and Geeta
1972
as Laughing doctor
6.9
6.9
Baghban
2003
as Bedi
6.9
6.9
Imtihaan
1994
as Nandu
6.8
6.8
Welcome
2007
as Film Producer (uncredited)
6.8
6.8
Roti
1974
6.8
6.8
Ajanabee
1974
as Chetan Kumar
6.8
6.8
Agar Tum Na Hote
1983
as Chandu
6.8
6.8
Aas Paas
1981
as Jaikishen
6.7
6.7
Dhamaal
2007
as Nari Contractor
6.7
6.7
Sangram
1993
6.7
6.7
Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
1989
as Datturam
6.7
6.7
Baazi
1995
as Hirandani
6.7
6.7
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
2007
as Murari
6.6
6.6
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
1992
as Mudkatte
6.5
6.5
Hulchul
2004
as Sharma
6.5
6.5
Bhagam Bhag
2006
as Ravinder Taneja
6.5
6.5
Masterji
1985
as Pandit
6.5
6.5
Be-Careful
2011
as Mr. Malhotra
6.5
6.5
Teri Meherbaniyan
1985
as Munim Banwarilal
6.5
6.5
Shor
1972
as Shantilal
6.5
6.5
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998
6.5
6.5
Anamika
1973
as Hanuman Singh
6.4
6.4
Parichay
1972
as Narayan
6.4
6.4
Billu
2009
as Naubat Chacha
6.3
6.3
Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973
as Amit Desai/Champak Bhumia
6.3
6.3
Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri
1990
6.3
6.3
Isi Ka Naam Zindagi
1992
as Munim
6.3
6.3
Banphool
1971
as Vaidyaraj Tej Bahadur
6.3
6.3
Namak Haraam
1973
as Dhondu
6.3
6.3
Dhol
2007
as Sunil Nahata
6.3
6.3
Malamaal Weekly
2006
as Chokheylal
6.2
6.2
Hamari Bahu Alka
1982
as Sunil
6.2
6.2
Waqt Ki Awaz
1988
as Chirag
6.2
6.2
R... Rajkumar
2013
as Pandit
6.2
6.2
Mere Apne
1971
as Raghunath
6.2
6.2
Chup Chup Ke
2006
as Sharma ji
6.1
6.1
All the Best: Fun Begins
2009
as Vidya's father
6.1
6.1
Commando
1988
as Driver
6.1
6.1
Ikkis
2026
as Asghar
6.1
6.1
Baton Baton Mein
1979
as Francis Fernandes
6.0
6.0
Phaansi
1978
as Abdul
6.0
6.0
Ball and Chain
2004
as Saima's Dad
6.0
6.0
Swayamvar
1980
as Jagdish
6.0
6.0
Chor Machaye Shor
1974
as Bhalua
6.0
6.0
Tujhe Meri Kasam
2003
as Principal
6.0
6.0
Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978
as Abdul Karim Durrani
6.0
6.0
Chhailla Babu
1977
as Chitku
6.0
6.0
Future to Bright Hai Ji
2012
as Anand Motwani
6.0
6.0
Babloo Bachelor
2021
as Marriage Agent
6.0
6.0
Biwi Ho To Aisi
1988
as P.K. Patialewala
6.0
6.0
Udaan
1997
Director
6.0
6.0
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
as Vishal's friend
6.0
6.0
Kaamchor
1982
as Astrologer
6.0
6.0
Fakira
1976
as Popat
6.0
6.0
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999
as Jamnadas
5.9
5.9
Hera Pheri
1976
as Asrani (uncredited)
5.9
5.9
Garam Masala
2005
as Mamu
5.7
5.7
Kyon Ki...
2005
as Dadu
5.7
5.7
Khushboo
1975
as Kunj Bihari
5.7
5.7
Guddi
1971
as Kundan
5.7
5.7
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998
as Museum Security Officer
5.7
5.7
Dil Hi To Hai
1992
Director
5.7
5.7
Khatta Meetha
2010
as Karodimal
5.6
5.6
Bol Bachchan
2012
as Shastri
5.6
5.6
De Dana Dan
2009
as Mamu
5.6
5.6
Elaan
2005
as Kishorilal
5.6
5.6
Gharwali Baharwali
1998
as Dr. Ved
5.6
5.6
Dream Girl
1977
as Chanda Mama
5.6
5.6
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
2002
as Topichand's brother-in-law
5.5
5.5
Heeralaal Pannalaal
1978
5.5
5.5
Chal Chala Chal
2009
as Advocate Vinayak Agrawal
5.5
5.5
Mehbooba
1976
5.4
5.4
Bunty Aur Babli 2
2021
as Thehrey Singh
5.4
5.4
Bhooth Bangla
2026
as Shantaram
5.3
5.3
Journey Bombay to Goa
2007
as Post Master
5.3
5.3
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002
as Chandru
5.3
5.3
Dil Tera Aashiq
1993
as Natwar Lal
5.3
5.3
Bodyguard
2011
as Shekhar
5.2
5.2
Janta Ki Adalat
1994
as distant relative of the wife number 2
5.2
5.2
Taqdeerwala
1995
as Chitragupt
5.2
5.2
Insan
2005
as Film Director
5.2
5.2
Dream Girl 2
2023
as Yusuf Ali Salim Khan
5.1
5.1
International Khiladi
1999
as Payal's boss
5.0
5.0
Rafoo Chakkar
1975
as Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
5.0
5.0
Aap Beati
1976
as Jumani
5.0
5.0
Swarag Se Sunder
1986
as Meowalal Kannu Saraswat
5.0
5.0
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
5.0
5.0
Ram Shastra
1995
5.0
5.0
Anurodh
1977
5.0
5.0
Dillagi
1978
as Ramesh
5.0
5.0
Satyamev Jayate
1987
as Mewaram
5.0
5.0
Nikaah
1982
as Saif
5.0
5.0
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
2001
as Chandiramani
4.7
4.7
Bandish
1980
as Murli
4.6
4.6
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
2009
as Ratan - Aryan's Secretary
4.5
4.5
Mela
2000
as Banwari Baniya
4.5
4.5
Majboor
1989
4.5
4.5
Mehbooba
2008
as Karan's Uncle
4.4
4.4
Ujala
1959
4.4
4.4
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
2012
as Father
4.3
4.3
Maang Bharo Sajana
1980
as Jumerati
4.3
4.3
Shakalaka Boom Boom
2007
as Yogra
4.2
4.2
Himmatwala
1983
4.2
4.2
Joker
2012
4.0
4.0
Hoshiyar
1985
4.0
4.0
Ab Kya Hoga
1977
as Rajesh
4.0
4.0
Badaltey Rishtey
1978
as Anup Chandra Thakur
4.0
4.0
Gang of Ghosts
2014
as Atmaram
4.0
4.0
Wafadaar
1985
4.0
4.0
Rakhwala
1989
4.0
4.0
Charas
1976
as Police Inspector Rustom
4.0
4.0
Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988
as Conman
4.0
4.0
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
as Manohar Prasad 'M. P.'
4.0
4.0
Izzatdaar
1990
as Constable
4.0
4.0
Dost
1989
as Sukha
4.0
4.0
Geetanjali
1993
as Ramprasad Durgaprasad Tiwari
4.0
4.0
For Your Sake
1977
4.0
4.0
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
3.7
3.7
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
as Nanu
3.5
3.5
Justice Chaudhury
1983
as Alexander Onassis Anthony
3.5
3.5
Muqabla
1993
as Soni's husband
3.5
3.5
Sindoor
1987
as Chunilal
3.5
3.5
Aakhir Kyon?
1985
as Radha Raman Goswami
3.5
3.5
Kushti
2010
3.4
3.4
Mehndi
1998
as Tolanii
3.3
3.3
Cages
2005
as Leo
3.3
3.3
Karzzzz
2008
as College Principal
3.0
3.0
Himmat Aur Mehanat
1987
as Paplu
3.0
3.0
Love 86
1986
as Hanuman
3.0
3.0
It's My Life
2020
as Shyam’s Father
3.0
3.0
Brahma
1994
as Police Constable
3.0
3.0
Laila-Majnu
1976
as Kamraj
3.0
3.0
Paap Ka Ant
1989
2.8
2.8
Mother
1999
as Johnny
2.8
2.8
Mastizaade
2016
as U. R. Ashit
2.7
2.7
Barood
1976
as Hari Ramchandani
2.5
2.5
Pratikar
1991
as Mr. Diwani
2.5
2.5
Mawaali
1983
2.3
2.3
Dharm Adhikari
1986
as Kallu
2.0
2.0
Aaghaaz
2000
2.0
2.0
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul
1997
as Babu
2.0
2.0
Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya
2014
1.0
1.0
Inteha Pyar Ki
1992
1.0
1.0
Prem Tapasya
1983
1.0
1.0
Prem Qaidi
1991
1.0
1.0
Tawaif
1985
as Constable Pandya
1.0
1.0
Laat Saab
1992
as Pyarelal Pappu
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
1984
as Jamal
Dekh Bhai Dekh
2009
as Actor
Chandi Sona
1977
as Abdullah
Kismat
1995
as Banhke
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1984
as Albert
Pap Aur Punya
1974
as Palace Official
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
1981
Pataal Bhairavi
1985
Shubh Kaamna
1983
Anokha Andaaz
1995
Garibon Ka Daata
1989
Sitam
1982
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
1977
as Murlidhar Mudaliar Rao
Agni Rekha
1973
Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche
1985
as Lallan
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Shaadi Ke Patasey
2019
as Bashir
Nyaydaata
1999
Jaani Dost
1983
Raajaa
1975
Naalayak
1979
as Lallu Kumar Lalla
Tera Karam Mera Dharam
1987
Mera Faisla
1984
Aag Aur Chingari
1994
Haqeeqat
1985
as Havaldar Mahipal Singh
Chalta Hai Yaar
2005
as Uncle Tansen
Aapas Ki Baat
1981
as Bhola
Aami Sei Meye
1998
Sarfarosh
1985
as Raghu
Asha Jyoti
1984
as Mauji Laal
Kalabaaz
1977
as Changu
Maqsad
1984
Baap No Bagicho
2022
Khalli Balli
2022
Badi Bahen
1993
Ek Tha Hero
2016
as Gafoor Chacha
Gunahgaar
1980
as Pyarelal
Khooni Kangan
2000
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
1980
as Velaytiram 'Vicky'
Hanste Khelte
1994
as Namah
Chhalia
1973
Maut Ka Khel
TBA
Chakachak
2005
Haiwaan
TBA
Suno Sasurjee
2004
as Murli
Mulzim
1988
as Asmukh
Shart: The Challenge
2004
as Dhabha 'Dawood' Bhai
Farz Aur Kanoon
1982
as Sitapati
Majaal
1987
as Doodh Nath
Ata Pata Lapatta
2012
as Session Court Lawyer
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977
Director
Uljhan
1975
Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
1974
Deda
2025
Light
1965
as Astt. Surgeon
Prem Nagar
1974
as Takatram
Do Ankhen Barah Hath
1997
as Jagjivan Ram Barjatya
Chor Bazaari
2015
Santaan
1993
as Champak
Balidaan
1985
Parivartan
TBA
Bidaai
1974
as Murli…
Naya Kadam
1984
Beta Ho To Aisa
1994
as Bantu
Sallu Ki Shaadi
2017
Tapasya
1976
as Vinod Sinha
Shera
1999
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972
as Asrani, Movie Director
Old Iss Gold
2007
Masoom
TBA
In Search of God
1965
Ek Se Badhkar Ek
2004
Saheb Bahadur
1977
as Aainu
Trimurti
1974
as Bhola
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
2008
Charitraheen
1974
as Devjeet "Debu" Mukharjee
Humshakal
1974
as Chakram
Hira Aur Patthar
1977
as Tota
Dus Tola
2010
as Actor
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