Akshay Kumar Is In ‘Depression’ After Asrani’s Death; Says Priyadarshan: ‘He Called Me Twice…’

Veteran actor Asrani’s death has created shockwaves in the entertainment industry. The actor was working till just a few days before he died. He was shooting for Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s upcoming film, Haiwaan, till last week. Recently, the filmmaker stated that Akshay Kumar is in ‘depression’ after Asrani’s death. The superstar admitted this to Priyadarshan. Asrani and Akshay Kumar were shooting for the past 40-45 days in two films. The filmmaker also stated that the veteran actor’s demise is a personal loss for him.

In an interview with News18, Priyadarshan talked about Asrani’s death. He said, “Asrani sir used to bring a lot of positivity on set. He was a great man. It’s a personal loss for me. Very rarely do you meet people whose death affects you so much. Akshay Kumar called me twice. He said that he feels he’s in depression as he was working with Asrani sir for the past 40-45 days in two films. He would give Akshay a lot of advice. He also used to tell Rajpal (Yadav) about the mistakes he made in his life and how he shouldn’t make those.”

Earlier on Monday, hours after the news of Asrani’s death, Akshay Kumar penned an emotional note. He tweeted, “Speechless with grief at the passing of Asrani ji. We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan. Bahot pyare insaan the…he had the most legendary comic timing. From all my cult films Hera Pheri to Bhagam Bhag to De Dana Dan, Welcome and now our unreleased Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan…I had worked and learned so much from him. What an absolute loss to our industry. God bless you Asrani Sir, for giving us a million reasons to laugh. Om Shanti.”

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Asrani began his career as a lead actor in the Punjabi entertainment industry in the late 60s. He made a mark in Hindi cinema as a supporting actor in movies like Abhimaan and Chupke Chupke. The late actor was also known for his work in Sholay, Dhamaal, Khatta Meetha, Dhol, Hera Pheri, Taqdeerwala, Awara Paagal Deewana and Welcome, to name a few.