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Asrani

Asrani is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Asrani began their career in 1979 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 47 years. With over 180 credits to their name, Asrani remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry.

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180+Known Credits
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Biography

Asrani is a beloved actor and director from India. He was born on January 1, 1941, in the beautiful city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. People know him best for his funny roles in many movies. He became very famous for his role as a funny jailer in the classic film "Sholay." Audiences also loved him in the comedy movie "Dhamaal." His acting always makes people laugh and smile. Asrani has worked in films for many, many years. He acts in a way that is easy for everyone to enjoy. He is a true treasure of Indian cinema.

The Numbers

Asrani by the Numbers

Total Films0
Back-to-back Watch0 days+ 12h
Repeat Directors0
Biggest CollaborationRajpal Yadav12 films together

If you watched every Asrani film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 17 days and 12h. Most-paired with Rajpal Yadav — 12 films together.

Collaboration Network

Collaboration Network

The Constellation

Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Asrani.

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Top Co-Actors

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Asrani has worked most frequently with Priyadarshan (9 films), Satish Kaushik (2 films), Rohit Shetty (2 films), T. K. Rajeev Kumar (2 films), and Harmesh Malhotra (2 films).

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