Veteran actor Asrani passes away at 84: Remembering the Iconic ‘jailer’ of Sholay and his bollywood journey Veteran actor Asrani appeared in over 300 films throughout his career, but it was his brief yet unforgettable role as the “Jailer from the British era” in the 1975 cult classic ‘Sholay’ that became his signature. Scriptwriters Salim-Javed wanted a character inspired by Adolf Hitler, even handing Asrani a book with Hitler’s photo to capture the look and mannerisms. Taking the challenge seriously, Asrani studied Hitler’s voice through recordings at the Film Institute in Pune, where he had trained. Mimicking Hitler’s tone, he delivered the now-iconic line “Hum angrezon ke zamane ke jailer hain” (We are jailers from the British era), which received thunderous applause from audiences. That single scene, filled with comic brilliance and satire, turned Asrani into a household name and proved that even a small role, when played masterfully, can leave a lasting legacy.

Actor Asrani dies at 84 in Mumbai, hours after sharing Diwali wishes on Instagram Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, who appeared in over 350 Hindi films, died at the age of 84 in Mumbai at 3 PM on Monday, his family sources said. However, the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.

Lokah Chapter 1 on OTT: Fans eagerly await Kalyani Priyadarshan’s superhero film’s digital release Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah Chapter 1 is all set to stream on JioHotstar and cinephiles can’t keep calm. However, fans are flooding social media with one query – when is Lokah releasing on OTT? 

Diwali 2025: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar to Hrithik Roshan, celebs spread festive cheer It’s the day of lights and sparkles – a day when the whole country forgets all worries and takes part in the festivities. Similarly, Bollywood’s biggest stars have come together to light up social media this Diwali with their greetings. From Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar to Hrithik Roshan, several celebrities have poured in their heartfelt greetings and glimpses of their celebrations.

KBC 17’s Ishit Bhatt apologises after massive backlash on Amitabh Bachchan’s show: ‘I’ve learned a big lesson’ Ishit Bhatt, the 10-year-old Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 contestant who receive massive backlash after his curt replies to Amitabh Bachchan, has reportedly apologised for his behavior on the show. 

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9: Apsara CJ eliminated from Vijay Sethupathi-hosted show Vijay Sethupathi opened the Diwali special episode of Bigg Boss Tamil on October 19 with a perfect blend of celebration and confrontation. Dressed in a traditional silk shirt and dhoti, he began the episode by extending Diwali greetings. He then addressed key issues brewing inside the house. The Maharaj actor also dissected every incident – from lighthearted friendships to heated arguments that took place inside the house in the past week.

Mysaa: Rashmika Mandanna holds a gun, wears handcuff in riveting new motion poster After Thamma with Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna will be next seen in Mysaa – a film that unleashes her whole new avatar. To mark Diwali, the makers unveiled a brand-new motion poster of the film, leaving cinephiles excited.