Asrani Funeral: What was Asrani's last wish, why did only 20 people attend the funeral?

Govardhan Asrani, who appeared in superhit films, passed away on October 20th at 1 pm. He breathed his last at the age of 84. 

Asrani had been hospitalized for four days due to fluid accumulation in his lungs, which led to his death. Now, after his death, Asrani's manager, Babubhai Thiba, has made several revelations, including his last wish.

How many people attended Asrani's funeral?

Asrani's manager, Babubhai Thiba, said, "Before his death, Asrani had expressed his wish to his wife that his death be kept secret, as he did not want any commotion or crowds. 

He had clearly stated that the public should be informed only after the funeral. Respecting this wish, he was cremated immediately after his death at the Shantinagar crematorium in Santacruz, with only 15-20 close family members present."

Who was Asrani?

Govardhan Asrani was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He acted in over 350 films in his five-decade-long career. Asrani made his acting debut in 1970, but his true identity came with the film "Mere Apne." 

In the 1975 classic "Sholay," his portrayal of a cynical jailer left a deep impact on audiences. Although his screen time in the film was limited, his line, "Hum Angrez ke zameen ke jailer hain," is still remembered today. 

Asrani established his identity as a character and comic actor, appearing in 101 films in the 1970s and 107 films in the 1980s. Along with films, he also gained popularity on television, particularly for his role as Narada in the 1985 Doordarshan serial "Natkhat Narada." 

Asrani became a well-known face in Hindi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in comedic roles. He was a visible presence in almost every film of that era. 

For his brilliant performances in the films "Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar" and "Balika Vadhu," Asrani even won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian.