Personal Profile of Asrani

Asrani was born on 1 January 1941 in Jaipur, Rajasthan to a middle class Sindhi family. He completed his matriculation from Xaviers School and did his graduation from Rajasthan College, Jaipur.

He simultaneously worked as a voice artise on All India Radio, Jaipur, to pay for his education. His wife ‘Manju Bansal’ is also an actress ans son- Naveen Asrani  is an established Dentist in Ahmedabad.

Memorable Comic Role of Asrani

Asrani  has acted in more than 300 Hindi & Gujarati film and some has been some memorable, such as the jailer in Sholay, Prashant in Chupke Chupke, Chandru in Abhimaan Babu in Bawarchi and Nagesh in Chhoti si baat.

Directed Movies and Sang Songs

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. Asrani recently made a special appearance in the Punjabi film Yaariyan.

The 90′s and 2000′s have also seen him in a number of blockbuster films lik eJo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Hulchul and Deewane Huye Pagal and he is an integral part of comedies by Sajjid Nadiadwala and Priyadarshan

Awards and Reorganization

• Best Actor, Best Director Award from Gujarat State Government for “Saat Qaidi” (Gujarati)
• Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1973 – Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
• Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1976- Balika Badhu
• Shama Sushama Award for Best Comedian – Anhonee
• Filmfare Award for best comedian in 1990