Asrani passed away at the age of 84 on October 20. Director Ramesh Sippy reflects on his famous jailor character from the 1975 film Sholay.

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Veteran actor Asrani, best known for his iconic 'British-era jailer' role in Sholay, passed away at 84 after a prolific ...

Tributes are pouring in for Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, who died this week at the age of 84. Asrani, popularly known by ...

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In December 1944, on the misty road between Poteau and Recht, American and German forces clashed in a chaotic ambush that produced some of the most recognizable footage of the Battle of the Bulge.