Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Manju Asrani
20/10/2025
Manju Asrani's husband, veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. He was best remembered for his iconic role as the jailer in Sholay (1975) and appeared in over 300 films. Manju, who survives him along with their son Naveen, had shared a lifelong partnership with him since meeting on film sets in 1973.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manju Bansal Asrani |
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| Biography | Manju Asrani (nÊe Bansal) is a Hindi film actress, who was mostly active during the 1970s and 80s. She was married to the actor Govardhan Asrani, himself popularly known simply as Asrani. While working on the sets of Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar and Namak Haraam, the couple fell in love. In the 1990s Manju also directed films and series. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (162 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Spouse | Govardhan Asrani |
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| Children | Son - Naveen Asrani |
Career
| Career Overview | Manju Asrani made her film debut in 'Namak Haraam' in 1973, playing the role of Rama. She has acted in a variety of films throughout her career including 'Tapasya', 'Chandi Sona', 'Nalayak', 'Chor Sipahi', 'Jaan-E-Bahar', 'Jurmana', and 'Sarkari Mehman'. Besides acting, she transitioned into directing, helming projects like 'Maa Ki Mamta' and various others including 'Deewaangee' and 'Sarkari Mehmaan'. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manju Asrani was an active actress in the Indian film scene during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
| 2. She met her husband, Govardhan Asrani, on the set of the film 'Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar', and they later married. | |
| 3. In 1980, she and her husband produced a film together titled 'Hum Nahin Sudhrenge'. | |
| 4. She directed multiple films, showing her versatility beyond acting. | |
| 5. Manju Asrani has appeared on several magazine and tabloid covers, highlighting her prominence in the industry. |