Overview
- Asrani died on October 20 at around 3 pm at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu, according to his manager, and is survived by his wife, sister and a nephew.
- His last rites were conducted the same evening at Santacruz Crematorium in a quiet ceremony that followed his request for a low‑profile farewell.
- He had been hospitalised for several days with breathing difficulties, and his assistant said doctors reported fluid accumulation in his lungs.
- Hours before his passing, a Diwali greeting was posted to his Instagram Story, reportedly around 2 pm.
- Akshay Kumar said they filmed together for Haiwaan last week and noted two unreleased appearances—Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan—as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Asrani as a gifted entertainer.