Bollywood actor Asrani’s last wish: Wife Manju Asrani keeps his passing private, funeral held quietly on Diwali


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NEW DELHI: Bollywood lost one of its brightest smiles this Diwali. Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as ‘Asrani’, passed away on Monday (Oct 20) afternoon at the age of 84.

The actor, who had been struggling with health issues for some time, breathed his last at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu. His long-time manager, Babubhai Thiba, confirmed the news saying, “Asrani ji passed away at 3pm. He is survived by his wife, sister, and nephew.”

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