Tributes are pouring in for Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, who died this week at the age of 84.
Asrani, popularly known by his last name, was suffering from a brief illness and died at a hospital in Mumbai city on Monday, his manager told BBC Hindi.
Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Asrani acted in more than 300 films, mostly in comic roles. One of his most memorable performances was in the 1975 blockbuster Sholay, in which he played an eccentric jailer.
"The one who brought smiles to everyone's faces, Asrani ji is no longer among us. His passing is an irreparable loss for both Hindi cinema and our hearts," his family said in a statement posted on the actor's social media account.
His final rites were performed on Monday with family members and close friends in attendance.
