Overview
- Manager Babu Bhai Thiba said Asrani died around 3 pm on October 20 at Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu after a prolonged illness, with doctors noting fluid in his lungs.
- He had been admitted to the hospital four days earlier following breathing difficulties, according to his team.
- Honoring his wish for discretion, the family conducted a private funeral at Santacruz Crematorium the same evening.
- Akshay Kumar said he had shot with Asrani last week and noted that the actor will be seen posthumously in Haiwaan and Bhoot Bangla.
- Condolences were shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and film figures including Ramesh Sippy and Javed Akhtar, who praised his celebrated work from Sholay to hundreds of screen roles.