'After I’m Gone...': Asrani’s Final Wish Comes True with Wife’s Effort

Asrani's wife fulfilled his last wish: Famous Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani has passed away. 84-year-old Asrani died on Diwali day, i.e., 20 October 2025, between 3:30 and 4:00 pm at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Mumbai. Asrani, who was ill for the last several days, was admitted to the hospital when his condition deteriorated, where he died. The news of his demise came late, and the shocking thing was that this information was not made public before his funeral.

Asrani's last wish: a silent farewell

Asrani's demise and his quick funeral left fans shocked. After the news came out, it was revealed that his funeral had already taken place, in which only 20 family members and close friends attended. It was Asrani's wish that his funeral should be conducted simply and without any fuss. According to a report, he had already told his wife not to make a big issue of it and let him pass away peacefully. Respecting his last wish, his wife conducted the last rites in the presence of only his family and some special people.

Health and cause of death

Asrani was hospitalized for the last five days. His health was deteriorating for the last 15-20 days, and recently he complained of accumulation of water in his lungs. Seeing his critical condition, he was admitted to Arogya Nidhi Hospital, where he died during treatment. Interestingly, before his demise, he had shared Diwali wishes on his Instagram, which became an emotional moment for his fans.

Asrani's Bollywood journey

Asrani made a place in the hearts of the audience with his comic image for more than four decades in Hindi cinema. He worked in more than 300 films, including blockbusters like "Sholay," "Angoor," and "Namak Halal." His famous role as "the jailer of the British era" will always be remembered. There is a wave of mourning in Bollywood due to his demise.

Sadness of family and fans

Asrani's family and fans are shocked by the news of his demise. His close friends said that he remained dedicated to his work and fans till the last moment. Although the family has not yet issued any official statement, it has been made clear that their last wishes will be followed.

Bollywood has lost another talented artiste, whose laughter and acting will always be remembered. Condoling Asrani's demise, many stars have paid tribute on social media.