Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, affectionately known as Asrani, has passed away at the age of 84. His death was reported around 4 PM on Monday, just hours after he extended Diwali wishes to his followers online. While the exact cause remains undisclosed, it is understood that the beloved actor had been unwell for some time.
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