Asrani introduced Jaya Bachchan (then Jaya Bhaduri) to filmmaker Gulzar at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) campus when Gulzar and Hrishikesh Mukherjee came looking to cast for the film *Guddi*. Jaya was enjoying tea in the canteen, and Asrani took Gulzar to her, which led to her getting a screen test for the movie. Meanwhile, Asrani, eager to get a role himself, approached Hrishikesh Mukherjee's assistant and later was informed by Gulzar about a small role as an aspiring actor in *Guddi*. This marked the beginning of both their careers in mainstream cinema and a lifelong association with Gulzar and Mukherjee[3][4][7]. Additionally, both Asrani and Jaya struggled initially to find work after FTII, but were supported by then Information and Broadcasting Minister Indira Gandhi, who encouraged producers to hire FTII graduates, including them. The success of *Guddi* helped establish their careers and brought greater credibility to FTII alumni[2][5][8].
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/big-stars-dont-have-how-asrani-and-jaya-bachchan-got-their-first-big-break-in-guddi-with-a-little-help-from-indira-gandhi/articleshow/124712549.cms
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/asrani-jaya-bachchan-told-indira-gandhi-they-werent-getting-work-in-bollywood-got-break-in-guddi-9648831.html
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/when-asrani-got-annoyed-with-hrishikesh-mukherjee-gulzar-for-asking-him-about-jaya-bachchan-8308727/
4.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/govardhan-asrani-a-journey-through-six-decades-of-cinematic-excellence-1911505
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/i-was-one-of-brides-brother-at-amitabh-bachchan-jayas-wedding-how-asrani-and-his-student-jaya-bachchan-forged-a-lifelong-bond-10318330/lite/
6.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/angrezon-ke-zamane-ke-jailor-asrani-who-redefined-bollywood-humour-dies-at-84/
7.https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/ftii-alumnus-and-hindi-cinemas-beloved-comic-actor-was-much-more-than-buffoonery/cid/2128738
8.https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/when-asrani-jaya-bachchan-told-indira-gandhi-they-weren-t-getting-work-1807199/amp
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/big-stars-dont-have-how-asrani-and-jaya-bachchan-got-their-first-big-break-in-guddi-with-a-little-help-from-indira-gandhi/articleshow/124712549.cms
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/asrani-jaya-bachchan-told-indira-gandhi-they-werent-getting-work-in-bollywood-got-break-in-guddi-9648831.html
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/when-asrani-got-annoyed-with-hrishikesh-mukherjee-gulzar-for-asking-him-about-jaya-bachchan-8308727/
4.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/govardhan-asrani-a-journey-through-six-decades-of-cinematic-excellence-1911505
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/i-was-one-of-brides-brother-at-amitabh-bachchan-jayas-wedding-how-asrani-and-his-student-jaya-bachchan-forged-a-lifelong-bond-10318330/lite/
6.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/angrezon-ke-zamane-ke-jailor-asrani-who-redefined-bollywood-humour-dies-at-84/
7.https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/ftii-alumnus-and-hindi-cinemas-beloved-comic-actor-was-much-more-than-buffoonery/cid/2128738
8.https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/when-asrani-jaya-bachchan-told-indira-gandhi-they-weren-t-getting-work-1807199/amp
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