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Asrani

Asrani is an Indian film and stage actor and comedian who has appeared in hundreds of Hindi-language films and several television productions. He is widely regarded as a recognizable and enduring figure in Indian film comedy, with a career spanning several decades beginning in the 1960s.

Asrani began in theatre and later transitioned to cinema, building a long career as a versatile character

Notable for contributing to the development of Hindi film comedy, Asrani appeared alongside many leading stars

Beyond films, Asrani has participated in stage revues and television appearances, reflecting a broader performance career.

actor.
He
became
a
familiar
presence
across
genres,
performing
in
light-hearted
comedies,
social
dramas,
and
family-oriented
entertainments.
His
on-screen
persona
often
combined
quick-witted
dialogue,
expressive
facial
reactions,
and
a
distinctive
delivery,
enabling
him
to
portray
both
comic
and
supporting
roles
with
ease.
and
worked
with
various
prominent
directors.
His
work
is
associated
with
a
period
many
regard
as
a
high
point
for
Bollywood
humor,
and
he
remains
a
reference
point
for
performers
in
the
genre.
Details
of
his
personal
life
are
not
extensively
publicized,
but
his
professional
legacy
endures
in
the
breadth
of
his
filmography
and
the
influence
attributed
to
his
approach
to
comedic
acting
in
Indian
cinema.