Govinda

Govinda

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Govinda Profile

  • Name:
  • Govinda
  • Born:
  • December 21, 1963
  • Born / Home Town:
  • Virar

Govinda Biography

Govinda is a famous Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He has acted more than 120 films in Hindi. His excellent acting and dancing drew the attention of many film viewers. Apart from his role as an actor, he is also a politician. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for North Mumbai Constituency in the election held in 2004. Sanjay Nirupam from Congress succeeded him in his constituency.

 

He was born on 21st December 1963 in Virar, a northern Mumbai suburb. His father Arun Ahuja was also an actor. His mother Nazeem was a Muslim and was converted into Hindu after her marriage and changed her name as Nirmala Devi. Govinda was the youngest of six children. He was graduated in commerce from Annasahb Vartak College in Vasai, Maharashtra.

 

His debut film Ilzaam which was released in 1986 was a box office hit and the fifth biggest hit of the year. This film lighted his dancing skills and proved him as an excellent dancer. He brought out many hit films in the 1990s. His acting in the Indian remake of The Godfather was very much appreciated. He acted as a comedian in some films and later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon.

 

BBC News Online users voted him as the tenth greatest star of stage in June 1999. He acted in the villain role in Shikari for the first time in 2000. His political career as a Member of the Parliament affected his acting career. He starred with Salman Khan as a comedian in Partner which grossed Rs. 300 Million in India in its first week of release in 2007. He acted as a forest officer in Raavan in the direction of Mani Ratnam.

 

He had won many awards and nominations for his best acting and comic role in various films. He was awarded Filmfare Special Award for his performance in Saajan Chale Sasural in 1997 and Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jaayegi in 1999.

 

His few other awards are Star Screen Award Special Jury Award for Coolie No. 1 in 1995, Zee Cine Awards for Dulhe Raja in 1998 and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in 1999 and Haseena Maan Jaayegi in 2000 and Partner in 2008.

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Updated: May 28, 2018

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