Personal Info
Birth date
1963-12-21 (61 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Also known as
गोविन्दा
Govind Arun Ahuja
Говинда
گوویندا
Govinda
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Govinda ( born Govind Arun Ahuja, 21 December 1963) is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films. At the start of his career, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films such as Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Partner. He was a member of the Indian National Congress Party. He was elected as the seventh Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency of Maharashtra, India in the 14th Lok Sabha elections in 2004, after defeating Ram Naik of the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the 2009 General Elections, he opted out of politics to concentrate more on films. However he continues to have political favor from Congress Party. His constituency was succeeded by Sanjay Nirupam (also from Congress). In June 1999, Govinda was voted as the tenth greatest star of stage or screen of the last thousand years by BBC News Online users. Description above from the Wikipedia article Govinda, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Comedy Nights with Kapil
7.026
Overview:
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.Kaun Banega Crorepati
6.5
Overview:
Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
6
Overview:
Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.The Drama Company
3.3
Overview:
The Drama Company will feature an eclectic mix of the finest comedians in a theatrical plot portraying different characters each week. The show will explore multiple genres of comedy– from topical to physical comedy and offer viewers a complete dose of laughter and unlimited entertainment. Starring Mithun Chakraborty as Shambu Dada, the ring master of a crew of highly misfit characters including Ali Asgar, Dr. Sanket Bhosale, Sugandha Mishra, Krushna Abhishek, Sudesh Lehri, Ridhima Pandit, Tanaji and Aru Verma. Every episode will feature the team of misfits aspiring to make a blockbuster play to impress Shambhu Dada in exchange for a promise of a world tour. But as luck would have it, nothing will go right. The hilarious turn of events will push the madcap team to start afresh with a brand-new play every week. Little do they know that Shambu Dada is a sham, whose is running his own business by selling tickets for the play.Dance Deewane
5.5
Overview:
All the 3 generation People will compete with each other in their own categories and Later 1 from each 3 categories will be selected for the Grand Finale. The One Will be the Winner.The Great Indian Kapil Show
7
Overview:
Comedian Kapil Sharma hosts this laugh-out-loud variety talk show with celebrity guests, hilarious antics and his signature supporting cast.Kanpur Waale Khuranas
6
Overview:
Hosted by Aparshakti Khurana and Sunil Grover, who plays the quintessential 'Jija-Saala' on the show, join their crazy family as they take you through the big-ticket events of 2018 with funny gags, games and your favorite stars.Dance India Dance Super Moms
6
Overview:
Talented mothers, who aspire to become phenomenal dancers, compete against each other in order to impress the judges and enthrall the audience.Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur
5
Overview:
After 4 years and 12 successful the veterans of Comedy Circus now pair up with fresh talent.This season sees a veteran paired with a celeb mentoring a team with a new talent and a celeb. The eliminations will be on the cumulative score of the veteran team and the new team.Unusual and rib tickling combination of the old and new talent , comedy and antics making for the perfect weekend viewing. This show is followed by Kahani Comedy Circus Ki (2012)Om Shanti Om
7.1
Overview:
Reincarnated 30 years after being killed in a suspicious on-set fire, a small-time actor is determined to punish the person who ignited the blaze.Andaz Apna Apna
6.695
Overview:
Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.Rising Star
5
Overview:
Rising Star is an Indian version of the international franchise series Rising Star. It is a reality television singing competition. The program format lets viewers vote for contestants live via the television channel's mobile app. This is the first reality television show in India which involves live audience voting.Wanted
5.8
Overview:
Radhe is a hardcore gangster. A sharpshooter with a sharp brain, he works for Gani Bhai, the dreaded Mafioso, but on his own terms. Totally fearless, Radhe single handedly eliminates Gani Bhai's enemies one by one; making more enemies than he bargained for.Raavan
4.9
Overview:
A bandit leader kidnaps the wife of the policeman who killed his sister, but later falls in love with her.Bhagam Bhag
6.5
Overview:
After their lead actress quits their drama troupe; Bunty, Babla and their boss Champak search for a new heroine in London where they have just arrived, and get embroiled in a murder case involving a mysterious woman.Partner
5.4
Overview:
Prem, a love guru who shares tips on dating women, helps his client, Bhaskar, woo his boss. Things get complicated when he falls for a single mother and tries to hide his profession.Salaam-e-Ishq
4.9
Overview:
Six couples who do not know each other are brought together by destiny, fate and loveKill Dil
5.2
Overview:
Once upon a time in North India, two killers – Dev and Tutu - roamed free. Abandoned when young and vulnerable, Bhaiyaji gave them shelter and nurtured them to kill! All is normal in their lives until destiny throws free-spirited Disha into the mix. What follows is a game of defiance, deception and love.Life Partner
4.4
Overview:
The film is about three close friends, each one having a different perspective about marriage. Govinda plays a divorce lawyer in the film who doesn't believe in marriage and is a Casanova of sorts. Khan plays a character for whom being in love matters most and D'Souza plays his love interest. Kapoor plays a Gujarati who believes in the system of arranged marriage and Desai plays his Gujarati wife.Hum
6.2
Overview:
Tiger works for the local Don Bhaktawar but never hesitates to revolt against him if he harms his friends or family. When his girlfriend Jumma's brother Gonsalves is killed by Bhakhtawar for revolting against him, Tiger promises revenge.Holiday
6.2
Overview:
A soldier on vacation finds himself hunting down a terrorist. A military officer attempts to hunt down a terrorist, destroy a terrorist gang and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command.Swarg
6.2
Overview:
Living in a posh mansion named Swarg, this is the story of Sahabji, his wife sister Jyoti, two brothers, and a sister-in-law. Sahabji has a clash of wits with Dhanraj, who successfully schemes with Sahabji's two brothers, and takes over the prestigious mansion and vast business empire, leaving Sahabji virtually penniless, and devastated with the passing away of his wife. His brothers have now taken over the money, and his business. It is now up to a servant of the mansion, Krishna to set things right for Sahabji's household. How can a poor servant succeed against rich and powerful individuals?Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
4.2
Overview:
Manikchand Khiralal is a struggling model who gets kicked out by his mentor, Dolly, when she finds another boyfriend; Lalabhai Bharodia has no business acumen, and has lost millions; Shruti is a much abused and underpaid designer; Gaurav Negi gets fired from his job with Glamour Ad Agency; Ashima Kapoor...Shikari
4.6
Overview:
Virendra (Nirmal Pandey) is a business tycoon in Cape Town, South Africa. His sister Rajeshwari (Karishma Kapoor), wife Suman (Tabu) and his mother are his only relatives. Virendra's marital life is in apparent discord, since he has never had any relations with Suman. One day, Virendra gets a rival in business world in form of Mahendra Pratap Singh (Govinda). Mahendra is an Indian spice tycoon wanting to expand his business in South Africa.Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
10
Overview:
Two enemy underworld Dons put their differences aside and marry their children, but a case of mistaken identity foils the plan.Maharaja
5
Overview:
Fearing his death, Ranbir Singh (Salim Ghouse) decides to kill Kohinoor when he is a child, in vain though. After 20 years Kohinoor (Govinda) returns to claim his rightful place in the ...Dulhe Raja
6.3
Overview:
Poor Raja opens a fast foot restaurant right opposite a five star hotel run by its owner Singhania, earning his wrath. The wealthy hotel owner uses all his influence to remove Raja, but in vain. Things get worse for the wealthy man, when his daughter Kiran wants to marry the poor hotelier. The wealthy man refuses, leading to a confrontation and a condition - which Raja fulfills, he becomes rich virtually overnight, and proposes for the hand of Kiran. The wealthy hotelier reluctantly accepts him as his son-in-law, only to have Kiran elope with a man named Rahul.Acting
2024The Great Indian Kapil Show (1 Episode) as Self
2022Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal as Unknown
2019Rangeela Raja as Vijendra Pratap Singh/Ajay Pratap Singh
2018Kanpur Waale Khuranas (1 Episode) as Himself
2018FryDay as Gagan
2018Dance Deewane (3 Episodes) as Himself
2017The Drama Company (1 Episode) as Himself
2017Aa Gaya Hero as Unknown
2017Rising Star (2 Episodes) as Self
2016The Kapil Sharma Show (3 Episodes) as Self
2015Hey Bro as Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
2014Happy Ending as Armaan
2014Kill Dil as Bhaiyaji
2014Holiday as Pratap
2013Comedy Nights with Kapil (3 Episodes) as Self
2013Deewana Main Deewana as Basant
2013Dance India Dance Super Moms (1 Episode) as Self - Judge
2012Delhi Safari as Bajrangi (voice)
2011Loot as Pandit
2011Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur (1 Episode) as Guest
2011Naughty @ 40 as Happy
2010Raavan as Sanjeevani Kumar
2009Do Knot Disturb as Raj
2009Wanted as Special Appearance in "Jalwa" Song
2009Life Partner as Jeet Oberoi
2009Chal Chala Chal as Deepak O. Nath
2008Money Hai Toh Honey Hai as Bobby P. Arora
200810 Ka Dum (2 Episodes) as Himself
2007Om Shanti Om as Self
2007Partner as Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhry
2007Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega as Karan
2007Salaam-e-Ishq as Rajeev
2006Bhagam Bhag as Babla
2006Sandwich as Sher Singh/Shekhar
2005Ssukh as Chandraprakash Sharma
2005Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen as Raja / Vicky
2004Indian Idol (4 Episodes) as Self
2003Raja Bhaiya as Raja Bhaiya
2003Three Roses as Unknown
2003Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook as Tara
2002Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Pappu
2002Waah! Tera Kya Kehna as Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan
2002Gambling, Gods and LSD as Himself
2002Akhiyon Se Goli Maare as Raj, Raj Oberoi
2002Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Sunder
2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2 Episodes) as Himself
2001Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as Bhimsha
2001Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta as Raj Malhotra
2001Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya as Prem
2001Albela as Tony
2001Jodi No. 1 as Veeru
2000Beti No. 1 as Bharat D. Bhatnagar
2000Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai as Ganga
2000Shikari as Unknown
2000Kunwara as Raju Sachdeva
2000Kaun Banega Crorepati (1 Episode) as Self
2000Joru ka Ghulam as Raja
2000Hadh Kar Di Aapne as Raj Malhotra
1999Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain as Rahul Kumar
1999Haseena Maan Jaayegi as Monu
1999Rajaji as Rajaji
1999Anari No. 1 as Raja/Rahul Saxena
1998Naseeb as Krishna Prasad
1998Pardesi Babu as Raju Pardesi
1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Pyare Mohan / Chotey Miyan
1998Maharaja as Kohinoor Karan
1998Dulhe Raja as Raja
1998Achanak as Arjun
1998Aunty No. 1 as Gopi
1997Kaun Rokega Mujhe as Inspector Iqbal
1997Deewana Mastana as Bunnu
1997Banarasi Babu as Gopi
1997Do Ankhen Barah Hath as Sagar
1997Loha as Special Appearance
1997Agnichakra as Amar
1997Hero No. 1 as Rajesh Malhotra 'Raju'
1997Mohabbat Ki Aag as Unknown
1996Chhote Sarkar as Amar Saxena / Rohit
1996Zordaar as Ravi
1996Maahir as Bhola / Police Inspector Shankar
1996Saajan Chale Sasural as Shyamsunder
1996Apne Dam Par as Special appearance
1995Rock Dancer as Traffic Jam Dancer
1995Gambler as Inspector Dayashankar Pandey
1995Coolie No. 1 as Raju
1995Kismat as Ajay
1995Haathkadi as Suraj / Rajnikanth
1995Andolan as Aniket
1994Beta Ho To Aisa as Raju
1994Brahma as Suraj
1994Aag as Birju/Raju
1994Andaz Apna Apna as Himself (Guest Appearance)
1994Khuddar as Police Inspector Siddhant Suri
1994Prem Shakti as Gangwa/Krishna
1994Dulaara as Raja
1994Raja Babu as Raja Babu
1994Ekka Raja Rani as Sagar
1993Teri Payal Mere Geet as Premee
1993Bhagyawan as Amar
1993Aankhen as Bunnu / Gaurishankar
1993Zakhmo Ka Hisaab as Suraj Kumar
1993Aadmi Khilona Hai as Sharad Verma
1993Muqabla as Police Constable Suraj
1993Prateeksha as Raja V Kumar
1992Baaz as Deva
1992Naach Govinda Naach as Govinda
1992Zulm Ki Hukumat as Pratap Koli
1992Radha Ka Sangam as Govinda/Kamal Nain
1992Jaan Se Pyara as Inspector Jai / Sunder
1992Shola Aur Shabnam as Karan
1991Bhabhi as Amar
1991Kaun Kare Kurbanie as Ajit 'Munna' Singh
1991Karz Chukana Hai as Ravi
1991Hum as Vijay Malhotra
1990Raiszaada as Actor, Sanjay
1990Apmaan Ki Aag as Vikrant 'Vicky' Narayan Singh
1990Maha-Sangram as Arjun aka Munna
1990Swarg as Krishna
1990Izzatdaar as Vijay
1990Awaargi as Dhiren Kumar
1990Khatarnaak as Unknown
1990Taqdeer Ka Tamasha as Satya
1990Kali Ganga as Unknown
1989Paap Ka Ant as Inspector Arjun
1989Gentleman as Hariprasad a.k.a Hari/Om
1989Sachai Ki Taqat as Sagar Singh
1989Taaqatwar as John D'Mello
1989Jung Baaz as Arjun Srivastav
1989Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni as Ravi Verma
1989Billoo Baadshah as Vijay
1989Aakhri Baazi as Ram Kumar
1989Gair Kanooni as Om Narayan
1989Farz Ki Jung as Vishal
1989Asmaan Se Ooncha as Vikram Malik (Vicky)
1989Do Qaidi as Kanu
1989Dost Garibon Ka as Vijay / Barkat Ali
1988Gharana as Ravi Mehra
1988Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga as Deepak Malhotra
1988Tohfa Mohabbat Ka as Vinay
1988Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani as Amar Dhanraj
1988Hatya as Sagar
1988Shiva Shakti as Shakti
1988Dariya Dil as Ravi
1988Jeete Hain Shaan Se as Iqbal Ali
1987Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam as Amar
1987Khudgarz as Kumar Saxena
1987Sindoor as Ravi
1987Marte Dam Tak as Jai
1987Mera Lahoo as Govinda Singh
1987Pyaar Karke Dekho as Ravi Kumar
1987Dadagiri as Unknown
1986Tan-Badan as Ravi Pratap
1986Sadaa Suhagan as Ravi
1986Ilzaam as Ajay Kumar
1986Love 86 as Vikram Doshi
Production
2005Ssukh ... Producer