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Govinda

Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 21 December 1963
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Actor, Politician, Screenwriter, Film Producer
  • Father Arun Kumar Ahuja
  • Mother Nirmala Devi
  • Spouse Sunita Ahuja (1987)
  • Siblings Pushpa Anand, Kirti Kumar
  • Years active 1986-2019 (actor), 2004-present (politician)
  • Children Tina Ahuja

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ABOUT Govinda

Govinda is an Indian film actor, comedian, and former politician. This star is known for his freestyle dancing skills. Govinda's first film was 1986's Ilzaam, and he has appeared in over 165 Hindi films. Govinda had lead roles in several commercially successful comedy films, including Aankhen, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1 and Haseena Maan Jaayegi. He received a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi and a Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural. Govinda has played dual roles in several movies, including Jaan Se Pyaara, Aankhen, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Anari No.1. After a number of box-office flops in the 2000s, his later commercial successes included Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Life Partner etc. The actor was a member of the Parliament of India from 2004 to 2009. Govinda's father, Arun Ahuja, was an actor during the 1940s; his mother, Nirmala Ahuja, was an actress and singer. Govinda's maternal uncle, Anand Singh's sister-in-law Sunita fell in love with Govinda, and they were married on March 11, 1987. Their marriage was a secret for four years. They have two children: daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardhan. Tina made her Bollywood debut in the 2015 Second Hand Husband.

Govinda FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies

  • Rangeela Raja

    ( 2019 )

  • Afra Tafri

    ( 2025 )

  • FryDay

    ( 2018 )

  • Run Bhola Run

    ( 2025 )

  • Jagga Jasoos

    ( 2017 )

  • Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai

    ( Not Final )

  • Aa Gaya Hero

    ( 2017 )

  • Dance Like Govinda

    ( 2016 )

  • Hey Bro

    ( 2015 )

  • C.I.D.

    ( 2014 )

  • Happy Ending

    ( 2014 )

  • Kill Dil

    ( 2014 )

  • Holiday

    ( 2014 )

  • Deewana Main Deewana

    ( 2013 )

  • Party Da Mood

    ( 2013 )

  • Gori Tere Naina

    ( 2013 )

  • Samadhi

    ( 2013 )

  • Delhi Safari

    ( 2012 )

  • Chai Garam

    ( 2011 )

  • Loot

    ( 2011 )

  • Naughty @ 40

    ( 2011 )

  • Raavan

    ( 2010 )

  • Do Knot Disturb

    ( 2009 )

  • Wanted

    ( 2009 )

  • Life Partner

    ( 2009 )

  • Chal Chala Chal

    ( 2009 )

  • Money Hai Toh Honey Hai

    ( 2008 )

  • Hum Sey Hai Jahaan

    ( 2008 )

  • Partner

    ( 2007 )

  • Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega

    ( 2007 )

  • Salaam-e-Ishq

    ( 2007 )

  • Bhagam Bhag

    ( 2006 )

  • Sandwich

    ( 2006 )

  • Ssukh

    ( 2005 )

  • Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen

    ( 2005 )

  • Raja Bhaiya

    ( 2003 )

  • Three Roses

    ( 2003 )

  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook

    ( 2003 )

  • Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

    ( 2002 )

  • Waah! Tera Kya Kehna

    ( 2002 )

  • Akhiyon Se Goli Maare

    ( 2002 )

  • Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

    ( 2002 )

  • Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

    ( 2001 )

  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

    ( 2001 )

  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya

    ( 2001 )

  • Albela

    ( 2001 )

  • Jodi No. 1

    ( 2001 )

  • Beti No. 1

    ( 2000 )

  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain

    ( 2000 )

  • Shikari

    ( 2000 )

  • Kunwara

    ( 2000 )

  • Joru Ka Ghulam

    ( 2000 )

  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne

    ( 2000 )

  • Adnan Sami: Lift Karadey

    ( 2000 )

  • Tumhare Liye

    ( 1999 )

  • Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain

    ( 1999 )

  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi

    ( 1999 )

  • Rajaji

    ( 1999 )

  • Anari No. 1

    ( 1999 )

  • Naseeb

    ( 1998 )

  • Pardesi Babu

    ( 1998 )

  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

    ( 1998 )

  • Maharaja

    ( 1998 )

  • Dulhe Raja

    ( 1998 )

  • Achanak

    ( 1998 )

  • Aunty No. 1

    ( 1998 )

  • Kadd Ditti Jaan

    ( 1998 )

  • Peeli Skirtwali

    ( 1998 )

  • Kaun Rokega Mujhe

    ( 1997 )

  • Bhoot Bhungla

    ( 1997 )

  • Loha

    ( 1997 )

  • Deewana Mastana

    ( 1997 )

  • Do Ankhen Barah Hath

    ( 1997 )

  • Banarasi Babu

    ( 1997 )

  • Agnichakra

    ( 1997 )

  • Hero No. 1

    ( 1997 )

  • Diwana Tere Dil Ka

    ( 1997 )

  • Mohabbat Ki Aag

    ( 1997 )

  • Apne Dam Par

    ( 1996 )

  • Chhote Sarkar

    ( 1996 )

  • Zordaar

    ( 1996 )

  • Maahir

    ( 1996 )

  • Saajan Chale Sasural

    ( 1996 )

  • Kismat

    ( 1995 )

  • Gambler

    ( 1995 )

  • Rock Dancer

    ( 1995 )

  • Coolie No. 1

    ( 1995 )

  • Haathkadi

    ( 1995 )

  • Andolan

    ( 1995 )

  • Bhagyawan

    ( 1994 )

  • Ekka Raja Rani

    ( 1994 )

  • Beta Ho To Aisa

    ( 1994 )

  • Andaz Apna Apna

    ( 1994 )

  • Rakhwale

    ( 1994 )

  • Brahma

    ( 1994 )

  • Aag

    ( 1994 )

  • Khuddar

    ( 1994 )

  • Prem Shakti

    ( 1994 )

  • Dulaara

    ( 1994 )

  • Raja Babu

    ( 1994 )

  • Zakhmo Ka Hisaab

    ( 1993 )

  • Prateeksha

    ( 1993 )

  • Teri Payal Mere Geet

    ( 1993 )

  • Aadmi Khilona Hai

    ( 1993 )

  • Muqabla

    ( 1993 )

  • Aankhen

    ( 1993 )

  • Bira Bego Aaije Re

    ( 1993 )

  • Baaz

    ( 1992 )

  • Naach Govinda Naach

    ( 1992 )

  • Zulm Ki Hukumat

    ( 1992 )

  • Radha Ka Sangam

    ( 1992 )

  • Jaan Se Pyaara

    ( 1992 )

  • Shola Aur Shabnam

    ( 1992 )

  • Rin Shodh

    ( 1991 )

  • Kaun Kare Kurbanie

    ( 1991 )

  • Bhabhi

    ( 1991 )

  • Karz Chukana Hai

    ( 1991 )

  • Hum

    ( 1991 )

  • Khatarnaak

    ( 1990 )

  • Kali Ganga

    ( 1990 )

  • Apmaan Ki Aag

    ( 1990 )

  • Raeeszada

    ( 1990 )

  • Swarg

    ( 1990 )

  • Naya Khoon

    ( 1990 )

  • Izzatdaar

    ( 1990 )

  • Awaargi

    ( 1990 )

  • Taqdeer Ka Tamasha

    ( 1990 )

  • Maha-Sangram

    ( 1990 )

  • Taaqatwar

    ( 1989 )

  • Gharana

    ( 1989 )

  • Sachai Ki Taqat

    ( 1989 )

  • Paap Ka Ant

    ( 1989 )

  • Gentleman

    ( 1989 )

  • Jung Baaz

    ( 1989 )

  • Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni

    ( 1989 )

  • Billoo Baadshah

    ( 1989 )

  • Aakhri Baazi

    ( 1989 )

  • Gair Kaanooni

    ( 1989 )

  • Farz Ki Jung

    ( 1989 )

  • Asmaan Se Ooncha

    ( 1989 )

  • Do Qaidi

    ( 1989 )

  • Dost Garibon Ka

    ( 1989 )

  • Tohfa Mohabbat Ka

    ( 1988 )

  • Dariya Dil

    ( 1988 )

  • Pyaar Mohabbat

    ( 1988 )

  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se

    ( 1988 )

  • Lathi

    ( 1988 )

  • Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga

    ( 1988 )

  • Halaal Ki Kamai

    ( 1988 )

  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani

    ( 1988 )

  • Hatya

    ( 1988 )

  • Shiva Shakti

    ( 1988 )

  • Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam

    ( 1988 )

  • Sindoor

    ( 1987 )

  • Khudgarz

    ( 1987 )

  • Marte Dam Tak

    ( 1987 )

  • Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale

    ( 1987 )

  • Mera Lahoo

    ( 1987 )

  • Pyaar Karke Dekho

    ( 1987 )

  • Dadagiri

    ( 1987 )

  • Dhamaal

    ( 1987–1988 )

  • Andaz Pyaar Ka

    ( 1986 )

  • Duty

    ( 1986 )

  • Sadaa Suhagan

    ( 1986 )

  • Tan-Badan

    ( 1986 )

  • Ilzaam

    ( 1986 )

  • Love 86

    ( 1986 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Govinda AWARDS

Awards

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Performance in a Comic Role - 2008 Partner

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Comic Actor - 2002 Jodi No. 1

  • The Filmfare Awards for Excellence in Cinema - 2020

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Comic Actor - 2000 Haseena Maan Jaayegi

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 1997

  • The Kalashree Awards for Most Versatile Actor - 2000

  • The Lions Gold Awards for Entertainer of the Decade - 2022

  • The Masala! Awards for Dancing Legend of Bollywood - 2017

  • The Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards for Super Stylish Timeless Icon - 2023

  • The Screen Awards, IN for Special Jury Award - 1998 Deewana Mastana

  • The Screen Awards, IN for Special Jury Award - 1996 Coolie No. 1

  • The Star Gold Comedy Honors for Actor with Comic Excellence - 2007

  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Supporting Actor - 2014 Happy Ending

  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 2008 Partner

  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Comic Actor - 2000 Haseena Maan Jaayegi

  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Comic Actor - 1999 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

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