Guwahati, Oct. 21 -- Actor-director Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, died in Mumbai on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 84.

Asrani's manager, Babu Bhai Thiba, told ANI, "Asrani passed away today at 3 pm at Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Juhu."

His family shared a statement on his Instagram profile, which read, "Our beloved, 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. The indelible mark he left through his performances will remain eternal. May God grant peace to his soul. Om Shanti."

Asrani was born in Jaipur on January 1, 1941.

After finishing his education, he began his career at All India Radio as a voice artist....