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In 1974, he directed his first movie in Gujrati with Asrani himself as the hero, and the song Hu Amdavad No Rikshawalo sung by Kishore Kumar was pictured on Asrani. The songs pictured on Asrani and sung by Kishore in Hindi are Achcha Chaloji Baba Maaf Kardo from Hamare Tumhare, Pyar Main Karoonga from Yeh Kaisa Insaaf. The song 'Mannu Bhai Motor Chali Pam' was sung by him with Kishore Kumar and was pictured on Rishi Kapoor and him, in 'Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan' in 1978.

Claimed Raj Kapoor had a grudge against Asrani because Rishi Kapoor did not get admission at the film institute. Asrani was a instructor and felt Rishi was non matriculate. Years later Raj Kapoor offered Asrani a role in a production but Asrani quoted a high price.

Asrani acted with Superstar Rajesh Khanna in 25 films. Kaka had met Asrani on sets of Bawarchi and their friendship grew during Namak Haram and they worked till Ghar Parivaar in 1991.

His notable comedic roles in the 1970s are in Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar, Roti, Prem Nagar, Chupke Chupke, Chhoti Si Baat, Rafoo Chakkar, Sholay, Balika Badhu, Fakira, Anurodh, Chhailla Babu, Charas, Phaansi, Dillagi, Heeralal Pannalal, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Hamare Tumhare.

He became a regular feature in films produced by D. Rama Naidu and those movies directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, B.R.Chopra, K. Bapaiah, Narayana Rao Dasari, K. Raghavendra Rao, Basu Chatterjee in 1972-1992.

First appeared as a extra actor in the Shammi Kapoor film Ujala in 1959.

Starred in the shelved movie Satyendra Films "Chandaal Chowki"(1977) Starring Asrani,Jagdeep,Yogita Bali, Johnny Walker,Directed by Umesh Mathur.

Partner of Bollywood actress Manju Asrani.

Sudhakar Bokade signed Asrani to direct the film Padkaar in 1991. The film got shelved. Divya Films "Padkaar"(1991) Starring Asrani,Upasna Singh,Natasha Sinha, Sudhir Pandey, Mukesh Rawal,Anjali Parmar,Shiva,Mahavir Shah, Music by Gaurang Vyas, Produced by Sudhakar Bokade, Directed by Asrani.

Starred in the shelved film Sai Films International "Ghadbadh Ghotala"(1977) . Starring Jagdeep,Asrani,Aruna Irani,Rajendra Nath,Kesto Mukherjee,Maruti, Rita Bhaduri,Shyamalee,Yunes Parves, Shobha Khote, Bhagwan,Mohan Choti, Ferita Boyce, Music by Bappi Lahiri , Produced and Directed by Ramesh Meer.

Starred in the shelved movie ,Majestic Movies "Ekay Pe Ekka"(1975). Starring Asrani, Aruna Irani, Music by Bappi Lahiri, Produced by Dileep Raj, Directed by Jagdish Nirula.

Starred in the shelved movie Sun Shine Films "Jugal Jodi"(1977) Starring Deven Verma, Asrani, Vidya Sinha,Sarika, Music by Shankar Jaikishen, Directed by Kewal Sharma.

Starred in the shelved movie "Shaalu"(1978) Starring Vijendra Ghatge, Sarika,Asrani,Utpal Dutt,Music Bappi Lahiri,Produced by M.H. Parvez,Directed by Hiren Nag.

Was directing the shelved untitled film M I K Films production no 2. Starring Ayub Khan, Madhoo,Music by Anu Malik, Produced by Mohd Iqbal Khan, Directed by Asrani.