Asrani's Final Days on Set: Priyadarshan Recalls the Late Actor's Positive Energy and Work ethic

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Veteran actor Asrani's sudden death has left the film industry in shock. Just days before his passing, Asrani was filming Priyadarshan's upcoming movie, Haiwaan, alongside Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. In a recent interview, Priyadarshan spoke about Asrani's final days on set, revealing the positive energy the actor brought to the film's shoot. Asrani was a great man, according to Priyadarshan, and his death is a personal loss for the director.

Key Takeaways:

  • Asrani was filming Priyadarshan's upcoming movie, Haiwaan, when he passed away, with all his scenes except one already shot.
  • Priyadarshan described Asrani as a great man who brought a lot of positivity on set, saying his death was a personal loss for him.
  • Asrani had been struggling with back pain, but continued working on the film, often sitting in a chair between takes.
  • The actor had told Priyadarshan that he had traveled to Indore and back, but couldn't move his legs due to the bad road conditions.
  • Asrani had been working with Priyadarshan on several films since 2000, including Hera Pheri, Malamaal Weekly, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Dhamaal.
  • Before joining Hindi films, Asrani began his acting career in Punjabi cinema and graduated from the FTII in 1966.

Statistics:

  • Asrani was filming Priyadarshan's movie Haiwaan when he passed away.
  • All scenes of Asrani in Haiwaan, except one, were shot before his death.
  • Asrani worked on over a dozen films with Priyadarshan, starting from 2000.
  • Asrani began his acting career in Punjabi cinema before moving to Hindi films.
  • Asrani graduated from the FTII in 1966.

Sources:

  • Priyadarshan's interview with News 18
  • Hindustan Times
  • [Asrani's Filmography and Career Details]