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Govinda

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
  • Rangeela Raja

    ( 2019 )

  • Afra Tafri
  • Afra Tafri

    ( 2025 )

  • FryDay
  • FryDay

    ( 2018 )

  • Run Bhola Run
  • Run Bhola Run

    ( 2025 )

  • Jagga Jasoos
  • Jagga Jasoos

    ( 2017 )

  • Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai
  • Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai

    ( Not Final )

  • Aa Gaya Hero
  • Aa Gaya Hero

    ( 2017 )

  • Dance Like Govinda
  • Dance Like Govinda

    ( 2016 )

  • Hey Bro
  • Hey Bro

    ( 2015 )

  • C.I.D.
  • C.I.D.

    ( 2014 )

  • Happy Ending
  • Happy Ending

    ( 2014 )

  • Kill Dil
  • Kill Dil

    ( 2014 )

  • Holiday
  • Holiday

    ( 2014 )

  • Deewana Main Deewana
  • Deewana Main Deewana

    ( 2013 )

  • Party Da Mood
  • Party Da Mood

    ( 2013 )

  • Gori Tere Naina
  • Gori Tere Naina

    ( 2013 )

  • Samadhi
  • Samadhi

    ( 2013 )

  • Delhi Safari
  • Delhi Safari

    ( 2012 )

  • Chai Garam
  • Chai Garam

    ( 2011 )

  • Loot
  • Loot

    ( 2011 )

  • Naughty @ 40
  • Naughty @ 40

    ( 2011 )

  • Raavan
  • Raavan

    ( 2010 )

  • Do Knot Disturb
  • Do Knot Disturb

    ( 2009 )

  • Wanted
  • Wanted

    ( 2009 )

  • Life Partner
  • Life Partner

    ( 2009 )

  • Chal Chala Chal
  • Chal Chala Chal

    ( 2009 )

  • Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
  • Money Hai Toh Honey Hai

    ( 2008 )

  • Hum Sey Hai Jahaan
  • Hum Sey Hai Jahaan

    ( 2008 )

  • Partner
  • Partner

    ( 2007 )

  • Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega
  • Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega

    ( 2007 )

  • Salaam-e-Ishq
  • Salaam-e-Ishq

    ( 2007 )

  • Bhagam Bhag
  • Bhagam Bhag

    ( 2006 )

  • Sandwich
  • Sandwich

    ( 2006 )

  • Ssukh
  • Ssukh

    ( 2005 )

  • Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
  • Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen

    ( 2005 )

  • Raja Bhaiya
  • Raja Bhaiya

    ( 2003 )

  • Three Roses
  • Three Roses

    ( 2003 )

  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook

    ( 2003 )

  • Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
  • Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

    ( 2002 )

  • Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
  • Waah! Tera Kya Kehna

    ( 2002 )

  • Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
  • Akhiyon Se Goli Maare

    ( 2002 )

  • Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
  • Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

    ( 2002 )

  • Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
  • Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

    ( 2001 )

  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

    ( 2001 )

  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya

    ( 2001 )

  • Albela
  • Albela

    ( 2001 )

  • Jodi No. 1
  • Jodi No. 1

    ( 2001 )

  • Beti No. 1
  • Beti No. 1

    ( 2000 )

  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain

    ( 2000 )

  • Shikari
  • Shikari

    ( 2000 )

  • Kunwara
  • Kunwara

    ( 2000 )

  • Joru Ka Ghulam
  • Joru Ka Ghulam

    ( 2000 )

  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne
  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne

    ( 2000 )

  • Adnan Sami: Lift Karadey
  • Adnan Sami: Lift Karadey

    ( 2000 )

  • Tumhare Liye
  • Tumhare Liye

    ( 1999 )

  • Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain
  • Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain

    ( 1999 )

  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi
  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi

    ( 1999 )

  • Rajaji
  • Rajaji

    ( 1999 )

  • Anari No. 1
  • Anari No. 1

    ( 1999 )

  • Naseeb
  • Naseeb

    ( 1998 )

  • Pardesi Babu
  • Pardesi Babu

    ( 1998 )

  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

    ( 1998 )

  • Maharaja
  • Maharaja

    ( 1998 )

  • Dulhe Raja
  • Dulhe Raja

    ( 1998 )

  • Achanak
  • Achanak

    ( 1998 )

  • Aunty No. 1
  • Aunty No. 1

    ( 1998 )

  • Kadd Ditti Jaan
  • Kadd Ditti Jaan

    ( 1998 )

  • Peeli Skirtwali
  • Peeli Skirtwali

    ( 1998 )

  • Kaun Rokega Mujhe
  • Kaun Rokega Mujhe

    ( 1997 )

  • Bhoot Bhungla
  • Bhoot Bhungla

    ( 1997 )

  • Loha
  • Loha

    ( 1997 )

  • Deewana Mastana
  • Deewana Mastana

    ( 1997 )

  • Do Ankhen Barah Hath
  • Do Ankhen Barah Hath

    ( 1997 )

  • Banarasi Babu
  • Banarasi Babu

    ( 1997 )

  • Agnichakra
  • Agnichakra

    ( 1997 )

  • Hero No. 1
  • Hero No. 1

    ( 1997 )

  • Diwana Tere Dil Ka
  • Diwana Tere Dil Ka

    ( 1997 )

  • Mohabbat Ki Aag
  • Mohabbat Ki Aag

    ( 1997 )

  • Apne Dam Par
  • Apne Dam Par

    ( 1996 )

  • Chhote Sarkar
  • Chhote Sarkar

    ( 1996 )

  • Zordaar
  • Zordaar

    ( 1996 )

  • Maahir
  • Maahir

    ( 1996 )

  • Saajan Chale Sasural
  • Saajan Chale Sasural

    ( 1996 )

  • Kismat
  • Kismat

    ( 1995 )

  • Gambler
  • Gambler

    ( 1995 )

  • Rock Dancer
  • Rock Dancer

    ( 1995 )

  • Coolie No. 1
  • Coolie No. 1

    ( 1995 )

  • Haathkadi
  • Haathkadi

    ( 1995 )

  • Andolan
  • Andolan

    ( 1995 )

  • Bhagyawan
  • Bhagyawan

    ( 1994 )

  • Ekka Raja Rani
  • Ekka Raja Rani

    ( 1994 )

  • Beta Ho To Aisa
  • Beta Ho To Aisa

    ( 1994 )

  • Andaz Apna Apna
  • Andaz Apna Apna

    ( 1994 )

  • Rakhwale
  • Rakhwale

    ( 1994 )

  • Brahma
  • Brahma

    ( 1994 )

  • Aag
  • Aag

    ( 1994 )

  • Khuddar
  • Khuddar

    ( 1994 )

  • Prem Shakti
  • Prem Shakti

    ( 1994 )

  • Dulaara
  • Dulaara

    ( 1994 )

  • Raja Babu
  • Raja Babu

    ( 1994 )

  • Zakhmo Ka Hisaab
  • Zakhmo Ka Hisaab

    ( 1993 )

  • Prateeksha
  • Prateeksha

    ( 1993 )

  • Teri Payal Mere Geet
  • Teri Payal Mere Geet

    ( 1993 )

  • Aadmi Khilona Hai
  • Aadmi Khilona Hai

    ( 1993 )

  • Muqabla
  • Muqabla

    ( 1993 )

  • Aankhen
  • Aankhen

    ( 1993 )

  • Bira Bego Aaije Re
  • Bira Bego Aaije Re

    ( 1993 )

  • Baaz
  • Baaz

    ( 1992 )

  • Naach Govinda Naach
  • Naach Govinda Naach

    ( 1992 )

  • Zulm Ki Hukumat
  • Zulm Ki Hukumat

    ( 1992 )

  • Radha Ka Sangam
  • Radha Ka Sangam

    ( 1992 )

  • Jaan Se Pyaara
  • Jaan Se Pyaara

    ( 1992 )

  • Shola Aur Shabnam
  • Shola Aur Shabnam

    ( 1992 )

  • Rin Shodh
  • Rin Shodh

    ( 1991 )

  • Kaun Kare Kurbanie
  • Kaun Kare Kurbanie

    ( 1991 )

  • Bhabhi
  • Bhabhi

    ( 1991 )

  • Karz Chukana Hai
  • Karz Chukana Hai

    ( 1991 )

  • Hum
  • Hum

    ( 1991 )

  • Khatarnaak
  • Khatarnaak

    ( 1990 )

  • Kali Ganga
  • Kali Ganga

    ( 1990 )

  • Apmaan Ki Aag
  • Apmaan Ki Aag

    ( 1990 )

  • Raeeszada
  • Raeeszada

    ( 1990 )

  • Swarg
  • Swarg

    ( 1990 )

  • Naya Khoon
  • Naya Khoon

    ( 1990 )

  • Izzatdaar
  • Izzatdaar

    ( 1990 )

  • Awaargi
  • Awaargi

    ( 1990 )

  • Taqdeer Ka Tamasha
  • Taqdeer Ka Tamasha

    ( 1990 )

  • Maha-Sangram
  • Maha-Sangram

    ( 1990 )

  • Taaqatwar
  • Taaqatwar

    ( 1989 )

  • Gharana
  • Gharana

    ( 1989 )

  • Sachai Ki Taqat
  • Sachai Ki Taqat

    ( 1989 )

  • Paap Ka Ant
  • Paap Ka Ant

    ( 1989 )

  • Gentleman
  • Gentleman

    ( 1989 )

  • Jung Baaz
  • Jung Baaz

    ( 1989 )

  • Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
  • Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni

    ( 1989 )

  • Billoo Baadshah
  • Billoo Baadshah

    ( 1989 )

  • Aakhri Baazi
  • Aakhri Baazi

    ( 1989 )

  • Gair Kaanooni
  • Gair Kaanooni

    ( 1989 )

  • Farz Ki Jung
  • Farz Ki Jung

    ( 1989 )

  • Asmaan Se Ooncha
  • Asmaan Se Ooncha

    ( 1989 )

  • Do Qaidi
  • Do Qaidi

    ( 1989 )

  • Dost Garibon Ka
  • Dost Garibon Ka

    ( 1989 )

  • Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
  • Tohfa Mohabbat Ka

    ( 1988 )

  • Dariya Dil
  • Dariya Dil

    ( 1988 )

  • Pyaar Mohabbat
  • Pyaar Mohabbat

    ( 1988 )

  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se
  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se

    ( 1988 )

  • Lathi
  • Lathi

    ( 1988 )

  • Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
  • Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga

    ( 1988 )

  • Halaal Ki Kamai
  • Halaal Ki Kamai

    ( 1988 )

  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani

    ( 1988 )

  • Hatya
  • Hatya

    ( 1988 )

  • Shiva Shakti
  • Shiva Shakti

    ( 1988 )

  • Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
  • Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam

    ( 1988 )

  • Sindoor
  • Sindoor

    ( 1987 )

  • Khudgarz
  • Khudgarz

    ( 1987 )

  • Marte Dam Tak
  • Marte Dam Tak

    ( 1987 )

  • Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale
  • Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale

    ( 1987 )

  • Mera Lahoo
  • Mera Lahoo

    ( 1987 )

  • Pyaar Karke Dekho
  • Pyaar Karke Dekho

    ( 1987 )

  • Dadagiri
  • Dadagiri

    ( 1987 )

  • Dhamaal
  • Dhamaal

    ( 1987–1988 )

  • Andaz Pyaar Ka
  • Andaz Pyaar Ka

    ( 1986 )

  • Duty
  • Duty

    ( 1986 )

  • Sadaa Suhagan
  • Sadaa Suhagan

    ( 1986 )

  • Tan-Badan
  • Tan-Badan

    ( 1986 )

  • Ilzaam
  • Ilzaam

    ( 1986 )

  • Love 86
  • Love 86

    ( 1986 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Govinda AWARDS

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

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

  • Excellence in Cinema
  • The Filmfare Awards for Excellence in Cinema - 2020

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

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 1997

  • Most Versatile Actor
  • The Kalashree Awards for Most Versatile Actor - 2000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Comic Actor - 1999 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

GOVINDA NEWS

‘Poora pant laal ho gaya tha’: Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja recalls when the actor accidentally shot himself, says her ‘desi’ dad refused drips and antibiotics

October 24, 2025 7:36 pm

In a recent interview, Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja opened up about what happened after the actor accidentally shot himself a few months ago.

'Let Shah Rukh Khan go to bat': How Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion made this ad 90s most iconic, reveals Prahlad Kakkar

October 22, 2025 4:30 pm

Prolific ad-film director Prahlad Kakkar shares stories about working with Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan for an ad, and how the cricketer actually helped in the scripting.

Govinda was replaced by Anil Kapoor in Taal after he complained he'll be 'reduced to a character actor': 'Heroine to Akshaye Khanna le jayega'

October 22, 2025 6:34 pm

Subhash Ghai shared that the only reason he gave 14 hits in his directorial career is because he didn't let his actors dominate him.

Sunita Ahuja loses her engagement ring, says Govinda won't buy her even the tiniest of ring now: 'I have given 40 years of my life to you'

October 20, 2025 6:49 pm

Sunita Ahuja recently visited Mumba Devi temple after she misplaced her expensive solitaire. She shared it was a gift from Govinda during her engagement.

The OGs of Too Much: Govinda and Chunky Panday bring back memories of the 90s -- the chaos, the charm and the banter

October 19, 2025 7:42 am

Their episode on 'Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle' was a throwback to all that is massy and messy

Chunky Panday hosted a 'sponsored' birthday party, dressed only in an underwear: 'Cake was also in shape of an undie, no one ate'

October 16, 2025 4:08 pm

Chunky Panday and Govinda starred in the 1993 film Aankhen. It was produced by Pahlaj Nihalani.

Shah Rukh Khan poses with Sunita Ahuja at Ramesh Taurani’s Diwali bash; Hrithik Roshan arrives with Saba Azad, wearing a Krrish-inspired pendant. Watch

October 16, 2025 10:53 am

At producer Ramesh Taurani’s Diwali bash, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari arrived together, once again sparking rumours about their alleged relationship.

Govinda says he has 'forgiven' wife Sunita for her mistakes, calls her a 'child': 'She says things that she shouldn't'

October 15, 2025 10:01 pm

Govinda opened up about his wife Sunita Ahuja, calling her 'the child of the family,' and revealed that he has forgiven her many times over the years.

Govinda says he did a film for a dozen bananas and a coconut; Chunky Panday recalls his connection to Raj Kapoor who made Shah Rukh Khan's debut

October 15, 2025 2:29 pm

Actors Chunky Panday and Govinda were the guests during the latest episode of the Kajol-Twinkle Khanna hosted talk show Two Much.

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