'We had hugged each other warmly': Akshay Kumar mourns Asrani's death - Scenes from cult comedy movies they featured in

Veteran actor-comedian Govardhan Asrani took his last breath on October 20, 2025. He was 84. Since then, tributes have been pouring in for the late actor, who was known for his humor and classic acting skills.

The actor's last films are 'Bhoot Bangla' and 'Haiwaan', both starring Akshay Kumar. Soon, after learning of the veteran's demise, Kumar took to his social media to express his shock and grief.

Akshay Kumar mourns the demise of veteran actor Asrani

Akshay Kumar took to his X (previously Twitter) handle and wrote, "Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the…he had the most legendary comic timing.

From all my cult films Hera Pheri to Bhagam Bhag to De Dana Dan, Welcome and now our unreleased Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan…I had worked and learned so much from him. What an absolute loss to our industry.

God bless you Asrani Sir, for giving us a million reasons to laugh. Om Shanti."

Akshay Kumar and Asrani's films together

Akshay Kumar and Asrani have featured in several films together. The list includes 'Welcome', 'Phir Hera Pheri', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'De Dana Dan', 'Hera Pheri', 'Khatta Meetha', 'Bhagam Bhag', 'Awara Pagal Deewana', 'Deewane Huye Pagal', 'Garam Masala'.

Here, take a look at a few iconic scenes from movies

'De Dana Dan'

'Khatta Meetha'

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'

'Garam Masala'

'Welcome 2'

Meanwhile, the films that would be posthumously releasing are 'Bhoot Bangla', starring Akshay Kumar, and 'Haiwaan', featuring Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles. Both movies are set to release in 2026.

More about Asrani

The late actor started his career in Hindi movies in the year 1967. He featured in the film titled 'Hare Kaanch Ki Choodiyan'. In it, he played the role of friend to the lead actor, Biswajeet. He also played lead roles in multiple Gujarati films at that time.Asrani graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.